# Secret Santa gifts for her > A good Secret Santa gift for a woman is a scented candle, a fun mug, a trinket dish, a tote bag or a sandalwood hand and body lotion. - Published by Next Day Gifts: 2026-10-23; last reviewed 2026-10-23 - URL: https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/guides/secret-santa-gifts-for-her ## Key points - Cat lovers will enjoy the Cat Print Tote Bag or the Whiskers and Wings Lavender Tube Candle, which has a bat-winged black cat design. - Pick the Parma Violet Whipped Soap for bath lovers, or the Sandalwood Silk Hand and Body Lotion for someone who loves a scented treat. - Mug fans will like the Pink Mushroom Mug, which holds 350 ml of tea or coffee, or the large Luna Bloom Butterfly Handle Mug for garden lovers. - Choose the Crescent Moon and Star Trinket Dishes for small keepsakes, or a moon print tote bag for someone who loves moon designs. - Over £60 of gifts we pay the first £6 of delivery, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these gifts? We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a gift to her interests quickly. The guide mixes kinds and budgets, from candles and mugs to trinket dishes, tote bags and bath treats. Whether she loves cats, moons, books or a good soak, there is a gift here for her. Each gift also has a clear use, so the choice feels easy. Want to see more? Browse every gift in our [Secret Santa gifts](/secret-santa-gifts) range, or try [Gifts for her](/gifts-for-her) and [Stocking fillers for mum](/stocking-fillers-for-mum). ## Which candles make a good gift for her? Yes, these three candles make lovely gifts for her. Each has its own scent and look, from a mulberry bat-print jar to a lavender tube with a black cat design. They all burn for hours, so each one is a gift she can enjoy for a good while. ### [Bat Print Mulberry Candle](/products/bat-print-mulberry-candle) (£9.49) Made to be noticed, this mulberry candle comes in a glass jar printed with bats, so it looks striking on a shelf before it's even lit. The paraffin wax candle has a natural wooden lid and burns for about 28 hours. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it's ready to give. It's a great pick for a friend or colleague who loves gothic style, and the bat print is what makes it special. *Best for: Gothic gift lovers.* ### [Whiskers and Wings Lavender Tube Candle](/products/whiskers-and-wings-lavender-candle) (£8.49) A charming pick for her, this lavender tube candle is a fun choice for anyone who loves cats. It stands 20 cm tall and burns for approximately 55 hours, so it lasts well. The paraffin wax has a lavender scent and comes with a hang tag. What makes it special is the bat-winged black cat design, which gives it a playful gothic feel. *Best for: Cat lovers with a gothic streak.* ### [Blue Pastel Skies Peppermint Candle](/products/blue-pastel-skies-tube-candle) (£8.49) Perfect for a housewarming, this glass tube candle has a refreshing peppermint scent and an elegant celestial design on the glass. It comes in a brown cardboard box with a sticker and hang tag, so it's ready to give. It stands 20 cm tall and burns for about 55 hours. Once the candle has burned down, the glass can be reused as a decorative holder, which is a lovely extra touch. *Best for: New homeowners and friends.* - [Bat Print Mulberry Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/bat-print-mulberry-candle): £9.49 - [Whiskers and Wings Lavender Tube Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/whiskers-and-wings-lavender-candle): £8.49 - [Blue Pastel Skies Peppermint Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/blue-pastel-skies-tube-candle): £8.49 ## Which mugs make a fun gift for her? Three mugs make a fun gift for her: one with a garden-loving butterfly, one shaped like a toadstool and one with a crystal-and-moon theme. Each design shows off personality, so they suit a Secret Santa that calls for a smile. ### [Luna Bloom Butterfly Handle Mug](/products/luna-bloom-butterfly-handle-mug) (£9.49) A stylish upgrade to an everyday thing, this large mug holds 500 ml and has a pastel floral print. The real charm is the dainty blue butterfly perched on the handle, which catches the eye every time she picks it up. It comes in a colour cardboard box. It suits a gardener or a butterfly lover who enjoys a big morning cuppa. *Best for: Garden and butterfly lovers.* ### [Pink Mushroom Mug](/products/pink-mushroom-mug) (£9.49) Practical and pretty, this pink mug is inspired by the magical toadstools of the forest floor. It holds 350 ml of tea or coffee and is made of ceramic. Hand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave. It is a playful pick for a friend, or for her when she wants a little woodland magic with her morning cuppa. *Best for: Friends who love quirky mugs.