What are you buying the missus for xmas??
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Humpy D said:
Has she got/had a pet she was particularly fond of?
If so, commission a drawing of the pet by an artist. Not particularly cheap but very much depends on the artist and how high profile they are. From memory I think mine was about £250.
£250 would get you a 8x10" painting about £400 for a 16"x20" from a PH artist. If so, commission a drawing of the pet by an artist. Not particularly cheap but very much depends on the artist and how high profile they are. From memory I think mine was about £250.
A very good artist I love charges £2.78/ square inch for her work.
Don't get her a plastic leg and on being asked 'what the hell is this?' follow it up with, it's a 'stocking filler!'
I bought two plastic legs that year, neither recipient was impressed.
This year she is getting a scooter for taking our son to nursery, where we live now he can cycle there but she will struggle to keep up with him. She mentioned wanting a shopping bike for the same job but it would be a heavy pain that she would have to keep it in my garage and she would make a mess getting it in and out. She will probably love it, if not I'll be looking for a cheap shopper in January.
I bought two plastic legs that year, neither recipient was impressed.
This year she is getting a scooter for taking our son to nursery, where we live now he can cycle there but she will struggle to keep up with him. She mentioned wanting a shopping bike for the same job but it would be a heavy pain that she would have to keep it in my garage and she would make a mess getting it in and out. She will probably love it, if not I'll be looking for a cheap shopper in January.
The jiffle king said:
As this is your first year together, you are setting a precedent, so be careful
Best advice in the thread - see below for the consequences of not heeding this warning:Petrolhead95 said:
Giant 3ft teddy bear, Pandora charm bracelet with 3 charms, Pandora promise ring, Tiffany engraved bracelet, mug with her name on it and a heart locket. Oh wait, we're not even dating anymore... 
Humpy D said:
Has she got/had a pet she was particularly fond of?
If so, commission a drawing of the pet by an artist. Not particularly cheap but very much depends on the artist and how high profile they are. From memory I think mine was about £250.
Possibly leaving it a bit late to get a commissioned piece finished for Christmas though.If so, commission a drawing of the pet by an artist. Not particularly cheap but very much depends on the artist and how high profile they are. From memory I think mine was about £250.
Humpy D said:
Has she got/had a pet she was particularly fond of?
If so, commission a drawing of the pet by an artist. Not particularly cheap but very much depends on the artist and how high profile they are. From memory I think mine was about £250.
A mate of mine does this, and very well. She was on portrait artist of the year on TV, if anyone wants details I'm happy to post them.If so, commission a drawing of the pet by an artist. Not particularly cheap but very much depends on the artist and how high profile they are. From memory I think mine was about £250.
funkyrobot said:
moleamol said:
A mate of mine does this, and very well. She was on portrait artist of the year on TV, if anyone wants details I'm happy to post them.
Can she draw a picture of our rabbit that died five years ago?
Spa Days always go down well - probably need to allow for her to take a girlie friend too. Jewellery is usually appreciated - as long as you know her taste......
In all probability she would most appreciate anything - however small - that showed that you had truly *listened* to what she really likes !
In all probability she would most appreciate anything - however small - that showed that you had truly *listened* to what she really likes !
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