A gift for any birthday should take into account the individual characteristics of the birthday girl, her hobbies and interests, subtleties of character and lifestyle. Only under such a condition will he become a joyful surprise for her. As for age, then, of course, the figure 55 for a woman is a certain limit, therefore, you need to approach the choice of a presentation carefully and carefully so as not to injure any hint of age.
Features of choice
What to give a woman 55 years old?
The main difficulty lies in the period itself. At this age, women usually reach all the peaks that are possible: in personal life, in a career. They already have adult children, and sometimes grandchildren, an established status among colleagues and an established life. It seems, what else to wish for?
However, right now, 55-year-old women are waiting for attention, care and respect. Often they want to collect the closest and dearest people for their birthday, which imposes responsibility on them when choosing a worthy gift.
The main thing is that the present in no case indicates the age or approach of old age. Such surprises can ruin your mood. On the other hand, cute trinkets in a youth style are also inappropriate. You should find that middle ground that will please a wise and beautiful lady in the prime of life.
Practical stuff
Since at this age certain living conditions developed, it is better to have an idea of the birthday girl’s preferences. Maybe she has some wishes that she cannot fulfill due to lack of funds or time. Such things will not only please the hero of the day, but will also fulfill an important function in the house or in the kitchen.
Practical gifts for the anniversary - one of the categories of gifts suitable for any relationship. Among them, several subgroups can be distinguished.
Appliances
Before you choose some household appliances as a gift, you should definitely clarify whether you need a jubilee one. Is there such a thing in the household, or maybe some specific modification is needed.
Suitable as a presentation coffee makers. They are rarely bought on their own, because it seems that without this device it is quite possible to do. If a woman loves this drink, then the gift will be appreciated.
For a lover, baking and cooking is a great option bread machine. The device will give you the opportunity to apply your talents in the new field of baking bread, as well as freely experiment with different recipes.
Slow cooker frees up cooking time. She will be especially pleased with the ladies who monitor their health.
Kitchenware & Utensils
Sometimes by this time there is a need for large, good services. The number of family members is increasing, a lot of people gather at the table on holidays, and old sets are either of different sizes, or they are not enough for everyone. Dinner sets for 12 or more people are a great gift option for a 55-year-old woman.
Tea or coffee sets are in no way inferior in this. They are relevant at any age. The only difference from student time or the beginning of family life is elegance and solidity. Now you can choose a service made of high quality silver or porcelain.
As a gift, you should consider options with cutlery: forks, spoons, knives. Silver items look noble and last a long time.
Sets of beautiful glasses or wine glasses, coupled with a wonderful favorite drink of the birthday girl, will tell a lot about the donor: about attention, knowledge of tastes and preferences. Such presentations are available only to true connoisseurs and close friends.
Home textiles
Anniversary is a time of expensive and high-quality surprises. Now manufacturers of bed linen offer excellent sets of high-quality fabrics with original patterns. Some of them are available in limited quantities, which significantly increases their cost. When choosing, you should consider the composition, it is better to purchase a euro-variant with two duvet covers and pillowcases.
In addition to bedding, choose various bedspreads. They are factory or handmade. Of course, if you get a present from skilled craftsmen, then the thing will be unique. In addition to the bedspread, you can order decorative pillowcases for pillows in the same style.
Chic will be a good gift bath towels and bathrobes.
They must be made of high quality thick and soft cloth. Then comfort and warmth are provided to the hostess.
Anniversary, appreciating family ties, loving to gather a large family at a large, beautifully decorated table, it is advisable to present a set consisting of a tablecloth and napkins. It is better to choose fabric practical, not cheap. It is good if it has an interesting embroidery or applique, repeating itself on napkins.
Sport, health and beauty
If a woman is a fan of a healthy lifestyle, then she will like sports accessories or items to monitor nutrition.
Various simulators or massagers are offered in a large assortment in sports stores. It can be treadmills, hula-hoops, step platforms, fitballs and much more.
In addition, certificates to the pool or fitness club will be an invaluable gift.
Among the products for preserving beauty and body care are leading cosmetology and manicure devicesallowing to make salon procedures at home. An interesting suggestion is massage foot bath. It helps to relax muscles after a day's work, while constantly wearing high-heeled shoes.Hydromassage at any age will bring pleasure and bliss to your feet.
It is acceptable to present certificate in a beauty salon. However, you should carefully choose the appropriate institution. It is required to know in advance the range of ongoing procedures, to inquire about the specialists performing them. Such a gift allows the birthday girl to choose between SPA, massage, manicure, hairstyle, etc.
