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Posh adult "stocking" presents

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CurlewKate · 23/10/2024 12:41

I need some posh small presents. 4 for men and 4 for women. Maybe 10/15 quid each? I want them to be a bit out of the ordinary-and something they won't want to recycle immediately. The recipients are between 23 and 28.Any ideas?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/11/2024 16:19

HeyDougie · 23/11/2024 16:08

Horrified by how expensive the larger ones are though. I would love to find some quality adult jigsaws which aren't so expensive.

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Charity shops - ours are currently full of beautiful Christmas jigsaws

HellonHeels · 23/11/2024 18:46

savvy7 · 23/11/2024 08:03

Unfortunately squirrels broke our window bird feeders 😭

Mine got broken by giant pigeons 🤣

PermanentTemporary · 23/11/2024 20:26

I know we've had a lot of honey-related items here already, but I have today ordered this nice drizzler (a few quid off)
bee honey drizzler

tattiescone10 · 24/11/2024 12:44

@CurlewKate it's not a lip balm but bath and body works (stocked at next in some stores and online) have a men's range, it's a perfect mix of manly but feminine. My DH loves their scented hand sanitisers (smell like mens aftershaves) 4 for £15.
Also have matching mini aftershaves and moisturisers in same scents

sharpclawedkitten · 24/11/2024 19:54

Also stationery boxes from Papergang.

Commonsense22 · 25/11/2024 06:44

sharpclawedkitten · 24/11/2024 19:54

Also stationery boxes from Papergang.

Good shout! They are fun

mum2three48 · 25/11/2024 07:37

Can anyone recommend a good a5 diary for under £20. I bought a moleskin one from Amazon BF deals but it's very flimsy thanks

Supermand · 25/11/2024 07:45

Papier diaries are great and can be personalised. Slightly over budget at £25.

Millicentmarjorie · 25/11/2024 08:09

on the subject of mushroom lamps these are so cute and only £9.99. Thus links to a pink one but there are grey and green too in this size and a bunch of larger ones (priced from £10-£20)
www.morethanjustagift.co.uk/products/mushroom-glow-lamp-small-pink?_pos=5&_sid=739138f71&_ss=r

bitjel · 25/11/2024 11:18

perfume atomiser

I just bought this (amazon) and its almost identical to my penhaligons one (white)

bitjel · 25/11/2024 11:25

Also I just bought a "chanel" compact on ebay (£13.95) to see how it compared to the real one (£35) and they are pretty much identical too so that could be an idea.

Flustration · 25/11/2024 11:41

mum2three48 · 25/11/2024 07:37

Can anyone recommend a good a5 diary for under £20. I bought a moleskin one from Amazon BF deals but it's very flimsy thanks

I love the Leuchtturm1917 diaries. They are a few pounds over your budget, but there are often 10% discount codes floating around.

I use the weekly planner and notebook (planner on the left page, lined paper for note on the right), but they also do regular diaries.

https://www.leuchtturm1917.co.uk/weekly-planner-and-notebook-2025-english.html

www.leuchtturm1917.co.uk/weekly-planner-2025-english.html

Weekly Planner and Notebook 2025, English

• Master (A4+) 225 x 315 mm, Hardcover • Composition (B5) 178 x 254 mm; Hardcover • Medium (A5) 145 x 210 mm, Softcover • Paperback (B6+) 125 x...

https://www.leuchtturm1917.co.uk/weekly-planner-and-notebook-2025-english.html

PlumpHobbit · 25/11/2024 19:42

Chestnut134 · 26/10/2024 02:20

More things that jumped to mind:

  • Stanley cup. Either the tumbler or the one with the flip straw
  • if you get the tumbler you can get ice moulds off Amazon (or other sites) which line the wall of the Stanley exactly to help keep water cool all day.
  • if you’re anti-Stanley then Owala water bottles are trendy now. (NOT Yeti or Hydroflask)
  • towelling cuffs and matching head band for skincare routine. The cuffs go on your wrist and over your pyjama sleeves and stop you getting water down your arms when cleansing your face. It sounds stupid but I swear they go down a storm with the skincare girlies.
  • for students or those in cold houses: a plug-in heated throw blanket or those super long hot water bottles
  • if you have a millennial daughter who was a Jacqueline Wilson fanatic as a child then Wilson has brought out an adult book called “think again” which is a follow up on the “girls” series where the characters are now adults.
  • for fitness/gym girls there’s these ankle weights called Bala bangles which are very in atm
  • for the barre/pilates/yoga girlies - new grippy socks from sweaty betty/Alo yoga/gymshark
  • Also for gym girls and guys: a box of favourite protein bars - Oreo grenades are popular. Always appreciated as they’re expensive to buy as normal grocery spends.
  • a real boar bristle brush from Kent or Denman
  • if you have a woman of any age who has more nature-based/whimsical style then Fable England have the most adorable jewellery with animals and nature on. They also have other accessories now too.
  • Chanel compact mirror

