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Brilliant Birthday Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
By Sophie Lindley - 20th January 2026
There are some people in life who have it all, and others who are so content with what they have that the thought of accumulating more just doesn't appeal. While this is a wholesome attitude to adopt, it can make gift-buying quite tricky for their friends and family. We all have a loved one like this - whether they're unmaterialistic or just super practical and already have all the gadgets and gismos they could possibly ever need. When their birthday comes around, you can find yourself scrambling to find them a piece that is both different and interesting to them. Luckily, we're the home of the gifts perfect for the feelings you can't put into words, and we've given a breakdown of some of our favourite gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for, to ensure you're all left smiling when they tear off the paper.
What birthday gift can I get the girl who has it all?
While there are many gifting avenues you could go down when finding something special for her, sticking to a sentimental and thoughtful theme is a great way to ensure she's happy with her gift. Bearing in mind she already has a plethora of beloved belongings is vital to ensuring you're not just lumbering her with more ‘stuff’, so why not select a personal piece truly unique to her?
The trick to surprising the hard-to-buy-for is by thinking outside the box, and veering away from the things you may ordinarily choose. If she's the type to make a gift list and this year she hasn't, this could be your cue to go slightly off-piste. Aim for items you might not ordinarily choose, based on what she usually buys for herself. If she hasn't already bought it, it might be because it's a little too special to treat herself to. Opting for personalised pieces or items with a more practical theme can be a great way to treat her to something she'll adore without treading on the toes of gifts she's got before.
These are some great pieces for gifting to the girl who has it all:
- If she adores accessories with a unique spin, gifting her a piece of personalised jewellery is a great place to start. This Personalised Crescent Moon Disc Pendant Necklace combines starry themes with a sentimental touch, offering her a subtly special gift complete unique to her
- Useful gifts should never be sniffed at, and if she's the type to treat herself to something fun but forget to think about the practical pieces, gifting her something to make her life a little easier will go down well. This Personalised Large Quilted Velvet Jewellery Box is both beautiful and useful, and - bonus points - it's personalised too!
- For the humble home-dwelling girls - the ones who like to cosy up and stay in their own little heaven, a cute home accessory will never go amiss. Elevate her favourite space with an uplifting home fragrance gift like this gorgeous Seashell Cocoa Butter and Vanilla Ceramic Candle
- While flowers tend to be the cliché go-to gift when you don't know what else to get, the recipient will likely always appreciate them. Why not go one further and gift them a beautiful bouquet with a sustainable twist, allowing them to savour their gift long after they've received it. This Vintage Pink Market Style Dried Flower Bouquet is a stunning arrangement, ideal as the gift that says it all without saying anything at all
What can I get a hard-to-buy-for guy for his birthday?
Men tend to prefer gifts that are useful, practical, and full of possibility. While many men do love personalised elements, gifting the marvellous male in your life something they can use for a long time is the perfect way to ensure it won't just be chucked in a drawer.
It's no surprise to many that men tend to be much harder to buy for than women. There are many reasons for this - including male fashion and accessory trends changing a lot less frequently than female's - but it doesn't help your stress when you're striving to find the perfect gift for that perfect man in your life. If you're scratching your head over what to get the man who has it all, but want to make sure his birthday treats are both meaningful and memorable, consider gifts that are fun or personalised with practical elements, and you can't go far wrong.
Some great gift ideas for a man who's hard to buy for could include:
- A stylish piece for a man who likes to accessorise but sticks to his classic styles is a great way to ensure he'll get a lot of wear and use out of your gift. This Men's Personalised Brushed Signet Ring is sleek and timeless, and the personalised element makes it all the more unique to him
- If he's keen on his interests and it's your only way in, gifting him something to help with his hobby will always be a winner. This Personalised Wooden Pizza Cutter is a practical piece perfect for a devout pizza lover, and the added personalisation means he's likely to keep it as a treasured token long after his birthday is over
- Just because you don't have a budget you can stretch, it doesn't mean you can't gift in a truly thoughtful way. Sometimes the men who have it all just need a reminder of your love for them, instead of lavish material gifts. This adorable Tiny Matchbox Ceramic Sardine Token is small but perfectly sweet, ideal for showing him how special he is on his big day
- Add some colour to his life with this quirky Lune Club More Espresso Less Depresso Unframed A3 Print, perfect for elevating his space and adding a unique touch
What's a good birthday gift for a child or teen who has everything?
Colourful, fun, functional, and trend-driven pieces are all great options for gifting to children and teens with a fussier nature. Often they can be fussy because they're chronically online or super hot on the latest trends and buzzwords shared by their peers, so gifting them something you know fits into those themes will likely give you top gifting marks. For younger children, their want for exciting pieces that fill their little hearts with joy can lead them to accumulating a lot of fantastic items already, making gift-choosing time even harder for you. Focus heavily on their likes, hobbies, and general interests, and opt for pieces that are packed with pattern, colour, and fun, and you'll know you've found a piece they'll love. If you have the opportunity, scour their bedrooms for the items they already have to help you eliminate your options, as a child or teen's bedroom is often a treasure trove for the stuff they adore.
If you're still struggling to find a great gift for a fussy kid or a tricky teen, some of these options may help:
Provide them with a practical piece bursting with personal elements to tick almost all boxes. This Personalised Fairy Keepsake White Wooden Jewellery Box is perfect for trinket-loving teen or child who could use a fun bit of organisation in their room
Another useful option with a playful element is this Diplodocus Ceramic Dinosaur Watering Can - perfect for girls, boys, and dino-lovers alike, it's a great one for keeping them interested in a touch of home gardening
If your teen or young one is beginning to play with their personal style, these cute Enamel Yellow Bee Stud Earrings are perfect. Fun, lightweight, and still very juvenile, these earrings provide the perfect foray into the world of accessorising
What can I get an animal lover for their birthday when they already have so much?
Considering gifts with fun, animal-themed elements is a great way to ensure they adore what they receive if their favourite things in the world are cute creatures and critters. While you don't have to go all-out animal-themed, if they're the sort of person who has so much stuff already, aiming for items that incorporate their favourite animal is perfect for truly thoughtful and unique gifting.
Some great gifts for animal lovers that have it all could include:
- A cute personalised piece that keeps their beloved pet the centre of the attention like this Personalised Wooden Dog Keyring is perfect for those obsessed with their pooches
- If they're more into subtleties when it comes to the animal kingdom, this cool Coastal Living Lobster Stoneware Mug
- A devout cat lover will adore playing about with this cute kitty-themed Cat in a Bag 99 Piece Mini Jigsaw puzzle, perfect for smaller, pocket-friendly gifting to those who already have it all
- For those who favour more unusual creatures and critters, consider a fun pair of novelty socks like these Miss Sparrow Blue Cute Capybara Socks to truly make them smile on their special day
We hope this guide has filled your head with adorable ideas to surprise that fussy friend or loved one on their birthday, but if you're still struggling to choose something great and your budget allows a little stretch, why not consider gifting them a hamper packed with pieces you know they'll love? Our Build Your Own Birthday Gift Hamper comes with many great filler options to allow you to curate a gift that's so perfectly ‘them’.
For more great gift ideas for birthdays and beyond, explore our gifting pages and find your special someone something worth celebrating.
