Gift for lady in her early 60s

[BringBackThinEyebrows]

I'd love some ideas on what to buy for a woman in her early 60s. Budget is £100. She prefers staying in since lockdown rather than events or experiences, so maybe something she can use at home. Some info:

-Already has loads of beauty products and knows exactly what she likes
-Has a dog and loves country walks
-Has a tablet she enjoys using
-Likes stuff in National Trust shops
-Enjoys crafts but has tried to declutter her craft supplies this year
-Enjoys reading fiction (especially crime fiction)
-Likes clothes but doesn't treat herself to new clothes often
-Already has all the kitchen gadgets e.g. velvetiser

Any suggestions welcome Especially if you're a similar age and know what you want.

[squashyhat]

Local independent cinema subscription. Mine does different levels.

[LiterallyKnowsBest]

And £100 isn’t a huge gift budget for everyone.

[LiterallyKnowsBest]

I don’t think one can assume that other people don’t like generous gifts …

[Ragwort]

What's your relationship with her and why such a huge budget.. I am early 60s and I can't think of anything I would want around £100 and would honestly be embarrassed if anyone spent that much on me ... I have everything I want/need.

[piperatthegates]

@RockingMyFiftiesNot

I would like something I could use up - local gin and a selection of tonics; a flower subscription eg bloom & wild; a planter for the garden and some bulbs .

If you're thinking of a flower subscription Freddies Flowers are much nicer than Bloom and Wild in my opinion (and I have had both)

[RockingMyFiftiesNot]

Xmas is a bit late for most bulbs.
Yes sorry I meant (but omitted to write!) ready to plant in the spring. Thinking of buying something like that for a relative.

[ErrolTheDragon]

@RockingMyFiftiesNot

I would like something I could use up - local gin and a selection of tonics; a flower subscription eg bloom & wild; a planter for the garden and some bulbs .

I'd go for those, though Xmas is a bit late for most bulbs. Or the Harris gin, the bottles remind me of the turquoise sea on the Hebridean beaches even after the gin has gone.

[RockingMyFiftiesNot]

I would like something I could use up - local gin and a selection of tonics; a flower subscription eg bloom & wild; a planter for the garden and some bulbs .

[ApolloandDaphne]

I am 59. I would like a jigsaw from the national gallery of an art work. I would also like a bottle of Harris gin and some silver earrings. Nice toiletries from Rituals would be appreciated. I also love getting socks. I don't read much but I listen to audio books a lot so an Audible gift card would be wonderful.

[TreasuredMim]

Anything cashmere - I like scarves and fingerless gloves.

[Laska2Meryls]

I dont want to be referred to as a Lady , but I have loved pashminas , Wraps etc since my 30s.. they have to be 100% Cashmere though..
Agree there are shawls and shawls ..

I'm early sixties now and certainly not one for staying at home, afternoon teas , pamper days, potted plants and NT cafes .. but I'd be absolutely over the moon to receive either of the ones I linked to above ( but especially the striped one from Toast ) ..

As well as a cashmere wrap I have asked for a new rucksack , books walking boots and a surf towel .. I'd also like some silver hand made jewellery ( but Id want to choose that myself ).... the best present I got last year was an electric bike ..a little over your budget though OP

[hotmeatymilk]

Kendall mint cake subscription (if there is such a thing) for her walks. Bonus if you can get it from the national trust.

Has she a car? Assuming she’s exhausted her local walks, a book of walks for her nearest AONB or national park?

[Proudboomer]

www.birdfood.co.uk/national-trust-products?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkKTEh8nK9AIVEJftCh3S1gJGEAMYASAAEgK_9_D_BwE&p=2

[Proudboomer]

Does she have a garden?


If so the national trust do a good selection of bird feeders and bird houses. You could do a hamper of feeders, seed, fat balls and nesting box.

[Innocenta]

Haha, maybe - @LiterallyKnowsBest - you know better than I do! I was just referring to the title of the thread, but I know 'ladies' isn't everyone's favourite. I think I was nineteen the first time someone referred to me as a lady (speaking to their young DC), and at the time I was chuffed

[LiterallyKnowsBest]

I love seeing ladies replying that they hate shawls!

They probably also hate being referred to as ‘ladies’, too …

[PollyGray]

If that's you DD, I'd so LOVE these:

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/967420933/flying-ducks-wall-art-green-and-gold-mid?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=ducks+flying+up+the+wall&ref=sr_gallery-1-35&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&sts=1

[Innocenta]

I love seeing ladies replying that they hate shawls! My mum is in her late 60s and I suspect would also not be too keen on one (though of course I realise many do love them, and I am among the shawl-lovers myself - not knocking them as a gift choice).

[LiterallyKnowsBest]

Errol, my favourite ‘smart’ (town) wellies have just split at the heel, after nearly a decade of fabulousness. Haven’t quite decided what to get next, so I wouldn’t mind. And Birkenstocks are open, it’s not like buying a pair of loafers. (Either, of course, with the ability to return for a different size.)

(But I’m obviously listing things I would like ...)

[ErrolTheDragon]

I definitely wouldn't want anyone to buy me wellies, or any other footwear - there are some things you really need to try on. And chances are someone of 60 with a dog already has what they want.

[ErrolTheDragon]

I'm nearly 61 and have no use for shawls or scarves.

I like nice houseplants, and beautiful good-sized cache pots for them.

One thing we've got this year which has enhanced our country walks is a pair of lightweight compact binoculars. We've got proper expensive ones for birdwatching but they're a bit heavy to have slung round your neck on a long walk. There are some below which are just within your budget. However, I wouldn't get something like this without checking that she doesn't already have some or wouldn't really want them,

shopping.rspb.org.uk/binoculars-scopes/birdwatching-binoculars/?mediacode=T17PPC0047&gclid=CO7qweO4yvQCFVQ-GwodPVoAZg&gclsrc=ds

[LiterallyKnowsBest]

Half a case of biodynamic red wine. Not ‘organic’, not ‘natural’, biodynamic. (Might have to increase budget a little, or buy 4 or 5 bottles.)

Good wellies are an idea, though obviously sizing may be tricky. (Presumably she does still go out with the dog?)

A voucher towards some sunglasses - her choice.

Arizona Fur Birkenstocks.

I’m hesitating over choosing clothes for someone else for Christmas - everything will be reduced in the sales straight afterwards. And £100, though lovely, doesn’t go far on serious clothes. Maybe a voucher for either somewhere like Margaret Howell - which could be put towards say a shirt in the sales, or somewhere fun like Zara or & Other Stories - for something delightful when the new season stuff arrives.

Books, books, books.

Almost everything else I can think of - like Friend subscriptions to galleries or theatres, involves mixing with the virus-toting public …

[Blueberrycreampie]

I'm in my 60s and I like Gin or good wine with quality nibbles!

[TheCreamCaker]

I'm 62, would hate a shawl or hat.

I love fruit-scented toiletries
a gift voucher to use at my hairdresser's, books that are about real-life crimes or medical procedures.
I also like cosy pyjamas and slippers/socks, gloves.
I love cats, so cat ornaments, calendars, books, etc.
Any "logic" puzzles or games, to test my brain.
Vodka, particularly flavoured ones.
chocolates, any except Thornton's.

[AtlasPine]

I’m around 60 and would second the silk pillowcase. I love mine.

Heated throw. Have just ordered one and am really looking forward to it when it’s not quite cold enough for expensive heating.

Moleskin stationery

Half Case of wine.