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.
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
The quintessential ‘Little Black Book’ - perfect for stylish lotharios about town...
Price: £35.00 From Smythson
Dougal's Den now have a range of witty (but true) greeting cards inspired by everyone's favorite domesticated pals.
Price: £1.99 From Dougals Den
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
This beautiful notebook is the perfect present to show your mum just how much you love her. It can even be personalised with silver-stamp lettering of your choice, to make it all...
Price: £35.00 From Smythson
Make sure your paperclips don't fly away with this bird shaped magnetic clip holder. The magnets are located on the sides so that when you leave a clip it gives this little chick...
Price: £31.00 From Made In DesignBuy the man in your life a round and tell him what a mighty good man he is. For an extra special touch, it can be personalised too.
Price: £8.00 From Biscuiteers
This beautiful notebook will make a great gift for any yachting aficionado. Hard-bound in quality pigskin leather, the log book contains tabulated pages allowing him to record his...
Price: £250.00 From Smythson
These pocket-sized journals with lined paper, bookmark, and elastic closure make a perfect gift for footie fans.
Price: £5.95 From Fred Aldous
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
Keep track of your fashionable schedule with this Lapis diary which includes detailed top fashion city maps and guides. This diary is also personalisable to make the gift all the...
Price: £190.00 From Smythson
These charming retro Paris wrap prints can be framed to add a touch of vintage to your home or to wrap up a special present.
Price: £2.64 From Bloomsbury Store
This 50-page notebook gives you the perfect opportunity to give notes to those you think are in need of a little friendly guidance with regards to online etiquette.
Price: £5.95 From Liberty
Featuring four beautiful illustrations by French designer, Christian Lacroix, these couture gift cards will make a great gift for any sartorially-inclined lady in your life. Each...
Price: £14.00 From Liberty
These colourful correspondence cards are are stylish and contemporary and the perfect option for any occasion. Made of 100% cotton ivory 300gsm cards, they are printed individually...
Price: £99.00 From Not On The High Street
These beautiful postcards feature six illustrations by French fashion guru, Christian Lacroix. Each pack contains two of each design. A great gift for any fashionista that won't...
Price: £15.50 From LibertyWe'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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