This morning it’s the big kahuna. Gifts for men. I think it’s safe to say that every man in the history of the universe suddenly turns into a nightmare to buy for from the age of 15. They either buy what they want as soon as they want it, leaving you nothing to spoil him with, or they simply ‘don’t want anything at all’ leaving you in a quandary.
Here are a few ideas, from stocking fillers to larger presents that will hopefully at least inspire you if not solve your problems…
- Add some Saville Row chic to his sartorial selection; Happy Socks, ASOS
- For meat lovers and foodies alike… A Butchery class at The Ginger Pig
- Lend him some James Bond style for his cocktail making skills… On the Rocks Glass & Ice Ball Mould | Novelty Whiskey Tumbler, Scotch Rocks Glass
- In the hope that he’ll start cooking… Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals
- You can tell a lot about a man by his shoes… Miller Brogue by Paul Smith at Kurt Geiger
- Cool photography of his favourite icon; Paul McCartney by Jane Bown (20% off if you buy before Monday using the code SANTA20)
- For those who saw them the first time, grew up on their music, or are just discovering them… GRRR! by The Rolling Stones
- For your very own geek… Periodic table mug, Heals
- The cosiest, manliest Ugg Slippers, ASOS
- For the man who wears jewellery… or wants to. Priceless silver tag bracelet, Rocket St George
- Sexy underwear, because all he really wants for Christmas is you
Did I do well readers?
Please share your best picks for men and triumphs in the gift buying stakes this Christmas!
Love,
Rebecca
xo
More 2012 Gift Guides
- For Your sister/best friend
- For your Mum/Aunt/Grandma
- Music for everyone on your list
Oh I totally want that mug
Chemistry, with biology, was my favorite subject.
Ha ha, there’s only one person who’d like to see me in that bra…Connie! The socks it is, and maybe the shoes to go with ; ) xx
Ha ha ha!
Nom nom nom she would be thinking – not quite the desired effect!
Great round up of gifts for men! I’ve had past successes with a coffee bean grinder and box of great shirts (I like the idea of giving something that provides a little luxury everyday).
Husband is getting a few things off his Amazon list, plus a surprise coffee bean subscription from: http://www.coffeereal.co.uk/
Ah! I forgot coffee related items – Pete is a huge coffee fan.
I like everyday luxury too – hence the slippers and shoes
I’ve actually bought two of those giant ice ball moulds for his stocking this year, we went to a bar in Boston once that chipped massive hunks off for whiskey drinks and it reminded me of that. I would recommend the butchery class at the Ginger Pig, that’s one of my most well received presents ever (I went too and it really was great).
I am trying to be minimalistic this year with presents (mainly because with the maternity leave coming up I’m going to have to ask for help to pay off my credit card and then he’d just be buying his own present!) so have gone for practical things for cooking and running as those are his two favourite hobbies. I always find presents that I think are boring go down the best.
Do you know what; I would not have though of giving my hubby underwear (for me) as a gift, so thank you for the idea! I am so going to do just that this year
*types agent provocateur into Google*
It’s a kind of naughty idea
I want the periodic table mug for myself!!!