If you’re like me, you’ll find that men are quite hard to buy for, especially for Valentine’s Day. Coming so quickly after Christmas, it can be hard to think up new and original Valentine’s Day gifts for him. Fortunately I have 11 brilliant gift ideas in this guide which should help you out. Prepare to be inspired! And check out my Valentine’s Day gift guide for her too, so you can drop some major hints to your other half this year.
Old Brick Mould Storage Boxes From Scaramanga
These brick moulds are some of my favourite home decor items I have ever featured on my blog. Both Sean and I think these are such cool storage boxes. They are heavy and chunky, and so unique. The brick moulds are all authentic, so are not made to look old or used – they are the real thing. They are made from solid teak and were once used for making bricks out of mud or adobe. They all feature the maker’s mark on the inside. Once used all over the world, these are now rarely used to produce bricks. They make amazing storage boxes. We also thought we might actually fix them to the walls to make interesting wall shelves. I highly recommend these if you love rustic interiors. Available from £25 from Scaramanga.
The Nokia 3310
This blast from the past is back. Ideal for fuss free men who want a phone to be just that; a phone. The new Nokia 3310 is a revamped version of the original, but it still carries its iconic silhouette. It has a 2.4” polarised and curved screen window makes for better readability in sunlight. There’s also a camera, and a battery which lasts for a month. As an added bonus, you can even play the classic game Snake on it. Available in a variety of colours from Nokia for just £24.99.
The Bluebeards Revenge Soap Stack Kit
These colourful chunky blocks of soap come in three difference fragrances for men. The Classic scent has the signature barbershop fragrance from The Bluebeards Revenge. The other two variations are exotic Caribbean oils in the Cuban soap, and a fresh uplifting Big Blue Bar fragrance. There’s nothing feminine about these! Although I am tempted to pinch them myself to be honest as they look so nice. Available from The Bluebeards Revenge for £13.99.
The Man Box From Ross & Ross
If you’re unsure what to get your other half, why not get him a little bit of everything? The Man Box from Ross & Ross contains four products he is bound to love, all presented in a lovely gift box. It contains a bottle of craft beer, salami, crackling and smoked apple chutney. All products have been sourced from artisan producers from the Cotswolds, and are guaranteed to provide him with the perfect snacking experience. It’s a fab way to try out new products too, especially if he’s a foodie. Available for £22 from Ross & Ross.
Framing Our Love Message Frame
This is really a joint gift that you can enjoy together as a couple. You get a white frame with acrylic boards in the middle. It’s like a letter box with a gap at the top. You can write love letters for him on the little paper hearts. They fold into envelopes and you post them into the frame. It’s a lovely keepsake for years to come, to remind you of this Valentine’s Day.
ProCook Cocktail Set
These days, staying in is definitely the new going out. If you are staying in this Valentine’s Day and perhaps enjoy a lovely home cooked meal together, why not also add in some cocktails too? I have lots of cocktail ideas to choose from. You’ll need a cocktail set like this shaker, jigger and strainer from ProCook (makers of the gorgeous Dartmouth stoneware set you may remember I showed you from the summer). All three items are made from high quality stainless steel, are easy to clean and come with ProCook’s one year guarantee. All three are available to buy from ProCook.
The Gioteck TX-30 Headset
Gioteck have launched two vibrant red headsets in time for Valentine’s Day – making the perfect fun, bright and affordable gift for game or music lovers. The TX-30 is in red and black, and works with the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and with mobiles. It delivers immersive sound, and ultra clear audio quality. This is the perfect gift for the gamer in your life. I happen to have one in mine, and I can see this working really well for a Fortnite player! Available from Argos for £19.99.
The Gioteck TX-40 Headset
This Gioteck headset comes in white and red. It also has multi-platform compatibility, powerful audio and crystal clear chat with minimal feedback. It’s very lightweight, and has the Gioteck signature ultra-soft Alacantra® cushioning for comfort. The TX-40 has an inline mic, mute and volume for instant fingertip control. The TX-40 retails for £24.99 from Argos.
Saint Iris Adriatica Energy Cleanse
This is an invigorating daily body cleanser for a touch of luxury in the shower. It has a natural citrus fragrance to really wake you up and boost the mood. Fruit enzymes and essential oils clarify, hydrate and soften skin. There are so many natural ingredients in this body wash which have great mood boosting and skin care properties. They help to exfoliate the skin, detoxify and brighten it, and soothe any dryness. Saint Iris Adriatica use botanical extracts from the Adriatic region, bringing a little sunshine into our lives here in the UK. Energy Cleanse is available on their website for £29. You can also see their Vitality Spritz in my Valentine’s gift guide for her.
The Brighton Beard Co. Hawkhurst Beard Conditioning Gift Set
The Brighton Beard Co. are a cruelty free company specialising in men’s grooming. They use high quality ingredients in their products. The Hawkhurst Beard Conditioning Gift Set features their best-selling 40ml Creampot Tom’s beard balm and a 10ml Old Joll’s beard oil. Both come in a Mandarin and Cedarwood scent, and are everything your bearded other half needs to keep his beard conditioned and soft. Sean can’t wait to get his hands on these now that I have taken a photo! Available for £21.95 from Beard Buys.
Perfect Match Chocolates
I absolutely love the look of these large chunky white chocolate ‘matchsticks’. Made from the finest Belgian white chocolate, these are hand engraved with the words ‘Perfect Match’. It’s nice that you get two, as there’s one for each of you! Available for £6.99 from Find Me A Gift.
Vanilla Reindeer Personalised Gift & Bottle Bags
This fab bottle bag (featuring a selfie we took on our recent trip to Cornwall) is a personalised gift bag from Vanilla Reindeer. They allow you to personalise and order gift bags and boxes directly from their website. Delivery is extremely fast, and the whole process is easy and painless. You can choose from lots of different box and bag shapes and designs, and personalise with your own names, messages and photos. There are options for many different occasions, not just Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely way to make a Valentine’s gift even more thoughtful. Available to order from Vanilla Reindeer. Get 30% off your order using the code LOVE30PR.
Dr Numb Numbing Cream
Dr Numb is the leading topical anaesthetic product which is perfect if you have a husband or boyfriend who absolutely loves to get tattoos. It provides temporary pain relief and also relief from itching, sun burn and other skin conditions. You can also use it to help soothe microbladed eyebrows and sore skin from cosmetic procedures, so it’s also a gift you can borrow! If he’s planning a tattoo (or you’re buying him one for Valentine’s Day), consider also getting him Dr Numb to help with the pain before and after the tattoo. Available from Dr Numb.
HARIBO Heart Throbs Gift Box
Everyone’s favourite sweet treat has a new look this Valentine’s Day. These heart shaped jellies are an affordable and tasty gift for the man in your life. Available at all major supermarkets, in both 140g and 380g gift boxes. Find out more from HARIBO.
Which gift idea is your favourite? I would love to know.
Spoilt for choice – loving the BRICK Nokia phone – Will certainly raise a smile
It’s cool isn’t it? 🙂
My son-in-law has a retro phone that is just a phone. He says it means he gets hasseled less by his work, as he can’t read his emails on the way to or from work, so his choice makes sense to me.
That makes perfect sense to me too – what a great way to switch off once you’re out of the office as you can’t check emails. I wish I’d have thought of that years ago!
Thank you for this list. I’ve found it a bit too late for Valentine’s day but there’s some great ideas for my husband’s upcoming birthday!q