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.

[MonsterKidz]

My MiL is in her sixties and we have bought her a braclet set of 3 lovely braclets in a gift set from
Jona jewellery and ordered a gift hamper full of local produce from a small business near us for both her and FiL

[goldshade]

One hundred stars kimono jacket or dressing gown.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I'm a bit younger and perfectly happy to be called a lady.

I wouldn't want most of these things.

A flower subscription would be lovely

If you bought me a Fortnums hamper I would be over the moon (never had one and unlikely to ever do so unless I buy my own)

Some British Library crime classics

A book token

I'd love a proper Welsh wool blanket - no idea how much they cost or where one would find such a thing though

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

@goldshade

One hundred stars kimono jacket or dressing gown.

Nice idea - I'd love this

[ScribblingPixie]

This is a trendy Welsh store with lovely blankets, Remus. They're not shown in price order so you have to wade through.
store.melintregwynt.co.uk/throw-blankets.html

[MissyB1]

National Trust membership.

[NutCheeseBag]

Subscription to Readly app for her iPad. I read all sorts of magazines on mine.

[MissAmbrosia]

Kindle is a great idea. Or a posh hamper. I might be after a heated throw now.

[SwedishEdith]

A pair of these Brora fingerless gloves and a bottle of whatever she likes to drink.

I'm a bit younger but if someone was going to indulge me out of the blue with such an expensive present, I'd love these as I'd never buy them myself.

[PinkTonic]

I’m in my early sixties and wouldn’t appreciate a lot of these things.

Flower subscription would be lovely. Book token would be great. Voucher for my local salon, they would be able to say which facial/treatments I like. I like good chocolate, don’t drink much but if I do I like rum. I need a new dressing gown because the bastard moths have destroyed my cashmere one, but I’m still thinking about which one.

[ilovesooty]

I'm in that age group and I'd prefer a voucher or subscription for edibles ( not alcohol) , a book token or an amazon voucher.

[ilovesooty]

I'm buying my friend a voucher for deliveries from an online food company, along with a cushion cover I've had made with a photograph of her two cats when they were kittens. She doesn't really drink, doesn't read, experiences are difficult since covid and she wouldn't want clothes or more of what she'd think of as tat.

[Innocenta]

@BringBackThinEyebrows

Wow, so many fab ideas- thank you!!! Loads of things for me to look into now.

*@Ragwort* She's a neighbour I've known for years and became a good friend during the lockdown last year when I lost my job and my mental health deteriorated. During that time she spent a lot more than £100 on groceries, flowers, App Store cards, and a John Lewis package for me. She's incredibly thoughtful and generous, not to mention all the time she spent chatting with me and the lovely dog walks. Fortunately I got another job this year and am in a position to get her something.

Also, sorry to those who dislike the term 'lady'. I'm early 30s and get referred to as a 'lady' frequently. I wasn't aware people disliked it.

You're a very thoughtful and appreciative person - I think it's lovely that you want to let her know how much you have enjoyed getting to know her and building the friendship.

[pinkhousesarebest]

I’m not that far in age from this lady. Would love new riding gloves and would immediately re-gift a scarf but would love anything from Ren, a diptyque candle, a cashmere hat from Uniqlo, maybe a wildlife camera ( got one recently, it’s fabulous),

[pinkhousesarebest]

Or a blanket from Avoca. Love them so much.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

[quote ScribblingPixie]This is a trendy Welsh store with lovely blankets, Remus. They're not shown in price order so you have to wade through.
store.melintregwynt.co.uk/throw-blankets.html[/quote]
Yes, please!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I think a Kindle is a terrible idea. Surely anybody who wants one and has a relatively decent income would already have one?

[H1Drangea]

I’m 61 and always love a posh scarf or a shawl,
Also , on my list
Wellies ( my faithful old Joules pair have worn out )
Plants , I have loads of indoor plants and could always squeeze more in
I had a Fortnums hamper for my 60 th and I loved it ( might not be in the price range though )

[IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads]

A foldable Panama hat for the summer

[ApolloandDaphne]

@IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads

A foldable Panama hat for the summer

Blimey. I would think I was methuselah if you gave me that!

[IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads]

@ApolloandDaphne, I’m 50 and I’d love one! They sell them in National Trust shops!

[BirdsBirdsBird]

I've been decluttering craft supplies but would love this for Xmas:
www.libertylondon.com/uk/margaret-annie-print-hamper-sewing-basket-000638786.html#pos=65

New Fiskars sewing or craft scissors would always be gratefully received. I think the dressmaking scissors are only in standard orange colour but you can get the universal scissors in pretty patterns too:
www.sewessential.co.uk/sewing-tools-and-gadgets/sewing-tools/scissors

[Quickchangeartiste]

@PollyGray I LOVE those ducks.

[BitsAndBaubles]

A nice jigsaw puzzle

[pandora206]

I'm in that age group and have really enjoyed having an Audible subscription (originally a gift). I'd also be delighted with regular flower deliveries, money towards an art course (that I already attend) or a John Lewis voucher. I'm less keen on anything to clutter the house though do love plants.