Help with finding a gift for my wife

[Carleatspeas]

I had posted this in the Christmas thread, but wondered if I might get some help here? While my wife isn't hugely label driven, she does like nice things. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello Mumsnetters,

Me again with my annual thread looking for gift advice for my wife. In return, I will give top tips on male gifts (no we don't want cheap cycling gear. Yes we do want expensive hiking boots).

My wife (46, outdoorsy, dog loving) has had a rough few months with the passing of her father, so I'm keen to get her something special. Holidays are out as we have one booked in Feb. All I have to work with this year is that she seemingly loves everything from Wolf and Badger, likes Penhalligon's perfume and I have a note in my phone that says "Rosa's T Gloves" but no idea what it means. Only that I made a note of it when she mentioned them at some point...

Help!

You'll only wreck them when you get into a snowball fight.

A few suggestions-

Toast double cotton pyjamas
Perfume sample set from Andy Tauer, Byredo or Mason Francis Kurkdjian
Stylist thermal outdoor trousers from Acai
Grooming bag from Guibert
Jewellery from Monica Vinader or Rachel Entwhistle
Dubarry country boots
Bath oil from Ren or Neom

What do you want this year OP?
After inspiration for my husband. I have a feeling you have similar tastes!

Cyberjammies are excellent for PJs
Vivienne Westwood scarf

https://www.harveynichols.com/vivienne-westwood/game-orb-intarsia-wool-blend-scarf-10794-beot-c401-beige-other-199819/?source=shoppingads&gclsrc=aw.ds&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADiGUeeOKKVTA9CNpU8VXIts02r0Y&gclid=CjwKCAiA6aW6BhBqEiwA6KzDc5P4EF6AnC6V794uxUsAL988LGuLXEJTFENwhW6f7M92k9sopyzbxoCKy4QAvDDBwE

Sheepskin slippers
Chanel timeless makeup set
Fortnum and Mason hamper

Lucky, lucky her, I hope she loves it.. I would love the Navy one please,!! 😂( its not on my actual list.as mine has bought me lovely bags before.. which I probably don't use enough)..

Perfect advice 👌

A beautiful notebook is always welcome. If in doubt, I always buy at least person one each year., always from Smythson.

Lots to choose from, including inspiration and ideas, living my best life and one with paw prints. There even one called make it happen (in which she can note all the things you can buy her next year, although that will deny us another glorious thread)!

Happy shopping OP!

A few nice things from Fortnum & Mason - the Turkish delight, a tea tin, maybe a jam or chutney. That will do me nicely

Dubarry (more dog walky) or Fairfax & Favor boots?

Personally I’d like a No & Gift Set from Boots - the larger the better.

Well personally, the things I would buy myself are:

Glerups slippers
Cycling clothing - quality over quantity
Dog hair removing rubber brush for car
Fred Perry Harrington Jacket
A high quality white t shirt

If money is no object

A Wattbike
Various pairs of RedWing boots
An eye wateringly expensive Gravel Bike
Kite Surfing Lessons in Mauritius

I might quiz her on boots. I must have bought 20 pairs in the past with varying degrees of success.

If a big boot wearer these are great- not as a main present though!
beetle boot removers- on amazon
Also
Roma Cast Iron Beetle Boot Jack

I would like an electric bike- not going to get one though.
Have already bought my combined Birthday and Christmas present and given it to him to wrap

I think the Fenwick beauty advent is still left if she is the type to like a luxury moisturiser or lipstick . It is £180

I disagree. It's lovely to get a good gift that someone has really thought about, rather than "I can't be bothered to think, tell me what to buy".

Ignore the Grinches!
I love Wolf and Badger and buy a lot of my clothes from there. If she likes jumpers they have some great quirky ones.

Good to see you back op and I love the bag in grape.

Good jewellery is always appreciated here!

How about some artwork? Or a print made from a favourite photo?

Dp does a photobook every Christmas for me as a 'surprise'. It has a selection of photos from throughout the year of the things we have done. Not hugely 'classy', I know but it is very time consuming and lovely to have.

Artwork from a favourite photo is a great idea. My daughter did this from a beautiful photo she took in the Lake District.

Get her a lovely pair of Rosa T gloves. They're very in.

This really made me laugh 😊

Does she use a paper diary? Smythson if so.
Birkenstock shearling slippers
Toast gloves/arm warmers or triangle wool scarf
Monica Vinader Delphi friendship bracelet (half price for Black Friday)
Seol & Gold stacking rings
Aesop hand cream in a jar
Jim Moir artwork (aka Vic Reeves) especially if she likes birds.

What did you end up getting her last year, OP? After reading from the start I’d like to know!

The Penhaligon’s advent calendar is still available but it’s an eye-watering £425. They’ve been selling last year’s for £195 this autumn at outlets and may still have them in stock. They’ll post them out if you call and check.

Good to see you back OP. I need to know what you bought last year and was it a success. I’ve asked DP for a silver bracelet from the Royal Mint made from recycled X-ray film.

In honesty, I can't really remember exactly what I got her apart from a ring she saw in a shop window when we were out, some Gloves (Not Rosa T) but I do remember that they were from Toast and cost too much.

Oh yeah - some horse riding vouchers too.

I'm about there this year. So far I have got:

The Kate Sheridan bag suggested on here.
Some Acai thermal trousers and a top
A pnuematic massage gun
A beauty gift set from Selfridges
Some Pajamas from Their Nibs

I might still get her some Helveit? perfume from Penhaligons. But it is currently sold out online so I will have to get it from an airport if I do.

And there's something else she has mentioned that I have now forgotten that is bugging me...

Does it have a 50 pence piece dangling off it?