* ### [Let Me Consult My Crystals Mug](/products/let-me-consult-my-crystals-mug) (£9.49) Something a little different, this black rounded mug has the words Let Me Consult My Crystals and a gold foil crescent moon and crystal design. The gold foil gives it a bold look on any desk. It holds 500 ml and is made of ceramic. Hand wash only, and not for the microwave. A fun pick for a crystal lover, and the gold foil is the star. *Best for: Crystal fans with a sense of humour.* - [Luna Bloom Butterfly Handle Mug](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/luna-bloom-butterfly-handle-mug): £9.49 - [Pink Mushroom Mug](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/pink-mushroom-mug): £9.49 - [Let Me Consult My Crystals Mug](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/let-me-consult-my-crystals-mug): £9.49 ## What small gifts for her can hold jewellery or keepsakes? Small trinket dishes, trays and boxes can hold jewellery or keepsakes. Each gift here gives rings, earrings and small treasures a pretty place to sit, with styles to suit a range of tastes, from moon lovers to seaside fans. ### [Crescent Moon and Star Trinket Dishes](/products/crescent-moon-and-star-trinket-dishes) (£9.49) A small gift with a big smile. This set of two cream ceramic dishes gives you a crescent moon and a star, each with embossed detail in a soft cream glaze. They're made for jewellery or small treats, so she can keep rings and earrings close at hand. At 17 cm square, they're a neat and pretty size. A lovely pick for a friend who likes the moon, and a sweet, simple choice when you're not sure what to get. *Best for: Moon lovers and close friends.* ### [Striped Bee Happy Trinket Dish](/products/striped-bee-happy-trinket-dish) (£6.49) A fun way to say thank you. This white and yellow striped ceramic dish has a cheerful bee illustration and a Bee Happy message. It's sized for rings, earrings and tiny treasures, and it measures 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep. The bright look makes it a great pick for a mum, a friend or a colleague who could use a smile. It comes in a colour cardboard box. *Best for: Bright-loving mums and friends.* ### [Moon Phase Stoneware Trinket Tray](/products/moon-phase-stoneware-trinket-tray) (£8.49) Something they'll show off. This stoneware trinket tray has a moon phase design and a wax resist finish. It measures 17.5 cm wide and 8.5 cm deep, which gives plenty of room for jewellery and keepsakes. It's a lovely match for moon lovers, and a thoughtful pick for a friend with a soft spot for character. It comes in a white cardboard box with bubble wrap. *Best for: Moon lovers and thoughtful friends.* ### [Shell and Coral Trinket Tray](/products/shell-and-coral-trinket-tray) (£8.49) A treat they wouldn't buy themselves. This ceramic tray is covered in shells and coral, in soft beachy tones that feel like a day by the sea. It has three sections for sorting small pieces, so rings and earrings stay neatly apart. At 25 cm wide and 14.5 cm deep, it has plenty of room on a surface. It's a fun pick for seaside lovers and for teens, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. *Best for: Seaside lovers and teens.* ### [Hop Hare Enamelled Wooden Box](/products/hop-hare-enamelled-wooden-box) (from £6.99) A gift with a story. This square box is made of mango wood and finished with enamel, in designs including Heart and Cupid, Wolf and Moon, The Sun and Lion and Snakes. You can pick a small, medium or large size to suit. It's a striking pick for tarot lovers, and a lovely box for a friend who likes bold, characterful design. *Best for: Tarot lovers and keepsake collectors.* ### [Fairy and Folk Tales Book Storage Box](/products/fairy-and-folk-tales-book-box) (£9.49) Practical and pretty. This storage box is styled as a vintage Fairy and Folk Tales book, with gold detailing and a whimsical fairy illustration. Its hidden space inside is made for keepsakes and tiny treasures, so small things stay tucked away. It measures 21 cm tall, 16 cm wide and 5 cm deep. It's a clever gift for book lovers and fairy fans, and it's packed in bubble wrap. *Best for: Book lovers and fairy fans.