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.
Eloise by Kay Thompson
"Ooh I absolutely love the Plaza" Meet Eloise the wild and wonderful 6 year old who lives at New York’s famous Plaza hotel. Left to get up to extraordinary mischief...
Price: £9.09 From Amazon
Eno 'Good News' Newspaper Holder
Designed by Arik Levy, this stylish newspaper holder allows you to flick and thumb through any newspaper with ease. Made of solid beech wood, it's perfect for a leisurely weekend...
Price: £39.80 From Made In Design
Face Food Cookbook
This amazing recipe book features a collection of delicious recipes that will enable you to create your very own charaben. Charaben is a particular type of elaborate Japanese bento...
Price: £9.50 From Artransmitte
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
Leather iPhone Bookbook
It's the good book for iPhone lovers and bibliophiles. Keep your iPod wrapped up in a brown leather book casing that doubles up as a wallet. You'll never forget the important...
Price: £49.99 From Firebox
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (Paperback)
Extremely Loud and Incredible Close (now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock) is not a book based on 9/11 you think it might be. Oskar is a nine-year-old...
Price: £5.84 From Amazon
"What Every Man Thinks About Apart From Sex" by Prof. Shed Simove
A book that delves in to the minds of men and gives a shocking revelation. It asks 'What DO men actually think about apart from sex?' and confirms what women everywhere already...
Price: £7.99 From Firebox
"The Biscuiteers Book of Iced Biscuits"
The talented people over at Biscuiteers have decided to share the secrets to their scrumptious biscuits! Now you can wow your friends and family with yummy recipes and learn...
Price: £14.99 From Biscuiteers
Personalised Flickbooks
Turn video footage in to a flickbook that ensures perfect flicking time after time. All you have to do is upload your video and receive your flickbook.
Price: £9.99 From Bob Books
Easy Living Magazine Annual Subscription
Easy Living is a magazine that aims to inspire you and make your life as brilliant as possible. Fashion, Health, Beauty, Food, Home, Emotions and the 'In Depth' and 'In The Know'...
Price: £12.00 From Magazine Group
Michael Palin Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years
Monty Python fans will love this insight into the life of one of Britain's national treasures. Based on Michael Palin's diaries, it offers the reader a glimpse into the making of...
Price: £17.00 From Amazon
Top Gear Magazine Monthly Subscription
The perfect gift for any car-lover, Top Gear Magazine features the latest news and motor reviews from around the globe. With stunning photography and colourful journalism, the...
Price: £43.65-£48.75 From Magazine Group
Historical Newspaper Gift
An original newspaper is a perfect commemorative gift, for any special occasion, such as a 50th birthday, or key anniversary. And with over 7 million papers dating back to 1685,...
Price: £39.99-£479.99 From Historic Newspapers
Wired Magazine Annual Subscription
WIRED is known for bringing stimulating content with great photography and design to intellectually curious people. The perfect gift for the geek in your life.
Price: £24.00 From Magazine Group
The Rock Star Cookbook - Hardback
Artists who have supported Teenage Cancer Trust over the years have come together to make a book in the name of the charity. The book features images of celebrities like Ellie...
Price: £30.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Bespoke Leather Bookmark
Create a thoughtful gift that will put a smile on your loved one's face everytime they open their book. You can customise this leather bookmark from Anya Hindmarch with a name, a...
Price: £75.00 From Anya HindmarchFeatured editorial
Last Minute Gifts For Men
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