Gifts For Her
What do women want? It's an age old question, but we're pretty sure we've found the answer! Check out these fabulous gifts for her- we've found perfect presents for women of all ages.
How to buy brilliant gifts for her
At times women can appear inexplicably upset, appalled or even down right boggled at our telepathic short-comings if we fail to deliver the goods. If mind-reading is not your forte, it’s important to listen out for cryptic clues or cleverly dropped hints in the run-up to a special occasion. If you still have no idea whatsoever, then stick to our basic rules when buying gifts for women.
Whether it’s a birthday treat, a Christmas gift or a random surprise, women love to be pampered. Treat her by choosing thoughtful gifts that she would never splurge on herself.
Gifts for her - what not to buy
For wives, live-in girlfriends or mothers, cleaning products or practical household items should be avoided at all costs, lest you want that new compost bin, as well as its putrid contents, thrown at your head in the midst of a heated row! When buying gifts for her, it’s much safer to go for something heart-felt and indulgent that will make her smile.
Gym memberships and weight loss products are an absolute no-no. No matter what she asks you, she always looks great and NO, her thighs definitely do not look big in her new figure hugging skirt/jeans/bandage dress. Cute work-out clothes and sports accessories are only acceptable gifts for her if she’s already the sporty type and won’t be insulted by the suggestion that she could do with some exercise that doesn’t involve an arm and a T.V. remote.
Gifts for her- presentation is everything.
While we know it’s the thought that counts, but when buying gifts for her unless you are under 10 and can produce a home-made gift that will reduce her to a heap of sentimental goo, make her present look expensive. This can be achieved by actually buying something pricey or dressing it up with either lashings of good quality paper or a pretty box, covered in silk ribbons to make it look as extravagant as possible. Like the lady herself, she won’t be able to resist beautiful things.
"Fleur" Jolly Ginger
Show them how much you care with something a little fresher than a garage-bought bouquet...
Price: £6.00 From Biscuiteers
Floral Pyjamas
These beautiful pyjamas from Cath Kidston are as warm and comfortable as they are pretty. The perfect nightwear for those cold winter nights.
Price: £50.00 From Cath Kidston
Time For Lov Four Box Gift Set
Make tea the love of your life with a gift set of four Love Organic teas. With flavors to suit everyone, you can enjoy alone or over chats with your friends.
Price: £13.99 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Antique Rose Dressing Gown
This stylishly feminine dressing gown features a typically beautiful print from Cath Kidston. It is soft and comfortable, the perfectly pretty way to relax at home in the evenings.
Price: £75.00 From Cath Kidston
Detoxifying Body Cream with Juniper Berry
Give the gift of a healthy glow. Essential oils of juniper berry and grapefruit, enriched with avocado oil ensure this detoxifying body cream is a powerful moisturiser also. Not...
Price: £36.00 From COWSHED
Best of Cowshed Gift Set
Whatever her mood, she will find the right tonic in this soothing gift set. Cowshed's 'greatest hits' will soon recover her to her former self with a myriad of magical lotions and...
Price: £42.00 From COWSHED
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
Set in the not so distant past of 1962, Mississippi, where black maids raise white children in a racist and oppressed society. Miss Skeeter is a young journalist home from college...
Price: £5.00 From Play.com
Luxury Rose Bubble Bath
Spoil her with the gift of relaxation. Cath Kidston's luxury rose bubble bath will make the perfect accompaniment to her evening soak, to aid her recovery from the day's hard work.
Price: £12.00 From Cath Kidston
"We Need to Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver
Eva did not want to be a mother and she definitely did not want to be the mother of a cold hearted boy who murdered seven of his high school peers, a cafeteria worker and a teacher...
Price: £5.00 From Play.com
The Absinthe Cherry Chemise
With tulle detail and an adjustable strap, this delicate feminine chemise by Princesse Tam Tam is composed of luxurious chemise. It features a graphic cherry design of black,...
Price: Was £66.00 Now £52.80 From Heal's
The Babington Cotton Gown
Our favourite gown, The Babington, comes with a hood and is super-luxurious, oversized and made from 100% cotton chenille. Getting into it will feel like wrapping up in a huge...
Price: £125.00 From COWSHED
Handmade Soap Company Grapefruit Body Butter
Luxurious body butter made from whipped shea butter, almond oil and cocoa butter suitable for all skin types.
Price: €22.95 (approx. £19.41) From The Homebarn
Lippy Cow Natural Lip Balm
This natural balm soothes the lips leaving them soft and supple, using essential oils of linden blossom, rose geranium and ylang ylang. Linden blossom protects and soothes, rose...
Price: £5.00 From COWSHED
Lazy Cow Soothing Soap
This woody, oriental blended soap leaves you feeling warm and peaceful with essential oils of jasmine, chamomile and sandalwood. Jasmine deeply relaxes, chamomile calms, and...
Price: £8.00 From COWSHED
Grumpy Cow Uplifting Bath & Body Oil
Do you know someone in need of an uplift...for her benefit and yours? This bath and body oil from Cowshed is a citrus blend that will leave you feeling energised. With essential...
Price: £20.00 From COWSHED
Honeycomb Sponge
This Cowshed honeycomb sponge originates from the East Mediterranean and is perfect for bathing. All divers used in sourcing Cowshed products are registered and closely monitored...
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