* - [Crescent Moon and Star Trinket Dishes](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/crescent-moon-and-star-trinket-dishes): £9.49 - [Striped Bee Happy Trinket Dish](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/striped-bee-happy-trinket-dish): £6.49 - [Moon Phase Stoneware Trinket Tray](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/moon-phase-stoneware-trinket-tray): £8.49 - [Shell and Coral Trinket Tray](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/shell-and-coral-trinket-tray): £8.49 - [Hop Hare Enamelled Wooden Box](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/hop-hare-enamelled-wooden-box): From £6.99 - [Fairy and Folk Tales Book Storage Box](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/fairy-and-folk-tales-book-box): £9.49 ## Which tote bags make a practical gift for her? Any of these three tote bags makes a practical gift for her. Each one is 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, so it suits books, groceries and everyday bits. All three weigh only 120 to 130 g, so they stay light to carry. ### [La Dolce Vita Tote Bag](/products/la-dolce-vita-tote-bag) (£6.49) Nice to unwrap, nicer to use, this polycotton tote has nautical blue stripes and La Dolce Vita text. It is 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, so it works for beach days, markets or every day. The mix is 80% polyester and 20% cotton. A hang tag comes with it, and it weighs just 130 g, which is easy to carry on a sunny day out. *Best for: Travellers and beach-day lovers.* ### [Cat Print Tote Bag](/products/cat-print-tote-bag) (£6.49) Great to pop in a stocking, this polycotton tote has an all-over white print of playful cats. It is 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, so it holds books, groceries and everyday bits. It weighs 120 g, which keeps it light to carry. A hang tag comes attached. It is a fun pick for a cat lover, or for a teen who likes a bit of character. *Best for: Cat lovers and teens.* ### [Blue Moon Print Tote Bag](/products/blue-moon-print-tote-bag) (£6.49) Sweet, simple and personal, this tote has a blue moon print with a celestial theme. It is 70 cm tall, 34 cm wide and 0.5 cm deep, so it has room for books or groceries. The mix is 67% polyester, 25% cotton, 6% viscose and 2% polyamide, and it weighs a light 130 g. Hand wash only, so the care label tells her how to look after it. It suits moon lovers and teens who love a celestial print. *Best for: Moon lovers and teens.* - [La Dolce Vita Tote Bag](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/la-dolce-vita-tote-bag): £6.49 - [Cat Print Tote Bag](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/cat-print-tote-bag): £6.49 - [Blue Moon Print Tote Bag](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/blue-moon-print-tote-bag): £6.49 ## Which scented bath and home gifts suit her? Three scented gifts suit her well: a sandalwood lotion, a Parma violet whipped soap and carnation diffuser flowers. Each one brings a lovely scent into her bath time or home. Pick one for bath night, or pair two for a fuller gift. ### [Sandalwood Silk Hand and Body Lotion](/products/sandalwood-silk-lotion-gift) (£6.49) Our pick for a scent lover is this sandalwood silk hand and body lotion. It comes in a generous 300 ml size, so there's plenty to enjoy. It's made for hands and body, which makes it a practical treat as well as a pretty one. Pop it in her bag for the commute, or leave it by the sink for a daily treat. *Best for: Scent lovers and treat-seekers.* ### [Parma Violet Whipped Soap](/products/parma-violet-whipped-soap) (£5.49) Perfect for bath night, this Parma violet whipped soap feels as good as it smells. It weighs 120 g and has a velvety, creamy texture with a rich lather that makes washing feel a little special. It has a Parma violet scent, so it suits flower fans. It's vegan-friendly and cruelty-free too, which is a thoughtful extra. *Best for: Bath lovers and floral fans.* ### [Carnation Diffuser Flowers, Pack of 4](/products/natural-diffuser-flowers-carnation-on-string-pack-of-4) (from £7.49) A gift that fits on any shelf, this pack of four carnation diffuser flowers is made from natural sola wood on cotton string. Choose the large or medium size to suit her space. They're made for fragrance oil bottles, so they suit home decor fans and housewarmings. Diffuser bottles and fragrance oils are sold separately, so add those to complete the gift. *Best for: Home decor fans and housewarmings.