If words fail you when it comes to telling your sweet how you feel then why not get a helping hand from a few of the late greats? It was a ploy used by the main male character in the Sex and the City movie and it worked for him!
Containers for warmth in bed were in use as early as the 16th century. The earliest versions contained hot coals from the dying embers of the fire, and these bed warmers were used to warm the bed before getting into it.
Even though their use has largely died out, they remain very popular in the United Kingdom. There has been a recent surge in popularity in Japan where it is seen as an ecologically friendly and thrifty way to keep warm.
If your lady has feet as cold as ice, then this might be just the warm-hearted
(footed?) gift she’ll love!
Fuchsia & Black Jewellery, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.
Back in the 80′s fuchsia was one of those signature colours. This jewellery blends this shade of shocking pink with deep burgundy Garnet and black Onyx to bring it up to date and make it altogether subtler, but still on-trend.
This would make a great present.
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Citrine is also a traditional gem for the month of Novemebr, along with Topaz, a gem that Citrine is often confised for.
If it’s your wife’s birthday this month then consider a Citrine gift- it’s a very pretty gem and ranges in colour from very pale and watery yellow through to darker amber hues.
Just lovely, very hard to object to and with free P&P it’s a winner (PS only one set left).
A beautifully designed ‘tower block’ advent calendar made from organic cotton with a Green and Black’s miniature bar for each pocket. This fabulous gift is the perfect count down to Christmas with enough variety to keep everyone happy. The advent calendar’s sustainable design ensures this calendar will be used at Christmas for years and years to come. The wood used to hang the calendar comes from a renewable source. Delivered in a recycled gift box with lid and hand tied with G&B’s Christmas satin ribbon.
You can even indicate a preference for Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate.
1 x Organic Cotton Advent Calendar by Lisa Stickley
24 x 15g Miniature Bars: Dark, Milk, Dark with Ginger, Dark with Cherry, Milk with Butterscotch, Milk with Almond.
The joy of chocaholism can be a guilty pleasure, so why not make the pleasure of chocolate even better and get her a gift that you can share!
Green & Black’s chocolate sharing hamper is a perfect way of saying Happy Christmas.
A luxurious selection of Green & Black’s intense chocolate products ranging from The Assortment – 20 bespoke dark, milk and white chocolates with a perfectly balanced selection of centres to our intensely flavoured Miniature Bar Collection. The sharing hamper contains our classic dark, milk and white organic Chocolate Squares box and a selection of Green & Black’s ribboned bars.
This box is the ultimate in sharing!
You can even make your own choice of 100g chocolate bars in the gift when you Checkout.
Contents:
1 x 200g Organic Assortment
1 x 200g Organic Chcolate Squares (Dark, Milk and White Chocolate)
1 x 180g Organic Miniature Bar Collection
5 x 35g Bars; White, Creamy Milk, Milk with Butterscotch, Dark 70% and Dark with Maya Gold
1 x 100g Milk Chocolate Bar
1 x 100g Dark Chocolate Bar
1 x 100g White Chocolate Bar
£30.00
Wedding Pearl Jewellery “Minnie” White Freshwater SUperlong necklace/bracelet, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.
Pearls are a classic gift and with good reason: no other gem has stood the test of time and style quite like them.
Right now pearls are fashionable again (and not just for brides), especially in the guide of this super-long necklace that can be worn in a huge number of different ways or even stacked as a bracelet.
Jewellery can be difficult to buy for your wife, but if you go for a classic like pearls that is also incredibly flexible, then it’s a sure winner.
PS This item has free delivery and gift packaging.
With the party season around the corner, your wife may be dreading the whole thing- not just the not-drinking but the “what shall I wear” crisis is suddenly much worse!
Help her feel her best with something form the gorgeous range at Isabella Oliver.
There are a whole range of fabulous outfits, dresses and other essentials for the stylish mum-to-be.
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I don’t mean to be sexist but, most guys are totally rubbish when it comes to buying gifts for their partner. Of course there are exceptions, like my husband, but those aren’t the type of guys I see every year on Christmas Eve with panic-stricken faces clutching cheap lacy thongs in one hand and a bottle of Eau-de-stinqué in the other.
Guys, don’t be this guy- instead discover how easy this stuff can be and how you can bask the glory of successful gift giving as you her melt her heart with your thoughtfulness.
As a woman with a scientific background who has spent the vast majority of her schooling and career surrounded by men, I am in the unique position to let you in on the key principles I have extracted from this complex and fuzzy domain. Armed with these simple, logical instructions you will be the undisputed king of successful gift-giving.
This article will grow as I add more chapters which describe the nuances and provide suggestions for the major gift occasions in your calendar. This intro illustrates the fundamental concepts that can be applied to any gift-giving situation where the recipient is a woman. Later I will add chapters on specific occasions like Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries and much more.
But first, let’s take a look at the actual meaning of that well-known phrase “It’s the thought that counts”.
It’s the thought that counts. Yeah sure you’ve heard it before; maybe you yourself uttered those words apologetically one time, suddenly convinced that your gift would be rejected. But what does it actually mean and what exactly separates the thoughtful present from the thought-less?
It does not mean that any old rubbish earns you points simply for remembering the occasion. This is like avoiding an “F” grade for not handing in an assignment by submitting a sheet of paper with only your name on it and receiving a “D”. Great, but guess what? You just failed.
