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A present that’s not a present

39 replies

TheChosenTwo · 30/11/2022 12:16

As in; not something that needs wrapping and unwrapping, I order it to be delivered direct….
last year I sent some friends a fancy fortnum and Mason biscuit tin (some kind of musical carousel one), the year before I sent a bloom and wild mini Christmas tree in a pot.
It’s just a little token gesture that they receive pre Christmas. What can I get this year?

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catfunk · 30/11/2022 12:16

Nice wreath or Xmas bouquet?

FTM2022SS · 30/11/2022 12:24

These are my absolute favourite gifts - I'm not sure if her Christmas Diary will still be open or not! But as a regular sender and occasional receiver they are beautiful and delicious!

www.the-kitsch-hen.co.uk/product-category/christmas-2022/

TheChosenTwo · 30/11/2022 12:36

Wreath is a nice idea but I suppose people like to choose their own for their front doors don’t they?
i know I probably wouldn’t appreciate being sent one as I’d want to choose my own 🙈
the mini tree I sent them was just a bit of fun and they’ve planted it in the garden now.
the biscuits do look nice but a bit… underwhelming 😳 sorry, I’m sure they’re delicious but £40 for 8 fairly standard plain biscuits with icing?

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DragonWasp · 30/11/2022 12:38

On Amazon a lot of stuff you can select it to be gift wrapped and sent.

TheChosenTwo · 30/11/2022 12:38

Actually I think I got the prices wrong, double sorry now!

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NotEnoughTime · 30/11/2022 12:46

www.biscuiteers.com/

make beautiful biscuits. They look and taste amazing. Not cheap though!

NotEnoughTime · 30/11/2022 12:48

www.notanotherbunchofflowers.com/

Lots of unusual ideas on here to suit all different budgets. Good luck!

Eleusa · 30/11/2022 12:50

Another vote for Biscuiteers. I have sent the Nutcracker set before and it is beautiful.

Toomanysleepycats · 30/11/2022 12:52

My son in law never knows what to get me, so a few years ago I let him know that (like cats) you can never have too many indoor plants.

TheChosenTwo · 30/11/2022 13:11

I sent them a biscuiteers tin and biscuits at Easter! They are pretty but apparently taste like a standard supermarket biscuit 🙈 (this wasn’t a negative by the way, they did like them!) never eaten one myself.
maybe an indoor plant is the way they go.

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NoDairyNoProblem · 30/11/2022 13:19

Brownies in the post from Etsy. We sent some to DS at uni as a pick me up present. By all accounts they were enjoyed. Currently 20% off too!

stuntbubbles · 30/11/2022 13:24

A dinner box from Côte or Cook or similar for a festive meal at home?

Lovemylittlebear · 30/11/2022 13:36

What about a discovery box from naturisimo or a pamper box from evolve. Bit of a pre Christmas home facial and self care?

mumda · 30/11/2022 13:52

A tesco delivery of booze.

I used to do that for my dad's birthday. Wrapping isn't very fancy but you can't beat it for value. :)

Sadik · 30/11/2022 14:06

Nice bottle of pudding wine?

Eleusa · 30/11/2022 14:26

the year before I sent a bloom and wild mini Christmas tree in a pot

Thanks for mentioning this- had never heard of it and it will be perfect for my Gran.

Sugaspunsista · 30/11/2022 14:27

I recently sent my boyfriend some pies from therealpiecompany. They were delicious

OneMomentPlease · 30/11/2022 14:58

Panettone in a tin? Some nice ones here….

www.sacla.co.uk/collections/panettone-cakes

Tinywaffle · 30/11/2022 15:19

Indian afternoon tea biscuits ( they have different snacks which are less expensive)

www.biskutbar.com/collections/biskuts/products/copy-of-signature-biskut-tin

Always4Brenner · 30/11/2022 15:21

Nice marzipan fruits.

stuntbubbles · 30/11/2022 15:23

Always4Brenner · 30/11/2022 15:21

Nice marzipan fruits.

Is there such a thing? Grin

CalamityClam · 30/11/2022 15:35

Just sent the Etsy brownies to DD at Uni 👍🏻

hattie43 · 30/11/2022 15:56

@TheChosenTwo

I don't mean to detail but M & S had the same tree as Bloom and a fraction of the price .

ifIwerenotanandroid · 30/11/2022 16:07

Dried flowers?
thehappyblossoms.com/

TheChosenTwo · 30/11/2022 18:54

hattie43 · 30/11/2022 15:56

@TheChosenTwo

I don't mean to detail but M & S had the same tree as Bloom and a fraction of the price .

Good to know! Not a derail, could be handy for others. Does it include the decorations and lights too? The B&W one did, just in case someone was debating the 2.
I think I’m going to go for a Cote meal delivery box or something like that, kind of like buying them dinner but they obviously will still have to make it themselves 😂

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