Birthday Gifts
Need help finding a fabulous birthday gift? Give yourself a present- skip the shops and buy it online. Birthday gifts to put smile on any birthday boy or girl’s face are abundant and are easy to find in the virtual Aladdin's cave that is the world wide web. Just remember these simple rules...
Choose relationship appropriate birthday gifts.
Always buy birthday gifts that reflect your relationship with the receiver. You wouldn't buy the same birthday gift for your mom that you would your girlfriend, would you? We would hope not!
Remember it's their birthday gift, not yours!
Put their interests first. Don't buy your husband a DIY book because you want him to put up a few shelves, nor buy your brother a tie because you think he needs to ditch the grunge look. Buy birthday gifts for them, and not you!
Keep it personal.
Personalized birthday gifts offer a more sentimental option and are particularly fitting on landmark birthdays, like a 21st or a 40th celebration. An engraved bracelet, an embossed journal or a custom print are all original ways to treat your loved one.
It's not about the money, honey.
Avoid giving a birthday gift with an obvious monetary value, and never ever give cash! Although gift vouchers are sometimes the most practical option, they can be impersonal and imply a lack of imagination. If he's just too difficult to buy for, consider a gift experience – a day on the race track or a scuba diving lesson is an original alternative to a gift voucher.
'Candlepoise' Candle Holder
We've seen the light and it's looks like this - a novel take on the much loved Anglepoise lamp, this retro version has the same fully positionable arm and style icon good looks....
Price: £85.00 From The Letteroom
Gold Owl Lip Balm - Chocolate Caramel
This delightful pot of luscious lip balm can salve the lips of cool young chicks and wise old birds alike. The chocolate caramel flavour is truly good enough to eat!
Price: £2.99 From Bloomsbury Store
James Bond Postcard Collection - 50th Anniversary
The girls love him, the boys want to be him - just about everyone wants a slice of Mr Bond. This cool collection of 100 quality postcards from the James Bond archives commemorates...
Price: £14.99 From Bloomsbury Store
Stag Hip Flask - Ted Baker
Just the thing to warm the cockles of your hunting-gathering man this winter. Bottoms-up!
Price: £25.00 From Bloomsbury Store
Alphabet iPhone Cover
Available in a range of quirky designs from A to Z, these fun phone covers will not only protect her phone from scuffs and scratches but will make if far easier to find at the...
Price: £11.95 From The Letteroom
Green Onyx Nugget Earrings
These simply sophisticated nugget earrings by Monica Vinader, will make a stunning gift for any lucky lady in your life. Crafted from 18ct gold vermeil on sterling silver, they are...
Price: £105.00 From Monica Vinader
'Be Yourself' Print
An inspirational print that would make a great gift for any home. Wise words indeed!
Price: £20.00 From Design Supremo
Havana Tote
Get ready for a hot Summer with this cool Havana tote, made for carrying magazines, books, phones, iPads, purses and more. Perfect for people who love to travel or who lead busy...
Price: £150.00 From Knomo
Sleeping Pretty
4m Ultimate Bell Tent
While there is definitely something romantic about the notion of camping out under the stars, we have to admit that there's nothing romantic about falling asleep under some nylon...
Price: £369.00 From Bell Tent UK
Pink Pearl Earrings, with 18ct Yellow Gold
These delightful designer stud earrings featuring a button freshwater pearl are certainly pretty in pink! They measure approximately 8-8.5mm in width and are finished with a post...
Price: £120.00 From Winterson
The Art of Vintage DC Comics
This wonderful box set of postcards will make the perfect gift for any comic book fan. Celebrating 75 years of DC Comics, the collection contains 100 postcards with comic book...
Price: £14.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Hi-Viz Queen Liz Vest
To celebrate Queen Liz' Diamond Jubilee, the ever-colourful Twisted Twee bring us these wonderfully quirky and limited edition hi-viz vests. If you know a patriotic builder who...
Price: £50.00 From Twisted Twee
Alphabet Tights
These amazing alphabet tights from House of Holland will make a great gift for a funky and fun fashionista. Designed by House of Holland, these fabulous nylons have a 15 dernier...
Price: £12.00 From The Letteroom
Call Of The Wild
Buffalo Cabin Bag
If they are the kind of traveller who instinctively turns left on entering an airplane, this luxurious travel bag is the perfect travel companion. Made from supple calf skin and...
Price: £745.00 From Aspinal of London
Sink or Sing?
Speedo Aquabeat Underwater MP3 Player
Remember that song 'Underwater Love'? Well fall in love with this little miracle that allows you listen to that song - underwater! Designed for aquatic athletes and active people,...
Price: £35.00 From Speedo
More Than A Number In My...
Little Black Book
The quintessential ‘Little Black Book’ - perfect for stylish lotharios about town...
Price: £35.00 From SmythsonFeatured editorial
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