Holidays & Occasions Gifts 35 Amazing Birthday Gifts for Her By Perri Ormont Blumberg Perri Ormont Blumberg Perri Ormont Blumberg is a writer with a particular interest in news, travel, food, country music, and commerce. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate from the Natural Gourmet Institute. She was previously a senior staff writer at Southern Living on Southern Living's News Team. Her work has also appeared in the New York Post, Men's Journal, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Rolling Stone, and many others. Her goal is to visit every state in America, and all the better if she can catch a Dave Matthews Band concert in each one (with 200 shows under her belt, she's well on her way). She'll never turn down a bloody mary or yoga class. Got a story lead? Tweet her @66PerriStreet. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 22, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Frank P. Wartenberg/Getty Images We know. Birthday shopping isn't easy. Especially for ladies. What color? What pattern? What monogram? How shall we ever choose? Easy: Read this carefully curated guide of gifts for her and knock your birthday gift game out of the park. Looking for more inspiration? Check out Gifts Your Mother-in-Law Will Love (Really!), Gifts (Under $50!) for the Girl Who Has Everything, and These Gifts for Sisters Will Make Up for All Those Times You Borrowed Her Favorite Jeans Without Asking. 01 of 36 She'll Love These Gifts on Her Special Day 02 of 36 minted.'s Map Filled Foil-Pressed Art Print by GeekInk Design minted. These gold or silver foil maps are equally parts chic and playful. Buy it here; from $60. 03 of 36 Target Mug SheMugs Ain't that the truth? Buy it here; from $12.99. 04 of 36 AncestryDNA Testing Kit Ancestry.com Help a special woman in your life discover more about their genealogy and origins — and perhaps even connect with new relatives in the South and beyond. Buy it here; $99. 05 of 36 Sea Bags Grey Mariner Stripe Handbag Sea Bags What a fun way to celebrate a Southern beach gal, and we love that this is made from a recycled sail cloth. Buy it here; $75. 06 of 36 ArtSugar Ocean Prints by Vanessa Mae Artsugar Whether it's for a beach home or simply to add a dose of the ocean's soothing power to daily life, we love these affordable prints (with charitable donations made for every print purchased to boot) Buy it here; from $95. 07 of 36 Apollo Box Pineapple Cocktail Shaker Apollo Box Raise a glass to Southern hospitality with this festive, fruity cocktail shaker. Buy it here; $80. 08 of 36 Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream's "All The Chocolates" Collection Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Every mama and gal friend know all good evenings start "Once upon a spoonful of chocolate ice cream." Treat her to five tantalizing flavors —Blackout Chocolate Cake, Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Truffle, Darkest Chocolate, Milkiest Chocolate, and Roxbury Road — and hopefully an invitation to join her for movie night. Buy it here; $58. 09 of 36 If My Dog Could Talk Personalized Book i See Me! Celebrate the furry, fluffy friends in her life with this thoughtful keepsake book. Buy it here; $29.99. 10 of 36 Posterjack Wood Print Posterjack Spoil her with a custom-made piece made from a special photo. Pick a photo, pattern, or print, and let Posterjack do the rest. Buy it here; from $38.99. 11 of 36 The Silver Diva Mint Julep Spoon The Silver Diva A vintage piece of cutlery engraved with the ingredients in one of the most iconic Southern cocktails? We'll take two. Buy it here; $25. 12 of 36 milk + honey The Mini Set milk + honey Pamper her with pint-sized goodies from this Austin-based skincare line, including fragrance, body wash, body cream, bath and body oil, and lip balm. Buy it here; $40. 13 of 36 Out of Print Mockingbird Feathers Scout and Boo Necklace Out of Print Toast your friendship with a necklace celebrating To Kill a Mockingbird's Scout and Boo. If you're shopping for a bookworm, Out of Print features classic titles such as Their Eyes Were Watching God, Walden, The Color Purple, and Invisible Man on tee shirts, too. Buy it here; $30. 14 of 36 Pinrose x Sephora Collection Clever Devil Scented Lip Shimmers Sephora Collection She'll be pretty in pink, and gold, and lavender... Buy it here; $28. 