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.
Gold Owl Lip Balm - Chocolate Caramel
This delightful pot of luscious lip balm can salve the lips of cool young chicks and wise old birds alike. The chocolate caramel flavour is truly good enough to eat!
Price: £2.99 From Bloomsbury Store
Alphabet iPhone Cover
Available in a range of quirky designs from A to Z, these fun phone covers will not only protect her phone from scuffs and scratches but will make if far easier to find at the...
Price: £11.95 From The Letteroom
Green Onyx Nugget Earrings
These simply sophisticated nugget earrings by Monica Vinader, will make a stunning gift for any lucky lady in your life. Crafted from 18ct gold vermeil on sterling silver, they...
Price: £105.00 From Monica Vinader
'Be Yourself' Print
An inspirational print that would make a great gift for any home. Wise words indeed!
Price: £20.00 From Design Supremo
Havana Tote
Get ready for a hot Summer with this cool Havana tote, made for carrying magazines, books, phones, iPads, purses and more. Perfect for people who love to travel or who lead busy...
Price: £150.00 From Knomo
Pink Pearl Earrings, with 18ct Yellow Gold
These delightful designer stud earrings featuring a button freshwater pearl are certainly pretty in pink! They measure approximately 8-8.5mm in width and are finished with a...
Price: £120.00 From Winterson
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...
Price: £9.09 From Amazon
Alphabet Tights
These amazing alphabet tights from House of Holland will make a great gift for a funky and fun fashionista. Designed by House of Holland, these fabulous nylons have a 15 dernier...
Price: £12.00 From The Letteroom
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
Dring Bicycle Bell
If you know a keen cyclist who favours two wheels instead of four, then this retro bicycle bell will make a great gift. Hand-designed with eco-friendly paints by Annie Legroulx...
Price: £16.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Sink or Sing?
Speedo Aquabeat Underwater MP3 Player
Remember that song 'Underwater Love'? Well fall in love with this little miracle that allows you listen to that song - underwater! Designed for aquatic athletes and active...
Price: £35.00 From Speedo
In an Octopus's Garden
Aquashot Underwater Camera
There are some moments and experiences that up until now have been only re-lived though the art of good storytelling. Not anymore. This 5 mega pixel Aquashot Underwater Camera...
Price: £100.00 From Speedo
Gardener's Green Fingers Tin
Sure to be the nicest veg you'll ever eat, the Gardener's tin features tomatoes, carrots, worms and other things from the garden in biscuit form.
Price: £37.50 From Biscuiteers
Fashion Cookie Kit
With Biscuiteers' range of DIY cookie kits, you can create your own baked beauties with ease and panache, and the Fashion Cookie Cutter Kit will make the perfect gift for any...
Price: £35.00 From Biscuiteers
Tatty Devine Black Acrylic Quote Rings
These Quote Rings from Tatty Devine are sure to pack a punctuation.
Price: £24.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Fried Egg Necklace
Try an egg that's a little less conventional, but all the more stylish for a special Easter treat. This funky pendant from Tatty Devine could be the butt of some eggs-cellent...
Price: £30.00 From Tatty DevineFeatured editorial
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