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
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
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
Stag Hip Flask - Ted Baker
Just the thing to warm the cockles of your hunting-gathering man this winter. Bottoms-up!
Price: £25.00 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
Knitted Mitten Overalls
Your little one will look cute in these knitted overalls with mitten pockets to keep their little hands warm.
Price: £60.00 From Waddler
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
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
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. £59.33) From Cloon Keen Atelier
Customisable Cap
Lucky Seven's iconic customisable caps are now available for little ones, meaning that its no longer the grown ups that can have all the fun! With an adjustable strap, these army...
Price: £20.00 From Little Lucky Seven
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
Sleeping Pretty
4m Ultimate Bell Tent
While there is definitely something romantic about the notion of camping out under the stars, we have to admit that there's nothing romantic about falling asleep under some nylon...
Price: £369.00 From Bell Tent UK
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
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
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
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
Alphabet Tights
These amazing alphabet tights from House of Holland will make a great gift for a funky and fun fashionista. Designed by House of Holland, these fabulous nylons have a 15 dernier...
Price: £12.00 From The Letteroom
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
Call Of The Wild
Buffalo Cabin Bag
If they are the kind of traveller who instinctively turns left on entering an airplane, this luxurious travel bag is the perfect travel companion. Made from supple calf skin and...
Price: £745.00 From Aspinal of London
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
More Than A Number In My...
Little Black Book
The quintessential ‘Little Black Book’ - perfect for stylish lotharios about town...
Price: £35.00 From Smythson
Motorhead Australian Shiraz
Unsurprisingly for a wine that comes with Lemmy's seal of approval this full-bodied red with flavours of vanilla, plums and liquorice, works a treat with any red blooded male meat...
Price: £19.99 From Firebox
Personalised English Coin Cufflinks
Simply select the year of his birth and Birthday Cufflinks will hand make a pair of beautiful pair of silver cufflinks using the exact English coins from that year. These hugely...
Price: £44.00-£75.00 From UK Birthday Cufflinks
Sarah
'Martin Loofah King'
The Martin Loofah King is a completely unique (and pro civil rights) loofah mitt that makes every shower rather momentous and quote-worthy thanks to the "I have a clean"...
Price: £6.49 From Amazon
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 Living
The Biscuiteers Games Tin
Let the games begin! To celebrate the imminent arrival of the Olympics to London, Biscuiteers have gone for gold and created this wonderful tin of festive biscuits. From sailors to...
Price: £40.00 From Biscuiteers
Luxury Football Table
Men will go crazy for a football table as stunning as this. It's shaped like a modern football stadium, has integrated lighting that indicates the scores and also keeps the chrome...
Price: £45,000.00 From Firebox
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
Gin & Titonic Ice Cube Tray
Break the ice with these pun-tastic Titanic themed ice cubes. Each pack contains four ill-fated ships and four devastating icebergs that will delight or disturb guests, ensuring...
Price: £6.49 From Play.com
Gardener's Green Fingers Tin
Sure to be the nicest veg you'll ever eat, the Gardener's tin features tomatoes, carrots, worms and other things from the garden in biscuit form.
Price: £37.50 From Biscuiteers
"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
Anna
Classic Leather Fishing Book
This beautiful hand-bound fishing book will make a great gift for any keen angler. Crafted from British Racing Green calfskin leather and complete with gold gilt page edges, it...
Price: £115.00 From Aspinal of London
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
Darth Vader Cake Tin
The Dark Side's Sith Lord may be morally unjust, but he does make a mean dessert. This geeky baking tray will help you create your own villainous Darth Vader cake in time for that...
Price: £9.99 From Firebox
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
PlaySam Black Jetliner Toy Aeroplane
Sleek, stylish and featuring wheels that move, a removable pilot and that stunning high gloss finish, this is truly the toy to be seen with in the playroom. Then again what else...
Price: £45.00 From meandmycar
On A Different Kind Of Ice
The Intelligent Wine Cooler
Do they freeze the Pouilly-Fumé? Burn the Merlot? Serving wine at the right temperature is harder than you might think which is why this gift is as practical as it is...
Price: £63.11 From Amazon
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
Fried Egg Necklace
Try an egg that's a little less conventional, but all the more stylish for a special Easter treat. This funky pendant from Tatty Devine could be the butt of some eggs-cellent puns,...
Price: £30.00 From Tatty Devine
Green Onyx Facet Ring
This stunning ring is one of Monica Vinader's most popular designs. A sure statement piece, the ring is crafted from sterling silver and is set with a beautiful green Onyx stone...
Price: £200.00-£245.00 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
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 EnglandFeatured editorial
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