Gifts for Extraordinary Women

Scandinavian gifts for her — a gift guide from The Scandinavian Shop featuring Nordic candles, jewellery, vases and handmade felt flowers

A gift for the extraordinary woman in your life should be as special as she is. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, Mother's Day, an anniversary or just because — we've pulled together some of our favourite Scandinavian picks. Beautiful things she'll love but probably wouldn't buy for herself. 

Have a browse of our full gifts for her collection, or keep reading for some of our favourite picks.

Skandinavisk Escape mini candle set

Skandinavisk Escape mini candle gift set with Øy, Hav and Fjord fragrances

We love a Skandinavisk candle, and they're amongst our most popular gifts. This set contains mini versions of 3 of our most-requested fragrances – Øy, Hav and Fjord – which evoke fresh air, blossom and getting into the outdoors. Perfect for this time of year, but to be honest you can find a Skandinavisk scent for any season.

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A good vase

Selection of Scandinavian vases from Lyngby Porcelain, Kähler, Bjørn Wiinblad and Broste Copenhagen

A step up from a bunch of flowers (but bonus points if you spring for flowers, too) you can't go wrong with a good vase – and ideally one which looks striking just as it is as well as with something in it. We've something for all tastes, from the elegant minimalism of Lyngby Porcelain, classic Kähler and the whimsical ladies of Bjørn Wiinblad – but we'd strongly recommend you check out our fantastic ones from Broste Copenhagen. Stunning.

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Pernille Corydon Atlas hoops

Shop Pernille Corydon Atlas large hoop earrings in gold

Jewellery's always good, and we've got our eye on these large soft Atlas gold-plated hoops. But if hoop earrings aren't her thing, what about studs or a classic chain necklace or bracelet? We've got silver as well as gold.

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Moomin Bath House pitcher

Arabia Finland Moomin Bath House ceramic pitcher with colourful illustrations and a roof-shaped lid

The world is made up of two types of people – those who love the Moomins, and those who don't. So if she, like us, is in Team Moomin, you're in luck. We've an assortment of mugs – including this Moominmamma marmalade one and Snorkmaiden lilac one – which might suit the occasion. But our favourite is the bath house pitcher, with all the colour and detail down to the pitched-roof lid. Love it.

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Gry & Sif blue hydrangea

Gry & Sif large blue Hydrangea branch hand-made of wool felt

Something which probably falls into the 'things she likes but probably wouldn't buy for herself' category are these felt hydrangea branches from Gry & Sif. Always attracting attention in the shop, they're handmade from pure wool felt, are gorgeous, tactile and last forever. We've got it in pink as well as blue, a smaller version and other flowers, too.

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Browse our full gifts for her collection

Or if you're local to Helensburgh, pop into the shop where we've got cards, chocolates, toiletries and more that aren't online.

If you're buying a present we can send it directly to the recipient, wrapped and with a message from you - just add a message and gift wrapping at checkout. And if you're not sure what to get, we also do gift vouchers online and in-store.