Handmade Gift Ideas for Men
Men are known to be notoriously difficult to buy for, so gift-giving occasions like Christmas can cause a lot of stress! The vital thing to remember when buying a 'gift for him' is that a 'masculine' gift can be beautiful as well as practical! Artist William Morris once said "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful" so picking the right Christmas can kill both birds with one stone (so to speak!) With this in mind, read on for some unique gift ideas, suggestions and tips on how to spoil and surprise the men in your life this Christmas!
It's easier to buy for commuters and office workers than you might think. As they spend so much of their time travelling, either on time on buses and tubes etc, timesaving gifts could make their lives a whole lot easier! Planners and organisers will be much appreciated as will stylish leather tablet and mobile phone cases, great gifts for being 'on the go'. If he works from home, desk tidies that are Beautiful in design, as well as practical, are useful for keeping the office in order. You might also want to inject some style into his wardrobe with something like cufflinks. It's hard to go wrong with cufflinks as they are such versatile yet discreet accessories!
Those guys with green fingers will appreciate any gift had could enhance and improve their garden! Brightly painted planters can add a splash of vibrancy and colour to brighten even the most bare windowsills and patios. Although not typically thought of as as gifts for men, decorative pots and vases can make modern, unique and unexpected gifts- a great addition to any bachelor pad! Outerwear like woolly scarves will be appreciated by the outdoorsy type, especially as the winter chill draws in! Stylish and practical, a great hand-woven scarf will keep him looking as trendy as he feels warm!
It may well be that the man you are gifting is somewhat of a foodie, or culinary genius, as he might say! In that case, revitalising his kitchen with some beautiful home wares is a sure fire way to success. Stylish kitchen knives make great investment pieces that he will utilise daily and appreciate for years to come. Cutlery makes another unusual gift idea; day-to-day sets can be used over again whilst more formal pieces will hold special memories of this year's Christmas. Simple accents like silver or wooden napkins rings offer an understated yet contemporary update to kitchens for those on a budget.
Purchasing handmade gifts this year is a great way to give back to your community this festive season. Buying handmade gifts will mean you are supporting local design talent in your area whilst still giving a gift that is unusual, unique and sentimental. The talented designer-makers who handcraft their pieces put so much effort into making their work special, so this Christmas handmade gift ideas are a fantastic way to demonstrate that you've gone the extra mile for your giftee. So this Christmas why not brighten his day with an unusual but nontheless unique handmade gift?
It's easier to buy for commuters and office workers than you might think. As they spend so much of their time travelling, either on time on buses and tubes etc, timesaving gifts could make their lives a whole lot easier! Planners and organisers will be much appreciated as will stylish leather tablet and mobile phone cases, great gifts for being 'on the go'. If he works from home, desk tidies that are Beautiful in design, as well as practical, are useful for keeping the office in order. You might also want to inject some style into his wardrobe with something like cufflinks. It's hard to go wrong with cufflinks as they are such versatile yet discreet accessories!
Those guys with green fingers will appreciate any gift had could enhance and improve their garden! Brightly painted planters can add a splash of vibrancy and colour to brighten even the most bare windowsills and patios. Although not typically thought of as as gifts for men, decorative pots and vases can make modern, unique and unexpected gifts- a great addition to any bachelor pad! Outerwear like woolly scarves will be appreciated by the outdoorsy type, especially as the winter chill draws in! Stylish and practical, a great hand-woven scarf will keep him looking as trendy as he feels warm!
It may well be that the man you are gifting is somewhat of a foodie, or culinary genius, as he might say! In that case, revitalising his kitchen with some beautiful home wares is a sure fire way to success. Stylish kitchen knives make great investment pieces that he will utilise daily and appreciate for years to come. Cutlery makes another unusual gift idea; day-to-day sets can be used over again whilst more formal pieces will hold special memories of this year's Christmas. Simple accents like silver or wooden napkins rings offer an understated yet contemporary update to kitchens for those on a budget.
Purchasing handmade gifts this year is a great way to give back to your community this festive season. Buying handmade gifts will mean you are supporting local design talent in your area whilst still giving a gift that is unusual, unique and sentimental. The talented designer-makers who handcraft their pieces put so much effort into making their work special, so this Christmas handmade gift ideas are a fantastic way to demonstrate that you've gone the extra mile for your giftee. So this Christmas why not brighten his day with an unusual but nontheless unique handmade gift?
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