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.
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 are...
Price: £105.00 From Monica Vinader
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
Bataille de Fleurs eau de parfum
Inspired by the Bataille de Fleurs carnival, this is a tribute to the mimosa tree with bright notes and green freshness that will make you feel like you're on the Cote d'Azur.
Price: €70.00 (approx. £59.19) From Cloon Keen Atelier
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
"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
The Art of Vintage DC Comics
This wonderful box set of postcards will make the perfect gift for any comic book fan. Celebrating 75 years of DC Comics, the collection contains 100 postcards with comic book...
Price: £14.95 From Bloomsbury Store
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
Hi-Viz Queen Liz Vest
To celebrate Queen Liz' Diamond Jubilee, the ever-colourful Twisted Twee bring us these wonderfully quirky and limited edition hi-viz vests. If you know a patriotic builder who...
Price: £50.00 From Twisted Twee
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 the...
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 people,...
Price: £35.00 From Speedo
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
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 is...
Price: £100.00 From Speedo
Mr Mario Headboard
Inspired by Nintendo's Mr Mario and his colourful world, and crafted by Swedish designer Myrica Bergqvist, this showstopping headboard will make a funky and vibrant additiont to...
Price: £295.00 From Cloudberry LivingFeatured editorial
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