Tired of your gifts being re-gifted or tossed to the back of the closet? Do the women in your life try to feign joy when they open your gift? What you need are unique gifts for her that nobody else has thought of getting for her. You want to find that unusual present for her that she hasn’t even thought of herself. At the same time, these unusual presents for women need to be something they didn’t realise they need or want. Face it, unusual doesn’t always mean good.
1. Upcycled Serving Plate
Unusual gifts for women hosting a party
Next Christmas party you attend, your hostess will love opening this unique gift for her created from recycled wine bottles. She will be serving wine and cheese on a used wine bottle. In between parties she can also use this gift to place utensils when cooking. During summer, it can hold fresh fruit. If she no longer hosts gatherings, she can use it as a holder for tea light candles. It is a unique but practical gift.
You can even get a personalised cheese spreader to go with it. If the hostess is someone you want to make a really good impression on, get a personalised wine label to put on the bottle of wine you will bring to the event.
2. Collectible Barbie
A unique 21st birthday gift for her
Barbie has been an icon for decades. Through the years Barbie has changed from just the blond blue eyed bombshell to include a variety of multiracial and ethnic personas. Every little girl will admit wanting to be Barbie at some point in her life. It may seem like an unusual gift for her 21st birthday, but what better gift to give her as she starts life as a grown up than a Barbie from the Inspiring Women Collection. This collection contains dolls such as Maya Angelou, Hellen Keller, and Katherine Johnson. These women all have qualities that we all should aspire to. Maybe she will want to collect them all!
For an unusual 60th birthday gift for her, try to find a vintage Barbie from the year she was born.
3. Lego Famous Landmarks
Unusual 70th birthday gift for her
Legos keep the mind sharp and work to exercise the fingers which is good for arthritis. This unusual 70th birthday gift for her can be built by herself or with the grandkids for some quality time. Legos Famous Landmark Collection has numerous landmarks from the UK in addition to all over the world.
Lego also has numerous kits from the Harry Potter movies. Or you could get a Downton Abbey 3D puzzle.
4. Phonograph Player
Unusual 30th birthday gift for her
Old fashioned phonographs are old enough to be back in style for Millennials. Most come with built-in speakers and some even have bluetooth. Others have the capability of recording to MP3. By getting this unusual 30th birthday gift for her, you are opening up new doors in the area of entertainment.
Of course she will need some vinyl records as well. Get her some classics from the 1960s along with something to store the albums in.
5. 3 in 1 Breakfast Station
Unusual gifts for her first apartment
This unusual gift for her apartment is a housewarming gift that will help her get ready quickly in the morning. With a coffee maker, toaster oven, and frying pan in one spot, this is also a unique gift for her if she is short on space. It also makes a unique Christmas gift for her if she is away at university.
You can even get her a color changing mug for her coffee that changes color when you put a hot beverage in it. This Bob Ross mug creates a painting when heat is added.
6. Star Light Projector
Unusual 18th birthday gift for her
While most people will be buying her alcohol since she is legal drinking age, this unusual 18th birthday gift will have her reaching for the stars. Color changing stars project onto the ceiling for an amazing light show. Many come with remote control or Bluetooth speakers as well.
You could even add some glow in the dark stars for an additional effect. Glow in the dark stars make a unique Christmas gift for her too. Just add some to her stocking. If she is creative, you could get her some glow in the dark paint so she can make her own designs.
7. Microwave Slippers
Unique gift ideas for women
Yes, you heard correctly, microwavable slippers. Does she get cold easily? These furry warmers make a unique Christmas gift for her and will keep her feet cozy. Not only will these warm her feet, but many contain lavender creating a relaxing scent when heated.
Are her hands always cold while working at her laptop? Give her some heated gloves that plug into a usb port. The fingerless gloves warm the hands while allowing the dexterity to type. On the other hand, if she has problems sleeping because she is too hot, you can get her a cooling blanket. This blanket is a unique gift idea for women that suffer from hot flashes while sleeping.
