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.
James Bond Postcard Collection - 50th Anniversary
The girls love him, the boys want to be him - just about everyone wants a slice of Mr Bond. This cool collection of 100 quality postcards from the James Bond archives commemorates...
Price: £14.99 From Bloomsbury Store
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
Knitted Mitten Overalls
Your little one will look cute in these knitted overalls with mitten pockets to keep their little hands warm.
Price: £60.00 From Waddler
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
'Be Yourself' Print
An inspirational print that would make a great gift for any home. Wise words indeed!
Price: £20.00 From Design Supremo
"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
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
Darth Vader Light Saber Umbrella
'Luke...I have an umbrella.' Who needs an oversized helmet when you've got an umbrella as cool as this? Shield yourself from the rain and protect yourself from enemies with the...
Price: £39.99 From Firebox
Childrens' Spy Academy
If your little lad is a James Bond in the making, then he will just love this Spy Academy experience day. Here, he will learn the tricks, skills and techniques used by real spies...
Price: £50.00 From Red Letter Days
Luxury Football Table
Men will go crazy for a football table as stunning as this. It's shaped like a modern football stadium, has integrated lighting that indicates the scores and also keeps the chrome...
Price: £45,000.00 From Firebox
Gin & Titonic Ice Cube Tray
Break the ice with these pun-tastic Titanic themed ice cubes. Each pack contains four ill-fated ships and four devastating icebergs that will delight or disturb guests, ensuring...
Price: £6.49 From Play.com
"Smile Now, Cry Later" Babywear
A 1970's style homage to the iconic tattoo design, this stylish baby wear will offer some solace to sleepless parents, run-ragged and on the point of tears. Available in a...
Price: £16.99 From Nippaz With Attitude
PlaySam Black Jetliner Toy Aeroplane
Sleek, stylish and featuring wheels that move, a removable pilot and that stunning high gloss finish, this is truly the toy to be seen with in the playroom. Then again what else...
Price: £45.00 From meandmycar
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
Nixon A309NX001250 Chronograph Watch
Add a pop of colour to your spring wardrobe with this vibrant timepiece from Nixon. Boasting the brand's signature Californian cool, this is one on trend accessory that will...
Price: £360.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
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 LetteroomFeatured editorial
21st Birthday Ideas For Boys
In the category of Difficult to Shop For, 21-year-old boys win the prize for Notoriously Difficult. You want to make his 21st birthday memorable, but where to begin? Begin here.
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