40 Gift Ideas That Are Perfect for a 40th Birthday

If she’s never had a pair of soft, quality pajamas, this is an excuse to get her some. These are so comfortable.

Whether she’s a frequent traveler or just likes to stay organized, she will love this cute set of printed pouches. You can even personalize them with her monogram, so she’ll never lose track of what’s hers.

This is the type of gift that she may never buy for herself, but will treasure forever. Perfect for displaying, they come in a variety of beautiful colors.

This tiny oven is so petite, she’ll be thrilled to know it’s also extremely functional. Do everything from baking to air frying, toasting, and more.

A timeless designer bag will always, always, ALWAYS be the ultimate gift. (Well, that and jewels.)

For the reader or aspiring reader, a Kindle allows her to carry multiple books at once without the bulk.

Any makeup lover will get excited about receiving a palette from Hourglass. The innovative powders, loved by many, offer a gorgeous glow.

The Essentials Set from Brightland is the ultimate gift for the home cook. It includes two olive oils, plus champagne and balsamic vinegars. She’ll want to start cheffing something immediately.

It will feel like the 80’s again, thanks to this nostalgia-inducing sunscreen. She’ll be transported back to her childhood with the scent and retro cannister.

Jewelry is always a good idea when it comes to gifting, especially for one as important as 40. This mini letter necklace is great for everyday wear and is sure to become a favorite in her jewelry collection.

40oz for 40 years! This useful gift will keep her beverage of choice cold all day long.

No worrying about bed head here; this ultra-luxurious silk pillowcase will make her look and feel like a million bucks.

If she is short on space or works from home, this innovative gadget has everything she needs to get the job done. It comes with a wireless trackpad and keyboard, and when not in use, can be folded back up and placed on her bookshelf.

Everyone needs a great set of pearl earrings, and these give a bit of an updated look to the classic.

This book is perfect for every jetsetter or wanderluster, and other cities are available to make a full set, should you want. For even more of a luxury gift, add an airline gift card to get them one step closer to their next trip. (Friends, if you’re reading this, I’m a Delta girl.)

You see Away luggage everywhere because it’s just good—solid construction that fits a ton of stuff and an array of colors. Gift her the gift she just won’t get herself.

The Oura ring is a chic wearable that tracks everything from sleep patterns to workout results to fertility and periods (and it’s much easier to wear every day than a watch).

This featherweight hair dryer from T3 is not only super light, it is super powerful—and makes drying hair a breeze.

With countless 5-star reviews, this birthdate candle is sure to be one of her favorite gifts. It combines numerology, astrology, and tarot insights specific to her date of birth.

Who doesn’t love a fluffy pair of slippers? These ones from UGG will be her favorite pair.