8. Friendship Lamp
Unique gifts for her best friend
These lamps light up when touched and send a glow to its mate whether across the globe or a few blocks away. Your best friend will know you are thinking of her because her lamp will glow when you touch yours. She will love this unusual gift from her best friend because it will keep you close even when you can’t physically get together.
If you are looking for an unusual personalised gift for her, you could get a WiFi Photo Frame so you can send her photos across the miles. Some even allow you to share videos.
9. Slush Puppie Machine
Unusual 40th birthday gift
This may seem an odd gift for her, but sometimes when people turn forty they start feeling a bit old, go through a midlife crisis, or start re-evaluating their position in life. Let her feel like a kid again with the fun of a slush puppy maker. She can have fun making slushies by herself, with the kids, or add some alcohol to make refreshing cocktails with her friends.
Make sure to give her additional flavored syrup so she can make these any time she wants. You can get her a special cup too.
10. Sushi Making Kit
Unusual personalised gifts for her
Does she already have everything? If she likes sushi, she will like this unusual gift for women that she can use to create a gourmet meal. Most kits include bamboo sushi rolling mat, board for sushi, condiment board, chopsticks and instructions.
To make this gift extra special, you can add on some personalised chopsticks. You can even get her a personalised bento box so she can take her sushi to work for lunch.
11. Personalised Pub Sign
Unusual 50th birthday gift for her
At this age the children are growing up and leaving home. Get this unusual 50th birthday present for her home pub. If she doesn’t have a home pub, she can create one in one of her spare bedrooms now that the children are moving on. What fun she will have hosting gatherings in her own pub.
Of course she will also need a starter kit for home draught beers. Don’t forget the personalized pint glasses.
12. Animal Foot Socks
Quirky gifts for her
These unusual gifts for women have 3D prints, making her feet look like animal paws when wearing them. Get this quirky gift for her Christmas stocking or as a silly secret santa gift for her.
If she is more of a film buff you can get her socks with film and TV characters or some silly toe socks.
13. Personalized Love Journal
Unusual Valentine gift for her
This Valentine’s day, give her a different kind of gift. Get a personalised love journal and write the story of how both of you came together. She will love that you put so much time into this unusual Valentine’s gift for her.
Want to make the day more special? Name 2 neighboring stars. The kit allows you to name each star and gives you coordinates to locate them.Then you can use binoculars to try to find the stars in the night sky. How romantic! Afterwards, add the experience to your story in the love journal.
14. Unique Lamp
Funky gifts for her
Is she someone that already has everything? Get her a unique lamp as a funky gift for her home. Everyone can always use another source of light. Whether she thinks this is a bizarre gift or not, it definitely will be a conversation piece between her guests.
Does she have a good sense of humor or like classic holiday films? Buy her the gaudy leg lamp from Christmas Story. If she likes photography, you could buy her an industrial spotlight tripod floor lamp. With a novelty lamp, you can be sure she does not already have this gift.
15. Whimsical Whiskey Decanter
Unusual presents for women who love their whiskey
Does she like whiskey? Whatever age, these decorative decanters make unique gifts for her home. She will love showing off this conversation piece to guests. If she prefers wine, you can get her a fancy wine carafe instead. Either way, you can be sure she will not re-gift this.
Does she like reading? Get her these Female Literature Rocks Glasses as well. Or maybe she prefers a Hot Toddy. Hot Toddy glasses have measurement lines on the side so she will know how much of each ingredient to add.
16. A Wild Adventure
Unusual gifts for women in the UK
Young or old, everyone enjoys a bit of an adventure. With many thrilling adventures to choose from in the UK such as bungee jumping, paintball, axe throwing, or high speed racing, you will find an unusual gift for her that will tickle her fancy.
If she is into horror, she may like you to join her for Zombie Apocalypse Training. Would she prefer a more mild adventure? Take her on a steam train for afternoon tea.
17. Artsy Jacket
Unusual birthday gifts for women in the UK
Is she one of a kind? Get her a gift as unusual as she is with an artsy jacket. With a variety of kimonos and hand painted denim, something will catch your eye.
Does she like a bit of nostalgia? If you know her size you can find her a vintage dress.
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