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Secret Santa...would you like this

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Pippipumpkin · 05/12/2023 20:51

Sorry this has probably been done to death. Work secret Santa. £10 budget. I have picked a female, about 45-50 in age. Don't know her that well as she is new to the team. Not sure if/what she drinks etc.
I am hopeless at this. I find it quite stressful. Last year everyone seemed to exchange candles, which is fine, I don't mind a candle and that is probably my back-up plan. But saw this browsing m&s. What are your thoughts? Are initials on things desirable or childish? I wouldn't mind receiving that as my secret Santa, but that's cos its inoffensive and practical (to me). Cons are it can't be easily re-gifted. Thanks!

Secret Santa...would you like this
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Muteswan · 05/12/2023 20:59

I'd be delighted with that TBH!

FallingAutumnLeaf · 05/12/2023 21:00

It's quite a distinctive colour, which might not suit some.
But then I'd not be thrilled with a candle either.
Sorry.

SootspriteSearcher · 05/12/2023 21:00

I think its a nice gift. Although I would be inclined to find a make up bag without an initial just incase, you could put in a lip balm and beauty face mask if there was money left in your budget.

NobodyatHome · 05/12/2023 21:01

What is it? A purse, make up bag, handbag?

I would prefer it to a candle.

LucyInTheParkWithDragons · 05/12/2023 21:02

I like it. Much prefer to a bloody candle!

goldennavy · 05/12/2023 21:03

Great choice, OP

QueSyrahSyrah · 05/12/2023 21:04

I'd like it very much. There are some lovely sequinned and initialled pouches / make up bags at the moment in Accesorize but they've never had my initial when I've been in Sad

howdoesyourgardengrowinmay · 05/12/2023 21:05

Get her a book with a gift receipt.

Terfosaurus · 05/12/2023 21:06

I wouldn't particularly want it. But I'd prefer it to a candle.

hobbledyhoy · 05/12/2023 21:07

I think it's very nice and much better than some of the shite I've had over the years

ProvisionsOnTheDock · 05/12/2023 21:07

I'm in my 40s, and wouldn't use that. It would go to charity. Mind you, so would a candle.

GingerbreadGirls · 05/12/2023 21:08

I like it I’d be delighted to get that in a secret Santa.

Starrydream · 05/12/2023 21:09

I’d like that. So much better than some of the absolute crap I’ve seen been gifted over the years in the office.

BlazingWorld · 05/12/2023 21:11

I'm in that age range and I wouldn't want it, I have lots of pointless little bags like that, all gifts, and I don't use any of them

I would like a candle! Or bulbs in a pot, M and S have those.

NuffSaidSam · 05/12/2023 21:11

I think it's quite nice and I'd be happy to receive it. But I'd prefer it without my initial on it and given the choice I'd rather have a candle (ideally a Christmas smelling one).

Diversion · 05/12/2023 21:12

I would be polite and feign delight but it really would not be for me at all, sorry and it would be donated to a family member who might like it or to a charity shop. I would much prefer a candle

dullandgrey · 05/12/2023 21:12

I'd be happy to receive that, great choice.

Nochocolateuntilchristmas · 05/12/2023 21:13

I would love that.

WashItTomorrow · 05/12/2023 21:14

I’d be happy with that. I’d hate a candle.

villagelife1992 · 05/12/2023 21:14

What's the budget?

lashy · 05/12/2023 21:14

Very pretty.
Perhaps with a bar of chocolate inside, for the remaining £2.50?

ElfontheShelfIsWATCHINGYOUTOO · 05/12/2023 21:15

I think food is nice or mini prosecco etc.

Chockates etc.

Or the light to tea tree lights in marks? Nice tins that double as light up houses.

YouveGotAFastCar · 05/12/2023 21:16

It’s objectively nice, but not my thing.

that said, it does show thought, so I’d probably buy it and put the gift receipt in the bag incase they want to change it for something else.

YouveGotAFastCar · 05/12/2023 21:16

It’s objectively nice, but not my thing.

that said, it does show thought, so I’d probably buy it and put the gift receipt in the bag incase they want to change it for something else.

Maddy70 · 05/12/2023 21:17

I would love to receive that

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