Gift ideas ladies in 50s

[lancslass17]

Hi,

I have 2 friends birthdays soon struggling for ideas ( done scarves , books ).

What would you like as a 50 year old lady (£20 max).
Ta

I would really appreciate any of the following: a book token, a plant or some bulbs for my garden, a bottle of posh gin or fizz, a bunch of flowers or a piece of the pottery I collect. Or just take me out for coffee and cake!

If you bought me the likes of hand cream or candles I'd think you don't know me at all.

I love earrings, clothes and perfume, but am super fussy about what I like. Ditto anything for the house. I'm a fussy bugger in general, really.

I’d like a coffee shop voucher, bunch of flowers, posh chocolates, M&S or Boots voucher, a good hand cream.

I'm not saying that would cover it but it might cover a decent pub lunch then we'd share the drinks.

Not sure what your experience with a crappy lipstick has to do with anything 🤷🏻‍♀️

Nice pencil case (I use one in my work bag and love it.

Nice pen

Candle or room spray

Bottle of fizz

Nice photo in a frame

A plant

I wonder if the OP’s coming back?

This. It's like people who think old people in care homes want to sing songs from the war like Vera Lynn when they were actually adults in the 60s.

Yep! I saw Nirvana at Reading FFS!

Why does it matter?

Maybe she had an idea and the gift is sorted now.
Maybe she didn't bother replying because of the amount of people trying to be offended at an innocent enough question.

Last present I bought for a friend who is a biscuit fiend was posh chocolate biscuits in a glorious tin from Fortnums, something to keep after the biscuits have gone.

some would love crochet hooks some would love gin

World peace, Stan.

I get you on the whole "fussy bugger" thing—I'm the same way. It's tough when people try to gift you stuff that just doesn't vibe with your style, which is why I'm all about personalized gifts. Have you heard of these custom couple mini blocks? These ones are especially adorable! You can get them made with your own faces on them, like a little caricature of you and your partner or a friend. It's such a unique touch, and it's guaranteed to make you smile every time you look at them. Here's the link if you're curious giftedstories.com/collections/custom-couple-mini-blocks . It's a great conversation starter, too. I know you said you're picky about clothes and perfume, but things like these can be personal, thoughtful, and not something you'd find just anywhere.

I’d like a waterproof map of the Silverdale area please.

Not candles or tat. I have enough and I am also particular about the candles I would want.

Decent bottle of wine, Sancerre or the like.

Good consumables - Fortnums, or good deli - but not chocolate. Jam would be nice.

Nice hand cream - like the Kit Kemp ones at the moment

tickets to a local exhibition if there is something interesting on.

but yes, 50 year olds grew up in the 80s/early 90s. Not the 30s.

Oh god-is this turning into a padded lap tray/lavender water/big button phone/nice scarf/interesting tea thread, is it?

For twenty quid, I would like:

A gundog whistle 210.5
Oboe reeds - Kexun Ge (you’ll get 5p change)
Riding gloves (I’m always leaving them places)
Yoga socks
An African History of Africa by Zainab Badawi
Any unusual fiction you have enjoyed and think I might too

Failing those, a defect bottle of Pinot noir or Gewurtztraminer and some very dark chocolate.