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
Worry Dolls Pillow
Don't let your worries get you down, let these dinky dolls take care of your woes instead. A novel and contemporary take on traditional worry dolls, these clever pillows...
Price: £10.00 From Twisted Twee
Ceramic Egg Candles
These quirky candles resemble real eggs and make a great table-topper for Easter lunch. They come in a set of six, and are neatly presented in a clear box with a pretty ribbon.
Price: £8.00 From John Lewis
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
Frida Brooch
Tatty Devine bring the fearless, feminist icon, Frida Kahlo, to wardrobes everywhere with a beautiful brooch depicting the mustachioed, unibrowed artist. A brooch to inspire women...
Price: £39.00 From Tatty Devine
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
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
Orla Kiely Garden Range Flask
Take the distinguishable Orla Kiely flask with you on trips and outings and enjoy a lovely cuppa in style, fresh from the Orla Kiely garden range. Perfect for those with green...
Price: £19.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Royal-Tea
For a quintessentially English experience, team some buttered crumpets with this rightly Royal blend. Have a spot of afternoon tea with Prince Harry, Charles, Camilla William or...
Price: £8.99 From Firebox
Floral Bird House Box
Hide your eggs in this quaint floral bird house box this Easter and let the kids try and sniff them out. It also makes a great Easter decoration that will brighten up your home.
Price: €18.00 (approx. £15.22) From The Homebarn
Alessi Bunny Toothpick Holder
Just lift the bunny from the hat et voila, a storage unit for your toothpicks, so you know where they are for your next party.
Price: £17.00 From Made In Design
Birchcraft Happy Easter Frieze Decoration
It may not be Christmas but that doesn't mean you can't decorate your home for Easter. Start a new trend and get in the Easter spirit with a lovely painted wood decoration that...
Price: €16.00 (approx. £13.53) From The Homebarn
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
Queen Liz Bag
When you pop down to the shops for some Earl Grey and crumpets, make sure to have a Liz tote in tow. With this environmentally-friendly bag, you will be sure to receive the royal...
Price: £11.40-£28.45 From Zazzle
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