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.
Love London 5 x Canvas Set
Featuring the most iconic London landmarks and symbols, this collection of 5 canvasses captures all that's cool about our capital. Can be hung together or individually.
Price: £199.00 From Bella Oscar
"A-Z of London" Canvas
This beautiful print will make a wonderful gift for the nursery or any little ones' bedroom. It features colourful and detailed illustrations of landmarks and images associated...
Price: £80.00 From Bella Oscar
Bicycle Seat "Knit Kit"
Give your bicycle a quirky makeover out of the ordinary with this knit kit. The kit features everything you need to create a unique and colourful piece: two balls of wool, knitting...
Price: £9.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Ninjabread Men Cutters
Transform your boring old gingerbread men into crime-fighting black belts with these nifty Ninjabread Men cookie cutters! The set contains three different martial arts warriors...
Price: £7.99 From Firebox
Tree Lamp
Crafted from smoked oak veneer, this beautiful and simple wall lamp will make the perfect addition to any nursey or little one's bedroom. With a 25W bulb inserted, the pretty piece...
Price: £59.95 From Cloudberry Living
Hot Cross Bunny
Rabbit Lamp
This beautiful bone china bunny emits a lovely soft glow that is perfect for a child's nightlight for bedside table or bookshelf. An irresistibly cute way to light up a room.
Price: £60.00 From White Rabbit England
Handpainted Wooden Letters
Create your very own piece of word art with these chic hand painted wooden letters. Arrange them to spell out the word, name or abstract expression of your choice, making a unique...
Price: £3.75 From The Letteroom
Boo!
Boo Cushion
Mandy Sutcliffe's company Belle & Boo is named after her illustrations of a rabbit called Boo and a little girl named Belle. We think Boo is the most adorable rabbit since...
Price: £43.00 From Belle & Boo
Dog Light - Bone China
Designed by White Rabbit England and made in the UK from fine bone china, this charming dog lamp is part of their gorgeous collection of night lights. Doggie lights up from the...
Price: £60.00 From White Rabbit England
'Peter Rabbit' Bookends
These quaint bookends feature our two favourite woodland friends - Peter Rabbit and his friend, Jemima Puddle-duck. They wooden pieces are intricately painted and are strong enough...
Price: £25.95 From John Lewis
Jenny
Bunny Hutch Button Bag Craft Set
This beautiful bunny set will make a great Easter gift that will last a little longer than an edible egg, as well as encouraging your kids' creativity. The craft kit includes four...
Price: £11.95 From Liberty
Children's Baking Set
If you like a handmade cookie with your cup of tea, why not 'encourage' the kids to make them with this cute children's baking set? Complete with all the equipment needed to bake...
Price: £24.00 From Whisk Hampers
Vintage Style Jelly Bean Dispenser
This fantastic reproduction of a vintage jelly bean machine features an authentic metal-turning mechanism. It can be used via a coin operated system or can be set to free play to...
Price: £95.00 From The Games Room Company
Dino Hands Kids Temporary Tattoos
Have hours of fun with your kids by keeping them entertained with these temporary dino hand tattoos for hands that love to gab.
Price: £4.00 From Topshop
Giant Gumball Vending Machine
No matter what age you are, you have to admit there's a part of you screaming with childish glee. This chewy giant is 6.5 ft tall and 3.5ft wide and can hold 20,000 one-inch...
Price: £3,299.00 From Firebox
Children's Polar Bear 19" HDTV
It's a polar bear with a 19-inch HDTV why wouldn't you buy it? A truly brilliant gift for kids everywhere. It's cuddly cuteness and it's hi-tech stomach put the Telly Tubbies to...
Price: £299.00 From Selfridges & Co LtdFeatured editorial
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