LIFESTYLE / December
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GIVE A PIECE OF YOU
In a study published in the Journal
of Experimental Social Psychol-
ogy, researchers found that those
receiving gifts generally like the
presents that reflect the personality
of the giver the best.
Another study reveals one very
specific way to bring joy to some-
one else. Research published in the
journal Personality and Social
Psychology Bulletin by Evan Pol-
man, a professor of marketing at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison,
and Sam Maglio, a professor of
marketing at the University of
Toronto Scarborough, shows that
gift recipients are happier with a
present when the giver got them-
selves the same present. ‘The fact
that a gift is shared with the giver
makes it a better gift in the eyes of
the receiver,’ Polman says. ‘They like
a companionised gift more, and they
even feel closer to the giver.’ So, for
example, taking a trip together will
always be a good gift idea.
Words by Zane Nikodemusa
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KIDS FASHION New rules The beauty of the portrait
It’s more difficult to find sad books in the
picture-book genre, but the best of them
say the things that acknowledge hurt and
sorrow in a very artful and compelling
way. The Dog Who Found Sorrow (text by
Rūta Briede, a leading illustrator and instructor
at the Art Academy of Latvia; illustrated by
Elīna Brasliņa) is a beautiful, resonant picture
book about sadness and healing that’s suitable
for all ages. Published by The Emma Press.
theemmapress.com The well-known Latvian designer Elīna Dobele has
decided to no longer create traditional seasonal
collections. ‘A blurring of the seasonal boundaries
can be observed over the past two years – boots
are being bought in both winter and summer, and
shoes are being bought all year round,’ she says.
Instead, Dobele will focus on smaller collections
presented throughout the year, thereby catering
to her clients – sophisticated individuals with
their own unique sense of style.
elinadobele.com The grandiose exhibition Portrait in Latvia.
20 th century. Facial Expressions is on show at
the Latvian National Museum of Art until
February 24. It features a selection of the finest
portraits from the whole century. In this era
of the selfie, the richly illustrated catalogue
accompanying the exhibition (published by
Neputns) tells about the status portraits once
held and trends in the genre throughout the
20 th century. A must-have for every art lover!
neputns.lv
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