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.
A heavy heart isn't so bad when its made of diamonds. These stunning white gold and diamond drop earrings by Biba are a throwback to the decadent days of Hollywood glamour and are...
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These beautiful 18 ct while gold earrings are cleverly designed to allow the pearl to be removed so that the diamond earring can be worn separately, making these an ultra flexible...
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Designed by British artist Stella Vine, these greeting cards feature figurative drawings in eye-catching colours.
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Hooray, we've finally found underwear that is truly one size fits all. This charming Hot Pants collection includes a little polka-dot number, a silky purple set, a little polka-dot...
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Take a romantic short break in a designer tree-house. A state of the art structure, high in a canopy where it's insulated, has a wood burning stove to heat a spring water shower...
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If you know someone in need of a little pampering, then give them a special treat with this luxury spa break gift experience. The Bannatyne Spa Hotel is situated in proximity to...
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If your face is your fortune, then this Hollywood-style vanity case is the perfect home for your potions and lotions. With luxurious leather, studded rivets and removable jewellery...
Price: £995.00 From Aspinal of London
The influential German-Australian photographer, Helmut Newton, famous for his raunchy black and white images, first garnered people’s attention while working for French vogue...
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Designed by Spiderman’s missus, Jennifer Meyer, each stud is crafted from 18 karat gold and can be mixed and matched with others in the collection for an eclectic look.
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If she's been a very, very bad girl this year she might well find these glamorous pearl hand cuffs waiting for her under the tree. Fastened with a velvet ribbon, just make sure you...
Price: £50.00 From Myla
If pain is her pleasure give her a secret thrill with these naughty knickers. Designed by Ninette van Kamp with the decoration on the inside, they leave a temporary design...
Price: £169.00 From Generate
Don't get your knickers in a twist trying to decide what to wear in the morning. Each pair of these pretty black silk-blend undies is edged with a frilled lace trim and inscribed...
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Agent Provocateur specialise in cheeky, naughty, sexy gifts that men are guaranteed to like as much, if not more, than their partners. These hold-ups, which offer a kind of user's...
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The Sunday Times' embittered Agony Aunt Mrs. Mills has been described as "one of the most cold-hearted, unempathetic women" in London. We love her, and this collection of...
Price: £7.59 From Amazon
Despite the rumours, romance is far from dead. This fuchsia leather 'Love Notes' envelope, lined with jacquard silk, is perfectly designed for storing your romantic correspondence...
Price: £78.00 From Thomas Lyte
Elsa Peretti designs some of the most elegant jewellery for Tiffany & Co. and these beautiful 'Pearls By The Yard' collection earrings are no exception. Luminescent cultured...
Price: £290.00 From Tiffany