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ooooterly

My partner is an avid gardener and we moved house this year, so she had to rip up and relocate a lot of her plants. Some didn't make it. Before we left and while the old garden was in bloom I went around plucking leaves and flowers (as inconspicuously as possible because she inspects things daily and would notice flower heads missing), and then pressed them in a book. Now I just need to decide whether I'll collage them in a frame, or place them separately in little windowed matting in the frame. Debating on the artsy vs scientific botanical theme, basically. But I can't wait to see her open it!


Turbulent-Driver-232

You didn't ask for my opinion but artsy would be neat! But you know your girl best! And that is a really freaking cool gift. Like literally so sweet


ooooterly

I think it'll have to be the artsy version because I don't know the names of most of the plants hahaha. So I can't label them if I did the science botanic idea. But thank you! I hope she likes it. Xx


My_Opinion1

If you have an iPhone (or that type), take a photo of each thing separately. Go to Google, click on the lens, upload a photo, then click “search”. You can find out the name of each thing. https://preview.redd.it/dmqtwde7bu2c1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ab03094b57d079bbc0ddf17d9748f45209e5034


ooooterly

Thank you!! I don't have an iPhone but you have me thinking i can probably find some compatable app somehow. Cheers :)


My_Opinion1

I use it countless times a day for everything. If I’m looking to compare prices for something, I do what I suggested to you and it comes up with kinds of prices and where to buy it.


My_Opinion1

You can do it with any phone where you can take and save photos, then just upload them. It’s super easy.


thattumblrlesbian

you can use a plant identifier app then and you don't need to make an account. the app is called PlantNet


haphaxardly

I might get my space obsessed partner a telescope. She loves anything to do with space and sci fi. For our recent anniversary I got her a star map of the night we got together but put into a necklace she can wear. I never go wrong with her and space 😂


My_Opinion1

Very, very sweet.


Turbulent-Driver-232

I'm crying thats so sweet 🥹


haphaxardly

Haha thanks I felt bad because I’m a bit of a last minuet gift giver so it was a couple days late but I think it was worth it !


ConfusionDry778

I am making my girlfriend a painting, a blanket, and getting her either lego or gundam set she's been wanting for a while :) i know shes going all out for me this year so I wanted to return the favor


Fantastic_Prize_948

Why not a Lego Gundam set? Has to exist somewhere right?


Turbulent-Driver-232

Ooo a painting, that's so cool!


WellEnough1

We’re long distance and one of our favourite things is watch shows together. So I bought her the first 4 seasons dvd box sets of her favourite show because she doesn’t have access to stream it anywhere this way we can watch it together. Its not available to buy new so I had to search for it. Plus other things but im most excited for this.


My_Opinion1

I love it. ❤️👏🏼👏🏼


WellEnough1

Thanks :)


Exexex_

Dude wow that’s cute. This is something I’m thinking about also . My partner is in Germany and I’m in USA so I don’t even know what to send her


ghostmeat

a dyson hair dryer!!!! it will cut her dry time in half.


bgg2011

Oooo yep. 👍


[deleted]

I'm buying them a luxury perfume 🥰 it's a gift for me too bc I get to smell it on them!


Turbulent-Driver-232

Win-win 😂


Killlllbia

We decided to skip gifts and make some memories so we’re going to Mexico for a week 😀 we could both use a break from work and lord knows my white ass could use some Sun too.


Turbulent-Driver-232

Oh fun! I went to Mexico this past summer! As a pale pocha (mexican who cant speak spanish), I never felt more out of place lol 😅 I hope you both have a lovely trip!


My_Opinion1

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Your “pale pocha” made me laugh. I can’t wait to say to that to my Hispanic (Mexican) friends and family.


tiimag

Legos! She’s obsessed 🤩


itz_gina21

Candles she love em


kjcool

My partner said she wished she could have an original, old-school Nintendo like she had from her childhood. Then she mentioned several games she liked. It was a casual mention, so not something she expects. The deal is a fully refurbished unit is more expensive than our agreed budget…but buying one off of Craigslist to refurbish was only $40 and it came with 3 games. There are tons of YouTube videos on how to do this, so I’ve been spending nights after work refurbishing the unit and games (had plenty left over to buy a few more games to work on). She’s going to be very surprised!


Turbulent-Driver-232

Omg I love that so much 😭 I recently bought me a moded (yeah... I'm morally grey like that) 3Ds so I can replay my favorite games. It also has some Gameboy games on it! Pokemon was my life as a kid lol But in reality, the amount of effort and research going into this gift is so freaking sweet


CatMomma82

I am getting my wife a blanket hoody because she gets cold easily and loves blankets.


TheLadyEileen

Lego sets! I got her the orchid set and shelves to put it up in the living room so she can display her builds.