Thank you for the JW book! Used to love the "girls" series and recently got them on kindle, sent the new one to my mum for me as a stocking filler as she's pressing for what I want 😁

PlumpHobbit · 26/11/2024 07:56

theriseandfallofFranklinSaint · 20/11/2024 13:48

This thread is amazing, I have so many tabs open linking to different websites - just need to get ordering now!

As an aside, does anyone have any recommendations for F1 products/gifts? DS (21) loves it but I always struggle to find any merch except the odd t-shirt and keyring.

Thanks! 😀

If he likes lego they do a couple of f1 cars at varying prices, there's all the current grid coming in March (I got very excited until seeing it was pre order!)

think speed champions range have a McLaren and an aston martin/safety car there's a teknics Mercedes and a few others, me and DH enjoy building them together

Raquelos · 09/12/2024 20:59

You can get lovely decorative chopsticks for less than a fiver, or a set for a few quid more, there are lots on Etsy, but this seller is very good https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MRCHOPSTICKS

auderesperare · 10/12/2024 07:26

mum2three48 · 25/11/2024 07:37

Can anyone recommend a good a5 diary for under £20. I bought a moleskin one from Amazon BF deals but it's very flimsy thanks

Try Papier. Wonderful diaries and notebooks

Commonsense22 · 11/12/2024 16:23

Raquelos · 09/12/2024 20:59

You can get lovely decorative chopsticks for less than a fiver, or a set for a few quid more, there are lots on Etsy, but this seller is very good https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MRCHOPSTICKS

I'd just come on here to say chopsticks! Great for sushi lovers and amateurs of East Asian cuisine in general. I use mine all the time.

Lunedimiel · 12/12/2024 18:24

auderesperare · 10/12/2024 07:26

Try Papier. Wonderful diaries and notebooks

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Lots of Papier in TK Maxx at the moment.

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 12/12/2024 18:46

socialdilemmawhattodo · 23/10/2024 20:52

I bought a jar, just for me from Lakeland, for NYE. Horrid really. Did nothing for the good champagne I had also bought to treat myself. Couldn't find alternative ways to use them. But I do wonder if these are over sweet. Perhaps the Oz ones aren't.

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Yup, had them years ago,truly horrible, and agree ruin decent champagne.

deeahgwitch · 12/12/2024 21:57

Spun Wild Flower Vase by coolreedesign.ie
Made of wood and glass, it comes in various colours, takes a single stem and is beautiful.
€15

Please please could someone link or show a photo as I can't 🙈

FinallyOnTheUp · 12/12/2024 22:18

deeahgwitch · 12/12/2024 21:57

Spun Wild Flower Vase by coolreedesign.ie
Made of wood and glass, it comes in various colours, takes a single stem and is beautiful.
€15

Please please could someone link or show a photo as I can't 🙈

Here you go Smile
https://coolreedesign.ie/product/spun-flower-vase-irish_made_gifts/

SPUN Wild Flower Vase - Coolree Design

Handcrafted Irish flower vase, ideal for those wildflowers growing in gardens and hedges of Ireland. These little flower vases are the perfect Irish gift.

https://coolreedesign.ie/product/spun-flower-vase-irish_made_gifts

C8H10N4O2 · 12/12/2024 22:50

CurlewKate · 23/11/2024 05:36

I'm going to have to get bigger stockings!!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a lip balm that looks a bit more "manly"? One of the men is on a journey towards his feminine side.....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N95RDSO/

If he also likes whisky and beards

Gentlemen's Lip Repair by The Revered Beard. Whiskey Flavoured, 15ml Tin : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Gentlemen's Lip Repair by The Revered Beard. Whiskey Flavoured, 15ml Tin at Amazon UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N95RDSO?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5193869-posh-adult-stocking-presents

deeahgwitch · 13/12/2024 08:48

Thank you so much for doing the link @FinallyOnTheUp 💐
Aren’t they lovely.

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