* - [Sandalwood Silk Hand and Body Lotion](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/sandalwood-silk-lotion-gift): £6.49 - [Parma Violet Whipped Soap](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/parma-violet-whipped-soap): £5.49 - [Carnation Diffuser Flowers, Pack of 4](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/natural-diffuser-flowers-carnation-on-string-pack-of-4): From £7.49 ## Our secret Santa gifts for her compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Gift | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [Bat Print Mulberry Candle](/products/bat-print-mulberry-candle) (£9.49) | Gothic gift lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Whiskers and Wings Lavender Tube Candle](/products/whiskers-and-wings-lavender-candle) (£8.49) | Cat lovers with a gothic streak | Same-day dispatch | | [Blue Pastel Skies Peppermint Candle](/products/blue-pastel-skies-tube-candle) (£8.49) | New homeowners and friends | Same-day dispatch | | [Luna Bloom Butterfly Handle Mug](/products/luna-bloom-butterfly-handle-mug) (£9.49) | Garden and butterfly lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Pink Mushroom Mug](/products/pink-mushroom-mug) (£9.49) | Friends who love quirky mugs | Same-day dispatch | | [Let Me Consult My Crystals Mug](/products/let-me-consult-my-crystals-mug) (£9.49) | Crystal fans with a sense of humour | Same-day dispatch | | [Crescent Moon and Star Trinket Dishes](/products/crescent-moon-and-star-trinket-dishes) (£9.49) | Moon lovers and close friends | Same-day dispatch | | [Striped Bee Happy Trinket Dish](/products/striped-bee-happy-trinket-dish) (£6.49) | Bright-loving mums and friends | Same-day dispatch | | [Moon Phase Stoneware Trinket Tray](/products/moon-phase-stoneware-trinket-tray) (£8.49) | Moon lovers and thoughtful friends | Same-day dispatch | | [Shell and Coral Trinket Tray](/products/shell-and-coral-trinket-tray) (£8.49) | Seaside lovers and teens | Same-day dispatch | | [Hop Hare Enamelled Wooden Box](/products/hop-hare-enamelled-wooden-box) (from £6.99) | Tarot lovers and keepsake collectors | Standard dispatch | | [Fairy and Folk Tales Book Storage Box](/products/fairy-and-folk-tales-book-box) (£9.49) | Book lovers and fairy fans | Same-day dispatch | | [La Dolce Vita Tote Bag](/products/la-dolce-vita-tote-bag) (£6.49) | Travellers and beach-day lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Cat Print Tote Bag](/products/cat-print-tote-bag) (£6.49) | Cat lovers and teens | Same-day dispatch | | [Blue Moon Print Tote Bag](/products/blue-moon-print-tote-bag) (£6.49) | Moon lovers and teens | Same-day dispatch | | [Sandalwood Silk Hand and Body Lotion](/products/sandalwood-silk-lotion-gift) (£6.49) | Scent lovers and treat-seekers | Standard dispatch | | [Parma Violet Whipped Soap](/products/parma-violet-whipped-soap) (£5.49) | Bath lovers and floral fans | Standard dispatch | | [Carnation Diffuser Flowers, Pack of 4](/products/natural-diffuser-flowers-carnation-on-string-pack-of-4) (from £7.49) | Home decor fans and housewarmings | Standard dispatch | ## When should I order for Christmas? Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide: | Gifts marked | Last order for Christmas | |---|---| | Same-day dispatch | noon on Thursday 17 December | | Standard dispatch | noon on Wednesday 9 December | Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our [Christmas delivery dates guide](/guides/christmas-delivery-dates) has every date in one place. ## Ready to choose? Our Secret Santa gifts for her are candles, mugs, trinket dishes, tote bags and scented bath treats, chosen for the people who will use them, from cat and moon lovers to bath fans. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: [Secret Santa gift ideas under £15](/guides/secret-santa-gift-ideas) · [Stocking fillers for her](/guides/stocking-fillers-for-her) · [Secret Santa gifts for him](/guides/secret-santa-gifts-for-him). ## Questions ### What is a good Secret Santa gift for her up to £15? Try the Pink Mushroom Mug. It is a pink mushroom-shaped ceramic mug that holds 350 ml of tea or coffee, so it suits friends and teens too. For a little extra, add the Parma Violet Whipped Soap, a 120 g soap with a rich lather. ### What do you buy a woman who has everything? Pick something with a little personality. The Let Me Consult My Crystals Mug holds 500 ml and has a gold foil crescent moon and crystal design. The Blue Moon Print Tote Bag, 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, is handy for books or groceries. ### What is a good Secret Santa gift for a book lover? The Fairy and Folk Tales Book Storage Box is a book-shaped MDF box styled as a vintage volume. It has gold detailing, a fairy illustration and a hidden space inside. It is a fun pick for someone who loves books and fairies. ### Are there scented gifts for a Secret Santa? Yes. The Blue Pastel Skies Peppermint Candle is a glass tube candle with a refreshing peppermint scent and about 55 hours of burn time. The Sandalwood Silk Hand and Body Lotion comes in a generous 300 ml size. ### Is delivery free on Secret Santa gifts? Free UK delivery over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6 of delivery. Every order can also carry a free e-card with your message, emailed to them at 8am on the first day the gift could arrive.