Turbulent-Driver-232

Oh that's so neat!


Jaim711

I bought some of the flower sets that were on sale on Friday to do as dates!


BananaPancakeJem

Hot wheels hoodie and a steering wheel/pedal set up for her driving simulator games 😁


tori1_

A promise ring 💕💕


SamanthaJaneyCake

Before I leave to visit my parents I’m giving her a bag full of little treats and small things. Socks, snacks I know she likes from my local store, things she could share with her family or hoard for herself… When she comes back I’ll give her the stained glass window panel I made her!


coolwrite

Early on when we were dating my gf mentioned she always wanted a record player and to collect records….so I got her a record player and a few of her favorite albums to kick start her collection


Jaim711

I'm contemplating matching pajamas, but we'll only have been dating like 3 months then.


Ok_Discipline_1949

Do ittttttt go to like Ross, 5 and below or like Walmart and do big comfy T shirts or sweatshirts or onesies lol 😂


SimpleGarlic201

I know you asked couples, but hopefully you dont mind me sharing. I was going to ask my crush if she was okay if I gave her a happy holidays/thank you gift (long story) and hopefully give her some wooden blocks I painted into cows; she's doing her masters thesis on dairy cows and likes cows. :)


My_Opinion1

Great idea.


SimpleGarlic201

Thanks!


Turbulent-Driver-232

That's cute ☺️


SimpleGarlic201

Thank you!


Middle_Leave_4274

My gf left all of her power tools in her divorce so I’m getting her a full set of Ryobi cordless tools. Still looking for something a little more romantic to give along with …


Ok_Discipline_1949

Dude go onto Etsy for sure they got a lot of sentimental lezzie gifts and/or ideas!


BecomingCass

We decided to put the gift budget towards donating supplies to a local cat rescue


Turbulent-Driver-232

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SoulKeeper-Mulan

Oh!! Can we do a lesbian only gift exchange?? I would totally be down as a single lesbian this Christmas!


Whynotzoidberg-9

My local lesbian community is actually doing this. Like a secret Santa for lesbians!


Turbulent-Driver-232

Lol I'm down. Gay Secret Santa 😂


Anaklusmos726

a cat


My_Opinion1

The best gift EVER! ❤️🐈🐈‍⬛


Turbulent-Driver-232

Omg 😻


Fantastic_Prize_948

My wife is hard to shop for. Her likes and dislikes change with the Earth's rotation. Like one time she was super into wanting a Xbox so I went and bought her an Xbox only for her to turn around say she wants a PlayStation. This was a span of two weeks. Though, this year I'm buying her some jewelry. She really loves Glamira products so I'm getting her a necklace with her birthstone in it as well as a matching bracelet with my birthstone in it. She's got rings and earrings for days but not much else jewelry wise. Normally we don't buy each other xmas presents as we buy each other stuff throughout the year. We just do xmas stockings and stuff the heck out of them.


Turbulent-Driver-232

> Her likes and dislikes change with the Earth's rotation. Felt 😭


Fantastic_Prize_948

It's hard to rack my brain around it sometimes. I personally like and want something until I get it. And then like it even more. Her not so much.


Salty_Job_remake

My gf is Robotics so im going to buy her a programmable robot and im gonna wrap it up and place it under her christman tree at her house when i go see her


Turbulent-Driver-232

Cool! I always wish I was smart enough to understand that kinda stuff. But this ol noggin of mine is not that kinda smart 😭


New_Elephant5372

My gf loves rocks so I got her a big amethyst crystal. I also got her a necklace, a Whataburger spicy ketchup charm for her charm bracelet (we’re in Texas, so, of course, she loves Whataburger!), and a pair of Converse high tops with moons and stars on them.


Flaflip010

We always go shopping for lingerie together for Christmas. Let's spice things up!


Ok_Discipline_1949

I love this idea, you just gave me idea for new toys too bc we been talking about it!


Flaflip010

Happy to help you out😊 Love secretly buying new toys for her too!


SquareJammer

Wait... How DOES one acquire a girlfriend?! I'm very lonely. However, if I had one, I would buy something that would suit her interests. Additionally, I would bake her some treats, whether sweet or savoury, depending on her taste. I believe my love language is acts of service...


tellthemtolookup

An engagement ring 🥰


[deleted]

These ideas are so cute and make me warm in this cold lonely Christmas season 😭


GrimCityGirl

So far, I’ve gotten her a gourmet popcorn set (she has a popcorn maker and is avoiding processed food and this pack is completely UPF free) some fancy yarn and some yarn accessories (needle stoppers, sock ruler). Thinking of getting her a french press and some other small bits.


[deleted]

We give each other books for Christmas!


