A guide to the best Christmas gifts for women
At Not On The High Street, we understand finding the perfect gift for the lady in your life can be tricky. That’s exactly why we’ve put together this guide to the top Christmas gifts for women – to help inspire you and to make it easier for you to find something she’ll really, really love.
Choose a gift based on what she means to you
We can probably all relate to that excited feeling of opening a gift when you have no idea what’s hidden under the wrapping paper. Gifts mean so much more when you know lots of thought has gone into it. Before getting started, really think about what she means to you, what she likes and what she’ll actually use.
Christmas gift ideas for your mum
Mums often put others first, not prioritising themselves. They’re usually always on-the-go, and tend to value spending time with their children over physical gifts.
This year, treat your mum to some time out to relax with a gift experience such as a spa day or an afternoon tea experience. If being zen isn’t her thing, find something adrenaline-fuelled like a kayaking adventure, or a fast car driving experience.
But it’s always nice to have some bits wrapped up under the tree, so consider getting her some well-earned treats or a gift to show your thanks for everything she’s done for you. Whether it’s stylish accessories, a thoughtful keepsake, bespoke jewellery or cosy slippers.
Christmas gift ideas for your wife or girlfriend
Spend time choosing a gift for your partner. After all, you know her best. A well-thought-out gift shows you care, so treat your wife or girlfriend to something you know she’ll love. Beautiful jewellery is a great way to add some sparkle at this festive time of year – go that extra mile with something personalised.
Christmas gift ideas for your sister
Sisters, step-sisters, half-sisters. Maybe she’s your rock, your confidante. Chances are you’ve grown up together, so you know each other inside out. You know her hobbies and interests, what food she likes or doesn’t, and her personality.
Perhaps your sister would like a nostalgic gift that brings back memories from your childhood. This can show real thought and care. Something where she can switch off and enjoy some me-time, might be right up her street, or sweets you used to eat together as children.
Consider their hobbies and interests
When choosing a gift for a loved one, the one thing in the forefront of your mind should be ‘will she like this?’. If you’re basing your gift of choice on their hobbies, interests and what they like or enjoy doing, you’re onto a winner.
We understand hobbies can be broad or niche – from pottery painting and creative writing to sailing and playing sports. Our experts have put together a range of carefully selected gift ideas for different interests we know she’s sure to love.
Christmas gift ideas when she loves self-care
Self-care can mean lots of things and look slightly different for everyone. From bubble baths, face masks, or lighting a candle to reading, gardening, being in nature, exercising and seeing friends. However she enjoys looking after herself, chances are we’ve got a gift to suit.
Christmas gift ideas when she loves fashion
If the woman in your life loves fashion, this is a surefire way to impress her with a fashion-related gift. Perhaps she loves getting dressed up to go out, or maybe she enjoys accessorising an outfit with jewellery or a stand-out bag. Choosing a different gift could blow her away – something colourful and vibrant to complement a Christmas outfit, some statement jewellery or a scarf to dress up a look.
Christmas gift ideas when she loves interior design
If interior design is her thing, there are plenty of gift ideas to surprise her on Christmas morning. Perhaps she loves to plan her interior design, sketch out ideas and mood boards, and make lists of things to buy or do. Or maybe her focus making her house a home, adding original accessories and décor.
A home’s décor can express personality, and unique items make great focal points in a room:
- Wall art such as prints and paintings can help to tie a room’s feel together, adding pops of colour or even a print personalised to them or a memory
- Plants are a sustainable way of adding something decorative to a room and can be moved around and potted in different types of pots to add colour or texture to a room. They can also help to purify the air in your home – a win-win.
- Soft furnishings such as cushions and blankets can make a house feel more homely and are great for the festive season. After all, who doesn’t want to get warm and snuggle on the sofa in front of a Christmas film?
- Trinkets can look great on shelves and fireplaces, adding hints of personality to a room.
- Candles and diffusers are great additions to add some festive scents to a room – think spiced apple and pine tree aromas.
Make her feel special with a personalised gift
Some of the best gifts for women are personalised presents. This is because receiving a gift that’s personal to you can hit you right in the feels, particularly if it’s a handmade gift.
There are different ways to personalise a gift, such as:
- Engraving: Things like jewellery and watches can easily be engraved and add a special touch to an item. Think about adding their name, a special date or a loving message.
- Birthstones: Often found in jewellery, perhaps their own birthstone can be chosen, or maybe even their child’s or someone they love as an extra-special touch.
- Photos: Adding a personal photo to a gift makes it special and personal. A classic photo frame or canvas is a simple choice for a photo gift or go for something different like a bookmark, wall print or keyring.
- Embroidery: Many things can be embroidered, from clothes and accessories such as scarves and bags to blankets and wall hangings.
Don’t let choosing the perfect present for her become overwhelming this year. By putting a little bit of thought behind it, and browsing our huge range of original Christmas gifts for women, it should become easy-breezy. Dare we say… enjoyable.
