• Celebrate her 40th birthday with an embroidered gift that matches her style and personality. Search for clothing, accessories and other items with embroidered logos and wording on them, or be creative and personalize the item yourself. Think of what she needs and wants when searching for this gift. Buy your gift from retail stores that specialize in embroidery, or local and online merchants that well pre-embroidered items to coincide with the occasion.
  
  

Clothing

• Clothing items are great embroidered gifts to give him for the big 40th birthday. T-shirts, hats, pants, sweatshirts and jackets are some of the clothing items you can buy him. Some of these items come with pre-written embroidery designs and wording, while other companies allow you to create the design for your gift. Buy a tie with 40th birthday written all over it, or funny T-shirts that say "I'm not 40, you can't prove it." Take the clothing a step further and order a custom pair of embroidered tennis shoes. Choose his favorite colors and complete the design with his name or initials or even "(His name) is 40" embroidered across the shoe. Add a little humor to the gift and buy him a pair of slippers with the embroidered words "Geezer," or "Old Timer."
  
  

Accessories

• Finding embroidered gifts for her 40th birthday may be simple. Think about what she needs, or even what she already has. In other words, accessorize. If she loves cosmetics, buy her an embroidered make-up bag or case with "(her name)'s stuff," or "40 and beautiful" sewn across the bag. Give her an embroidered blanket with photos of her over the last 40 years embroidered onto the throw. Some companies give you the option to add a personal message like "Happy 40th Birthday" on the photo blanket. Next time she curls up on the couch or in front of the fire, she will be covered with 40 years worth of memories. Embroidered towels for her kitchen and bathroom are other ideas to keep in mind.
  
  

Luggage

• Buy him embroidered luggage for his 40th birthday. Customize his luggage with his initials, full name or contact information. If he owns his own company, give him two gifts for the price of one. Have his company information or logo embroidered on his luggage set. This marketing-style gift allows him to advertise his company wherever he goes. Choose from large suitcases, pilot cases and duffle bags of all colors and designs.