Gifts for someone who has everything: things they wouldn’t think to buy
Our best overall gift for someone who has everything is a personalised book embosser, because few people own one and every book they lend comes back marked. The best budget pick is a ‘What I love about you’ fill-in book at around £8–£12. For something unusual, an oyster mushroom grow kit sprouts on the kitchen counter within weeks.
People who have everything rarely have nothing; they just buy what they want as soon as they want it. So aim for things they would not think to buy: consumables, experiences, odd clever objects or something personal.
Fixed budget? Guides picked for it: Gifts under £10 · Gifts under £20 · Gifts under £30
Things they will use up
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World spice gift set
A box of small jars or tins of spices from around the world.
Even well-stocked kitchens tend to cook the same five dishes. A set of new spices pushes them into a new cuisine every weekend.
Not for: Anyone with an overflowing spice drawer.
See options on Amazon for World spice gift set, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Gin miniatures tasting set
A box of small bottles of different gins for tasting.
Gin drinkers with full drinks cabinets will still enjoy tasting six new ones side by side.
Not for: Non-drinkers and anyone under 18.
See options on Amazon for Gin miniatures tasting set, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Oyster mushroom grow kit
A box of colonised substrate that sprouts oyster mushrooms in a couple of weeks.
A small living experiment on the kitchen counter, ending in a mushroom risotto. Hard to have already.
Not for: Anyone who does not like mushrooms, obviously.
See options on Amazon for Oyster mushroom grow kit, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
Experiences rather than objects
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Supercar driving experience voucher
A voucher for a few laps in a sports car at a UK track.
If they own a sensible car and secretly wish otherwise, a few laps in something fast gives them a story for the pub.
Not for: Anyone who does not hold a full driving licence: check the terms.
See options on Amazon for Supercar driving experience voucher, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Spa day for two voucher
A voucher for a spa day with pool access and a treatment at a choice of venues.
Even people who have everything rarely book a day off for themselves. Give them the day.
Not for: Anyone who would hate being in a robe with strangers.
See options on Amazon for Spa day for two voucher, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
Clever things they won’t own yet
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Personalised book embosser
A hand press that stamps ‘from the library of’ and their name into book pages.
Every bookish person deserves a ‘from the library of’ stamp. Lent books come back, or at least people know whose they were.
Not for: Kindle readers.
See options on Amazon for Personalised book embosser, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Bird feeder with built-in camera
A feeder with a Wi-Fi camera that sends clips of visiting birds to a phone.
A gadget for the garden that feels new even to people with all the latest gadgets indoors.
Not for: Gardens without a decent Wi-Fi signal.
See options on Amazon for Bird feeder with built-in camera, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Cocktail smoker kit
A wooden lid with a small chimney that fills a glass with wood smoke.
A bit of theatre for the home bar of someone who already owns the shaker, the glasses and the bitters.
Not for: Anyone sensitive to smoke, or households with touchy smoke alarms.
See options on Amazon for Cocktail smoker kit, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Acupressure mat and pillow
A foam mat covered in plastic spikes to lie on for a few minutes.
Odd at first, then surprisingly relaxing. The sort of thing people try once at a friend’s house and wonder about.
Not for: Anyone with sensitive skin, or who has been told to avoid it.
See options on Amazon for Acupressure mat and pillow, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Campfire toastie maker
A long-handled cast iron press for making toasted sandwiches over a fire.
Even well-equipped kitchens rarely have a campfire toastie maker, and it makes a fire pit worth lighting.
Not for: Anyone who never has a fire pit or campfire to cook on.
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Something only you could give
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‘What I love about you’ fill-in book
A small book of prompts you fill in about the recipient, then give.
Money cannot buy this one, which is the point. Fill it in properly and it will be kept.
Not for: Anyone who will be awkward about receiving it in front of the family.
See it on Amazon for ‘What I love about you’ fill-in book, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Personalised star map print
A print showing the stars over a chosen place on a chosen date.
The stars over the place you met, or where their first child was born. Nobody else could choose the date.
Not for: Anyone with no wall space or who dislikes sentimental art.
See it on Amazon for Personalised star map print, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad
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Wi-Fi digital photo frame
A frame that shows photos sent to it by family through an app.
Load it with family photos before you wrap it, and the frame arrives already full of memories.
Not for: Homes without Wi-Fi.
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Nothing matches those filters. Try a bigger budget or another vibe.
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Questions people ask
What do you buy for someone who has everything?
Buy something they will use up, an experience, or something personal. Food and drink, a day out or a fill-in book avoid clutter and cannot be bought by them in advance. Clever niche objects, like a book embosser, also work because people rarely buy them for themselves.
What is a good gift for a rich person?
Time and thought matter more than price. An experience you share, or a personal present like a star map of a meaningful date, will stand out more than an expensive object they could buy themselves tomorrow.
Are experience gifts a good idea?
Yes, for people with full homes. Check the voucher’s expiry date and the list of venues near them before buying, and pick something they would actually enjoy rather than something you would.
What is a good last-minute gift for someone who has everything?
A fill-in ‘What I love about you’ book takes an evening to complete and is quick to get hold of. Experience vouchers often come as printable e-vouchers too.