Gift Guide No. 03: For Him
He's the man - your dad, husband, brother, son - but what do you get the man? We've made it easy to find the perfect gift for the Mr. in your life with all of these great gift ideas. Don't miss our other guides! Be sure to check out our Thoughtful & Economical gifts and our For Her gifts + stay tuned for our Splurge guide, and Last Minute gifts.
No. 01: A wallet might seem like the obvious choice for the man in your life, but this one is extraordinary. The leather used on this wallet comes from a 150+ year old Tannery here in the United States called Wickett & Craig and manufactured in Newburyport, MA by Todder. (Available at Boxwood, $60)No. 02: Everybody loves a new pair of fresh socks! And we love the Verge Socks by ILux. (Available at The Shoe Hive, $26)No. 03: My husband has a tendency to misplace things. We keep one of these Smather's and Branson valet trays near the front door to help keep him organized. (Available at Kiskadee, $75)No. 04: This Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Scrub Bar and Body Wash is a perennial favorite with men. The classic scent is one he will love. (Available at Bellacara, $22-$32)No. 05: He won't even need to find a toiletry bag with this Jack Black Grab and Go Traveler. All his essentials packed in a compact travel bag with handle. Just grab (add toothbrush) and go. (Available at Bellacara, $45)No. 06: This Anchor Wax Seal Giftset is a gorgeous set of seals for his home office. Next Level. (Available at Penny Post, $75)No. 07: Perfect for the man who has everything, this Lucite backgammon set makes a stunning addition to your game room or den. (Available at Boxwood, $185)No. 08: We have so many special table clocks as well as wall clocks. This desk-friendly thunderbolt clock is inspired by American fighter planes of the 1940s, and a perfect gift for travel or plane-enthusiasts. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $118)No. 09: Who says men are hard to shop for? We’ve got the perfect keepsakes and love tokens for the Mr. Right in your life like this beautiful Zurich Beech Money Clip, Monarch Granada Pocket Knife, or this simple but beautiful Pluto bracelet. (Available at Mystique Jewelers, Money Clip, $295; Pocket Knife, $850; Bracelet, $395) No. 10: Toss a pair of SAXX underwear into your shopping bag over the holidays. They make for amazing stocking stuffers and it helps that they are the most comfortable underwear ever! (Available at TSALT, starting at $35)No. 11: Men do yoga too! Strength, flexibility, and mobility are crucial components for a well rounded fitness regimen. Join Kevin for this Yoga for Men Workshop at MtM Saturday, January 25th at 3:30pm. (Available online at Mind the Mat, $25)No. 12: Our army man bottle openers are ready to battle any bottle caps you might face this holiday season. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $12)No. 13: For the Nationals fanatic! This National’s wallet has a piece of an authentic game ball. Comes with code to find out which game it was used in. (Available at Kiskadee, $95)No. 14: Did you catch our post about the amazing cufflinks we're carrying this year? All locally designed and crafted, these bring a strong yet elegant layer of flair to his otherwise ho-him dress shirts. (Available at Alx&Co., $170)No. 15: For the man who has everything. We love the cool patterns on these sterling silver money clips, and bonus if he's cash-free: they fit credit cards beautifully. (Available at Alx&Co., $170)No. 16: A set of four slate coasters with some of the greatest athletic plays in history. Each coaster is laser-etched with a different great play. Whether you're shopping for a Nationals fan or a Caps fan, we've got a set for you. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $42.50)No. 17: No-fuss pencils. He doesn’t need to be a pencil snob to appreciate the simplicity and quality of a Blackwing. Plus, a new special edition set will be released later this month! (Available at Penny Post, set of 12, $26-$30)No. 18: Another idea for that huge fan. This bottle opener is made from an authentic game bat. Plug in the code provided and you will find out exactly which game it was used in. (Available at Kiskadee, $127)