Help me find a gorgeous gift for around £150 - something to keep but not jewellery

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

I'm thinking something for the home, like a Nick Munro tea set, Kosta Boda bowl (but neither as got already) or a gorgeous candelabra...not jewellery and it need to be something that can be kept/ will last. Any ideas?

[notMarlene]

Lovely set of crystal champagne glasses?

[dazzlingdeborahrose]

There are some beautiful Vera Wang picture frames about the moment.

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

I will look up the picture frames. Got champagne glasses really but that's definitely along the right lines.

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

Any more ideas would be great

[hatgirl]

a nice big mirror, poss made by a local craftsman.

[recall]

cashmere throw

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

Cashmere throw sounds appealing. Something I wouldn't buy for myself (it's for me btw...present give has asked for specific suggestion!)

[AwkwardSquad]

A limited-edition print. Near where I live, there are a few art venues that have collections of prints by lots of different artists and there are some really lovely pieces that I would love to have. Try local galleries? Any arty towns or cities near you, if you've no local galleries?

[spudmurphy]

Antique shop silver?

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

Ooh now something antique is a FAB idea!

[BikeRunSki]

Cashmere jumper?

[mummywithnosleep]

Decanter and matching engraved / crytal glasses.
At that price you can probably find a beautiful ladies desk
Anique hall table

Grandmother clock (easier to site than a grandfather clock)

[Earlybird]

A beautiful little painting or sculpture

Gorgeous flower vase.

Polished wooden box with inlay

Floor or table lamp

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

Love the idea of cashmere but it wouldn't qualify for lasting forever in my house given my track record on trashing wool sweaters during washing!

Really liking the idea of browsing an antique shop or two in search of something special...

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

Or a vase as I don't have enough. Shall get browsing online for ideas for those.

[spudmurphy]

I received a beautiful silver antique bon bon dish - very delicate filligree design as a gift. I love it, treasure it.

[Startail]

For me it would be a cut glass valse or just the right modern sculptural one. Or possibly a piece of Swakorski (Sp) crystal. I have little bits, but I'm really fussy it has to sparkle and not be too twee.

Dear elderly lady friend buys herself beautiful botanical painted china to add to the collection on her dresser when she has money.

Something like that you could add to.

[mummywithnosleep]

Don´t know if you will like it but this is on offer at the moment cut glass vase

[sleepdodger]

Georg Jensen home stuff

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

More fab ideas - thanks.

Antiques are off the list as understandably it needs to be something the relative organising can buy easily online rather me sending her to a particular antique shop.

Think I quite like this but would need to see it in the flesh
www.johnlewis.com/171682/Product.aspx

Love George Jensen stuff so will look at their website...

[herecomestherainbloodyyetagain]

mummy, can't get your link to work...

[mummywithnosleep]

Sorry It works fine for me, so I have no idea what I did wrong.

This might work

www.johnjenkinsdirect.co.uk/Maximus+Lead+Crystal+Vase-Details.htm Copy and paste it into the browser.

SORRY

[mummywithnosleep]

Its the Maximus Lead Crystal Vase

A traditionally cut lead crystal footed vase with a rich diamond and fan design. 35.5cm - 14" in height.
?24% Lead Crystal

Ref: W675810

RRP : £225.00

Special Price: £110.00 on the johnjenkinsdirect site.

[mummywithnosleep]

Oh, I know this is under budget but I like it if combined with this you get the vases and something antique!

[mummywithnosleep]

Opps didn´t read your post saying antiques are off the list, but I can´t help my self and you will probably hate it with a passion

BUT, I quite like this Ladies Mirror victoria