It is not recommended to give cosmetic kits and perfumes for the reasons that it is necessary to clearly know the tastes of the hero of the day, her reaction to various components. You can purchase a good quality kit, but the woman will be allergic to any element of the cream. Then no one will get pleasure, there will only be a reason for the frustration.
If you still want to make the jubilee happy with such a present on your birthday, it’s better to buy a gift card in her favorite store where she can choose something suitable on her own.
Hobbies, travel and leisure
If you know that a colleague or relative is engaged in needlework in her spare time, then devices for these classes will be desirable for her: supplies, tools, unique fabric or yarn. Popular are caskets, baskets or boxes for storing all kinds of parts and elements.
For lovers of sewing or knitting, the machine will be an excellent assistant.
Artists will be pleased easels or sets of quality paints and brushes.
Travelers will appreciate a comfortable suitcase or picnic sets. A ticket is suitable as an expensive presentation, but it is better if it is open. Then the woman will be able to decide where to go.
Florists will be delighted with the new green pet. And if a beautiful pot and a description of care are attached to it, it will turn out informative and fascinating.
All practical gifts have one purpose - to be fit. To do this, you should know the hero of the day a little better than the neighbor in the workplace.
Among the variety of practical gifts, you need to be able to single out things that can be presented to relatives, but you should not, for example, give them to your boss.
Of course, everyone understands that it is easier for grandmother or mother to choose presents, and it is much more difficult to do this for a mother-in-law, mother-in-law, or, for example, an aunt who lives far away. However, in any case, the choice will always depend on knowledge of the characteristics of a person, his habits and interests.
Jewelry
Jewelry purchased on the occasion of the anniversary is not unique, but unique. High-quality jewelry will give confidence and style to a woman.
You need to take care of the beautiful packaging. At this age, ladies value aesthetics and elegance in everything. In addition, a decent design will demonstrate respect for the birthday girl.
As a rule, jewelry is chosen as a gift, however, souvenirs using precious minerals are perfect for the presentation of a business lady from colleagues or partners.
Flowers
Bouquets are one of the main attributes of a name day at 55. Here you can already present complex compositions or, conversely, simple ones. It all depends on the preferences and personality traits.
Most florists agree that For a 55-year anniversary, a classic bouquet of dark red roses is appropriate. It should be of tangible size, which will give it solidity.
Chrysanthemums also remain leaders. Experts advise choosing bulk compositions from terry varieties.
If the jubilee prefers exotic, then give her callas or orchids. They look gentle and original at the same time.
For travelers, a small bouquet of field daisies will be an excellent solution.
Budget ideas
Presentations for the 55th anniversary are not necessarily expensive. Still, the main thing is respect and memory. In addition, not everyone can afford big expenses. Do not worry, concentrate on choosing something pleasant.
We offer a list of budget options.
- Original tea boxes made in different styles. They look very cute in the kitchen, they are nice to put on the festive table. There are those in which only tea bags or tea leaves are stored, but combined options are also found. Tin boxes are sometimes decorated with engraving. Wooden can be made using decoupage technique with your own hands.
- Various photo frames. They are released in the form of paintings, magnets, postcards. There are prefabricated frames for entire photo collections or collages. They are themed, decorated in different styles. Such a gift can always be found where to put it.
- Textile bags for shopping are in fashion. They are released in bright joyful colors. You can soriginalize and give 7 different pieces for every day of the week.
- Blankets. Oddly enough, but this item is never presented in vain. Now there are interesting models with sleeves and a hood. They are so nice to wrap up in the cold evenings.
- Caskets for storing various little things. The stores feature a variety of models with different functionalities. Boxes for storing beads or sewing, boxes for jewelry, boxes for photographs or documents. All are decorated in their respective styles. For example, a business lady will come up with a solid wooden box for storing documentation. These are decorated with monograms or equipped with locks.
- Lightweight neckerchiefs. Drawing and coloring are important here. You can collect a set of four scarves and devote it to the seasons. It will turn out inexpensively, but originally. If you add the appropriate gloves to it, the present will become even more elegant.
- Clock. When visiting a woman, take a closer look, perhaps there are places in her apartment or house where table or wall walkers would look great. In the salons you will be helped to choose budget options for the described interior. At 55 years old, of course, it is better to choose something solid, elegant, but if the birthday girl is not deprived of a sense of humor, the watch will be successful in its original form or in the form of a scene or a figure.
Walkers with battle, music, cuckoo or other sounds should be purchased with extreme caution. It is more expedient to take them only if there is a function to turn them off.
Original ideas
In addition to the usual, at first glance, practical gifts, those that do not have great value are gaining popularity, but they become expensive as a memory for many years.
For instance, portrait of the birthday girl ordered by the artist without her knowledge. For these purposes, a favorite photograph is sent to the master. It can be individual or family. Some artists from several photos create unusual futuristic paintings or collages. By all means, such a gift will take pride of place in the hero’s apartment.