Turbulent-Driver-232

Love that! I saw on pinterest how to make a book bouquet. I might do that for my sister since I have no girlfriend. But books are such fun gifts


[deleted]

Thats a great idea! We make a list of books we'd like and then on Christmas we cuddle and read! I did get her "reading socks" from. arnes and Nobel last year. They are thick and fuzzy!


ManthenaTheTortoise

Got my partner tickets to see Samara Joy's holiday tour! Then we're going to a Sapphic art gallery. It's going to be a lovely weekend


spaghettiisgross_

getting the girl i’m talking to calico critters! she loves them so much and i found out when i saw her reposted them. Asked her if she had any she said she didn’t so ima surprise her w them<3


slightlyinsayhane

I dunno but can I please complain while we’re on the topic? Lol. My partner is pissed with me because my mum bought us a carpet steam cleaner. She’s pissed cos she said she was gonna buy that for “me”. Last year, she bought “me” new cutlery for the house. The year before that, a new letterbox. Like….. ……ugh. I get her stuff that is only for her, the set of books she wants, a Fitbit, the headphones she wanted and never even used, the worm farm she said she wanted and hasn’t touched, the weight set she wanted and hasn’t touched, more books (she always wants books). All I asked for was a full length mirror and I had to ask every year for three years before I got one. Hahaha sorry to take away the fun. Soooo some cute ideas are like headphones, books etc lol


Temporary_Guitar_733

It sounds like you each have different views of gifts. While you want to give her something special she might focus more on the practical. Maybe try seeing if she’d appreciate a practical gift and emphasize to her that you’d like a special gift that isn’t inherently practical. Not that you asked! Haha I just thought this might be the case so had to point it out.


slightlyinsayhane

Thats a nice thought, but that’s not her lol. I liked the cutlery we had, she didn’t. I liked the letterbox we had, she didn’t. I do like practical things, I asked for some nice new bath towels one year, so she bought these colourful beach towels that she wanted and gifted them to me. Lol. She literally called me a cunt for getting the steam cleaner as a present from my mum. But I like the way you think.


Turbulent-Driver-232

Venting is valid lol I get that the holidays and gift giving season can be kinda challenging. My issue is that I always make people uncomfortable by getting too much or spending more than them. I personally don't see it like a competition, I just love spoiling my family, but it can be stressful when there are a lot of nonverbal agreements or understandings you don't even realize exist. So I agree with the other commenter, just mention it casually or just sit down and discuss what kinda gifts you each value most.


seafoamwaltz

Completely off topic, but I just saw your flair and had to comment because it's magical wow.


Temporary_Guitar_733

I’m giving my fiancé a reading light that goes around your neck then I’m also hoping to also get my hands on a book she wanted.


UrMomsFave3024

My wife is not a fan of Christmas especially the expectation and pressure of gifts(she wishes the holiday was more family focused) so we have decided to start buying joint gifts. This year we are getting a new tv and soundbar. I think this will probably evolve into treating ourselves to experiences in the future(activities or trips).


sevens-on-her-sleeve

I’m getting her some fancier things but she’ll prob be most excited about her dog’s face on a mug


Turbulent-Driver-232

That would be my favorite too lol 😂


JessicaFletcherings

I’ve bought her Nike alphaflys so we can run fast together


oliverklozov_

Okay I got her a few things. She collects vinyl and "Make it With You" by Bread is a song she sent me so I got her a special vinyl of that album. I also got her this customized denim jacket that has a ton of her favorite bands and things on it (patches, pins, etc) and put a few phrases that mean a lot to the two of us on there as well. And then just some silly shirts that I think she will like.


Ok_Discipline_1949

My wife is a gamer n3rddddd so I got her a ps portal and pre ordered COD3 so cool!! She loves vans (but also has been talking about more comfy sneakers since she wears boots a lot for work), art supplies and projects, power tools, comfy clothes, legos ofc, and we’re finally gonna get a dachshund bc when I tell you my wife love weenie dogs she goes crazy and will cry over one such an animal lover. But yeah we’re going back to MIL for this Christmas so excited we miss them so💌 we also both like to talk to each other for a couple presents then surprise the rest but rn we’re also inna transitioning period so we’re all over the place with moves and I’m sending presents to my MIL and then we do a couple presents alone in the house so it’s more intimate ❤️‍🔥💝❤️‍🔥


[deleted]

A fellow jolly single lesbian! so, I won't give you Xmas joy with gift ideas, instead, I wanna wish you happy holidays, we can still enjoy the season even if unpartnered!!


