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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: babyjane on April 20, 2016, 08:43:00 AM

Title: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: babyjane on April 20, 2016, 08:43:00 AM
It is our Ruby Wedding this summer.  My husband is having me a ruby eternity ring made, it is what he wants to do.

He already wears three rings so another would not be appropriate and I don't have a great deal of my own money anyway.

Any ideas for a ruby wedding gift for him.  so far I have thought of a tie pin or pens but neither feels very imaginative. He has enough cuff links.
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: bramble on April 20, 2016, 01:08:10 PM
I love pens and would love the gift of a nice Cross pen. Or a kite!
What about a days racing at a local track? Or if into gardening, an engraved stainless steel trowel or spade or garden bench.
What are his hobbies?
Bramble
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: babyjane on April 20, 2016, 01:20:35 PM
Ha, Bramble.  Since he finished work he has developed an interest in gardening  :)
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: purplenanny on April 20, 2016, 02:00:21 PM
Sorry BJ, I can't help with the gift ideas but wanted to say congratulations!
We celebrated ours last November. Long time to be together and something to be proud of
Oh, how about a rose (Ruby Wedding) my sister bought us one, or a tree, or sunlounger?
PN x x
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: SadLynda on April 20, 2016, 02:16:03 PM
just about to suggest the same thing, Ruby Wedding Rose bush.  Cant think of anything else, my DH is easy he loves car's and slogan t-shirts, hoodies (as they keep him warm LOL).
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: CLKD on April 20, 2016, 02:48:00 PM
Gardening ……….. too late to go to the Chelsea Flower Show  ::) - would he appreciate a trip to Barnsdale where I think that Geoff Hamilton's son does 'tours'? (have a look at the web-site for ideas).  Several garden centres do 'evenings' on various topics, I'll get my thinking cap on!
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: Milamam on April 20, 2016, 02:55:13 PM
A watch?

I recently ordered a collage of my hubby's favourate moments in pictures, then framed it. Made a great BD surprise!

I usually try to think of something linked to experience as he is very much into trying out things. A ticket for something? Concert, performance, even a plane ticket to a fancy destination ( you can join too)??? ;)
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: Joyce on April 20, 2016, 03:03:05 PM
Depends on your budget. How about a nice watch, you could get it engraved on the back.
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: babyjane on April 20, 2016, 04:21:41 PM
Thanks everyone.  Since he stopped work he doesn't wear a watch now but thanks for the ideas.

I'm wanting something he can keeep so am looking into the rose bush.  I have a month or two to ponder.  Keep the ideas coming  :)
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: Mandz on April 24, 2016, 09:23:35 PM
Private number plate?

I got that for my hubby for our silver xx

Ruby port ? Xx
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: Mandz on April 24, 2016, 09:24:01 PM
A bench for the garden? X
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: babyjane on April 25, 2016, 08:21:39 AM
Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and ideas.  I have decided on cufflinks and ordered some that are set with a small ruby. 
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: Mandz on April 25, 2016, 09:41:48 PM
Awwww lovely xx🍾
Title: Re: Ideas for a gift for a husband
Post by: Joyce on April 26, 2016, 09:41:40 AM
Lovely & also personal.