Discover a better way: a very little homework will suffice and you’ll consistently score B’s and A’s!
Your aim is to earn as many points on the Thoughtfulness Score as possible by making her feel special, cared for, unique by making the gift relevant to some aspect of her life or personality.
Here are some examples gifts with your thoughtful commentary and her possible interpretation:
Gift: Soft leather gloves
You say: “I got you these gloves for driving because I know how cold your hands get in winter”
She thinks: He cares about my well-being, he notices that I often have cold hands.
Ways you can still blow it: If your wife is a vegan then a gift made of the soft hide ripped off the back of a baby cow is going to earn you nothing!
Gift: Small format books that are small enough to fit in her handbag.
You say: “I got you these smaller format books to stop you getting bored on your commute”
She thinks: He thinks about me.
Ways you cans till blow it: If your wife is into romance novels and you buy her a set of gory crime novels.
Or you say: “I got you this red Ferrari because it matches your favourite shade of lipstick!”
OK so it has a different price tag but, believe it or not, to many women (excepting those hung up on material goods) this example will get you about the same amount of points for thoughtfulness as the previous ones! Why? Because it proves that you have noticed some details about her, that you have been thinking about her and her well-being and this makes her feel special.
In the next section we’ll look at ways to increase your thoughtfulness score.
Maybe you’ve been married for decades or maybe it’s a brand new relationship, either way, how well do you know your wife/girlfriend? Do you remember that 80’s film “Green Card” where Gerard Depardieu and Andy McDowell have to answer a barrage of questions about each others preferences- just how well would you perform?
Like, on a scale of 1 to 5 how much does she like chocolate? Is it white/milk/plain? Tea or coffee person? Cats or dogs? What would she do if she won the lottery? What’s her favourite colour? Who’s her favourite writer/actors? Favourite films/TV shows? Pizza/Chinese/Indian/French? Pet-hates? What characteristics does she admire in others? Favourite season and why? Favourite childhood memory? Who is her style icon? Favourite flowers? Or maybe she prefers pot plants or seeds? Top 5 destinations in the world?
If you have the answers to question like these then you’re set for a score card of straight A’s. If you don’t then get asking and taking mental notes- and here’s a free bonus: just asking questions like these boosts your thoughtfulness score! Plus it strengthens your relationship and gets you ready for Mr and Mrs should they ever choose to broadcast that stellar 70’s show again 
If you’re reading this then chances are you have access to the Internet and have at least a basic understanding of Google. Google have a bunch of tools and one that is very useful is the Calendar. If you’re the kind of guy who wanders though life blithely unaware of birthdays, anniversaries but somehow has all major sporting events for the next 12 months memorised then you need to follow these instructions:
So you’re confident (based on your interviewing above) that you have a winner, and you even have a small back-up gift just in case. However, that paper you bought shredded like toilet paper and the tape kept sticking to your fingers…now it looks less than inspiring, do women notice stuff like that?
Actually, it depends.
Some women love the sloppy look because it proves that her fella took the time to wrap it himself, thereby actually earning you more thoughtfulness points.
Others however might give you a “look what the cat’s dragged in” derisory glare, especially if the gift is presented in front of other people at some posh event. So basically you have to figure this one out for yourself, and who knows maybe you’re famous for your neat and precise gift-wrapping but I can tell you that the easiest method is the gift bag with tissue paper option. They usually even come with a tag on the bag which can be helpful in case you don’t have a separate greetings card.
No matter how much you want to spend or in which shop, it pays to do a bit of research with your wife/girlfriend beforehand to maximise your Thoughtfulness Score and the likelihood that she will be delighted, feeling loved and special. No more going to pieces at the last-minute and/or thought-less gifts, you’re the considerate husband she’s always dreamed of and you’re going from strength to strength.
Coming Soon Part II: Christmas.
We understand how hard it is to find that perfect gift for your loved one. There are plenty of stylish solutions for pregnant women; timeless designs, easy essentials and luxury pieces are all perfect presents for your other half, and will look fabulous at every stage.
Enhance your partner’s beauty with a chic top that flatters. A piece with a lower neckline enhances her curves whilst a more fitted style is a must for a sleek silhouette.
Choose timeless outerwear that your partner can wear during and long after pregnancy. Investing in a classic coat or jacket will provide versatile everyday options – try faithful black or a must-have lighter shade, colours that will allow her to create different looks. Remember, a statement shape in a fail-safe hue is ideal over day and evening ensembles.
A simple cami is a wardrobe staple, whether your loved one is pregnant or not. A style with ruching and a built in-shelf bra will provide her with support, along with a flawless fit that offers the perfect starting point to any outfit.
If you want to purchase something that she’ll love to live in, opt for luxurious knitted pieces and so-soft yarns. A reliable cardigan is fabulous to throw on, and will keep her wrapped up and warm during and long after pregnancy.
Remember, this is a special time, and your partner deserves to feel like a goddess. Why not surprise her with a feminine party dress when planning to take her on an evening out? A classic wrap LBD (little black dress) works for any occasion – and a pair of patent heels will ensure she exudes confidence from head to toe.
If you are still worrying over what to purchase, then buy her a little something and treat her to a pampering session… after all, she deserves it.
Visit IsabellaOliver.com now for more maternity gift ideas.
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