– For the Woman Who Has Everything!
Milestone birthday gifts can be tough to buy, especially for those at a time in their life when they appear to want for little. As a result, I have curated a list of 30 of the Best Unique & Luxury Milestone Gift Ideas for the Woman Who Has Everything.
Milestone Birthday Gifts
Having already celebrated my milestone half-decade birthday, I was fortunate to receive some gorgeous 50th Birthday Gifts. And given that many of my friends are my contemporaries, there continues to be a steady flow of 50th birthdays to celebrate.
At mid-life, we also need to consider milestone gifts for our parent’s generation (who definitely appear to want for little). And potentially significant milestones for the younger women in our lives (where they may not yet have everything, but there is an opportunity for a luxury milestone gift nonetheless).
Women Who Appear to Have Everything
Undoubtedly, many women approaching mid-life and beyond may appear to have everything. However, it’s often a great time to upgrade certain items to luxury items they have been coveting for a lifetime.
Many women still have dependent children as they reach their mid-life milestone birthday. And funds for luxury items are often directed towards their children’s education, sports and activities, etc., in favour of themselves. Additionally, in light of recent global events, luxury items may not be in the budget for the foreseeable future.
So it’s also a great time to do a group gift, where people can pool resources for or towards something extraordinary.
The Milestone Gift Idea Edit
It’s ultimately the thought that counts. However, it can count even more when you find unique and luxury gifts that are creative and personal.
I hope you find inspiration in this curated, Unique and Luxury Milestone Gift Ideas list for every budget.
Paula x
Decor Gifts for the Home
Recent times have seen everyone spend considerable time in their own home. As a result, there has never been a better time to consider a luxury home decor gift.
As they say, “A change is always as good as a holiday” (which appears not to be happening anytime soon!)
01.
The Luxury Candle Gift
Candles make a stunning gift and are an interior design adornment to any home.
One of my favourite Luxury Candles of all time is the Baobab Collection as featured. However, the options are limitless, and for more ideas, check out my post, The Best Ever – Exquisite and Indulgent Luxury Candles.
02.
The Faux Orchid Gift
A pot of Orchids can provide a sense of luxuriousness and sophistication to any home. However, Orchids are incredibly difficult to keep alive for even a month, so an artificial one is a perfect alternative.
Check out my 9 Artificial Orchids Creating a Stunning Home Decor post for more ideas.
03.
The Wall Art Gift
Art can be an exceptionally personal gift. However, a voucher from an art gallery/store for a piece of art is a great milestone gift idea.
Alternatively, you can find examples of luxury wall decor in limitless interior stores. The following stores are great for inspiration: Trenzseater NZ, Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn.
For my 50th birthday, I received this gorgeous vintage map of the world with LED lights, which is a stunning luxury decor gift idea.
04.
The Champagne Bucket Gift
One of my most memorable gifts is the Champagne Bucket I received for my 21st Birthday.
A Champagne Bucket is a genuinely versatile luxury gift and can be used for numerous purposes other than its obvious intended use (I have this one with Peace Lilies as a decor statement piece and another with utensils in the kitchen).
The perfect unique and Luxury Gift Idea for any occasion.
05.
The Coffee Table Book Gift
There is no doubt that beautiful coffee table books add an elegant sense of style to any space. They make a perfect gift and can be personalised to the recipient.
For ideas, you can check out my post on The 12 Best Fashion Coffee Table Books to create a Stylish Decor.
06.
The House Plant Gift
The indoor plant trend has overtaken the interior design world over the past few years.
The ficus lyrata, also known as a Fiddle Leaf Fig, is so trendy that it’s called the “it” plant. This plant is sought after for its big, violin-shaped leaves and ability to take a prominent place in the décor of a big space (they can grow to six feet or more).
There’s also the added benefit of the plant purifying the air of toxins. Perhaps it is the coolest indoor plant in the world, making it a unique and luxurious gift.
07.
The Sheepskin Beanbag Gift
These beanbags are perfect to lounge in and add life to any living space.
I’m featuring the Wilson & Dorset – Shaggy Wool Bean Bag, which is made from New Zealand high country sheep’s wool with a suede cow-hide base.
The perfect luxury gift.
Functional & Practical Gifts
The following gifts may not scream “luxury gift”! However, there is no doubt that they will be the gift that keeps giving and makes one’s lifestyle more luxurious.
08.
The Ultimate Vacuum Cleaner Gift
The Dyson V11 is the best birthday present I have ever received! It’s honestly a complete life changer. I could almost go into a sales career for Dyson because I love it so much.
The perfect luxury gift for any house-proud neat freak.
09.
The Ultimate Timesaver Gift
An iRobot Roomba is a gift that keeps on giving. This Roomba can empty its dirt bin by itself and continue vacuuming. It syncs with an app on your phone to schedule cleanings and is even compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.
A luxury gift for anyone who loves a clean home while not actually cleaning it.
iRobot Roomba i7+ – About
10.
The Portable Projector Gift
With a portable projector, you can have movie nights and binge-watch Netflix on your own DIY big screen. It’s the best alternative to having your own home theatre.
The perfect gift for those who love movie nights and the big screen (and missing the big screen during lockdown).
11.
The KitchenAid Stand Mixer Gift
There is no doubt that home baking has been a popular pastime during global lockdowns and isolation. As a result, a fantastic stand mixer has become an essential item.
Even if they’ve owned a stand mixer for years, a new KitchenAid Stand Mixer is the perfect luxury gift (and, if nothing else, the perfect luxury bench top accessory).
KitchenAid Stand Mixer – About
12.
The Coffee Machine Gift
If there is one thing we have also learned during lockdown and isolation, it is the need for a good coffee machine.
I’ve chosen to feature this fully automated Breville the Oracle™ Espresso Machine due to its ability to create cafe-quality coffee without needing a barista.
