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
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
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 post...
Price: £120.00 From Winterson
"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
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 mischief...
Price: £9.09 From Amazon
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
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
"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
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 loved...
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
Yellow Ballerina Pyjamas
These adorable pyjamas are the perfect gift for your very own beautiful ballerina. Made from 100% cotton, it is soft, warm and durable and is adorned with pretty in pink ballerinas...
Price: £36.00-£39.00 From Em & Lu
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
Verity Keniger 'Rabbit' Print
With thanks to Verity Keniger, you can give an Easter gift that is a little more lasting than a cheap old egg. This limited edition screen print is one of only 50 of its kind and...
Price: £20.00 From Design SupremoFeatured editorial
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