Gifts for your wife or girlfriend

Why we picked it: Four dark bars from 70% to 85%, from a British craft chocolate maker. A tasting session in a box.

• 4 dark chocolate bars
• 70% to 85% cocoa
• British craft chocolate
• Gift ready

What owners say: Smooth, not bitter and some of the best chocolate they’ve had. A great gift for dark chocolate fans.

Why we picked it: The modern classic on what goes with what: a book to dip into for ideas rather than follow step by step.

• Hardback
• 99 flavours, paired
• Ideas and mini recipes
• Great for confident cooks

What owners say: A go-to reference that sparks new ideas and unexpected combinations in the kitchen.

• 10 × 60ml tubes
• Artist-grade pigments at a lower strength
• Easy to mix
• Good coverage

What owners say: Very pigmented and easy to mix, great value, and suitable for beginners and experienced painters alike.

Why we picked it: Six full-size treats rather than tiny samples, all vegan: everything for a proper night off in the bath.

• Bath salts and bath bomb bar
• Soy wax candle
• Hand cream, body scrub and soap
• Vegan
• Gift box

What owners say: A lovely, generous gift with a gorgeous citrus scent. Owners say it feels like a proper treat.

Why we picked it: Self-heating masks that warm gently for half an hour: a mini spa break for tired eyes after a long day of screens.

• Self-heating, no microwave
• Stays warm 30–40 mins
• Lavender scent
• 20 masks

What owners say: Warms up quickly, lasts a good while, and the lavender is really calming.

Why we picked it: Yotam Ottolenghi’s follow-up to his hugely popular SIMPLE: big flavours, fewer ingredients and weeknight-friendly recipes.

• Hardback
• Quick, easy recipes
• Big-flavour vegetables and mains

What owners say: Brilliant and never disappointing, with recipes that are quick to make and properly tasty.

Heads up: It’s a new release, so there are fewer reviews than older favourites for now.

• Active noise cancellation
• Redesigned for all-day comfort
• Press controls on a shorter stem
• Instant iPhone pairing

What owners say: Incredible sound, great noise cancelling and comfortable for long listening. Owners say they’re worth the money.

Heads up: The open design doesn’t suit every ear shape, and they’re at their best with an iPhone.

Why we picked it: A genuine pashmina and wool blend rather than a “cashmere feel” polyester, in a generous size that doubles as a shawl.

• Pashmina and wool blend
• Large 200cm wrap size
• Reversible
• Lots of colours

What owners say: Gorgeous colours, soft and warm, and it works as a wrap too. Great value.

Why we picked it: Extends across almost any bath, with a stand for a book or tablet and a slot for a glass of wine. Bubble bath not included.

• Bamboo
• Extends to fit most baths
• Book and tablet stand
• Non-slip pads

What owners say: Practical, well designed and makes a relaxing bath even better.

Why we picked it: Genuine 19 momme mulberry silk on both sides: cool to sleep on, kinder to hair, and just the sort of luxury she’d never buy herself.

• 100% mulberry silk
• 19 momme, grade 6A
• Silk on both sides
• Standard UK size (50 × 75cm)

What owners say: Beautiful quality, lovely and cool to sleep on, and noticeably kinder to hair than cotton.