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.
"Peace" Tea
If you know someone in need of a little peace and quiet, this calming blend of Peace Tea should help them on their quest for tranquillity. A subtle fusion of Rooibos, Cardamom,...
Price: £5.50 From Bloomsbury Store
Penguin Postcards
Postcards that bibliophiles everywhere will love. This pack of classic postcards contains 100 of Penguin's iconic book cover prints.
Price: £14.95 From Bloomsbury Store
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green (Hardcover)
Hazel was a 12-year-old stage IV thyroid cancer patient and was preparing for death until she hit the age of 14 and the tumours in her lungs miraculously began to shrink,...
Price: £7.14 From Amazon
Putting On The Ritz
Afternoon Tea At The Ritz for Two
Tea at the Ritz is a British institution. Served in the sumptuous Palm Court, myriad culinary delights are offered: 17 varieties of loose tea; freshly cut cucumber sandwiches;...
Price: £94.00 From LastMinute.com
Maggie's Cashmere Travel Wrap
In beautiful shades of Summer rose and Skye blue, the limited edition Maggie's Travel Wrap was designed to mark "Love Maggie's Day". Made in Scotland from 2-ply cashmere,...
Price: £229.00 From The Travelwrap Company
Manicure or Pedicure at Champneys
Treat the special lady in your life to a spot of pampering at Champneys. She'll get nail treatment: nail shaping;cuticle tidying;nourishing hand treatment;nail polish or buffing....
Price: £25.00 From Red Letter Days
Lanvin 'Silhouettes' Notebook
This hard-cover notebook illustrated by Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is perfect for jotting down witty thoughts, ideas and impromptu style sketches!
Price: £40.00 From NET-A-PORTER
Markus Lupfer Sequined Initial Brooch
Add Markus Lupfer's Sequined Initial Brooch to any outfit or bag and give it a designer edge.
Price: £15.00 From NET-A-PORTER
Joy Tote Bag
These lightweight tote bags do exactly what they say on the tin - spread the joy. Quirky but true, our favourite of the four designs has to be "My book club only reads wine...
Price: £9.75 From Not On The High Street
Merchant & Mills Sewing Needle Pack
Make do and mend with these 25 assorted sewing needles in a vintage style pack. Every home should have them.
Price: £4.95 From Bloomsbury Store
White Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Earrings
These beautiful 18 ct while gold earrings are cleverly designed to allow the pearl to be removed so that the diamond earring can be worn separately, making these an ultra flexible...
Price: £375.00 From Winterson
Udderly Gorgeous Bath Salts (all skin types)
After a hard day's work, treat your lady to the perfect recipe for the perfect bath. Containing vitamin-rich sea buckthorn oil, it is packed with minerals and essential fatty...
Price: £24.00 From COWSHED
Navy Sandstone & Bamboo Coral Bracelet
Treat that somebody special with this lovely bracelet. Composed of navy sandstone with bamboo, with a vermeil gold charm and toggle clasp the piece will become a beloved addition...
Price: €115.00 (approx. £98.41) From Ali Nash
'Knackered Cow' 4 x Relaxing Travel Candle Set
Help her create a comforting ambiance wherever shes goes with this wonderful travel candle set. Lavender restores harmony to tired bones whilst eucalyptus clarifies a busy mind....
Price: £22.00 From COWSHED
Spearmint Exfoliating Sea Salt Scrub (All Skin Types)
Turn your bathroom into a home spa and buff away tired skin cells with this invigorating and luxurious exfoliating sea salt scrub. Containing revitalising spearmint essential oil...
Price: £40.00 From COWSHED
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...
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