My mum.
Under 60yo.
Has no hobbies (other than shopping).
Buys herself whatever she wants whenever she pleases. So never has a wishlist.
Only likes designer labels which are way out of my price range.
Things we've previously tried which have failed:
- sentimental gifts like a photo book or professional prints of DC ("I can't hang it up, it doesn't really fit with my decor")
- gift vouchers ("It's quite impersonal. It's just like handing me money. What's the point?")
- taking her out for a meal or an afternoon tea (where she will only sip on a cup of tea as she is permanently on a diet)
- theatre tickets (she has already bought herself tickets for the same show with better seats, or has another show booked for that day)
I have no idea what to get her. Every year it stresses me out. She'll receive the gift with a smile then will give it over to my sister a few weeks later.
She spends £££ on me and DC each year and I always feel silly buying her something so small in comparison.
Whenever I ask her what she'd like, she just says "Surprise me!"
I need to get her something she doesn't know she will like (as she will have already bought herself it)
I need to get her something not clothes, jewellery, accessories, homeware, makeup/perfume-related as she only likes designer stuff
She's not one for homemade gifts or sentimental things like photo cushions or photo books.
She doesn't eat or drink much at all so no fancy foods or hampers.
Total nightmare!
My siblings are a bit better off than me and can afford to buy her the makeup she likes etc. My mum never places any pressure on us to do so but I hate seeing her change in expression after seeing her opening my sister's expensive purse or perfume set next to my Primark onesie i bought for her!
I need to go for something wacky and wonderful.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!