Unexpected and last minute Christmas present!

How about a special hamper, Fortnum & Mason do a vast range at assorted prices, my son sends me one each Christmas and it such a lovely gift to unpack and find out what’s inside. Of course there are many cheaper hampers on sale too.

John Lewis e-gift, you can choose the amount, it arrives in their inbox immediately. (Can be spent online or instore)

Flowers.

I would say if you looked at Interflora or Waitrose, or even ring a florist near there home, they could deliver a magnificent seasonal bouquet or arrangement on Christmas Eve.

Loads of vouchers on line.
What do they like?
Spa day, balloon ride, meal in a restaurant. They are all out there.

FaceTime them and say “cheers” - seriously, they want you to enjoy a treat. Send flowers in the second week of January when it is so gloomy after the festive season, especially after the decorations come down and the house looks a little bare.

Feelingmyage55, that's it! Flowers in January and perhaps a small hamper as well. Many thanks to all!

My DB and SIL don't live near me but I choose something to order online, usually from M&S or John Lewis. It's easy.

Do they have any special interests? Magazine subscriptions would spread your gift over 12 months.
They don’t usually send the first one till January, but let the recipient know by card or email.

Send a Christmas arrangement. A local florist will have something suitable. Just phone, give them your budget and jobs done.

Why do you need to buy them anything? It's not tit-for-tat.
People enjoy giving a gift they know will hit the right note but if you haven't found the perfect gift, for whatever reason, just thank them and say "you shouldn't have".
Unless you want to exchange matching value gifts for ever.

As M0nica and Daisymae suggested---flowers ( Christmassy )

A planted up pot for the front door. I've just had one delivered from my local florist.

You live in Dorset, they live in London. Just ask them down for a weekend in the spring and give them a nice time away from the Big Smoke.

I agree with Grammaretto , the key point being in the last sentence - " Unless you want to exchange matching value gifts for ever. "

Might be that they spotted the calendar and realised it would be perfect for your OH then didn’t want to leave you out!

I’ve used Flying Flowers and been happy with them. They deliver via the post and you can add chocolates and other goodies as an added treat. Best to check that your brother isn’t away for a week. ???

Promise to arrange to get together so they can help you to drink the wine. Make an actual in the diary date.

That's enough

notanan's suggestion sounds like a great idea to me!

All excellent gift ideas, and I particularly like JackieB's and notanan's suggestions.
Merry Christmas?