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.
'Candlepoise' Candle Holder
We've seen the light and it's looks like this - a novel take on the much loved Anglepoise lamp, this retro version has the same fully positionable arm and style icon good looks....
Price: £85.00 From The Letteroom
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
Cashmere "Kaleidoscope" Blanket
Brighten up her room with this beautiful butterfly blanket from Studion Roam. Crafted from 100% cashmere, the piece is soft and warm, perfect for snuggling up to. A perfect gift...
Price: £556.00 From ROAM
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
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
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
Moonstone Stud Earrings
These subtly stylish earrings from Monica Vinader will add an air of understated elegance to any outfit - day or night. Crafted from 18ct gold vermeil on sterling silver, each stud...
Price: £135.00 From Monica Vinader
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
Superdad Print
This nifty typographic print will make a great gift for your daddy dearest on his special day! Highlight his fatherly strengths and choose up to 10 phrases to personalise your...
Price: £45.00 From The Letteroom
Penguin Postcards
Postcards that bibliophiles everywhere will love. This pack of classic postcards contains 100 of Penguin's iconic book cover prints.
Price: £14.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Castana Eau de Parfum
This sophisticated perfume from Cloon Keen Atelier was inspired by the aroma of street roasted chestnuts. Perfumer Delphine Thierry has magnificently captured the childhood memory...
Price: €70.00 (approx. £59.19) From Cloon Keen Atelier
Marie Pendant Necklace
This beautiful pendant by Monica Vinader is crafted from 18ct gold vermeil on sterling silver. The intricately designed Marie pendant is suspended from a 32” Jun Chain and...
Price: £210.00 From Monica Vinader
Rock-Ola Bubbler CD & iPod Jukebox & CD Player
Have the ultimate musical experience with this Rock-Ola wooden dome topped, stained oak and light beech fronted, surround sound jukebox. Bubbles of air float around 8 tubes...
Price: £6,000.00 From The Games Room Company
Retro Football Shirt - Brazil 1960
Support Pelé and the boys with a retro throwback to Brazil 1960. The vibrant number is an iconic piece of merchandise that will make a perfect gift for any footie fan..
Price: £32.99 From TOFFS
English 6p Cufflinks (1928)
By George, these original 1928 English sixpense cufflinks are make from 50% real silver! Featuring George V these beautiful cufflinks make a novel accessory for himself on his...
Price: £55.00 From UK Birthday Cufflinks
Red Metal Ride On Aeroplane
A wonderful gift for your little pilot, the red metal ride on car is shaped like an aeroplane so your little ones can steer their own aircraft.
Price: £79.99 From ToydayFeatured editorial
16th Birthday Ideas For Girls
Her 16th birthday marks a shift in which a girl is considered less of a child and more an adult. Help her celebrate with these 16th birthday ideas.
Read more