Present for someone with expensive taste who doesn't appreciate anything

[sky1010]

I need some gift advice for one of my nans. 'Nothing' isn't an option, because it's more about making my dad happy than her.

My GM doesn't appreciate anything. Will complain about the food if you take her out for dinner, the play that she demanded she was invited to and had tickets bought for her and the gifts she asks for. She's also a good one for 'oh I'll give you the money' and not actually giving it to her.

Every December my dad gets a list of her requests. He relents at a particular Chanel perfume she likes. My parents usually shove me on the gift label to get me off the hook, but this year she will be at ours for xmas day so I do need something for her to open from me.

Can someone suggest something no more than £20 that I can get for her that doesn't look shit as to not rock the boat? She will strop if she thinks she's been 'had'.

Sorry but nothing IS an option. You're an adult. You don't have to buy ungrateful sods anything.

How about this

I think you should be trotting yourself over to the fb xmas tat threads. How about that hideous lovely tea bouquet?

Toilet brush and a bottle of value toilet bleach. Tied with a pretty ribbon. [santa]

Isn't there anything on her list you could even attempt in your budget? Or use as a jumping off point?

Fortnum and Mason posh edibles were my go-to gift when my gran was alive. Especially the Sandringham blend coffee or tea (can't remember which).

Jo Malone. Hand and Body Cream. £19 delivered.

Although she should be getting some boring biscuits instead. Horrible lady.

for your xmas

You can get leather or suede gloves from Primark or H and M for well under 20-whip off the label, wrap of tissue and pop in a box