Illustration of a favourite poem

BL, 26, Indian TV Producer

An artist friend of mine once made an illustration of one of my favourite poems (which, incidentally was his as well) and gave it to me. That was extremely special.

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Get your craft hat on - and make something at home!

SQ, 45, English Secretary

The very best pressie is one that's been home made, same goes for cards, doesn't matter if the end result is not that professional, if someone has spent time on a gift there's nothing better, last minute stuff is out.

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Surprise anniversary necklace

DC, 55, English and Retired

My husband once bought me a lovely necklace – I was in Henriettas in Aberdyfi looking at two necklaces – I couldn’t decide which one I liked the most, so I chose one and bless him, when I wasn’t looking, he went back and bought the other and gave it to me as an anniversary present.

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Homecooking and singing to a girl's heart

DT, 30, American Entrepreneur

For my last birthday, my husband made homemade tiramisu and did a serenade! So cheesy!

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Vouchers for cooking classes

YG, 32, Russian Accountant

A voucher to some cooking classes. Only four classes, so not too time consuming, and it was all about my favorite Italian cuisine. Again it was good because the course was amazing, we were drinking Italian wine, trying to cook and then ate whatever has been cooked. But with this you should be... Read more...

A voucher to some cooking classes. Only four classes, so not too time consuming, and it was all about my favorite Italian cuisine. Again it was good because the course was amazing, we were drinking Italian wine, trying to cook and then ate whatever has been cooked. But with this you should be careful, some girls feel offended when they get it from guys!

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Write a song for the lady - and perform live!

DT, 34, Canadian Consultant

The best present I ever got was from a guy who wrote me a song. He gave me a big box wrapped with a white ribbon.  Inside was a lot of white fluffy cotton and a red heavy paper with the lyrics of the song that he wrote for me. As I started reading the lyrics, he sang the song for me live [last part... Read more...

The best present I ever got was from a guy who wrote me a song. He gave me a big box wrapped with a white ribbon.  Inside was a lot of white fluffy cotton and a red heavy paper with the lyrics of the song that he wrote for me. As I started reading the lyrics, he sang the song for me live [last part = high risk strategy, suggest some lessons - AHF]! 

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Loves an Eames chair

LI, 30, English Theatre Manager

I don't normally like a present I can touch, but then again I'd love an Eames chair!

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Live music gigs usually a good bet

AP, 30, English HR Manager

There is a great gift that sticks in my mind, which was tickets to see Lady Gaga at Brixton academy. They were a last minute gift from my sister who bought them off eBay.

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Vouchers for pampering

CM, 33, English Housewife

My mum manages to get it right most of the time and always makes sure I have gift vouchers for hair, clothes or things such as massages which as always are fabulous.

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If not Chanel ... then really quirky

BL, 26, Indian TV Producer

Although I would like (ok, love!) the entire Chanel summer collection, I prefer gifts that are put together/ bought/ organised with some thought behind them, regardless of the cost. Something that I want right now is a gramophone record with some really nice LP records.

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