Gifts for DF to give to DM, no judging please...

[Courtney555]

Each year, DF has no clue (or time) to get DMs Christmas presents.

Standard procedure is that I'll investigate what she'd like on his behalf, and let him know. I then tend to go out and get it, and he reimburses me, more so he doesn't accidentally get the wrong thing (DM is very particular at times).

This year, I'm heavily pregnant with twins, and DM is keeping quiet...she says I should be relaxing, and she's interested to see what he gets her without my assistance. I understand where she's coming from, but I can answer that pretty easily... she'll get nothing. Not because DF is an arse, but because he honestly won't know where to start.

So. Given that she's not revealing anything, what would some lovely gifts be, that would look really thoughtful, or really well picked? Budget £300-400, 2 or 3 items.

Previous years have included:

Fairfax and Favour boots and handbag.
Jimmy Choo handbag (I think he was in the doghouse that year )
Bread maker and Bread making course
Jewellery set
Perfume
Fitflop slippers
Ted Baker PJ's and dressing gown

She's early 60s. Very glam. Likes: Cooking. Skiing. Makeup (but this can be tricky, she's allergic to lots). Her two dogs. Country life.

Would not appreciate: Candles. Meal out/experience day. Undies or more nightwear.

Please no "useless DF" bashing. Thank you in advance!...

@agteacht me too! Congratulations

I figure if I can half get it on with my big ole bump, it will fit her

She sounds very like my Mum, who loved a Timothy Foxx scarf recently. I think she likes that all the younger country set comment on how much they like it!

Lots of nice options for stocking fillers too.

www.timothyfoxx.co.uk/products/deluxe-tweed-and-silk-scarf

Don't know if it's her taste but there are some lovely gift options on the vivienne westwood website - nice scarves, gloves, jumpers and stuff x

Those Timothy Foxx scarves are beautiful too! I don't think the tweed will go too well with that Boden coat, but definitely on a list for another occasion. Thank you!

Why don't you get him to read the thread and choose from the ideas you've been interested in?

Hmm will she really like a polyester blend coat if she is normally into luxury/ high end?
How about an Anya Hindmarsh purse or jewellery box? You can have them personalised with handwriting so your dad could write a thoughtful note to be added inside.
Or personalised stationery. That’s what I will have one day when I’m a sophisticated grown up lady .

She'd love that coat. Just crossing my fingers it's big enough in a ten.

Just to find the other bits now...

@Courtney555 ah congrats!!
I have a Boden coat I've been wearing all the way through my pregnancy and still just about buttons up even though I've hit my due date
(it's an 8 and I am definitely not! - though it's a roomy style, but I think you will be fine)

I'm not much good with scarves (that timothy foxx one is lovely, must remember that myself for future gifts), I wonder maybe if gloves would work as an accessory?

I really wouldn't get something potentially too small, she'll think her DH doesn't know her size and will not be happy.

What about something nice from Hobbs?

www.hobbs.com/?msclkid=ca8e1a3f022a18f372cc47d2975a605a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Hobbs-UK-All-BI-SEA-B-Brand-BMM&utm_term=%2Bhobbs&utm_content=Hobbs-XX-XX-Hobbs

A gorgeous vintage perfume bottle. A subscription to Persephone books.

@Ellmau she does like Hobbs...

There are some really nice styles on there as well, which could work.

If she lives her dogs, what about getting a local artist to draw/paint them?

@Courtney555 John Lewis and Next (online) stock Boden, and often have stuff that is sold out on the Boden website.

If she lives her dogs, what about getting a local artist to draw/paint them?

Already done that, but anything else along those lines would be great... although may have missed the boat for bespoke stuff in time for Christmas.

@Courtney555 did the coat arrive and was it okay?? 😀

A day trip in one of the Pullman trains?
Links of London sweetie bracelet?
Or tell him to go to John Lewis, tell one of the shop workers his budget and get them to make suggestions.
I wish I was your mil I’d love any of these gifts 🎁

Designer sunglasses, designer silk scarf, Holland and cooper coat?

A painting or limited edition print from a local artist . She sounds hard work so you have my sympathy.

The White Company bed linen, luxurious throw.

Charlotte Tilbury make up.

This may have already been suggested, but a years subscription to something like Country Life or The Lady, or a recipe magazine?

Hotel Chocolate velvetiser
GHD or Dyson hairdryer

Mont Blanc pen and a notepad for writing down present ideas!

@agteacht it arrived... gorgeous...too bloody small

On the plus side, DF has added some tiny input of what he'd like to get, which is a huge step for him! He's only come out with "some jewellery, I think" so on the basis that it needs to be under £400 or so, what's some really lovely costume jewellery?...

Multiple identities OP!!

Does she need another 400 quids worth of costume jewellery? .