Last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for your man friend
It’s a tough gig buying for boys. Let’s face it, there’s only so many times you can buy him a new wallet or cologne that he doesn’t wear before he becomes suspicious of your deficient gifting aptitudes. Add to that the fact that it’s too late to order anything online and we’re getting scarily close to a frenzied dash around the shopping centre that really doesn’t end well for any one. Don’t worry; we’ve compiled a list of last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for your guy that will save you from a total meltdown this year.
Treat your man to a new The Horse watch from Alfred’s Apartment in Mermaid Beach. The sleek minimalist design has made it a popular option for stylish gents. While you’re there you can pick yourself up one of Alfred’s Apartment’s delicious burritos, because shopping can be immensely hungry work. If you’re on a budget, Happy Socks from David Jones will inject a little whimsy into his work attire and give him a daily reminder of how awesome you are. This cushion from Six Things in Burleigh Heads offers a helpful reminder to seize the day. Actually, if your man is into fan fiction of any kind, Six Things is your place. It’s a treasure trove of weird and wonderful things.
If your fella appreciates a little spruce every now and then, grab some King Brown Pomade at a range of places including the aforementioned Alfred’s Apartment. Unless your man is rocking a full beard, grab a slick stash box filled with all of his shaving and skincare needs from Small Stall in Palm Beach or treat him to a cutthroat razor lather shave and hot towel from The Barberoy in Coolangatta. If your man doesn’t mind doing things a little differently, Wood & Beau make a pretty epic range of wooden bow ties and if your man’s walls are looking a little bare, grab him an original piece by local photographer Blair Jeffereys that is mounted on slats of recycled timber. If you really want to impress, pick him up a custom handmade skateboard from Cottage Skateboards.
Forget heart shaped cupcakes this year, make your man giddy with delight with some homemade bacon salt. Actually any of these creations are sure to be a hit, providing he likes bacon, which is almost a silly addendum because seriously, who doesn’t love bacon?
If your man doesn’t mind a cheeky tipple, reserve him a ticket to Cavalier Bar and Supper’s A Whisk(e)y Exploration evening on February 19 that includes four whiskys matched with food or attempt your own journey of discovery with this Ultimate Whisky Tasting Kit.
For something a little sexier, send all five senses into overdrive this Valentine’s Day with a Mandle from The Apparel Collective, a little something saucy for you from your favourite lingerie store, some massage oil, chocolates (or chocolate-covered bacon) and a CD filled with smooth tunes and bundle them into five individual parcels labeled smell, see, touch, taste and hear. Best girlfriend/fiance/wife ever.
