How much would you give your sister for her 50th Birthday pressie?

Smashing

Whino wrote: »

What about 50 x 50p's?

That's a clever idea, but God, that would drive me barmy! :rotfl:


Out of nosiness interest, how much is the painting she's after?

Bennifred

Whino wrote: »

What about 50 x 50p's?

Just what I was thinking!:D You could pack them up in a gold or silver box, jazzy ribbons, etc......

scubaleopard

I think money towsrds a favourite picture will give her so much pleasure she will be really happy and not thinking who gave what etc etc

scubaleopard

I think money towsrds a favourite picture will give her so much pleasure she will be really happy and not thinking who gave what etc etc

Glad

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jacquij123

This is probably not approapriate in your situation but I had a similar dilemma recently, my sister was after a print of a Henri Matisse - Snail painting. Only one I could find cost over £100, way too much for me. So I recreated it, it's modern art so wasn't too difficult, lots of pieces of torn up paper. I did later find one for £25 here https://www.popartuk.com, but i think my version was better!

Savvy_Sue

If I'm giving money (as I do to my godchildren) I try to add a little something that didn't cost as much as it should have done IYSWIM to confuse them ...

KittyKate

How about £25 towards the painting and a £10 boots voucher off pigsback, or a pair of £5 earrings, or a photo frame, etc. So she has something for the painting but also a seperate 'you' gift. You're still saving in a way as you're not stumping up £50 but she gets the pleasure of both.

emilyt

Give what you can afford. £25.00 sounds a lot of money to me. I am sure she will be very happy with that amount and a card from her sister. The idea of giving her 50 50 pences is good although not very practical.

looby-loo_2

You mean you are supposed to get a special present on your 50th birthday? Please pass this news on to my brother and sister.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Oh, and remind DH I'm still waiting