Friday, December 14, 2012

Christmas Gifts for the Men in your life

By Mark Stickface


Men are notoriously hard to buy for, so occasions like Christmas can cause a lot of gift-related stress! The key thing to remember when buying a gift for him is that a 'masculine' gift can be both useful and beautiful! As artist William Morris once said "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful", and choosing the right Christmas can kill both birds with one stone (so to speak!) Read on for some unique gift ideas, tips and suggestions to spoil and delight the men in your life this festive season!

It is much easier to buy gifts for office workers and commuters than one might think. As they spend such a large amount of their day travelling, either on time on tubes , buses and trains etc., timesaving presents could make their lives a whole lot simpler! In this way, planners and organisers are sure to be treasured, as will stylish yet durable leather tablet and mobile phone cases, great gifts for those guys who are always 'on the go'. If he works from a home office, desk tidies which are designed beautifully but are practical too are great for keeping the office in order. If you want to update his wardrobe by injecting a little style here and there, Christmas gifts like cufflinks are a great way to go as they are such versatile yet discreet fashion accessories!

Keen gardeners are sure to appreciate any gift had could enhance and improve their pride and joy- their garden! Vibrantly painted planters will add colour and brighten even the most boring windowsills and bare patios. Although not typically considered as gifts for men, pots and vases can be modern, unique and unexpected gifts- a fantastic decorative addition to any bachelor pad! Outerwear like chic scarves will be loved by the outdoorsy type, especially as the bitter winter wind draws in! Both stylish and practical, they will keep him looking as stylish as he feels toasty!

It may be that the man you are buying for is quite the foodie, in which case, enhancing their kitchen with some beautiful home wares is sure to be a success. Sleek kitchen knives are great investment pieces that he will use and love for years to come. Another unique gift idea is cutlery; everyday sets can be used over again whilst more formal pieces will hold special memories of the specific Christmas it was received. Alternatively, little touches like silver or wooden napkins rings offer an understated yet modern update to kitchens for a lower price point.

Purchasing handmade gifts this year is a great way to give back to your community this Christmas season. Buying handmade gifts will mean you are supporting local design talent in your area whilst still giving a uniquely sentimental gift. The talented designer-makers who meticulously handcraft their pieces put so much effort into making their work special, so this Christmas handmade gift ideas are a fabulous way to demonstrate that you've gone the extra mile for your giftee. So this Christmas why not make his day with an unique but non less beautiful handmade gift?




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