Quick - you don't see me often, you like me, you're 40 - what do I buy you?

[stroppyknickers]

Going to a party, really like birthday girl, no idea what to buy. See each other thro husbands three times a year. Ruled out: smellies/ photoframe/ internet stuff as no time!

Wine
Posh chocs
Voucher for spa/beauty treatment

posh chocs good - who by? I only do smarties.

Depending on how much you want to spend, Prestat chocolates which are v.v.v. gorgeous and look incredibly luxurious in their lovely packaging too.

I know they sell them in a shop at Broadgate in Liverpool St Station, but if that's no use to you then Arena Flowers deliver them throughout the UK (and are very good/prompt/wonderful service).

bottle of champagne?

Quick! I'm 49! You don't know me but I'm very nice! Champagne will be lovely thank you!

Hotel Chocolat gift card?

What are the constraints here - time and location?

I'd hate chocolate. Unless you know she is a chocaholic I'd go with spa, facial, pedi voucher. Does she cook? - a really nice cookbook?
Champagne is always a winner as long as it's not 7.99 from Sainsbos (She is 40 after all)

What is your budget? John Lewis vouchers, so she can get clothes, makeup - the weekly shop. How about some nice cheese, wine and crackers in a basket? Again JL are brill with cheese advice (if you dont know yourself).

I'll have the necklace and earrings thanks! Seriously, they would make good presents as long as you have a reasonable idea of what styles/colours she would normally wear.

whats the budget?

Was recently 40. I had the followjng types of present

Jewellery - Lots of it very nice but some not my style/taste so feel a bit mean but won't be wearing it. Best items were simple and classic (chunky silver, big locket, etc)
Chocs - yes esp the unusual makes
Champers - Had lots, which was nice
Posh hand cream
Had lots of pic frames

Best presents (from folk I don't see very often) were vouchers for Monsoon and Boots (bought lots of expensive cosmetics that I can't usually afford)

ok, budget around £40, going to Bluewater to night as have to get it today - you are coming up with good ideas. no idea of style, but she always looks lovely in a clean lines, simple, groomed sort of way.