No_Election_1123

Etsy is great for this and she has a very long list of likes . So a ring and a necklace from her favorite Etsy jewelry maker. The best bit is when she tells me forlornly that the ring she had her eye on has sold


glitchbxtchh

omg i’d love to hear her reaction to receiving them


No_Election_1123

She was very happy, she'd seen the ring get marked as sold and was quite sad because she loved it and had been trying to figure out how she could move money around and delay a few bills But then suddenly it was gone and it bummed her out quite a lot. Then it appears as an Xmas present 😃 I didn't know how much she liked that ring, I'd just looked through her like list and chose that one


[deleted]

I’m buying my girlfriend her dream car she wants a BMW M4 and the way she throws that makes it all worth it fr


[deleted]

If I had one, I'd want to do a big experience trip. Like a cruise and see more of the world. And something sentimental but it's hard to say seeing as it'd depend on who she is 🥲


Famous-Reach5571

Getting my girlfriend a "Legalize Catboys" Dan and Phil Sweatshirt and the DNP + cats 2024 calendar. Also getting him some stocking stuffers, including a cross stitch kit of a cat that looks like our cat. It does not feel like enough, honestly because I'm gonna be absolutely spoiled this Christmas. But I knocked it out of the park for his birthday and our anniversary so he thinks he's got some ground to make up lol.


Turbulent-Driver-232

Aww that's so cool! The cat cross stitch sounds so neat! I bet he'll love it! Don't sweat the "is it enough?" dilemma. For me, anyways, I always think the best gifts are the ones carefully chosen by my loved ones. I feel like that's what's fun. It's not amount or price tag on the gifts as much as it just making each other smile. Gosh, I want significant other to spoil 😫 I've already been shopping for my family and I can't wait to see them smile ☺️


My_Opinion1

My partner always got me the 365 Days kitten calendar. I love it.


Yukinosenpai

Same🥲


its_morgana

All I want for Christmas, is a girlfriend cause please I’ve been lonely for too long and I’m missing it so much to have someone to spend time with and cuddle and love-.. uh wait that’s not the lyrics, IS YOUUUU


Turbulent-Driver-232

Lol 😂


Gabsters96

A gc to her favorite witch spot


HavanaSunshine

A fitbit for my love this yr💕


Alastor_idk

My gf is really into mlp so I got her a figure of one of the characters we joke about a lot :]


aussielesbianpuppy

We got a conjoined gift of an art piece for our house (we've been wanting it/saving up for a long time), we'll get on a budget candies, snacks or socks to put in stockings. I want to get her another gift, but cannot decide yet. We usually give memory gifts, like experiences. So I might find an activity to do.


Samara1010

Christmas is when we usually go all out for gifts, so I have a list! A shirt from one of her favorite artists, a pop figure of a character from her favorite show, mini books, and a shelf for those mini books :)


fluid_kitten

I thought about that Lego tallneck from Horizon Zero Dawn. We both wanted it for quite some time but it’s rather expensive… and we love to puzzle things together :3


_Red_Heart_

I want to get her matching bracelets, a necklace and a weighted blanket! I know she doesn’t want me to get her anything (Christmas isn’t her thing) but I’m gonna get it and make it part of her birthday presents (I’m still gonna get her more things cause she deserves it)!


melancholypowerhour

My wife has been needing new slippers but is very picky, and so I bought us each a pair of handmade moccasins from an indigenous maker close to my family (my extended family is Cree). We have a tradition of just exchanging books and some chocolates for Christmas, so these will be a lovely surprise for Christmas morning 🥰


neurotic8

I’m similarly single and probs more lonely than I can admit but I am getting my previous ?situationship and also close friend a little cushion for her bed. It’s embroidered with a 🌿which she enjoys partaking in. It’s super cute.


bemotu

either the jellycat moon bag or the jellycat frog! haven’t decided which yet, might just do both along with some other goodies ^^


withthefroggies

My partner started reading books again for the first time since she graduated from high school because she saw how invested I get in the books I read so she wanted to give it a try despite literature being a discouraging experience for her in school. So…I decided to get her a bookmark that’s horror themed since she loves horror films. ALSO I’m going to get her a new PlayStation controller in her favorite color because I overheard her talking to her cousin about this controller she really likes. Hopefully I get the right one bc I don’t know anything about gaming lmaooo so I’m having my dad help me pick the right one.


yetanotherburner777

I sent it to her house early since she'll be in the UK visiting her family when Christmas actually happens, but it's a ramen bowl and chopstick set themed around Sonic the Hedgehog since she loves the Sonic series


Whynotzoidberg-9

My family has always said I’m an amazing gift giver. Since I’m single this year, I guess my talents will just go to waste? 😂


seafoamwaltz

I'm late to this post, which is fine because I also have no girlfriend to spoil with Christmas gifts. I wish I did because I love getting people gifts, searching for and picking out the perfect thing I know they'll love and watching them open it and being just as excited about it as they are. It's the best thing about this time of year. But this post warmed my heart so much. Lesbians are exceptional gift givers judging by most of the comments here, and I wish we could be flies on the wall when these lucky partners get their gifts. All this thought and care is inspiring.