Brother bringing his partner for xmas, what to get someone I've never met?

[ggirl]

Can't believe I've never met her but we live practically on opposite sides of world .
No idea of her taste , have seen a few pics of her but that's it . Brother is being a dick and. Not replying to my emails.
Wtf do I get her ?

[chanie44]

If she lives on the other side of the world, it needs to be transportable.

A scarf?
Something from m&s?
Cashmere socks
Passport holder
Stationery like a nice pen

[ZeViteVitchofCwismas]

A scarf.

[Middleagedmotheroftwo]

You can't really go wrong with chocolate!

[ggirl]

Thanks , scarf and chocolate sounds good .

[disneymum3]

Save money and buy Nothing

[wonkylegs]

A charity goat?

[TheMagicToyshop]

What's your budget and how long are they staying? You could get vouchers for a meal out whilst they're here or nearby shop so she can have a nice experience on her trip?

[oranges]

when I was at bf family xmas on the other side of the world, the gifts I loved the most were books about that part of the world- novels, travelogues. it really helped me understand the place.

[ggirl]

They live in Vancouver

[mysteryfairy]

I've got my SIL who I have met but who lives in New York cashmere ballet pump slippers. Very easy to fit in a suitcase and only worn in private so not too terrible if she's not keen on the colour. I did know her shoe size... You might not have that info.

In the past I've bought Jo Malone stuff on basis of it being very English. I think I've bought earl grey and cucumber and freesia and pear.

[elastamum]

If she is coming from down under she will be cold when she gets here! Buy her a jumper

[mummytime]

I'd got for something very English. Tea? Whittards?
Or a good English/British brand (if you are in Scotland its even easier, a Tartan rug/shawl?).

[EstRusMum]

Just buy her loads of proper stereotypical English stuff... I mean - you can't go wrong with "keep calm" mug and a book about England (historical sites/castles) or it's culture (English jokes/slang). Maybe cute double decker bus souvenir?
Or if your family have some silly gift tradition (socks, scarves or personalised mug) - it's the best way to welcome her to the family.

[Waitingonasunnyday]

When I didn't know my SIL, I bought her a really nice set of lip glosses.

(I have no idea if she liked them as she NEVER says thank you for anything, although she does sometimes explicitly criticise gifts.)

[ggirl]

thanks for all the suggestions , i bought her a scarf , some prestat chocs in union jack box , hand cream and some fancy tea.

[whatn0w]

A couple of top selling paperback novels? Even better if one or both is based somewhere interesting in Britain (there are a couple excellent ones based in Cornwall)