The struggle is real. Finding a Valentines Day gift for the man in your life that is both practical and heartfelt can be difficult- and let’s face it, our men don’t want the chocolates or teddy bears every store offers. But stop your stressing! We took on the challenge of putting together a perfect gift guide for your guy.
1. Personalized James Fotostrap
Spoil your man with a truly personal gift this valentine’s day with a brand new personalized James fotostrap! Made with genuine leather, his fotostrap is not only a functional investment, but also a lasting strap your Valentine will love. We are showcasing our James leather Fotostrap on this guide, but have over 20 prints and colors to choose from! Pick his favorite color and add his name, initials, monogram or even design file to the shoulder pad to make this gift one he will use and treasure forever.
If that’s not reason enough, this gift also gives back to a greater cause-- 10% of all proceeds are donated to Fotolanthropy, a non-profit made up of photographers and filmmakers that document inspiring true stories of people who have overcome adversity.
2. Tobacco Candle
Set the mood for this Valentine’s Day by gifting your guy with the manliest scent we could find. This intoxicating candle is inspired by the botanical and medicinal properties of traditional apothecary origin for a smooth, smoky aroma and entheogenic experience. Made of an earth-friendly blend of beeswax, vegetable and soy waxes, this blend offers a cleaner and better burn. It may not be your choice scent, but he will appreciate the sacrificial gesture to light a way more manly scent than Lavender Dreams.
3. Woolrich John Rich & Bros Sherpa Rough Rider Blanket
Cozy up to your Valentine with this ultra-soft (yet totally rugged) blanket for two. Made of wool/nylon, this gift is the perfect segue to night of cuddling on the sofa while watching The Notebook (or Making a Murderer) on Netflix. Pair this with his favorite coffee beans and you will be sure to keep him warm from the inside out this Valentine’s.
4. Rambler Tumbler
Keep the heat hot this Valentine’s with a YETI rambler tumbler. Made with kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel and double-wall vacuum insulation, this sweat-free tumbler is designed with your guy’s drinking needs in mind. Pour his favorite hot or cold beverage in there and you’ll have one satisfied man on your hands.
5. The Beatles - Abbey Road LP
Oh! Darling, Come Together this Valentine’s Day to give your man Something that will give him Golden Slumbers as he rests easy listening to the acclaimed original studio album remaster of Abbey Road on an 180-gram vinyl. Enjoy the record together with a picnic on the floor and a fire in the fireplace for a hipster Valentine’s date he will never forget.
6. Jaunty Solid Tie
Before taking your man on a night on the town, surprise him with this not-too-dressy tie that will go perfect with any of his button-down shirts. Made of 100% cotton, this grey tie has little flecks of color throughout its weave to make it pop. Pair it with the Bear leather Fotostrap and you will have a gent so debonair you can’t take your eyes off of him this Valentine’s Day.
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