Jennifer Jane Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 One of my colleagues is leaving next Tuesday, and I have been tasked with the job of getting her a leaving present. I'm hampered by the fact that I'm working today and going away tomorrow for the long weekend, so my shopping time is very limited, and it's going to be too late to order online. Also, I don't have a clue what to get her. She's not a girlie girl, so jewellery etc is definitely out. I don't want to end up getting vouchers. I have thought about a plant. I have £40 to spend. Any brilliant ideas???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Something from firebox? They have lots of interesting gifts.... might be worth a look... http://www.firebox.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 How about a beautiful planter for her home or garden? You could go to a garden centre & have a look - you may even be able to get something fab like a planted Lemon or Olive tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirstine Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If she's leaving the area, a tasteful print of a local landmark or maybe some other souvenir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Vouchers for a local shop? Amazon vouchers? I know it might seem a bit impersonal, but they're always useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks for your suggestions, very helpful. I managed to get to a garden centre and bought an aptly named rose in a beautiful pot. I did like the idea of olive/lemon tree, but I have to carry the gift on the train, and the lemon trees I saw were a bit big. I collected some more money so had quite a bit left over, so got amazon vouchers. I remembered that my colleague recently got a kindle so she can either get a nice cover or download plenty of books. I'd be happy to receive those anyway. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
