• African violets will enhance any room in the gift recipient's home.african violet image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.com
  
  African violets are popular houseplants that produce delicate pink, white or purple blooms. The flowers can thrive indoors or out. Surprise a flower or garden enthusiast with African violet-inspired gifts that can be worn or displayed. If you aren't sure of the recipient's preferred color, give a gift that features a bit of all three. Violet gifts are an alternative to bouquets.
  
  

African Violet-inspired Jewelry

• A violet enthusiast will appreciate a piece of jewelry that reflects her favorite flower. Pick a pair of earrings featuring silver or gold violet-shaped beads accented by amethyst or purple crystal drops. Complete the gift with a matching necklace pendant. If the recipient owns a charm bracelet, buy her a violet-shaped charm.
  
  

Potted African Violet Plant

• Present a garden enthusiast with a African violet plant in a decorative pot. Hand-design a plain terracotta plant pot using craft paint and stencils. Choose a pot featuring a design that matches the decor theme of the gardener's house. As a personal touch, buy a pot decorated with an inspirational saying or quote. The recipient can display the potted violet in her home, or transfer it to her garden.
  
  

Floral-patterned Tea Set

• If a friend loves tea as well as violets, choose a ceramic or porcelain tea pot featuring delicate African violet designs. Include matching cups with gold detailing around the rims. Include a woven basket filled with gourmet herbal, black and green teas and a jar of honey.
  
  

Fabrics With Violet Patterns

• Give a violet lover whimiscal textiles with which to can decorate her sunroom or porch. Choose a purple or magenta-hued African violet-shaped couch or love-seat pillow. Include a throw blanket featuring small violet designs in a matching color. Complete the gift with a violet-shaped rug.