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.
Professional Pet Friendly Treadmill
Let your pooch run wild on this dog friendly treadmill. Keep your pet fit and allow him to run as fast as he likes after all that time spent walking at our slow human pace. Perfect...
Price: £2,535.00 From Firebox
Vintage Style Cat Bowl
This chic vintage-style cat bowl was just made for your feline friend. How do we know? It's got his/ her name written on it!
Price: €8.60 (approx. £7.36) From The Homebarn
The Road Refresher Dog Bowl
The Road Refresher Dog Bowl is an award-winning travel bowl for man's best friend, one which is causing a stir amongst dog owners around the world. The reason? Well, this...
Price: £10.99-£12.99 From Firebox
Ridin' Along In My Hamstermobile
Critter Cruiser
Sick of taking you hamster on walks? So are we. There is a solution to this tiresome problem though - introducing the Critter Cruiser! Simply pop the teeny fella into the car wheel...
Price: £18.99-£31.99 From Firebox
Puppy Power
Puppies First Paw
Puppies are tricky to keep still but if you manage to, push their paw into this and you'll have a print to reminisce and dote over. It might just be the calming thing you need when...
Price: £12.00 From Puchi Petwear
She's a Lady
Mulberry Coloured Collar & Lead Set
Everyone wants their pooch to look like the lady, not the tramp. Thankfully Puchi Petwear has just the accessory. Finished in a pink mulberry colour and encrusted in diamante...
Price: £47.50 From Puchi Petwear
Canine intelligence
How Smart is Your Dog?
Yes, you read this correctly, this is an IQ test for dogs. The brainchild of Dr Stanely Coren, Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and author of a number...
Price: £4.02 From Amazon
Din-dins
Paul Smith Dog Bowl
Show a lucky pooch some love with this stylish doggy bowl from Paul Smith. Under no circumstances is it to be used for your Crunchy Nuts though, that’d be wrong wrong wrong!
Price: £35.00 From House of Fraser
GI Puppy
'Gus' Camouflage Pattern Dog Bed
Your pooch won't be able to disguise his delight at this super cool camouflage dog bed. Guaranteed to get tails wagging.
Price: £75.00 From Puchi Petwear
Doggy diggs
Dog House from Magis
You definitley won’t be in the dog house with your four legged friend if you buy them this groovy Michal Young designed dog house. The brass plate above the door reads AMICUS...
Price: £566.00 From Made In Design
Give A Dog A Bone
Alessi Lupita Dog Bowl by Mirri Miriam
This dog bowl isn’t just cute, its practical too- the whimsical bone-shaped handle makes it easy to pick up and the stainless steel insert is removable for easy cleaning....
Price: £39.50 From Made In DesignFeatured 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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