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40th birthday present for the woman who has everything? Please help!

pippitypip_2
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Hi all,
First time on the SOC boards so please be gentle! I have taken a look at the birthday index thread but nothing struck me as yet..
My friend is 40 in October (see I'm trying to plan ahead!) and my budget is around £20 - £30.
She is notoriously hard to buy for, but that doesn't mean I'd rather not put the effort in and get her something lovely.
She loves being pampered but is a bit snobby about it - only certain places etc so vouchers for a local place are a no go.
I honestly can't think of anything right now at all, so wondered if anyone has any ideas? Maybe something generalist that I can personalise?
Not a big fan of the bottle of wine/ champagne thing and I'd really like to get something "for her" as she has a gorgeous little daughter but everything is all about her daughter all the time and not about my friend - you Mums out there must know what I mean I hope?!
Any ideas welcome!
Thanks,
pippitypip
First time on the SOC boards so please be gentle! I have taken a look at the birthday index thread but nothing struck me as yet..
My friend is 40 in October (see I'm trying to plan ahead!) and my budget is around £20 - £30.
She is notoriously hard to buy for, but that doesn't mean I'd rather not put the effort in and get her something lovely.
She loves being pampered but is a bit snobby about it - only certain places etc so vouchers for a local place are a no go.
I honestly can't think of anything right now at all, so wondered if anyone has any ideas? Maybe something generalist that I can personalise?
Not a big fan of the bottle of wine/ champagne thing and I'd really like to get something "for her" as she has a gorgeous little daughter but everything is all about her daughter all the time and not about my friend - you Mums out there must know what I mean I hope?!
Any ideas welcome!
Thanks,
pippitypip
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How about a compact mirror for her handbag?
Chanel do a gorgeous one, within your price range, it comes in a black velvet pouch and is ever so classy.
Perfect for the woman that has everything.Just because you are offended, doesn't mean you are right0 -
Oo sounds like a brilliant idea - thank you deeds. I think I might have gotten her something like that (though not Chanel) a few years ago, will have to double check - but def given me food for thought!
Still open for any other ideas - the more the merrier
pippitypipI know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok - they know me here!0 -
Found a picJust because you are offended, doesn't mean you are right0
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how about an expensive item of make up? maybe a lipstick or something along those lines.
youll have to do a little snooping in her makeup bag to get her favourite shade tho - mite be fun lol!
then maybe you could make and decorate a little box to put it in. or even buy a cheap plain washbag to decorate and present the lipstick in that? hths0 -
Try Avante Bags dot com for beautiful italian handbags I have bought two from there already.0
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Thanks everyone. deeds - sorry I can't view the pic on my work pc
will take a look tonight.
pippitypipI know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok - they know me here!0 -
Yorkstreetcat wrote: »Try Avante Bags dot com for beautiful italian handbags I have bought two from there already.
Sorry, hope I'm not being rude, but that site looks dodgy to me - is it your site? Info missing all over the place, I wouldn't feel safe to purchase from there besides a little over my price range.
pippitypip.I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok - they know me here!0 -
Hiya
I was going to suggest a cake topper - which she can keep - but sadly the lady who makes them is booked up until next year - Here is the website if you fancy a nosey anyway
http://www.charactercreations.co.uk/home
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I am having a similar problem as we have a gift to buy for a 40th bday and its soo hard to think of something.
Here are a few of my ideas
A voucher for a photobook - we did one of these with our honeymoon pics and it looks great.
http://www.photobox.co.uk/shop/photo-books
I have to say i used a different company called lovebag but they are much more expensive than these.
Theatre / comedy / concert Tickets?
A Jo Malone candle - This would be a very lovely treat for the woman who has everything
http://www.jomalone.co.uk/site.nsf/shop/giftsresults?openform&oc=all&pr=0_50&rc=
An Opal necklace ( October birthstone)
http://www.argenteus.co.uk/necklace_8.htm
Hope some of those help x
Alison x:heart2:Mum to my little Daisy 3 and Archie 1.:heart2:0 -
Thanks for all the responses so far, god this is really hard!!
I did just come across this, which may or may not factor into what I end up getting my friend, looks v g for the price I think!
personalised birthday scroll
Headline News of the Day.
Famous People & Celebrities who share your Birthday.
The Most Popular Movies & Selling Record
Typical weekly pay
Average cost of a House / Average cost of Car
The Price of a Pint of Beer and a Pack of Cigarettes
The Sporting Winners of that Year, e.g. FA Cup Finals, Wimbledon,
Prime Minister/ Monarchy/ Pope/ US President
Your Birth Sign Characteristics
Find out what your Birthstone is!
Your 6 Unique Lucky lottery Numbers
http://www.foreveryours.co.uk/products.php?product_id=1&birthday=40&gclid=CK2Q2NOAipwCFc0B4wodoWOXXg
£13.50 plus p&p and this is also easily something you could do yourself I suppose and get framed
pippitypipI know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok - they know me here!0 -
Did you decide on a pressie in the end? I am having the same dilema - am thinking of going with the jo malone candle.:heart2:Mum to my little Daisy 3 and Archie 1.:heart2:0
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