Challenge: to get a load of wonderful gifts for my wife for one hundred quid or less!

Frell

if she ever had a fave pet when she was a child try and get a picture of it and look through local paper/yellow pages for an artist who might be able to do a watercolour or a pastel drawing of it. then you can frame it.

crispyduck_2

CFC We all seem to be thinking alike!

Last year I had a handbag made by Macgregor and Michaels or Tetbury, fabulous and she loves it top idea!

Louisa she does use the list book thang a lot so maybe something along those lines might work thank you good idea

Ahunts (some name girl!) that is a truly special idea I've found a place in London that do crazy albums http://www.seraoflondon.com/files/html/main_prodx.asp?id=12&designer=Sera%27s%20foxy%20memoir%20albums
Might see if I can make something myself or adapt or even find out how much these cost, top idea!

Debbie_s she already has a fist full or posh pens and isn't a big fan of teddy bears thanks anyway.

Spendless done the birthstone found a fab and special Sapphire and had it made up into her engagement ring thank you.

Scotlass, she has a charm bracelet she had from a child not sure if it would get worn (a new one that is) thank you.

Gingham Ribbon I'm afraid gadgets are a pet hate of hers sorry!

crispyduck_2

Thanks Frell not her cup of tea but thanks anyway.

Schneaky

What I am planning to do for my wife this year is a personalised Advent calendar. We have ones for the children, which we put chocolates or sweets in each pocket, and with a spare one, I am planning to do one for my better half. I will be putting little gifts each day that I know she will enjoy, such as a DVD, bath bomb, mini perfume, sweets, vouchers, poems etc. Trying not to spend too much, but the surprise of it should make it special.

I would welcome any further suggestions for small gifts though, as I am still in need of about 10 more!!

Hope this helps, and thanks for any suggestions in anticipation!

Justie

crispyduck wrote:

Ooh Justie like the red link could give me some top ides ta

they're very good and have very good customer service. And the bags are great value for money and very well made. :cool:

Justie

Schneaky wrote:

What I am planning to do for my wife this year is a personalised Advent calendar. We have ones for the children, which we put chocolates or sweets in each pocket, and with a spare one, I am planning to do one for my better half. I will be putting little gifts each day that I know she will enjoy, such as a DVD, bath bomb, mini perfume, sweets, vouchers, poems etc. Trying not to spend too much, but the surprise of it should make it special.

I would welcome any further suggestions for small gifts though, as I am still in need of about 10 more!!

Hope this helps, and thanks for any suggestions in anticipation!

Accessorize do lovely keyrings and phone charms

https://www.artyfax.com have a good range of Pilgrim Jewellery which is good value

https://www.absolutepearls.co.uk have some cheap(ish) pearl earrings

lots of places have good value leather gloves at the moment (£8 in Tescos probably less in H&M and places like that)

CFC

Oooh Justie thanks for the Red link - there's some gooood handbags in their sale! I feel extravagance coming on....

jaffacakes_2

A designer handbag or heels?

BWZN93

If she really loves xmas then maybe start collecting the swarovski xmas stars (to hang on the tree), they do a new one every year and they are pretty. My OH is collecting them for me because I love xmas and I wouldnt buy them for myself as they are pretty expensive. Just a thought anyway!

Jo x

Bibbitybob

Have you tried looking in TKMaxx? My local have a good range of lovely photo albums, much like the ones you linked to. They also have leather gloves which someone else mentionned, and they sell beauty stuff/handbags/pashmias etc etc at fab prices. It might take a bit of a dig but I'd definitely recommend it.