It’s never an expectation to give gratuity, or gifts, or anything like that during a session. Following inquiry instructions to the letter is in itself very much appreciated. But if you have the means and you’re hoping for some good karma, or you want to show your appreciation for the way you feel in your time with me, allow me to help you out. If you’re wanting to walk into your session with something to make me smile about, here are a few safe ideas for you:
Cash
Hopefully it’s a no-brainer, but cash is king. It pays the bills, and that is, after all, why we work, is it not? Extra cash is always a welcome gift.
Spa Days
I love “treat yo’self” days, so if you want to get me a gift card for any local Seattle spa that offers facials, body scrubs, pedicures, etc. A favorite of mine is Olympus Spa where I would happily put it to good use.
As a sufferer of chronic migraines, I also fully appreciate the importance of a skilled massage therapist, and I am very loyal to mine! If you’d like me to think of you next time I’m on her table, you can also get me a gift cert for my next appointment there.
Lacy Bits
I have a love of fine lingerie, and it does make a great gift (and I typically offer a free set of pics of me wearing it to the giver!). If this is your jam, a favorite brand that I love is Honey Birdette. I am typically a 34DD, size M for panties, L for thongs, and M for garter belts. For sizing stockings, I am 5’7″ and 145 pounds. I do love sets, and don’t love having random mismatched tops and bottoms. Please be sure to include a gift receipt in case the fit isn’t quite right, or just opt for a gift card.
Shoes (duh! 😂)
Obviously I have an obsession with shoes! And you are, of course, always welcome to take me shoe shopping and watch me try on pair after pair of gorgeous kicks and parade around for you, but you’re also welcome to just gift me a pair, as well. I am typically a size US 8/EU 38, but depending on the brand, that can fluctuate a bit. Red soles, for example, a 9 is usually a safer bet if it’s a closed-toe shoe.
Philanthropy
I spend a LOT of my free time volunteering for organizations I care about, so if you’d rather go that route instead, here are some of my favorites. Usually if you make a donation in my name, you can send me an email about it:
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – In any given year, I have anywhere from one to three elephants “adopted” here, and I love what they do.
Wildlife SOS – Another animal non-profit doing amazing things that make me cry.
The Cupcake Girls – This org is all about supporting sex worker rights and empowerment. #decriminalizesexwork
Old Pros – This org is dedicated to educating and lobbying for decriminalization of sex work and supporting sex worker rights.
Sweets
Yes, I know, chocolate is the default, and while I do love it, I actually prefer good, soft caramels. Or both. Frans Chocolates makes delicious caramels, and their park bars and almond gold bars are also quite good. If you’re bent on chocolate though, I would just encourage you to either go local (Dilettante’s mint truffles are a favorite), or go ethical and buy Tony’s Chocolonely brand. I absolutely ADORE baked goods and French pastries have my heart, but alas, I am gluten-intolerant, and it’s tough to cater well to that particular affliction.