What sweet homemade gift did Taylor Swift give Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco?

Taylor Swift is no stranger to thoughtful gestures, especially when it comes to her closest friends. And her latest gift to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco proves, once again, that she’s got the most thoughtful heart and the pun game to match.

After Selena and Benny announced their engagement in December, it looks like Taylor decided to send over something sweet (and savory) to celebrate their love. The gift wasn’t flashy or over-the-top it was personal, homemade, and full of heart.

Taylor Swift’s gift to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco

On July 22, Benny Blanco took to Instagram Stories to show off a wicker basket that had fans instantly swooning. Inside? A golden, homemade loaf of sourdough bread, wrapped in a brown paper bag, labeled with a handwritten sticker that read “homemade sourdough.” And that wasn’t all Taylor added another note with a cheeky twist on her 2008 hit Love Story writing: “It’s a loaf story.” The sticker even had little lavender flowers on it, keeping it sweet and whimsical.

But Taylor Swift didn’t just stop at bread. The basket also included bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (because what’s sourdough without a little dip?), and a $78 candle from Le Labo in the scent Encens 9 clearly a curated and luxurious touch. It wasn’t about the price, though. The entire vibe screamed: I know you, I love you, and I wanted to make this special.

Naturally, the internet ate it up. Screenshots of Benny's story started trending on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and fan sites across the globe. Taylor Swift was being cheered by her fans for her understated but heartwarming way of sharing the news of her best friend's engagement. Many people commented on how rare it was to find celebrities preferring something so domestic and affectionate in an era of high-end gifts.

Selena and Taylor Swift have been buddies since way back in 2008, when they were both dating Jonas Brothers. They have, year after year, been open to speak of how special the two are to one another, normally supporting each other through the bad and the good. From red carpet appearances to birthdays to sweet social media shoutouts, they've always stood by each other. Even last month, Taylor was seen at Selena's L.A. birthday celebration where the two were also pictured standing together dressed in disco.

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Fans also loved how this gesture wasn’t a PR move: it felt private, genuine, and very Taylor Swift. It was the kind of gift you’d send to someone who’s more like family than a friend. And for a couple like Selena and Benny who have mostly kept things chill and personal despite being in the public eye it made perfect sense.

With a single loaf of bread and a clever punning wit, Taylor Swift reminded us all why she is the kind of friend that anyone would be lucky to have. At times it's the smallest things like homemade sourdough and a candle that speak the loudest.

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