Thank you gift ideas

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a gift to the person you want to thank. We think that is the easiest way to find a thank you present that feels right.

We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets, from candles and oil burners to soap flowers, notebooks and keepsakes. That way you have choices for a friend, a neighbour, a host or a colleague. Each gift shows who it suits, so you can choose with confidence.

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Scented candles make a lovely thank you, and these three are a good place to start. Each one is hand-picked and has its own look and scent. Strawberry, fig and nectarine honey suit different people, from a friend to a host to a mum.

Strawberry Scented Candle (£9.49)

A gift that fits on any shelf is this strawberry scented candle. It comes in a glass holder with a floral and strawberry print and a wooden lid, so it looks pretty before it's even lit. It stands 10 cm tall and burns for about 25 hours. It comes in a matching cylinder box, so it looks neat when you hand it over.

Best for: Friends and hosts.

Fig Tree Vanilla and Fig Tube Candle (£8.49)

A fun way to say thank you is this tall glass tube candle with a playful fig tree print. It's scented with soft vanilla and fig, and it's made with paraffin wax in a glass tube. At 20 cm tall, it stands out on a shelf, and it burns for approximately 55 hours. It comes with a hang tag, so it's ready to give.

Best for: Fragrance lovers and mums.

Mother Hen Nectarine Honey Candle (£9.49)

Something they'll show off is this nectarine honey candle, if you know the person loves sweet, fruity scents. It sits in a cream glass holder with a sweet hen and chick design, which makes it a charming sight on a shelf. It's 9 cm tall, and it burns for about 28 hours. It comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give to a mum, a grandma or for a birthday.

Best for: Mums and grandmas.

Yes, oil burners and diffusers make lovely thank you gifts. Each one fills a room with scent or light, and they suit friends, hosts, neighbours and new homeowners alike. Here are five we'd pick, from reed diffusers and wax melts to ceramic burners.

Reed Diffuser, 120 ml (£13.99)

Here's a lovely pick: this 120 ml reed diffuser. It sits in a chunky glass bottle, with reeds already included, so you can start using it straight away. Choose from nine scents, from lavender fields to heavenly musk, and the fragrance can last for up to 12 weeks. It is a warm, easy choice for a mum, a new homeowner or a host who would love a lovely smell in the living room.

Best for: Hosts and new homeowners.

Soy Wax Melts Jar (£6.99)

A cosy treat for winter evenings, these soy wax melts come in a glass jar with about 16 heart-shaped melts. They are made from a soy wax blend with no paraffin wax, and each jar burns for 10 hours. Pick from nine scents, including Dark Sandalwood, Brandy Butter and Cinnamon and Orange. It is a sweet, simple pick for a friend or colleague who likes a warm, fragrant home, and it suits a Secret Santa too.

Best for: Friends and colleagues.

White Matte Cut Out Oil Burner (£7.49)

Hand-picked for the person you're thanking, this white matte ceramic oil burner has cut out details that cast pretty shadows when a tealight sits inside. It stands 11.5 cm tall and doubles as a wax melt burner, so one gift does two jobs. It comes in a picture box with polystyrene, so it is ready to give straight away. A lovely pick for a mum, a new homeowner or a friend who enjoys a glow in the evening.

Best for: Mums and new homeowners.

White Feather Oil Burner (£7.49)

A gift that fits on any shelf, this white ceramic oil burner has cut-out feathers and stands 12 cm tall. Its built-in dish holds fragrance oil or wax melts, and it takes one standard tealight. It comes in a picture box, so it is ready to give. At 315 g, it has a solid feel, and it is a simple choice for a mum, a new homeowner or a friend who loves a soft, scented room.

Best for: Anyone who loves a scented room.

White Home Oil Burner (£8.49)

For the friend who loves to host, this white ceramic oil burner has a cut-out heart and the word 'home' in its design. It is 11.5 cm tall and has a built-in dish for fragrance oil or wax melts, with one standard tealight to light it. It weighs 525 g and comes in a picture box with polystyrene. It is a warm, thoughtful gift for a new homeowner, a mum or a friend who loves a full house.

Best for: Hosts and new homeowners.

Soap flower gifts make a lovely thank you: they look like real flowers, come in boxes or baskets, and suit many tastes. Each one differs in size, colour and design, so you can match the person you're thanking. We hand-picked every gift here.

Petite Soap Flower Basket (£11.49)

Thoughtful without being fussy, this petite basket bouquet is a sweet way to say thank you. It holds six soap roses, a hyacinth, a carnation and a sunflower, and it comes in a gift bag. Pick pink, lavender, blue or pastel green to suit your friend. The roses dissolve in a warm bath, so the gift can be used, not just admired.

Best for: Mums and friends who love flowers.

Soap Flower Bouquet in Wicker Basket (from £23.49)

An easy win for a thank you, this bouquet sits in a wicker basket and holds soap roses, hyacinths and a sunflower. Go for medium, with six roses in red, pink, lilac or orange, or pick large for ten roses. Medium comes in four colours and large in three, so you can match the person's taste. The wicker basket gives it a warm, homely look.

Best for: Mums and grandmas.

Long Soap Flower Gift Box (£15.99)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use, this long gift box holds fragranced soap flowers in seven designs. Choose Baby Blessings in blues or pinks for new parents, or Wedding Blessings for a couple. Classic Red Roses has a rich scent, which suits someone who loves a classic rose fragrance. Lavender Rose and Carnation is another lovely option.

Best for: New parents and couples.

