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If your DH gave you a £200 budget what would you want for Xmas?

70 replies

CherryChasingDotMuncher · 17/11/2017 21:20

Since the kids came along DH and I spend £40-£50 on each other for Xmas but this year his business has done very well and he says that I deserve more than that (hurrah!) and has said to give him ideas of presents total value £200. the problem is I have everything I want materially, I struggle to find £50 worth of stuff usually.

So I thought -
Pandora Charm - £30ish
Perfume - £12 (my favourite is Just Pink by next, I think it’s nicer than any designer perfume)

After that I’m stuck. Help inspire me!

OP posts:
NapQueen · 17/11/2017 21:22

A thick smarter coat £100.
A small cross body kate spade bag £80
The next Illustrated harry Potter book

wobblywonderwoman · 17/11/2017 21:24

A good black coat
Nice everyday bag /
Designer sunglasses

strawberrypenguin · 17/11/2017 21:27

Books?
Winter boots?

venellopevonschweetz · 17/11/2017 21:28

Tiffany jewellery!!

bigchris · 17/11/2017 21:29

Yes clothes, classicdress from Hobbs perhaps

bigchris · 17/11/2017 21:29

Or a babysitter and posh meal out !

mummyretired · 17/11/2017 21:33

Internet radio/wireless speaker combined

DeathMetalMum · 17/11/2017 21:36

Nice bag.
New boots.

Voucher for hairdressers/facial or something similar. Tickets for a gig or tickets to Harry Potter studios with hotel for the night and no DC would be top for me.

DeathMetalMum · 17/11/2017 21:37

I'd say coat but I've recently bought myself a lovely new coat so don't really need another atm.

PinglePongle · 17/11/2017 21:42

Fancy gin
Ferroro Rocher
Perfume
Bag or purse
Expensive shampoo
Nice bubble bath

Didiusfalco · 17/11/2017 21:59

An Avoca blanket
Some nicer than usual toiletries, for me that would be L’Occitane or Neals Yard
Some Celtic Sheepskin slippers
A lovely coffee table book from taschen or somewhere depending on interest?
Some hobby related stuff, lovely pens, yarns, upgraded equipment - depends what your interest is?
Some unusual bookends or a nice print
Theatre tickets

goose1964 · 17/11/2017 22:36

Loads of books, stuff from Lush, . I've never had an expensive present so wouldn't know what to ask for. Actually saying that I sawa lovely velvet dress on Bowden earlier

nocutsnobuttsnococonuts · 17/11/2017 22:44

Amazon kindle paperwhite - mine is invaluable I read so much more now as I can pick up in between jobs/doing things with kids.

A really nice blanket for snuggling on the sofa.

A box full of different flavoured tea and a new mug/tea pot. (I love teapigs but can't justify the cost for everyday)

I would like a Nintendo snes mini to reminisce about games I used to play and show the girls.

Voucher for underwear shop so I can get properly measured and buy pretty bras. I like boux avenue but can't currently justify the cost!

New illustrated harry potter book. I would also love a hufflepuff scarf.

Quirky tshirts, printed leggings and new vans/converse.

JohnLapsleyParlabane · 17/11/2017 22:47

A really good pair of boots and if any change from that a pair of jeans to go with them.

ticklady · 17/11/2017 22:47

Massage or spa day?

ScreamingValenta · 17/11/2017 22:51

Theatre tickets and dinner, for me - with anything left, I would ask him to visit my Amazon wish list Smile.

CountFosco · 17/11/2017 23:13

I could spend £200 multiple times.

Perfume: either a full bottle of Papillon Dryad or a year's sample pack subscription to Bloom

I reaaly love nice shoes

Would be delighted with a night out or theatre tokens.

A membership of The Wine Society or one of their fabulous mixed cases.

Some gorgeous handmade stacking rings or a new watch

AgnesBrownsCat · 17/11/2017 23:15

A small original paintings or limited edition print

KC225 · 18/11/2017 00:10

Designer sunglasses for the summer. A magazine subscription and a small bottlenose perfume

MrsAmaretto · 18/11/2017 00:11

I'd recommend the Alison Moore website to give you inspiration! I have some lovely earrings she made and also gave some to friends. I'd LOVE some of her rings!

Also on the craftmaket theme have a look at Fraser Knitwear in Shetland. I have a beautiful cowl scarf from there which was a present from my mum.

Novemberblues · 18/11/2017 00:16

Hamilton tickets!! Night at lovely hotel or if dc, then baby sitter and gorgeous restaurant

Ttbb · 18/11/2017 00:34

A good pair of books a novel and a bar of soap would be what I want.,

speakout · 18/11/2017 07:04

I'd struggle to spend £200 on myself. I don't like stuff.

TractorTedTed · 18/11/2017 07:06

A Sports watch with GPS so I can track my runs properly.

Ausparent · 18/11/2017 07:09

A night in a hotel on my own.
Ah to sleep without snoring, people's bad dreams or asking when they can get up...

Oh and to take a dump on my own without being asked questions under the door about what I am doing.

Too much?

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