by nikki
28. October 2009 22:59
First it was going to be a U shape, then an L shape, and now it's predicted to be a W shape. Yes, we're talking about the recession and when we will finally see those little green shoots of recovery. But in the meantime Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and your list is not getting any shorter. Choosing cheap Christmas presents that look luxurious is vital in a credit crunch world. She'll think you've pushed the boat out but you know you won't be taking cover when the credit card bill arrives.
Let's get one thing straight. Cheap doesn't have to mean nasty. She certainly won't appreciate a second-rate gift - and you don't want to look stingy. Cheap in this context means smart shopping, or getting value for money. It's about making clever choices and searching for Christmas presents that you know she'll love. If she likes a bit of luxury (do you know a woman who doesn't?), she'll love being spoilt. And that entails thought as well as action. If you buy her a bath set, run the bath for her as well. If you buy her a photo frame, give it to her with photos already in it. Get the gist?
Whether you are buying for your wife, girlfriend, sister, mum, daughter or best friend, choosing her a luxurious present is possible with a tight budget. It doesn't have to be opulent, but think of your gift as a real treat for her; an extravagance, and something she would never dream of buying for herself.
Read on for our ingenious, value for money, luxurious, indulgent Christmas gifts which are all cheap but definitely not nasty.
- There's no need to miss your loved ones with this triple frame in the prettiest pink leather.
- Pink Leather Travel Frame
- £21.95
- A Fair Trade version of ebony and ivory with polished wood and smooth white resin. Bold, dramatic, different and exclusive.
- Naveena Pair of Wooden Bangles
- £12.95
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