Just in case you need ideas for your partner for Christmas (or birthday/Valentines for that matter) and you haven't seen this thread already.....
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/Christmas/1927146-Wives-what-would-you-like-for-Christmas
.... I compiled a guidance note.
Overall guidance
- Put some thought into it, showing that you think about your partner, their needs and desires
- Figure out if you should either they prefer to ask for what they want or to be surprised by you
- Figure out if they either like or would frown on “luxury items"
- Don’t buy lingerie
- No Next or Debenhams vouchers
Things
- Clothes
- Books
- Sheepskin slippers
- Shoes
- Handbags
- Perfume
- Candles
- Jewellery
- Smart watch
- Cosmetics
- Nail polish kit
- Bath oil
- Camera
- iPad
- Wii
- Radio
- Car dashboard camera
- Photographs framed
- Coffee mugs
- Fine chinaware
- Champagne saucers
- Food mixer
- Hair dryer
- Scarves
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Chocolates
- Champagne
- Home made cake
- Kitchen herb garden
- Dressing gown
- Luxury bed pillows
- Sewing machine
- Memberships
- Amazon/iTunes/Audible vouchers
- Concert / theatre tickets
- Magazine subscription
- Coffee gift basket
- Cash
Activities
- Time away from kids
- Time away from partner and kids
- Lie ins and guaranteed sleepless night
- Massage/spa vouchers
- House cleaner
- City break
- Posh dinner
- Countryside hike
Brands
- www.lakeland.co.uk
- www.dvf.com
- www.mulberry.com
- www.chanel.com/en_GB/
- www.brora.co.uk
- www.jomalone.co.uk
- www.royalacademy.org.uk
- www.joloves.com
- www.clinique.co.uk
- www.isseymiyake.com/en/
- www.lsa-international.com
- www.kitchenaid.co.uk
- www.parlux.co.uk
- www.lecreuset.co.uk
- uk.loccitane.com
- www.claudiabradby.com
- www.pilgrim.dk
- www.dyrbergkern.com
- www.greenshoes.co.uk
- www.clarins.co.uk
- www.foliosociety.com
- uk.spacenk.com/women/
- www.becksondergaard.com
- www.tassimo.co.uk
- www.orlakiely.com/uk/
- www.tomford.com/
- www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/
- www.nealsyardremedies.com
- www.penhaligons.com