Gift ideas for every occasion
Choose by the moment: our occasion guides cover birthday gifts for her and him, thank you gifts, housewarming, anniversary and retirement gifts, all hand-picked.
Every occasion has its own kind of gift. A birthday wants something personal, a thank you something small and kind, a new home something for the shelf or the kitchen. Each guide below is written for one moment, with gifts we chose from our range and why each one suits it.
Sending it to them? Add their address at checkout and a free e-card with your message, and we'll send the gift straight to their door.
Our gift ideas for every occasion guides
How to send a gift to someone in the UK
To send a gift in the UK, choose it online, enter their name and address at checkout, add a message, and check the arrival day before you pay.
Read the guide →What to write in a gift message
A good gift message names the person, says one true, warm thing and signs off: "Happy birthday, Sam. You make every week better. Love, Alex."
Read the guide →Letterbox gifts for her: slim presents you can post
Letterbox gifts for her are slim presents packed to large-letter size, the size that goes through a standard letterbox: gold-toned necklaces, ceramic trinket dishes, A5 journals, affirmation cards and suncatchers.
Read the guide →Anniversary gift ideas
A soap flower bouquet, a scented rose oud candle, a heart trinket dish or a couples mug set makes a lovely anniversary gift for your partner.
Read the guide →Birthday gift ideas for her
A French tulip candle, a Nymph gemstone bracelet set, a Green Fawn woodland mug or a soap flower bouquet are lovely birthday gifts for her.
Read the guide →Birthday gift ideas for him
A personalised Grandad mug, a Tibetan brass bracelet, a Metallica wall plaque or a canvas gym bag makes a good birthday gift for him. Pick by his interests.
Read the guide →Housewarming gift ideas
A good housewarming gift is a ceramic house oil burner, a scented candle, a set of stemless glasses or fun salt and pepper shakers. Each suits a new home.
Read the guide →Retirement gift ideas
A ceramic teapot and cups set, a glass jar candle, a geometric glass terrarium or a Boho Java art scarf are all good retirement gifts.
Read the guide →Thank you gift ideas
A soap flower bouquet, scented candle, reed diffuser or velvet notebook makes a good thank you gift. Each suits a different person, from mum to a host.
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What is a good gift for any occasion?
A soap flower bouquet, a scented candle or a cosy mug and socks set works for almost any occasion, from a birthday to a thank you. Our guides pick the best fit for each moment.
What should I write in a gift message?
Keep it short and personal: their name, the occasion and one line only you could write. Our gift message guide has ideas for every occasion.
Can I send a gift straight to someone?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send the gift straight to their door.