What I (45 yrs) want for Christmas...What's on your list?

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I don't know about anyone else but I find I struggle to think of gift ideas for myself (I have bday just after xmas so I get double trouble).

I've always found these threads quite helpful in sharing what others are getting for inspiration. I hope to maybe get a couple of these things if I'm lucky...

Kirstie Le Marque diamond and ruby fish necklace
https://www.kirstielemarque.com/products/diamond-ruby-fish-necklace

Earphones I can wear while sleeping that have noise cancelling to block out DH snoring!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMF132MP?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_20YH5R32FDN84V74Q0FV

These lovely spotted gin glasses
https://www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/azul-spot-gin-glasses-set-of-two-378210

Black Forest Gateau Hot Chocolate Sachets
https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/black-forest-sachets.html

Canon pancake lens
https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-28mm-f2-8-stm-lens/6128C005/

Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede
https://www.jomalone.co.uk/product/25946/27028/colognes/peony-blush-suede-cologne

Please do add yours below as I'm sure I'll be inspired!

thank you kind friend, yes it was seeking validation that led me to being such a over achiever that the breakdown happened as I couldnt say no to anythign and could never ask for help ever. I couldn't see it all until lit was too late. I love your advice and am trying ot do these kinds of things. I got my ears pierced at 52 fro the first time !

Not just ‘not poor’ but ‘by a FAR stretch’… poster seeks out thread in ‘Christmas’ board about what posters wants for Xmas and posts to say that doing lists is entitled…the height of MN. Just missing the bingo ‘vile’ in the post!

@LucyLoo1972 @somethingnewandexciting I’m so sorry you are both/have both experienced this. Lucy, it sounds like you could absolutely do with some self love! I’d give you both some lovely Jo Malone fragrance from my list

I'm another that won't receive gifts unless I buy them for myself. I have no close family left, and my partner is the ultimate Bah! Humbug! type. It's the same with birthdays. Nothing is ever celebrated, but I'm used to it now and I never feel guilty for treating myself!

This is my Yuletide list:
Books, as yet undecided, but a stack of fantasy with a couple of special edition hardbacks.
Handmade watercolours from Deep Deep Light in Latvia, a pack of Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper and some Tintoretto watercolour mop brushes.
A back support pillow.

For those who have no one to buy presents for them, I’m sure I’ve read on here where a man bought and wrapped gifts for herself throughout the year, so by Xmas she had forgotten what they were so had the surprise on Xmas morning, as well as getting what she wanted!

I’m 59 and would love a book about my newly favourite Japanese artist called Hasui Kawase, his block work prints are so beautiful and calming.

Anything from Rosie made a Thing, I find them spot on and so funny.

Some chocolate Turkish delight. No one else likes it so I don’t have to share!

When our kids were young we made a decision in our family that we would buy for the kids but the adults would use the money they would spend on each other and buy something for themselves. That removed the stress of thinking about what to buy everyone and guaranteed you got something that you liked and wanted. The Children are all adults now and have joined in with buying something for themselves. I get that it isn’t exactly in the spirit of Christmas but it works for us.

And me!! Got some for myself and DS xmas present. Neither of us sleep well so great suggestion, thanks.

I'll be after a new day time cross body bag as current one falling apart after 10 years. Possibly Coach, leather large bucket style (I carry lots of crap) must have a zip and inner pockets.

new pearl/gold earrings and necklace. Although I might buy that one for myself, seeing as I’m rather particular.

cashmere joggers and jumper from Johnstons of Elgin

hm… apart from that I truly don’t knew (yet)! I’ll read this thread for inspiration! 😍

But this is exactly the reason why we do lists in our family. I like still buying for adults, but a list does help if you know you are getting something that the recipient actually wants. They're never a list of demands, just something to help with ideas at a range of prices.

I personally think it's important that the children still see their dad and I exchanging presents. Or dad giving a gift to Auntie Sarah. We are worth something too. Of course the kids are the focus but I want them to know that doesn't mean that the day is only about them and that it is nice to be thoughtful and have generosity of spirit. I certainly don't want them growing up to be a "bah humbug" partner if I can help it!

This thread has been great for ideas.

Buy one of those headbands with speakers. They’re good for sleeping

Don’t really have a Christmas list as I don’t need anything

I’m very hungover and this made me cry a bit. Make it happen for yourself xx

This is the loveliest post. That eyepad will be treasured for years to come. Made with thought and love 👍

Full set of Tombow markers
Falke Fairisle pattern socks
L’Occitane lavender bath foam

For me it's happiness for my family and Ninja air fryer

Ha ha. I do this every year @FeltCarrot. I tend to buy a couple of bigger gifts in the Boxing Day /New Year sales and then add a small gift each month. I wrap as I go ( with my handpicked wrapping paper) and come Christmas I have my stocking all ready to go.

I have on occasion bought myself the same thing twice as I do sometimes forget I’ve bought that already but as they are lovely I don’t mind.

definitely recommend my approach. I’ve been doing it for 25 years!!

Mugler perfume, a cute latte jellycat to sit in my utility room, voucher to buy some new make up :)

Yes very joint but do you mean you can see what he's bought? We have a separate credit card that we only put presents on so it's still exciting to unwrap things. We only have a very small budget each as I hate having money spent on me , I don't feel I deserve it but I make myself have a list.

I feel the same but I know that is a me problem not an issue with everyone else. It's normal to want people to treat you and be grateful. I am guilty of saying don't want anything and that is unfair to my husband and child . Husband is currently pressing me to get something with my annual bonus and I just can't do it - stupid really.

Yes they do. There’s a ‘sleep’ function on the little case that means they don’t switch off or change volume when you lie on your side. And they’re pretty comfortable, just like wearing little earplugs really. They’re not completely noise cancelling but I wore them last night and I prefer them to my Snoozeband.

I’ve got one and I find it a bit annoying to wear all night. I hate anything covering my eyes, it fucks with my fringe, and when I turn over the speakers invariably shift into the wrong place. I preferred these earbuds. But obviously it’s all personal preference.

This ain’t the thread for you. I love seeing everyone’s real and hypothetical lists.

I'm 47, I also tend to ask for the Hotel Chocolat hot chocolates as my go-to for after work. For sleep earphones I've got a Snoozeband, I find it really good to block out other noise and my tinnitus.
The only thing I'd like is a soundbar for the living room, to use with my blu-ray and record player. I find it hard to think of anything. Just had a book last Christmas.

You ‘can’t imagine’ just thinking of a few things you’d really love to own, when asked? And you think we’re the weird ones here?

A Christmas list isn’t a shopping list that one issues to their family and expects them to buy everything on it. It’s simply a list of IDEAS for things you would really love and appreciate, if someone is keen to buy you something. That’s all. To be honest, we keep gift buying fairly minimal in my family - my sister and I exchange a little gift worth less than a tenner, my brother usually makes me something as he’s very talented at a specific craft and I love his work. I buy for my mum and she buys something smallish for me and DP. DP and I get a few bits for each other, usually a couple of things from a list and a couple of little surprises - but I certainly wouldn’t expect everything/anything on my list, or feel even remotely entitled to receive them.

I always ask for a list from DP and my mum. I’ll usually get them a surprise or two as well, but lists are nice so I know they’ll be delighted with at least something I buy them and therefore money won’t be wasted. Hardly a crime, is it? Jeez.