First world problem...what should I ask for for Christmas?!

[Thatsnotall]

(fun thread - no offence intended)

Following last year's 'I didn't get you anything because you said you didn't need anything?' Christmas morning surprise (yes, totally my fault because that literally IS what I said....) DH has asked me - very carefully - to tell him what I would like for Christmas. However, I genuinely do not know what to ask for, but it would be nice to have a little something to open on Christmas morning, and I'm pretty well stocked for socks and perfume TBH and I've quit alcohol this year so wine is also off the table.

Soooo, I need some inspiration.....if you could choose a Christmas gift that fits the topic of this board (e.g. not an Aston Martin/holiday etc.... but something that can be wrapped and put beneath a tree!) what would it be?!?!! I have no budget in mind so all ideas welcome....

@VanillaSpiceCandle

I’ve asked for a leather rucksack which I’ve wanted for years. Also would like a new hairdryer and pair of DMs as the patent on mine has cracked. Might get the latter two myself!

Ahhh when I was a teenager all I wanted was DMs - plum ones - and I was never allowed, my DM hated them….. but she has asked me what I’d like too and you’ve got me thinking now - I still love them…. maybe it’s time??!!

Just to add we don't buy each other presents so mine is just a list of things I'll buy for myself at some point

An oodie

Books
Theatre vouchers
Nice bottle of something sparkling

@Thatsnotall instead of the easy press go for a heat press with attachments like a mug press. You can use an iron though! I'm finding it's opened up so many projects for me

Philips lumea (after so many on here have waxed lyrical)
Some gorgeous brogue ankle boots
Barbour winter puffa jacket
Perfume
Goody bag of make up and moisturisers that I use

Obviously won't be getting all but I can dream!

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Fab, thank you! If you have any recommendations let’s me know? I’m very ‘new’ still but completely addicted. I can’t label everything in my house enough at the moment….. (‘look everyone, this is the box for ‘decongestants’)

So many fab ideas….. loving this! X

I’m hoping for some or any of the following
A winter coat (yet to be specified)
Gardening apron
New Elizabeth Stout book/s
Sketchbook I can paint into
Pricey paintbrushes or a floater frame if I get to do a painting I’d like to frame
More trainers - though I think I should quit
David Austin vouchers
Someone to build my bloody extension
Houseplants
Expensive acrylic paints

Oh and Beleek champagne glasses (because they look amazing)

Strout not stout 😳

Aveda hand cream
A single diamond stud from Monica Vinader
A new purse, but can't find one that I like enough
Longchamp bag
Cotton PJ bottoms and a matching robe

My birthday is soon and I've asked for their nibs pjs. Valentte candles. Massage voucher. Book tokens

Any of the above

Peloton bike , DH got me one recently, so happy with it ,

A cookery course

I sent my DH a screenshot of some lingerie I would like, with it in my basket in the right size, along with a lipstick. He probably won’t get it, he has never got me anything like that, but I can hope.

I happened to spot a gold necklace I loved so bought it and gave it to my husband to wrap up for me for Christmas.

I would always be happy with:
PJs
sheepskin slippers (I like Shepherd)
sunglasses (I like Ray Ban, I have a few pairs but like to have different styles and they last years)
Nice scented candles - I like Sand & Fog from TK Maxx

I've already ordered myself an Oodie, I couldn't wait for Christmas

What’s a cricut?

Tickets to a gig/theatre/event

Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser

Gift basket or all your favourite toiletries

One year subscription to something you like- streaming service/magazine/food/chocolates/flowers

If I was buying for me I would buy ( list includes some items I have had in last couple of years and loved)

Chanel limited edition No5 EDP
Dyson hairdryer
AromatherapyAssociates diffuser
Longchamp le pliage bag
Kabuki brush
Hyacinths
Linen dressing gown
Cashmere jumper and socks
Silk scarf
Space masks
Kindle
Richard Osman Murder Club book
Blackwing pencils
Arteza botanical colouring book and lots of pens
Silver bangle
Teddy bear blanket
Pencil sharpener - lovely traditional double holed one
Rifle Paper journals & notecards
Poem for every day of the year book

If you are truly struggling to think of additional luxury consumer items you want, could I suggest maybe a box of chocolates and donation to the food bank/climate change charity/etc?

The Velvetiser is worth the money, and I’ve seen money off it recently.

A really nice pair of timeless boots or shoes( plum DM's!)

On my wish list this year is:

Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge perfume
Dave Grohl's book Storyteller (failing that Dave Grohl himself )
Silver/blue topaz earrings from Charlotte's Web to match the necklace that DH got for me for my birthday (completely unexpected and he picked it himself!)
Vouchers (Boots/Amazon/John Lewis/Zara)
A khaki leather handbag - suspect I am going to have to look for this myself
Black suede low heeled boots (knee length or ankle) - again, suspect I am going to have to look for these myself
Hotel Chocolat chocs

@BestZebbie

If you are truly struggling to think of additional luxury consumer items you want, could I suggest maybe a box of chocolates and donation to the food bank/climate change charity/etc?

Thanks BestZebbie - a lovely and important suggestion for us all and rest assured, we will be continuing with regular payroll-giving monthly donations and also seasonal activities (reverse advent, shoebox campaigns for our local refuge etc) as Christmas approaches - the latter is an important part of our Christmas gifting and I didn’t intend to infer that I was struggling to think of anything particularly luxurious - more that I’d like to see what other people are keen for and see if there’s anything that floats my boat as - probably selfishly - I would quite like to have something open on Christmas Day xx