With flowers, chocolates and teddy bears filling the shelves of department stores, it can only mean on this. Valentine’s day is on it’s way. It’s a day where you can really tell your partner just how much he means to you. But a lot of the gifts being sold in stores are targeted towards women making it increasingly difficult to buy for your guy. While some men don’t mind receiving a pink fluffy bear, it’s probably best that you get him something he would actually appreciate. So if you’re struggling for gift ideas this valentine’s day, here’s some fantastic ideas to inspire you.
For a guy who likes movies
When looking for valentines gifts for him, it’s always best to remember what he likes and dislikes to ensure you get the best gift possible. A gift relating to the movies he likes, for example, will always be a good choice. Try to find out what his favourite films are and buy him a collectable from the film. Film posters are a wonderful gift and are easy to source online. You could put it in a frame and hang it up for him, which will make it a complete surprise. Action figures and movie props are also brilliant if your partner enjoys collecting. These gifts will fill him with nostalgia, and it will be something that he treasures forever. They will all vary in price depending on how old they are, but as long as it relates to his favourite film, he won’t mind. If neither of these ideas sounds appropriate, why not organise a movie night. You could watch a few movies, bake some cookies and eat popcorn all night and just enjoy each other’s company. Smaller movie theatres will often hold classic movie nights that he might also appreciate. Vintage films that have a cult following make these movie nights, even more, fantastic. The theatres will often organise meet and greets with the stars from the films and encourage the audience to dress up.
For a guy who likes to be outside
If your man loves spending his spare time outside, his valentine’s day gift should reflect this. Whether he enjoys extreme sports or just likes going for bike rides in the countryside, a GoPro is a gift he will adore. This compact camera is waterproof and can be attached to the body with a variety of harnesses or on a pole. It will continually record high quality footage and take pictures that can be sent directly to his phone or laptop. This will give him some beautiful memories by capturing one-off moments that need to be seen to be believed. It’s a fantastic gift if your partner loves gadgets and it will quickly become an item he won’t leave the house without. If a GoPro is not something he would like, why not buy him something he can use when he goes camping. Tents and camping gadgets such as torches and portable speakers also make brilliant gifts. Plus it gives everything you need for a romantic camping weekend away.
For a guy who cares about his appearance
If your husband or boyfriend spends longer in front of the mirror than you do, a gift that makes him look even more handsome would be perfect. You could organise for him to have a traditional wet shave. This is where a professional barber will use hot towels and a straight razor to give him the closest shave of his life. These services usually provide hair cuts and complimentary drinks too. This is a fabulous experience that will make him feel like a proper gentleman. Alternatively, you could buy him something that enhances his clothing, such as an engraved tie clip or cufflinks that he can wear to the office. Or choose a tie or pocket square that have his initial embroidered into their design. The personalized engraving of these items is what makes them more unique, so choose what you have engraved or embroidered carefully. You can’t go wrong with his initials if you get really stuck. This will give him a sharper, more polished look and give you both the perfect excuse to get dressed up and visit a fancy restaurant.
For a guy who likes cars
If your guy takes a lot of pride in his car or thoroughly enjoys driving, then a car related gift will be right up his street. You could arrange for him to test drive a Ferrari or a rally car on a local race or dirt track. This will appeal to his need for speed and he will love being in control of such a powerful vehicle. This will make a brilliant day out where you can take plenty of photographs. He will also learn all about how professional drivers navigate around the track and find out more about the car’s capabilities. This is the perfect gift for an auto-enthusiast and gives a once in a lifetime chance to drive like a race car or rally car driver. Another option you have is to kit out his car with gadgets. Sat Navs, heated seats and hands-free systems could turn his ordinary car into something from a spy movie. They will enhance his everyday driving experience and make him want to spend even more time in his car. Instead of letting him have all the fun, why don’t you plan a road trip. This will give him an excuse to drive his beloved car and you can enjoy sitting back and enjoying the scenery. Find a classic car show to continue with your auto theme or just go somewhere new that you can both enjoy together.
So instead of buying your husband or boyfriend a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers, go for something that is a little but different. The extra effort you put into making sure you buy him something unique will be obvious and he will appreciate it a lot more. Think carefully about what he likes and how enjoys spending his spare time to guarantee your gift is something he will love.