What to buy a girlfriend? Original ideas welcomed

Alias_Omega

Horace wrote: »

Congratulations Alias - perhaps you can buy her an engagement ring next year?

Naa, she has a wedding ring..and a baby due on tuesday..

computerwoman

try looking on La sensa website it's not just for babes it's also for men now...but the prices are reasonable and the stuff is good quality...

http://www.lasenza.co.uk/

haylibo

http://www.figleaves.com/uk/home.asp?&src=aolxhp01021205
but tread carefully.

Bibbitybob

I like getting slightly pricier versions of the usual...my OH bought me a Burt's Bees shower gel and miniatures kit for Christmas last year because on a self employed wage it's not something I can justify buying myself.

Last year we walked round town together and I pointed out things I'd like then he went off on his own and chose some of them. Worked out really well as he knew what I wanted and I got the surprise of not knowing what he'd go for.

Or how about a photobook of photos of the two of you/past holidays etc? You could either get one printed up online or get creative and make one!

Do you live together? I'm thinking bits for the house, a beautiful ornament for the tree etc.

I think it depends on your situation really - does she buy herself everything she wants on a day to day basis? And what does she like, what's she into?

Badger_Lady

Hmmm... I'm just thinking about what I'd love to be surprised with in that budget! But your girlfriend may already have some of these:

- MP3 player pre-loaded with all my favourite tracks (the modern mix-tape!)

- A personally created perfume, e.g. www.perfumelab.com - make something with her name on it!

- Some bespoke or "vintage" jewellery; my best ever gift was a silver/amethyst (my birthstone) dress watch in 1920's style from 2nd hand jewellery shop.

- A voucher to attend a local art lesson where you can keep your creation at the end (in Salisbury you can make jewellery out of glass).

- If she appreciates good cheese, a personalised song about your girlfriend! www.give-a-song.com

- A goody box with lots of individually-wrapped treats, making the fun of opening last longer!