There are various options and price points on the market to suit everyone’s needs and budget. Making it another perfect luxury gift idea.
13.
The Luxury Cooking Accessory Gift
The Le Creuset Dutch Oven is the cast-iron pot every food obsessive seems to own or covet.
They represent the height of craftsmanship and style. And they’re famously expensive, making them the perfect Milestone Luxury Gift.
14.
A Statement Sparkling Water Maker Gift
“Aarke Sparkling Water Maker. Home Carbonation. Making sparkling water at home has never been this elegant.“
If you hadn’t noticed, gin is wildly popular right now, and what better gift than having a luxury tonic maker on hand?
A gift that everyone else will use but you get to admire daily. “The Gift that Keeps on Giving!”
15.
The Ultimate Hairdryer Gift
Give the ultimate beauty gift with this Dyson Airwrap: Curl. Wave, Smooth, Dry with no extreme heat.
It is the perfect luxury gift for those who love their hair.
Luxury Gifts to Wear
A luxury gift to wear can be a perfect milestone gift, especially if it’s timeless, memorable and can be worn for years to come.
16.
The Luxury Handbag Gift
A luxury leather handbag is a timeless gift.
The options for luxury handbags are limitless. However, as I am currently focusing on “Shop Local”, I have featured Mr Mossat from one of New Zealand’s most famous and coveted handbag designers, Deadly Ponies.
For inspiration, you can also check out my previous posts on The Best Minimalist Crossbody Bags and The Best New Zealand Designer Crossbody Bags.
17.
The Iconic Classic Shoe Gift
Gucci’s must-have mules are a timeless luxury classic for any shoe lover.
These cult-like minimalist luxury mules are the easiest way to elevate a T-shirt and jeans. A simple yet elegant, timeless luxury gift!
18.
The Luxury Sneaker Enthusiast Gift
Sneakers are having a moment right now. And they are very much a fashion staple whether you’re dressing down or dressing up.
Golden Goose sneakers are the must-have item of all fashion followers.
These stylish sneakers have a perfectly worn-in look to them and are the perfect timeless luxury gift.
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand – About
19.
The Luxury Wristwatch Gift
A wristwatch is an essential luxury accessory for every woman.
A wristwatch is an essential luxury accessory for every woman. The options and budget for a wristwatch are endless.
I’m featuring the Cartier Tank watch, introduced in 1917 and became an instant classic and worn by some of the world’s most elegant women.
The ultimate sophisticated and timeless luxury gift.
20.
The Luxury Jewellery Gift
There could almost be nothing more luxurious than receiving any Tiffany Gift in the iconic Tiffany Blue Box®.
With an emphasis on #ShopLocal, I also feature the jewellery option from the iconic New Zealand designer Karen Walker’s collection.
21.
The Luxury Jewellery Gift
A classically designed, well-made Blazer is undoubtedly a luxury gift idea and investment piece of clothing. I would consider it an “essential” item in any woman’s wardrobe due to its versatility and timelessness.
For this post, I have featured the Smythe Duchess Blazer, made famous by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton).
For other options, you can check out my post, The 12 Best Stylish Classic Women’s Blazers.
Unique Gift Ideas
The following are the more unique and (some) more budget-friendly gift ideas.
22.
The Luxury Pen Gift
An iconic Montblanc pen makes a great luxury gift for someone special.
An elegant, timeless and luxurious gift for pen lovers.
Montblanc – About
23.
The Silk Pillowcase Gift
Anti Aging. Anti Sleep Crease. Anti Bed Head.™ The beauty secret of celebrity hairstylists, dermatologists and beauty experts.
Silk Pillows are very much an “it” item at the moment. Making the perfect unique and luxury gift.
To find out more about Slipsilk™ for Beauty Sleep, click here.
24.
The Traveller Gift
A beautifully bound journal in an earthy latte-coloured cloth, creating a vintage chic look and feel.
This is a gorgeous, unique gift for any travel lover.
Swept Away by WANDERLUST – About
25.
The Happiness Gift
“Be happier in just 5 minutes per day. Elevate yourself. Be happier. Improve relationships. Shift your mind to a state of optimism.”
It’s an understatement to say that 2020 has been an exceptionally trying year. And this could be the perfect unique gift for just about anyone you know.
The Five-Minute Journal – About
26.
The Family History Gift
After providing a saliva sample, you can uncover your ethnic mix, discover distant relatives, and find new details about your unique family history with a simple DNA test.
I have featured the following for the purposes of this post. Each has unique features; you can learn about them and shop online below.
If you are searching for a truly unique gift idea….this is it!
27.
The Reinvent Yourself Gift
“Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success – At 40, 50, and Beyond” – About
So many women hit midlife and realise it’s time for a career change. This book is a fabulous guide for reentering, reinventing, or rebooting your career at any age.
It is the perfect unique midlife gift and also incredibly relevant in current times.
Personalised Gifts
Almost nothing is more unique, meaningful and thoughtful than a personalised gift.
28.
The Personalised Bag Gift
With single-use plastic shopping bags banned in most countries, this is a stylish, unique, environmentally friendly, functional luxury gift.
For an array of other styles and options, click here.
29.
The Personalised Blanket Gift
Write your own custom letter to a loved one on a woven blanket!
A thoughtful & personalised heirloom quality luxury gift.
Love Letter Blanket: Handwriting – About
30.
The Personalised Photo Book Gift
Almost nothing is more meaningful and thoughtful than a personalised photo book as a gift.
I have featured MILK Books for a luxury product. However, there are a multitude of companies offering personalised photo books and products.
The perfect unique and luxury milestone gift idea.
The Best Unique & Luxury Milestone Gift Ideas
For the Woman Who Has Everything
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