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.
Digital Measuring Scales & Jug
Jamie Oliver may have intuition down to a tee when it comes to baking, but us lay folk must carefully measure and mix in order to avoid disasters in the kitchen. Unfortunately for...
Price: £22.99 From Firebox
Gardener's Green Fingers Tin
Sure to be the nicest veg you'll ever eat, the Gardener's tin features tomatoes, carrots, worms and other things from the garden in biscuit form.
Price: £37.50 From Biscuiteers
Verity Keniger 'Rabbit' Print
With thanks to Verity Keniger, you can give an Easter gift that is a little more lasting than a cheap old egg. This limited edition screen print is one of only 50 of its kind and...
Price: £20.00 From Design Supremo
Green Sparrow & Egg Magnets
These fridge magnets are egg-cellent and a cool way to make your fridge look modern and unique. A little birdy told us that these cute magnets come on a stand with a green sparrow...
Price: £10.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Koziol Salt & Pepper
These cute salt and pepper shakers will be at your beak and call at dinner times to add a flutter of flavor to your food.
Price: £26.50 From Made In Design
Chick-a-Dee Smoke Detector
Say goodbye to your ugly smoke alarm, because being safe just got a whole lot more stylish. With the same reliability and features of any dull old smoke alarm, the Chick-a-Dee...
Price: £34.99 From Firebox
"Tea With The Queen" Candle
This beautiful candle from English Eccentrics emanates a beautiful scent of darjeeling tea and Devon violets. With its sweet fragrance and beautifully designed glass holder it is...
Price: £22.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Alessi Paperclip Magnet
Make sure your paperclips don't fly away with this bird shaped magnetic clip holder. The magnets are located on the sides so that when you leave a clip it gives this little chick...
Price: £31.00 From Made In Design
Vera Wang "Love Knots" Candle
This beautiful candle was designed by Vera Wang as part of the label's Love Knots collection for Wedgewood. It features a silver-plated base and lid, with an intricate knot detail...
Price: £40.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Love Birds Sugar Bowl
You'll be lending sugar to all your neighbours in attempts to show this charming porcelain bowl off.
Price: £12.95 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Jenny
Bunny Ears Egg Cup
Looking for a festive gift for the kids that is a little kinder to their teeth? Well then this adorable Bunny Ears Egg Cup is the perfect solution. A cute Easter gift, crafted from...
Price: £10.95 From Not On The High Street
Jenny
Egg Cube Egg Cup
These funky egg holders have it all: simplicity, functionality and good looks. Your breakfast will get off to an egg-cellant (couldn't resist) start with these guys in your...
Price: £19.50 From Not On The High Street
The Queen Chalkboard
Remain regally organised with the Queen of all chalkboards. With a magnetic you can pop it on your fridge and jot, note and memo on her Majesty.
Price: £16.00 From Not On The High Street
Tough Luxe
Heart Keyring with Rivets
The signature heart keyring from Aspinal has been beautifully updated for Autumn. Available in a range of luscious seasonal colours, the butter soft calf leather has been decorated...
Price: £29.00 From Aspinal of London
TheHomeBarn.ie €50 Gift Voucher
Treat your loved one to the choice of some beautiful home accessories from The HomeBarn.
Price: €50.00 (approx. £42.28) From The Homebarn
'Live Laugh Love' Scrabble Art
This is a perfect gift for somebody special you know, who lives, laughs and loves. The tiles are mounted on to a classic cream mount and put in to a lovely white frame.
Price: £49.00 From Scrabble ArtFeatured editorial
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