Blake Lively‘s Christmas gifting is turning into a Mahjong moment, and the price tag shows it. In a new Vogue chat, the actor and “Blake Brown” founder said she has been teaching friends the game and then gifting sets.
The festive habit doubles as a promo for her Stoney Clover collab, which recently featured lessons. Additionally, she teased a locked-in present for husband Ryan Reynolds without spilling details. Here’s how the tiles became the go-to move, and what they cost.
Blake Lively has been reportedly gifting her friends Mahjong tiles lately
Lively told Vogue she’s been on a teaching kick first, then gifting the gear. She said, “I have been teaching friends how to play Mahjong, though I need to say I’m not a certified teacher.” She added, “But I know enough to teach my friends how to play with me, and in the end, I always end up gifting them my own set because they are obsessed and want to practice.” As for price, her preferred sets come from Oh My Mahjong.com. The brand’s tile sets list around the $400 mark, with some variants higher and occasional discounted “imperfect” sets lower.
The “Gossip Girl” alum also framed it as a values play. Lively said, “My mom always taught me how good it feels to give to other people.” Yet she’s keeping one surprise under wraps. Regarding Reynolds, she noted, “I’m not going to say what I got Ryan, but I really nailed it.”
The trend fits her current season. She’s been pushing Blake Brown x Stoney Clover while leaning into classic, at-home holiday vibes. Consequently, a tabletop game makes sense for her friend group and schedule. And yes, it also makes for a photogenic Blake Lively Christmas moment when the tiles hit the table. Finally, there’s the runway of options. Because Mahjong can be a splurge, fans can browse different tile designs and price points directly at the retailer. Then they can decide if they’re ready to join the club, teacher included or not.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