Round Soap Flower Gift Box (£18.99)

An everyday treat, this round gift box of soap flowers is a simple thank you for a host or colleague. It measures 20 x 8 cm and comes in five designs, from Baby Blessings pinks to Vintage Roses. The soap petals in Baby Blessings, Wedding Blessings and Vintage Roses release fragrance in water, so they can scent the bath. Lavender Rose and Carnation comes in deep purple.

Best for: Hosts and colleagues.

Square Soap Flower Gift Box (£15.99)

A playful pick for the person you're thanking, this square gift box holds soap flowers in seven designs. Choose Baby Blessings in blues or pinks for a new baby, or Wedding Blessings in white and ivory for a wedding. Classic Red Roses, Spring Celebrations and Vintage Roses are also on offer, so there's a shade to suit most people. The Classic Red Roses design is a bold choice for a bold thank you.

Best for: Couples and new parents.

Heart Box of 24 Soap Roses (£7.99)

A calm, pampering gift, this heart-shaped box holds 24 soap roses in red, pink, yellow or blue. Add one or two to a warm bath and watch them dissolve in the water. Single petals also work as guest soaps, so the box is ideal for a host with visitors to look after. Choose the colour that matches the person you're thanking best.

Best for: Hosts and bath lovers.

Lokta paper and velvet notebooks make a lovely thank you for a friend, because they feel special to hold and write in. Both are hand-picked by us. Choose the handmade lokta notebook for a creative touch, or the velvet one for a bold message.

Handmade Lokta Paper Notebook (from £6.99)

Here's a lovely pick: this handmade lokta paper notebook. The bougainvillea cover has pressed petals, so it looks lovely on any shelf. With 45 leaves, it gives your friend plenty of room for notes, sketches or plans. Large sizes also come with a tie closure and a bookmark, which makes a thoughtful extra touch.

Best for: Creative friends who love to write.

Velvet Notebook, 80 Lined Pages (£8.99)

Made to be noticed, this velvet notebook has a soft cover and a silver message on the front. Pick Carpe Diem in black, Embrace The Journey in light blue or Make It Happen in dark green. Inside are 80 lined pages, ready for lists, journal entries or new ideas. The cover is polyester velvet, a soft finish that feels special in the hand, making it a thoughtful thank you for a friend who likes to set goals.

Best for: Friends who like to set goals.

The best keepsake thank you gifts are ones your friend will want to keep. Our word bangle and wooden angel both come in a choice of styles, so you can pick one that feels right for the person you're thanking, from a close friend to a host or colleague.

Tri Hita Karana Word Bangle (£10.99)

A treat they wouldn't buy themselves, this word bangle is made from stone, glass and wood beads in white, black or grey. You can choose from seven versions, from Love to Balance, so the word can match the thank you you want to say. It comes in a gift box, so it's ready to give. Small, personal and easy to wear, it says thank you without a long speech.

Best for: A thank you they'll wear.

Hati-Hati Wooden Angel (from £10.99)

Perfect for a heartfelt thank you, this Hati-Hati angel is made from suar wood. Choose the style that fits your message: love, friendship, peace, joy or guardian. Each style comes in 15 cm or 20 cm, so you can choose the size that feels right for the person you're thanking. It's a simple keepsake that says you noticed their kindness.

Best for: Friends, mums and neighbours.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Strawberry Scented Candle (£9.49)	Friends and hosts	Same-day dispatch
Fig Tree Vanilla and Fig Tube Candle (£8.49)	Fragrance lovers and mums	Same-day dispatch
Mother Hen Nectarine Honey Candle (£9.49)	Mums and grandmas	Same-day dispatch
Reed Diffuser, 120 ml (£13.99)	Hosts and new homeowners	Standard dispatch
Soy Wax Melts Jar (£6.99)	Friends and colleagues	Standard dispatch
White Matte Cut Out Oil Burner (£7.49)	Mums and new homeowners	Same-day dispatch
White Feather Oil Burner (£7.49)	Anyone who loves a scented room	Same-day dispatch
White Home Oil Burner (£8.49)	Hosts and new homeowners	Same-day dispatch
Petite Soap Flower Basket (£11.49)	Mums and friends who love flowers	Standard dispatch
Soap Flower Bouquet in Wicker Basket (from £23.49)	Mums and grandmas	Standard dispatch
Long Soap Flower Gift Box (£15.99)	New parents and couples	Standard dispatch
Round Soap Flower Gift Box (£18.99)	Hosts and colleagues	Standard dispatch
Square Soap Flower Gift Box (£15.99)	Couples and new parents	Standard dispatch
Heart Box of 24 Soap Roses (£7.99)	Hosts and bath lovers	Standard dispatch
Handmade Lokta Paper Notebook (from £6.99)	Creative friends who love to write	Standard dispatch
Velvet Notebook, 80 Lined Pages (£8.99)	Friends who like to set goals	Standard dispatch
Tri Hita Karana Word Bangle (£10.99)	A thank you they'll wear	Standard dispatch
Hati-Hati Wooden Angel (from £10.99)	Friends, mums and neighbours	Standard dispatch

Every gift travels by tracked UK delivery, straight to their door if you like. 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. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and you can add a free e-card with your own message at checkout. See delivery for the details.

Soap flower bouquets, scented candles, reed diffusers and notebooks make thoughtful thank you gifts for mums, friends, hosts, colleagues and anyone who has helped you. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: What to write in a gift message · How to send a gift to someone in the UK · Christmas gifts for teachers.