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.
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
Brics Clipper Holdall - Yellow
A luxury accessory for the glamorous globetrotter, Brics holdall is soft, supple and stylish. With a grain-print finish, and in a showstopping canary yellow, it will make a prime...
Price: £260.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Crocheted Scarf - Yellow
Swap your heavy and dark winter woolies for this stylish number! The beautifully vibrant scarf will make the perfect accessory as the good weather starts to break through those...
Price: Was £17.55 Now £8.75 From Boutiqua
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
Winston Churchill Man Pants
These powerfully political pants will make a secretive statement under his office formals and make a truly original gift. Featuring Sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of...
Price: £15.00 From Twisted Twee
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
F1 Racer USB Stick
He may never get the chance to drive one of his own, so why not treat him to a miniature model which is as handy as it is handsome. This nifty USB stick holds up to 4GB of memory,...
Price: £39.00 From meandmycar
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 Supremo
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 Letteroom
Paul's Boutique Satchel
A playful interpretation of the classic Sacha Satchel, this pretty faux-leather number from Paul's Boutique will make a great gift for your colourful fashionista. Featuring...
Price: £62.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
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
Úna Burke Leather Cuff
Add some stylish vibrancy to your Spring wardrobe with this beautiful leather cuff from Irish designer Úna Burke. Measuring 8cm in length, the cuff is adjustable in size and...
Price: £148.04 From Style-Tonic.com
Tweedy Bird
'Tweedy' Push Along Wooden Chick
Meet our friend Tweedy, the delightful wooden push along chick that flaps his little wings excitedly as he's pushed along. A gorgeous gift and classic addition to any nursery or...
Price: £11.99 From Toyday
Frida Brooch
Tatty Devine bring the fearless, feminist icon, Frida Kahlo, to wardrobes everywhere with a beautiful brooch depicting the mustachioed, unibrowed artist. A brooch to inspire women...
Price: £39.00 From Tatty Devine
'Fetch' Card
Dougal's Den now have a range of witty (but true) greeting cards inspired by everyone's favorite domesticated pals.
Price: £1.99 From Dougals Den
Orla Kiely Tulip Kensington Umbrella
The perfect way to brighten up any rainy day this chic umbrella created from Irish designer, Orla Kiely features her signature print and styling, combined with strength and quality...
Price: £45.00 From Heal'sFeatured editorial
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