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Help with gift ideas please

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Nannashirlz Sat 04-Dec-21 11:35:50

I was going to say an English food hamper but not sure it would get to them in time. I’ve friend who I met while in military who lives in Germany and she misses her English tea lol and I miss my German chocolate so we send each other a hamper of all things we miss.

JaneJudge Sat 04-Dec-21 11:35:03

I presume you've heard of these people?

rowyn Sat 04-Dec-21 11:25:16

Sago talking of leather reminded me of some leather bookmarks I bought from Not on the High Street. www.notonthehighstreet.com/search?term=leather%20corner%20bookmarks&filter[category_id]=15000
They can have the name of the recipient put on them and there are choices of different coloured leather. It has solved a few gift problems for me.
And if you haven't heard of this website, it's well worth having a browse when looking for gifts.

Bluedaisy Sat 04-Dec-21 11:24:44

After I had major back surgery which was complex I wanted to thank the surgeon personally so bought him a nice new pen which was appreciated. Look on Cult pens or just google nice pens. They are small too so luggage friendly.

sazz1 Sat 04-Dec-21 11:23:33

Perhaps wine, spirits or perfume from duty free shop. Can cary as hand luggage

coastalgran Sat 04-Dec-21 11:17:38

Small local gifts that are light and easy to pack or alternatively can be sent on by post/courier ahead of arrival.

Oopsadaisy1 Fri 03-Dec-21 09:57:51

MissOops bought MrOops a largish handmade magnifying glass some years ago, with a mother of pearl handle. Nowadays you can get them on Etsy.
It was on a bookcase shelf for some time, but nowadays he uses it a lot.

Lucca Fri 03-Dec-21 09:14:47

Great so far thanks !, I shall investigate

Granniesunite Fri 03-Dec-21 09:07:11

Gifts made in your part of the UK? food, drinks, soap, a good pen, stationary..... Have a great holiday. I love Italy.....

Sago Fri 03-Dec-21 09:04:45

This company hand makes beautiful typically English leather goods, they can be personalised.
Last year my daughter got us purses,wallets and key fobs.
They are light and would take up very little space

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Lucca Fri 03-Dec-21 08:52:47

If things don’t go wrong…I’m spending Christmas in Italy. I shall need present ideas for a whole family group ! What I’m struggling with is something for my friends husband ….a retired surgeon ….and something for their two sets of son and daughter in law !
Space in luggage is an issue.