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

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Courtney555 · 08/12/2019 06:41

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 Xmas Grin )
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!...

OP posts:
agteacht · 15/12/2019 18:29

Oh no @Courtney555 gutted! Really thought it would fit. I must have got lucky in the past. Will keep an eye on that coat in Jan sale for myself so!! 😂

OhTheTastyNuts · 15/12/2019 18:52

www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/necklaces-pendants/elsa-peretti-bean-design-pendant-25340779/

Tiffany & Co. have loads for under £400

LookMoreCloselier · 16/12/2019 16:17

If he's decided on jewellery that's half the battle, so let him choose and run it past you first if you absolutely must be involved. If I was your mother and I'd specifically asked my DH to choose without you helping him then I'd be annoyed if you went against my wishes, if your father is useless at choosing then she already knows that and still wants him to try, if she sulks then she's a spoiled stupid woman and you should all ignore it, not sure why you are pandering to this nonsense, it's not what Christmas is all about. Get her wellies.

halcyondays · 16/12/2019 18:07

What did he do before you were old enough to choose presents for him?

I would just let them get on with it, if she is fussy, she could just give him some suggestions herself.

mamaoffourdc · 16/12/2019 18:14

Belstaff jacket

MrsAgassi · 16/12/2019 18:16

Not RTFT but Dubarry boots for dog walking (they last years) or some Sweaty Betty ski wear?

Nix32 · 26/12/2019 08:15

What did he get in the end? Was it a success?

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