My DH is an angel, and would get me anything at all that I wanted, He tried clothing (can never find the right size), bought me boots ( I wear a size 3 shoe) so go find some that fit. HA Then he asked my SIL what to do. She said go with a JoAnn's gift card, you can't go wrong. Now each year he adds an additional amount to my Joann's card and I LOVE IT. Doesn't even have to wrap it as far as I'm concerned, just put tht puppy in an envelope and hang it in the tree.
He gets tools and a gift card from me for Craftsman Tools. If I bought the tool, it would be the wrong one.
We do surprise each other with small things, but the big ones, both of us count on.