Christmas Gift Suggestions PLEASE!

[Nostromo]

I need to send Christmas gifts to a family in New York comprising of Mom, Dad & 3 kids aged 10(girl), 7(girl) and 2(Boy). These are very special friends with whom we have had a rather stormy relationship over the years, but are trying to be in friendly terms again. I thought sending them nice Christmas Gifts could be a good start but am stumped on what's appropriate given the circumstances. I have set aside about £250 for the family (flexible) and would welcome suggestions on what to choose. Please advice (I am not very good with such things).

[Lynnes]

Have you thought of letting them have your villa free for a week in the slow season?

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Lynnes
Have you thought of letting them have your villa free for a week in the slow season?
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I would have if I owned a villa! Unfortunately, I don't and so I am reduced to usual things like Ties, Brooches, toys etc. (PS: The choice for the lady would perhaps be a bit more important than the others)

[Cruella DeVilla]

How old is the Mom? I will be your personal shopper on this one!

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
How old is the Mom? I will be your personal shopper on this one!
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38 and very glamorous! Her husband, whom I have known for 36 years since we were kids, is a real Neanderthal who once gave his wife a DVD of "The Terminator" as a Valentine's gift! (I think you get the picture). I don't mind (in fact, I would love to) rankle him a bit with my choice of gifts to both of them.

[Cruella DeVilla]

MMMM.....What would I like as I am around the same age and like a bit of glamour. Chanel Makeup is lovely, maybe too intimate though, or a nice silk scarf, earrings or a bangle maybe, gold of course, always a winner! Maybe a pair of designer sunglasses or a designer belt, maybe a nice glamourous evening bag. Clothing would be too intimate I think. (You could buy your male friend a wooly pully though - the most garish one you could find)!

Now when it comes to your wife I can tell you where to buy the best!!!

[Nostromo]

Thanks CDV. I really like the idea of a garish wooly pully for that guy - but the problem is, he may actually like it! Chanel stuff sounds nice, but I wouldn't know how to buy it and I'm sure not going to ask MY wife for help! (It's kinda....well, complicated). Maybe I'll have to choose a nice Brooch and get books and toys for the kids.

[Cruella DeVilla]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
Thanks CDV. I really like the idea of a garish wooly pully for that guy - but the problem is, he may actually like it! Chanel stuff sounds nice, but I wouldn't know how to buy it and I'm sure not going to ask MY wife for help! (It's kinda....well, complicated). Maybe I'll have to choose a nice Brooch and get books and toys for the kids.
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Pretty sure you can buy it on line. If you look at Harvey Nichs or Selfridges or even Debenhams they all sell it. I can't help you unfortunately as I buy mine at the airport as it is harder to come by where I live at the mo. Brooch sounds nice especially with a nice silk scarf! Good shopping!

[Nostromo]

Thank you very much CDV. You're a real pal, especially since you have not borne any grudge for being beaten in the race to the finish for the Gold Stars ! Merry Christmas!!

[Cruella DeVilla]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
Thank you very much CDV. You're a real pal, especially since you have not borne any grudge for being beaten in the race to the finish for the Gold Stars ! Merry Christmas!!
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Hey I let you win![xmas2]