15 of 36 Shiny Little Blessings Initial Bead Bracelet Shiny Little Blessings 925 Sterling Silver and 100% timeless. Buy it here; $36. 16 of 36 VIDDAY, The Surprise Video Gift VIDDAY Delight your loved one with a birthday video montage, an especially poignant gift if you and others are celebrating her special day from afar. Buy it here; from $22. 17 of 36 minted.'s Love Location Photo Art by Heather Buchma minted. State pride never looked prettier. Buy it here; from $42. 18 of 36 FitFlop CHRISSIE Speckle Felt Slippers FitFlop If shoes make the lady, these oh-so-comfortable slippers make the lady sane. Buy them here; $70. 19 of 36 Yankee Candle Personalized Candles Yankee Candle Not only will her home smell amazing, but with a custom photo and note label, your friend or family member will think of you every time she strikes the match. Buy it here; from $18. 20 of 36 Sephora Collection Sleep Dreams Set Sephora Collection Set sail for dreamland in style with this 100% silk pillowcase, silk-blend eye mask, and polyester scrunchie. Buy it here; $49. 21 of 36 minted.'s Abstract Savannah Georgia Stationery by Erika Firm minted. Because every Southerner needs stationery that makes a statement. Buy it here; from $39. 22 of 36 Paynes Gray Lazlo Hanging Planter Set of 2 Paynes Gray These ceramic planters accented with hemp rope are perfect for the green thumb in your life. Buy it here; $47. 23 of 36 Fjallraven Kanken Backpack Fjallraven Available in a large assortment of colors, this smartly designed backpack is a winner — especially because it keeps everything inside dry if a rainstorm strikes. Buy it here; $80. 24 of 36 FOTO Fotostrap FOTO For the camera whiz in your life, consider these darling straps, which can be monogrammed with her name, initials, or a logo. Buy it here; from $63.75. 25 of 36 Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal Intelligent Change Warning: A quick five minutes of scribbling in this notebook may dramatically improve mood. Buy it here; $22.95. 26 of 36 Crane & Canopy Monogrammed Classic Towels Essential Bundle Crane & Canopy Who said you need a wedding as an excuse to buy someone soft, luxurious monogrammed towels? Buy them here; from $90. 27 of 36 'The Flower Fix: Modern Arrangements For A Daily Dose Of Nature' The Flower Fix For the lady who always has gorgeous blooms in her garden and home, this beautiful book is filled with inspiration. Buy it here; $27. 28 of 36 Living Spaces Wooden Garden Caddy, Set of 2 Living Spaces A modern farmhouse delight for the woman who can always be found tending to the garden. Buy it here; $65. 29 of 36 Xocolatl Best-Selling Trio Xocolatl Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but we wouldn't mind forming a lifelong bond with these tasty chocolates. Even cooler? They're crafted from bean-to-bar in an Atlanta-based micro-factory. Buy it here; $25. 30 of 36 CROCS Classic Seasonal Graphic Clog CROCS CROCS-o-holics will adore these eye-catching shoes. Buy them here; $39.99. 31 of 36 Spoken Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon Spoken Barrel A sophisticated wine with notes of cherry, black currant, and dark chocolate at an affordable price point any oenophile will enjoy. Buy it here; $16.99. 32 of 36 Sea Star Beachwear Beachcomber Espadrilles Sea Star Water-friendly shoes for the beach gal in your life sounds like an excellent buy. Buy them here; from $89. 33 of 36 Grit and Grace: Uncommon Wisdom for Inspiring Leaders Designed to Make You Think Quotabelle With quotes from women like Jane Goodall and Marie Curie, this book will move the inspiring female rockstar in your life. Buy it here; $12.32. 34 of 36 Jack & Mary Designs Memory Mittens Jack & Mary Designs Transform a loved one's sweater into a pair of cozy mittens she'll always cherish. Buy them here; $50. 35 of 36 Looptworks Tiki Clutch Purse Looptworks Whether she's bringing this bag along to a tailgate or tea party, she'll swoon for this leather-and-brass purse made from 100% upcycled leather sourced from the belt industry. Buy it here; $79. 36 of 36 Speakeasy Travel Scarf Speakeasy For the friend or family member always embarking on a new adventure, these genius scarves come with a secret pocket to secure your ID, cash, phone, etc. without compromising style. Buy it here; from $39.99. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit