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great gifts for your OH
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25-08-2009 5:00pm#1I always find getting good gifts a challenge. At this very moment, i'm flirting with the dreaded foot-spa idea... So I got to thinking it would be good for us all if we compiled a resource of the best gifts or places to find them that we have exhausted ourselves but if we all share, we should all get something out of it as well as be able to help each other. Rough prices would help too... So, i'll start the ball rolling with this one;
New Moon Jewellery, George's St Arcade has an interesting array of jewellery you wouldn't see in a high street jewellers. Lots of unusual gemstones in various different settings. I have bought 2 gifts from here in the last couple of years. Both have been very well received but unfortunately i need to give it a rest, still it might be a useful place for some of you to have a look.
Price Range: In my experience anywhere from €50 to €200 depending on what you get but very affordable nonetheless.
Best points: Fairly unique stock, she wont bump into someone on the street wearing the exact same necklace and none of her friends or colleagues will be able to copycat her.
Worst points: Some of the stuff (or all, depending on how picky your OH is) looks a bit on the tacky side and could be confused for market stall rubbish.
Also, if you take someones suggestion, let us know how it pans out for you! It might help the rest of us earn some less-than-obvious Brownie points or avoid a nasty shiner!
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Are ladies allowed post here?
In my experience, the best presents are ones that involve going away for a break or short holiday, just doing something together - the memories are usually better than any present.
The best present my OH ever got me was for my 21st - he brought me quadding down in the Wicklow hills. I'm actually a really girly girl most of the time, so I was a bit dubious when he told me, but it was actually absolutely brilliant - a great experience! And we stayed in a lovely luxurious hotel too for the weekend, I definitely won't be forgetting that present in a hurry.0 -
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I like the idea of them. but they are down right fugly. Thankfully most of my female friends agree with me and to me they look like something aimed at girls rather then woman. just my opinionKeano A Legend wrote: »Pandora bracelets - you buy the bracelet and then buy individual charms. They range in price from €30 upwards. Getting a different charm on special occassions can make it unique and not just any old piece of jewerly.
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I like the idea of them. but they are down right fugly. Thankfully most of my female friends agree with me and to me they look like something aimed at girls rather then woman. just my opinion
+1 I'm afraid... I'd rather pick up something a bit unique and different at a craft fair than the Pandora bracelets - There's something a bit Argos-ey about them 0 -
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Sorry... I'm a bit picky when it comes to 'flash'
If you're after vintage jewelry, hop on a flight to London, and down to the markets on Portobello Rd. on a Saturday - Include that into your weekend break away, along with a good meal that night, and you're sorted. In the good books for a month 0 -
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Adds to diary for future reference!Sorry... I'm a bit picky when it comes to 'flash'
If you're after vintage jewelry, hop on a flight to London, and down to the markets on Portobello Rd. on a Saturday - Include that into your weekend break away, along with a good meal that night, and you're sorted. In the good books for a month0 -
chatterpillar wrote: »Are ladies allowed post here?
In my experience, the best presents are ones that involve going away for a break or short holiday, just doing something together - the memories are usually better than any present.
Yup, I brought my gf to Rome for her 21st. Wasn't actually as expensive as you would think. We stayed in a self-service apartment which was dead cheap. This worked out well for both of us because I knew she would love all the lovey-dovey rubbish, the shopping etc. and I'm a huge history and classics geek so I got to geek out on the architecture, history and all that for a few days.0 -
Sorry... I'm a bit picky when it comes to 'flash'
If you're after vintage jewelry, hop on a flight to London, and down to the markets on Portobello Rd. on a Saturday - Include that into your weekend break away, along with a good meal that night, and you're sorted. In the good books for a month
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That sounds AWESOME!!!0 -
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Keano A Legend wrote: »We do not want our SO's reading Fajitas! respsonses :eek:
What the hell is a SO? 0 -
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Keano A Legend wrote: »Significant Other
It sounds very American sorry
Oh. Dear. God.
she deserves to be taken away on a nice trip like that for you calling her your SO! :P
And plus, because I have no SO or OH I can say what I want! :P :P :P0 -
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*cringe*
I prefer "Yer wan" or "D'quare Wan". I'm not sure it works if you abreviate it down to YW or DQW though.:rolleyes:
I prefere being single! :rolleyes:
Just be grateful he didn't use "the lack", like he would if he was really from Waterford.
I think that whole London thing is going to be her next big present. It'll basically be for me but she doesn't have to know that! Expect a PM about that site ChewChew.0 -
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Personally id buy her something small and send your self on a reflexoligy beginners course....
I can guarantee you itle be the best peasant you ever gave her with the add'd bonus of oh that was amazing now I'l treat you kinda thing
Thank fully my mum a qualified one so i just learned of her.... 0 -
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Off the top of my head:
-Dunboynce Castle Hotel and spa, Co. Meath
-Kilashee house Hotel and spa, Naas Co. Kildare
-Monart spa, Co. Wexford.
-The K club, Straffan Co. Kildare
-Johnstown Marriott Hotel, Enfield Co. Meath
-Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath
-Hillgrove hotel and spa, Co. Monaghan
-Icehouse hotel and spa, Ballina Co. Mayo
-Radisson hotel and spa, Co. Galway
-Inchydoney Island hotel and spa, Co. Cork
I'm sure I'll think of more alone the way 0 -
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chatterpillar wrote: »Are ladies allowed post here?
I don't think ladies should be allowed here at all! Given that it's only ladies posting in The Ladies' Lounge
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I think a great gift is subjective. It simply depends on the type of person your partner is.
It's all about knowing what they'd like.
Are they into art? do they enjoy being pampered? Are they a fan of a particular fashion era?
Get a present that suits them and shows you know them - that's impressive to a woman.
Don't run into a shop, look at something, think "Oh, that'll do! Women like things like this" and buy it.
Make sure the gift shows some sort of sentiment and appeals to her, on a personal level.0 -
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