What shall I buy my wife for Christmas?

by **actuallyadad** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:06 pm

thanks all for the great suggestions!

by **pie81** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:14 pm

How about a flower subscription - Bloom and Wild or Freddies Flowers do these, there's probably other companies too. Fresh flowers every month (or fortnight or week if you're feeling very flush).

Massage vouchers or bespoke perfume would also be great. Or at least, I'd love them (hopefully my husband is reading...!)

by **BBens** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:02 pm

Does she like Espresso Martins or Bloody Marys ?

Local firm Bloody Bens has a couple of gift packs using the Bloody Mary Mix recipe which they made on St. John's Hill a few years back.

I'm not a big Bloody Mary drinker but it's actually amazing in cooking. I think it's because it's got balsamic, Worcester sauce, garlic, horseradish & celery salt etc. I marinaded chicken and steaks & it was delicious; really softened the meat.

https://bloodybens.myshopify.com/collec ... r-products

Here's a link from a mail I was forwarded with a 15% discount: https://bloodybens.myshopify.com/discount/BOBSMATES

by **mumbelievable** » Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:42 am

Maybe a book from Amazon, lots of useful ones there like my favourite :-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Stop-Naggi ... B00PF1A5PY

by **Kiche** » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:49 am

If she is a keen reader she might like a subscription book service. I think several bookshops do them, e.g. ones that spring to mind are Heywood Hill bookshop and Libreria bookshop. You would need to tell them some details about your wife's tastes and then, every month for a year, they send her a specially selected book. I guess this would only suit a passionate reader.

by **EmilyShopped** » Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:26 pm

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by **Albies_Mama** » Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:30 pm

How about something a little sentimental, an illustration of your Family Home, the place where you first met, or your kids (if you have!)

http://www.homemadehouse.co.uk/shop/4586284899

Guaranteed brownie points!

by **Jellie75** » Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:29 am

What a lucky wife to have such a thoughtful husband!

You can buy a bespoke perfume customisation from Floris within your budget.

I bought this for my sister for a milestone birthday and she loved it! I was able to join her and the whole experience was really brilliant. She now has her very own unique scent that she can re-order when ever she runs out.

https://www.florislondon.com/en_gbp/fra ... tomisation

by **parsleysong** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:12 pm

how about six month's worth of monthly massages done at home (I recommend Francesca Walsh - £70 a session, absolute heaven and really effective for sore backs)

by **BBens** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:39 pm

2 tickets to Twickenham with lunch before at a local pub ... ?

by **juliantenniscoach** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:33 pm

What about a course about one of her hobbies, interests or passions? Loads of options there.

by **Beketaten** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:44 am

A weekend away - without kids if you have them - is always a winner! Maybe somewhere with a nice spa in January, which is always a dreary month.

by **actuallyadad** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:29 am

Hello
So I'm sort of in a Christmas present rut! Basically I always buy fairly typical stuff like jewelry, handbags, shoes etc all of which she likes.

And I can easily do the same again...apparently one can never have enough of those and she is always happy with them and (I think) I know what she likes.

Just wondered if any body has any more slightly unusual ideas?

Ok so nothing with a plug (obviously) and up to 500 quid or so is fine.

All thoughts appreciated!
Thanks