what to get my friend for her birthday ?

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she will be 45. I have £20-£25 to spend. Previous gifts have included a posh reed diffuser & earrings. Cant buy beauty products, she has no hobbies, don't want to food or drinks gifts. I like to buy a gift to unwrap but at last resort could do a voucher

Cinema voucher? You could go as well if affordable?
Does she like scarves?

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Pair of earrings? Oliver Bonas have plenty in and around that price range.

book

Joma bracelet and chocolates

Flowers, either a nice potted plant and pot, something for outside or a really nice bunch of flowers.

Photo frames.
Voucher for her favourite restaurant or you both go and you pay.
A nice vase and bunch of flowers.

My best mate is 49 soon, I’ve bought her a pretty Accessorize bracelet, a small decorative figurine that she collects & I’m going to get her some handcream probably as she’s always using it.
we spend about £25 each.

Penguin clothbound classic book and a some jewellery?

TK Maxx is always my first stop for presents. I honestly don’t work for them!

They usually have some decent bags within your budget.

If she likes beach holidays, I’ve had a couple of lovely beach cover ups from there, which I can also wear as a vest top cover up in the evenings.

I love a new toilet bag or makeup bag.

I’ve bought necklaces and bracelets from there too

Alternatively an outdoor plant arrangement. We have a couple of local plant nurseries (as opposed to expensive garden centres) which do these very reasonably.

Pretty garden lights?

A multi stemmed orchid - lasts longer than a bunch of flowers and will survive and flower again for many years if treated correctly. I’ve got several including one I bought for 50p in the garden centre around 15 years ago which was just past its best. It flowers at least once a year (I’m not suggesting you buy one from the search and rescue section though 😀).