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Christmas gifts for her: little luxuries, experiences and jewellery

Our best overall Christmas gift for her is a mulberry silk pillowcase, a small luxury used every single night. The best budget pick is a travel jewellery case at around £10–£20. For something unusual, a gin botanicals kit lets a gin fan make her own flavoured bottles.

Updated · By The GiftPuffin team · How we chose these

The best Christmas presents for women are usually the small luxuries they would never put in their own basket. Choose one that fits how she spends her evenings.

Fixed budget? Guides picked for it: Gifts under £10 · Gifts under £20 · Gifts under £30

Small luxuries she won’t buy for herself

  1. Mulberry silk pillowcase

    around £15–£30Luxury

    A smooth silk pillowcase in a standard UK pillow size.

    The kind of thing she has looked at online and decided was an extravagance. That is exactly why it works as a present.

    Not for: Anyone who will put it in a 60-degree wash.

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  2. Waffle dressing gown

    around £25–£40LuxuryPractical

    A light cotton waffle-weave robe, like the ones in spa hotels.

    A spa-hotel robe for the bathroom door. Lighter than fleece, so it works in a warm flat or after a winter bath.

    Not for: Anyone who wants a big fluffy robe for a draughty house.

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  3. Bath pillow

    around £12–£20Practical

    A cushioned pillow that sticks to the end of the bath with suction cups.

    Pair it with a new book and she has the plan for the quiet evening between Christmas and New Year.

    Not for: Anyone who only showers.

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  4. Soy wax scented candle

    around £12–£22Thoughtful

    A scented candle in a glass jar or tin, in fig, wood smoke or winter spice.

    Pick a smoky or spicy winter scent and it fits the darkest weeks of the year. Good for a sister or friend.

    Not for: Anyone with pets that knock things over or a sensitivity to scent.

    Alternative: Reed diffuser, around £12–£22 · See options for Reed diffuser, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad

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For the cook, the host or the gin drinker

  1. Copa gin glasses (set of two)

    around £15–£25LuxuryThoughtful

    Big balloon-shaped glasses made for gin and tonic with lots of ice.

    If her gin is still going into a tumbler, a proper pair of copa glasses makes every G&T feel like a hotel bar.

    Not for: Anyone already short of cupboard space for glassware.

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  2. Gin botanicals infusion kit

    around £12–£20ThoughtfulExperience

    Small jars of dried botanicals such as pink peppercorn, rose and citrus peel for garnishing or infusing gin.

    Lets her infuse her own pink peppercorn or rose gin, and gives her something to bring to New Year’s Eve.

    Not for: Anyone who drinks their gin plain and likes it that way.

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  3. Olive wood serving board

    around £15–£25Thoughtful

    A chunky board of grainy olive wood for bread, cheese or chopping.

    Every board is grained differently, so it looks chosen rather than bought. For the friend who always does the cheeseboard.

    Not for: Anyone who will put it in the dishwasher.

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  4. Pasta machine

    around £25–£40ExperiencePractical

    A clamp-on hand-cranked roller for sheets, tagliatelle and spaghetti.

    For the partner who has threatened to make her own pasta since a holiday in Italy. It makes the plan official.

    Not for: Very small kitchens without a table edge for the clamp.

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Experiences and memories

  1. Spa day for two voucher

    around £60–£120ExperienceLuxury

    A voucher for a spa day with pool access and a treatment at a choice of venues.

    Book a date in grey January, when there is nothing else to look forward to. Better still, buy for two and go together.

    Not for: Anyone who would hate being in a robe with strangers.

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  2. Instant camera

    around £60–£90Experience

    A point-and-shoot camera that prints a credit-card-sized photo seconds after you take it.

    For the friend who organises every night out. Real prints of the group become the things she sticks on the fridge.

    Not for: Anyone who will balk at buying film: each shot costs roughly a pound.

    Usually a bit less: Portable phone photo printer, around £40–£70 · See options for Portable phone photo printer, paid link, opens in a new tab Ad

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Jewellery and accessories that aren’t a gamble

  1. Birthstone pendant necklace

    around £15–£30ThoughtfulPersonalised

    A sterling silver pendant set with the stone for their birth month.

    You only need her birth month to get this right, which takes the guesswork out of buying jewellery.

    Not for: Anyone who never wears necklaces.

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  2. Personalised name necklace

    around £15–£30Personalised

    A pendant necklace cut or engraved with a name or initials.

    For a teenage niece or a younger sister, a name pendant is personal without being too serious.

    Not for: Anyone who prefers subtle jewellery.

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  3. Travel jewellery case

    around £10–£20Practical

    A small zipped case with ring rolls and earring slots.

    For the woman whose necklaces arrive in a tangle every time she travels. Practical, pretty and inexpensive.

    Not for: Anyone who owns one pair of studs and nothing else.

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  4. Lambswool scarf

    around £20–£35ThoughtfulLuxury

    A soft woollen scarf, often in a check or plain heathered colour.

    Not jewellery, but worn just as often. A good lambswool scarf in her colours gets worn every day until March.

    Not for: Anyone who finds wool itchy.

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Questions people ask

What do you get a woman who has everything for Christmas?

An experience or a luxury version of something ordinary. A spa day, a silk pillowcase or a proper dressing gown all upgrade daily life without adding clutter. Our someone-who-has-everything page has more.

Is jewellery a good Christmas present for her?

Yes, if it is personal and simple. Birthstone pendants and name necklaces are easy to choose without knowing her taste in detail. Avoid big statement pieces unless you know her style well.

What is a good Christmas gift for a sister?

Something that suits her evenings, like a bath pillow, copa gin glasses or a candle in a scent she likes. Sisters usually appreciate a present that shows you know her habits more than an expensive one.

How late can I order a Christmas present for her?

Order big presents by early December, and earlier if they need personalising, as engraving and printing add a few days. Check our Christmas last posting dates page if you are posting it to her.