Another similar option is gift certificate for studio photography. It can also be individual, with family or with friends.
Another interesting option with photos - album. It is made out either in electronic form or in paper. In any case, you will need images of different years with children, relatives and friends. It will be great to provide them with fun comments.
A woman on her birthday can not only please, but also surprise. As it turned out, at 55, a trip to a master class in painting or floristry is able to do this.
Depending on instant wishes, sudden gifts may be different. For instance, payment for apartment renovation, which I would like to do a long time ago, but “all hands do not reach”, or full care of the organization of the anniversary evening. Having freed the birthday girl from troubles, you will give her the opportunity to enjoy the holiday from the heart.
Musical present in the form of recorded on the occasion of a clip or a comic song to a famous melody, performed at the gala evening, amuse and touch the hero of the occasion.
Presenting original surprises to loved ones is easy enough, because their preferences, passions and subtleties of character are in plain sight.It is much more difficult to come up with something for less close, but no less expensive relatives, for example, cousins or matchmaker. Here you will have to inquire about their interests with those who know them better than you. Or abandon originality in favor of practicality.
Romantic surprises
Any woman is pleased to receive a romantic surprise from her beloved man. A regular theater ticket and flowers mean a lot to them.
Husband with experience should be advised to fantasize. Unusual and tenderness touch your soul mate and bring some kind of novelty to the relationship. Order to wife horse ride through the woods. Horses are amazing creatures; they do not leave anyone indifferent. And if a woman loves them, then this will be a wonderful decision.
Peculiar to young couples romantic deeds, but sometimes they are not enough for women at 55 years old. Remember how you congratulated each other in youth, and try to repeat something. It can be small souvenirs that are found throughout the apartment at every step on this significant day. Or flowers all over the house. And maybe your half has long wanted a dog, since childhood, and now it's time to realize this very dream of her?
Funny presents
Comic presentations are usually given either to close relatives or to very old friends, that is, to those people who know almost everything about each other.
A sister or friend who loves noisy and fun company is perfect order an exciting quest. Firstly, it needs a team, and sometimes not just one. Secondly, it is always an interesting and entertaining action. Thirdly, the scenarios are rarely repeated, they can be selected depending on the people included in the company.
You can have a comic ball. Warn guests about the required dress code. A birthday girl to prepare the outfit in secret and give it out only on the day of the celebration. It should be noted that such an action requires an organizer or host, who will lead the party in the right rhythm.
A more budgetary option is to design a humorous collage using funny children's and teenage photos.
DIY gifts
If you want to present something truly sincere, then come up with congratulations yourself. It can be in verse or in the form of a song.
Any handmade gift for the 55th anniversary will bring a lot of positive emotions, especially made by children. No wonder they say crafts are the budget embodiment of memorabilia.
Among the handmade souvenirs you can list the following.
- Knitten things. If the donor skillfully copes with knitting or crocheting, then unique warm gizmos, especially for "winter" anniversaries, will come in handy. Beautiful snoods and shawls, sweaters, sets of mittens, scarves and hats are always in fashion. They are not only knitted, but also decorated with interesting embroidery, which only increases exclusivity. In addition to clothing, knitting blankets and decorative pillowcases are subject to knitting. Novice knitters or children may well overpower the original hot stand, potholders, or cup cuff.
- A good gift would be a handmade soap set. Now in specialized outlets they sell all the components for reproducing a similar presentation: molds, materials, natural essential oils, perfume. The set can be made in a certain style. Sometimes a towel or a soap dish of an original form is attached to it. It is important to beautifully arrange a gift box.
- Culinary masters often give pastries, such as gingerbread cookies or gingerbread cookies. The jubilee will be pleased with a beautiful and delicious handmade cake. If it is thematically decorated, the gift will surprise and delight everyone.
- Scrapbooking - one of the latest popular trends. This technique draws up photo albums, postcards, covers for documents, notebooks, and even books. Of course, certain skills are required to perform, but all this is subject to and accessible to everyone.
- Another option is the design of bouquets of products, for example, cheese compositions. Beautiful inflorescences are collected from sweets and various mini-chocolates, not inferior to the real ones. Fragrant fruit compositions are usually presented in baskets.
- Topiaries are made independently. These trees can consist of any elements. Money - from real money, coffee - from coffee beans, flower - from artificial or natural flowers, ribbons and beads. There are options from berries, fruits, cones, feathers, rhinestones and much more. It all depends on the donor’s imagination and how this gift will be won.
- Embroidery and tapestry. Embroidered paintings, pillows, bags and other products are great as presentations. It is memorable and sincere.
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