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.
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
Orla Kiely Tulip Kensington Umbrella
The perfect way to brighten up any rainy day this chic umbrella created from Irish designer, Orla Kiely features her signature print and styling, combined with strength and quality...
Price: £45.00 From Heal's
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Gear Stick Bottle Stopper
We would never recommend drinking and driving at the same time, but if you know someone who loves both past-times individually then this Gear Stick Bottle Stopper is ideal. Made...
Price: £12.00 From meandmycar
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Daddy Cool Mug by Disco Butterfly
Let him know you think he's still got it with one of these mugs from Disco Butterfly. He may not be as hip as he once was, but he'll appreciate the sentiment!
Price: £10.00 From Not On The High Street
Personalisable Berry Goatskin iPhone/Smartphone Cover
Cover up your phone in a stylish goatskin case suitable for iPhone,iPod Touch and some Smartphones. Also available in six toher trendy colours and can be personalised with...
Price: £115.00 From Smythson
Damien Hirst Butterfly Umbrella
Look better than Gene Kelly singin' in the rain with this beautiful umbrella by Damien Hirst. Featuring his iconic butterfly motif, it's lavishly made with 100% Italian polyester...
Price: £195.00 From Other Criteria
Wild & Wolf Ted Baker Laptop Sleeve
Keep your laptop safe, snug and stylish in this stylish padded canvas that fits laptops up to 13". The perfect gift for any contenporary and stylish gent.
Price: £29.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Maison Martin Margiela Biker Helmet
Maison Martin Margiela collaborated with biker accessories label Les Ateliers Ruby for the third season of their limited edition Signature Program. Taking the signature element...
Price: £699.00 From Oki-ni
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Silver Keepsakes Box
Old cinema tickets, photobooth pictures or an inexpensive piece of jewellery you could never put a price on. All of these things can provoke more memories than you could ever bear...
Price: £54.00 From BRISSI
Isotoner Touch Screen Gloves
Your hands need never be chilly again when you have to type on a touch screen. These snug gloves have conductive material woven in to the thumb and index fingers to make working a...
Price: £14.99-£24.99 From Firebox
Navigator Satchel Bag
The classic satchel has been given a period makeover with this stylish Navigator Bag. Composed of durable canvas and 'curtain-side' tarpaulin, the subtle but sleek colours allowing...
Price: £45.00 From meandmycar
Leonhard Heydon Three Compartment Leather Briefcase
Get sophisticated with this leather three compartment briefcase to store all your documents in a high standard business accessory for every man.
Price: £349.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Miu Miu Leather iPad Sleeve
Combining function with high fashion, Miu Miu have created this glamorous stud-sprayed leather iPad sleeve. The perfect gift for she who has it all.
Price: £250.00 From NET-A-PORTER
Hugo Boss Kangaroo Leather Wallet
Flaunt this luxurious Hugo Boss wallet wherever you are. It's a classic and made from 100% kangaroo leather.
Price: £85.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Mulberry Henry Nylon Backpack
Hold all your stuff in this trendy Mulberry textured nylon backpack with a padded interior section for your laptop and outer pockets to keep you organised.
Price: £375.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Alfred Dunhill Leather Holdall
This leather holdall is water and scratch resistant. A modern look with its rubber handles and buckles for the man on the go.
Price: £695.00 From MR PORTERFeatured editorial
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