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.
7" SIngles and Comics That Grow - The Gardener
Growing things on blotting paper is beyond old school...these 7" singles or comics have 2 sheets of hand-made recycled seed paper filled with mixed herbs.
Price: £6.99 From Nippaz With Attitude
Betty Rose Vase
A beautiful cylinder vase that is covered in single glazed roses, this piece will make the perfect gift for her on any special occasion. The vase is tall enough to hold roses or...
Price: £32.00 From BRISSI
Rustic Paisley Jug Vase
A beautiful jug for displaying beautiful flowers. Bring rustic French charm to your house with this intricate jug that will make a great addition to any home.
Price: £16.00 From BRISSI
"I Grew This For You" Signed Art Print
A cute art print for mummy that's mounted and signed by Mandy Sutcliffe.
Price: £20.50 From Belle & Boo
Grow Your Own Venus Fly Trap Kit
Inside this ingenious box you will find plant seeds, a compost pellet and a terracotta pot - everything required to get growing your own veuns fly trap!
Price: £3.99 From Toyday
Herbivore Heaven
Herb Garden Kit Gift Box
This Herb Garden Gift Box includes all the essentials for you to start growing your own fresh Basil, Parsley, Thyme, Chives, Coriander and Rocket. It comes with all other necessary...
Price: £12.50 From Not On The High Street
The Name Game
Set of Six Wooden Plant Tags
Keep track of what's growing in your garden with these wipe-clean beech plant tags. Unfortunately our 'keep off' sign wasn't heeded by the slugs.
Price: £9.00 From Not On The High Street
The Invincible
Self Watering White Orchid Pot
This clever plant is great for those who don't have any green fingers as it looks after itself. With a double pot feature, the orchid absorbs water when it...
Price: £52.00 From Made In Design
Turn Their World Upside Down
Sky Planter
If you've run out of space to house your plant collection why not hang them from the ceiling? This ingenious ceramic planter literally allows you to hang your plants upside down: a...
Price: £24.80 From Made In Design
The gift that keeps on giving
Aerogarden Indoor Smart Garden
Not sure what to get your right-on environmentally friendly friend/ relative or the yummy mummy with everything? Now you know. The Aerogarden lets you grow organic fresh herbs and...
Price: £102.00 From Amazon
Sculptural Stems
Alessi Rashid Hani Trinava Flower Vase
This stylish vase turns the simplest bunch of flowers into a sculptural focal point. It's made from fine bone china and available in white and green.
Price: £62.00 From Amazon
Pale & Interesting
White Floral Bouquet
Bring some light to their life with this stunning bouquet from Fortnum and Mason. It manages to be both contemporary and classic and would make a stylish statement in any home.
Price: £40.00 From Fortnum and MasonFeatured editorial
Last Minute Gifts For Men
We've all had that split second realisation. The panic! This is a gift emergency. Never fear, we've got some great last minute gifts to bail you out.
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