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    61 Birthday Gifts That Belong On Your Wishlist This January

    And yes, you *can* 'accidentally' forward this to your friends.

    1. This collection of iconic diaries, journals, notebooks, and letters has seriously impressed reviewers.

    2. If your water bottle always goes missing under suspicious circumstances, this personalised one might just be the answer. It's double-insulated and has a leakproof lid!

    3. I'd believe you if you told me you paid three times the price for this olive wood mortar and pestle.

    4. And I'd never clock (sorry) that this dandelion necklace was less than eight quid.

    5. I haven't tried a recipe from this Mamushka cookbook that I don't like. My favourites so far include Armenian pickled garlic and Ukranian buns with potatoes (right, I'm off to cook lunch now).

    6. If you love baked brie 1) congrats on your great taste and 2) I reckon you'll adore this specially-designed cheese-baking tin.

    7. These sushi-shaped sweets are almost too adorable to eat. Almost.

    8. In a meal routine rut? This handy cookbook contains loads of original (and easy) slow cooker recipes that require zero complicated prep or hard-to-find ingredients.

    9. Begin your green-fingered journey with this 'grow your own veg' kit that contains everything you'll need to get started. Seeds include purple carrot and golden courgette!

    10. Well, it looks like I'm ordering myself this box of Japanese sweets today.

    11. This 'Wreck This Journal' notebook will inspire you to get in touch with your creative side. It gives you different arty tasks for every day!

    12. I'm obsessed with my Polaroid printer, which prints pictures from my phone onto the classic sheets.

    13. Love puzzle books? Same. We should both check out this GCHQ book that's crammed with secret intelligence-worthy brain teasers!

    14. It might not be my birthday this month, but you'd best believe I'll tuck into this at-home birthday afternoon tea set that comes with a celebratory cake anyway.

    15. If you've been meaning to buy yourself a coffee machine for a while now, your birthday is surely the best excuse. This one has amazed reviewers and is a steal at under £32!

    16. I'd like to draw your attention to this Wallace and Gromit-themed mug ASAP, thanks.

    17. And I'm not saying you have to pair it with this Feathers McGraw metal water bottle – I'm just saying it'd be pretty great if you did.

    18. These lightsaber-style chopsticks get a 10/10 from me.

    19. Socks are a classic gift for a reason – they're the perfect mix of cute and useful! These artsy pairs are perfect for ~creatives~.

    20. It's a little embarrassing to admit how quickly I added this William Morris tea set for one to my basket.

    21. These wireless Bluetooth earphones are an irresistable 71% off right now, so I reckon your birthday is a great excuse to buy a pair.

    22. Hop on the Y2K trend with Kodak's disposable camera.

    23. If you don't own a copy of Ottolenghi's Simple yet, I think your birthday is the time to fix that.

    24. I have all the time (and relative dimension in space) in the world for this Doctor Who teapot.

    25. Look at this stuffed whale! Aww :)

    26. This personalised chocolate bouquet can be customised with a range of chocolates, like Caramac and Cadbury Buttons!

    27. Bookworms will love these sprout-shaped bookmarks.

    28. And movie buffs might just lose it over this scratch-off movie poster that suggests 100 iconic titles.

    29. I own and love COSRX's Snail Mucin Essence myself and can confirm that it has a rightful place on so many people's wishlists. It gives my skin a dewy, eight-hours-of-sleep glow no matter *how* cruelly I treat my poor skin (look, it's party season, okay?).

    30. The '90s baby in me wants to own this old-school Tamagotchi immediately.

    31. This Hario V60 coffee dripper is bound to make coffee lovers smile.

    32. Drumshanbo's ridiculously well-reviewed Irish Gunpowder gin turned me from a gin skeptic to a fervent convert.

    33. This bargainous pasta maker has the solid build and restaurant-worthy finish you'd expect from much pricier brands.

    34. I think I need this personalised wooden bookmark.

    35. Can someone cover me in this wearable blanket ASAP please? Thanks!

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    36. This LEGO orchid went into my basket ASAP.

    37. This incredible nail polish changes colour according to the temperature of the room it's in!

    38. Having bought this V-shaped pillow myself, I can honestly say it's the best purchase you'll ever make for your bed.

    39. Okay, but how ridiculously cute is this mini Henry Hoover?

    40. Once you replace your cocoa powder with these creamy chocolate flakes, you'll never go back.

    41. The much-hyped Aeropress coffee maker is a caffeine lover's dream.

    42. This personalised Toblerone will have your name written all over it (literally).

    43. This gorgeous gold-plated necklace contains a real pressed flower.

    44. These Jane Austen-themed tarot cards have no right to be as beautiful as they are.

    45. This multimedia box contains a variety of recordings, photos, documents, and instructions to help one to six players solve a fictional case.

    46. If you've been meaning to give calligraphy a go for a while now, this beginner-friendly set is ideal!

    47. The flames of these incredible birthday cake candles match the colour of the wax underneath (I know, right?).

    48. Feeling nostalgic? You can't go too far wrong with a kilo(!) of pick 'n' mix-style sweets.

    49. This extensive kit contains everything you'll need to grow three bonsai trees at home!

    50. Make your broken ceramic objects look even better than they did before with this kintsugi repair kit.

    51. Change up your usual home exercise routine with these yoga cards.

    52. Exfoliate and brighten your skin with this highly-rated vitamin C serum.

    53. I mean, who can resist an absolutely massive bar of Cadbury milk chocolate (especially when it costs eight quid)?

    54. NGL, I ordered this fluffy support cushion approximately 0.007 seconds after I saw it.

    55. Treat yourself to this Le Creuset stoneware mug! It's available in 15 different colours.

    56. This 'spa day in a box' pamper kit really does live up to its name! The pack includes rosé wine, some pretty body scrub, and gelatine-free sweets.

    57. There's something so wholesome about this flower press.

    58. Transform your tresses with Olaplex's No.3 Hair Perfector.

    59. These faux blossom-covered fairy lights are genuinely breathtaking.

    60. Treat your lips and cheeks to this tinted balm from Dr. PawPaw.

    61. These glam under-eye pads are packed full of plumping collagen.