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The 27 Best Gifts for Every Type of Sister

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Whether your sister is easy to buy for or not, it can be tricky to find the perfect gift for someone you’ve known all your life. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gifts from the Strategist UK archives, sourcing products that come recommended from experts, cool people, and some celebrity shoppers too (not to mention Strategist staff). We’re confident our guide to the 28 best gifts for sisters features something she’ll enjoy — from the wannabe yogi to the serial earring-borrower.

For the sister who has a Bloom & Wild subscription

LSA International PT04 Pleat Vase
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A cheaper-than-it-looks vase to display all the flowers she receives.

Morning Flowers Autumn Burn Bouquet
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For the sister who slouches

Renpho Handheld Deep-Tissue Massager
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For the sister who started Yoga With Adriene in lockdown

TNP Accessories Thick Cushioned Pilates and Yoga Mat
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This thick, easy-to-carry mat will be able to stand up to crow pose.

[Editor’s note: This product is low in stock.]

For the sister who’s partial to a Champagne breakfast

Charbonnel et Walker Dark Sea Salt Caramel Truffles
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What’s a celebration without truffles in bed?

For the sister who’s constantly losing her earrings

Sasha Morel Solid Marble Gold Jewellery Tree
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Plus they’ll be laid out easier for you to “borrow”.

For the sister who’s constantly losing all her other trinkets too

Luxspire Vanity Tray
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Makes a pile of rings, necklaces, and bracelets appear organised.

For the sister who pierced everyone’s ears in year 8

Fossil Women's Hoop Earrings
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For the sister who wears a hundred bangles on each wrist

Skagen Women's Bracelet With Strap
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The Art Deco minimalism of this bracelet shouldn’t clash with any others.

For the sister who’s a diligent hand-washer

Burt's Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream
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For the sister who has a Spotify playlist for every occasion

Lenco L-85 Grey USB Turntable
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This turntable is expert recommended and features USB connectivity.

For the sister who tells you a tidy desk equals a tidy mind

Zen Garden Set
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Zen Garden Set
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This cute office accent provides a relaxing break from the ever-expanding Trello board.

For the sister who planned all your birthday parties

Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook
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Her to-do lists and doodles could adorn the pages of this bellini-coloured notebook.

For the sister who’s still a big kid

Haribo Cola Bottles Bulk Bag (3 Kilograms)
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Just don’t let her eat them all at once.

For the sister who read Harry Potter to you when you were kids

'Misfits: A Personal Manifesto,' by Michaela Coel
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From the creator of the BAFTA-awarded I May Destroy You and Chewing Gum before that, writer and actor Coel gets candid about her personal-growth story.

For the sister who prefers an audiobook

Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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Also great for singing along to “As It Was” by Harry Styles on repeat.

For the sister who’s a skin-care newbie

Paula's Choice Pore-Reducing Toner
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For the sister who introduced you to retinols

'Pretty Iconic,' by Sali Hughes
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Pretty Iconic, by Sali Hughes
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For a coffee-table book she’ll actually want to leaf through, dermatologist Dr. Mary Sommerlad recommends Pretty Iconic, by Sali Hughes. “It takes you on a tour of iconic skin-care and beauty products from the past 100 years or so. It has a great layout, lots of nostalgia, and it’s beautifully written — it’s part memoir, part love letter to all things beauty,” says Sommerlad.

For the sister who can’t look at another Yankee Candle

St Eval Bay and Rosemary Candle
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For the sister who still drinks tea the old-fashioned way

Vahdam Porcelain Teapot (Dark Green)
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For the sister who requires a stronger morning brew than tea

Shardor Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
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This burr grinder features 14 different settings including cafetière and Aeropress options.

Chilly's Series 2 Coffee Cup
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If she’s out the house first thing in the morning, this Chilly’s thermal cup will keep her coffee hot on the commute.

For the sister who sets daily hydration goals

Love-KANKEI Thermal Bottle: 750ml
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This jumbo water bottle is twice the size of a Chilly’s.

For the sister who prefers G&T’s

Malfy Gin Rosa Pink Grapefruit Italian Gin
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For the sister who’ll probably bake her own birthday cake

Cotton Canvas Apron
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This cotton-canvas apron is long enough to ensure there’ll be zero cooking splatters.

For the sister who taught you the My Name is Chikky routine on TikTok

EVERESTA Phone Tripod
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Clap, clap, cha-cha-cha.

For the sister who always drains her phone battery

Anker PowerCore Light
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£36

Essential after hours (and hours) of doomscrolling.

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The 27 Best Gifts for Every Type of Sister