Opinion on a gift for my boyfriend!

SergeantSunshine_reused

Short story: Long distance with my boyfriend currently and have been together for over 2 years now. Getting him his xmas present now, and will be seeing him in a few weeks! My idea: Italian bechgroung just like me :] SO I thought about getting him a hand pained keepsake box straight from Italy! Thoughts? :]

I really like these:

http://www.thatsarte.com/product/336

http://www.thatsarte.com/product/342

http://www.thatsarte.com/product/3567

http://www.thatsarte.com/product/3570

(sorry cant copy)

Tmbrooks75

either the second one or the 4th one. round (without the frilly edges) is better, in my humble opinion

Contrarian

Those are lovely! I like the square ones.

Laces_0ut

i always really enjoy when a girlfriend gets me some kind of clothing. a nice shirt, jacket, sweater...etc...

ket_the_jet

It's the thought that counts in any gift, but how many guys want a "keepsake box?"

I'd check out www.uncrate.com if you are looking for gift ideas. Good luck.
-wtk

radlosing

ooooh! the fourth one is gorgeous.
no frills for the boy.

SergeantSunshine_reused

It's the thought that counts in any gift, but how many guys want a "keepsake box?"

I'd check out www.uncrate.com if you are looking for gift ideas. Good luck.
-wtk

He likes sentimental things. He made it obvious he would be upset if I got him something like a game he wanted or clothes. Weird I know! Lost when it comes to sentimental ideas for guys. used all my good ones already xD

ket_the_jet

He likes sentimental things. He made it obvious he would be upset if I got him something like a game he wanted or clothes. Weird I know! Lost when it comes to sentimental ideas for guys. used all my good ones already xD

Then you should go with links. Did you know that Joan Baez got then-boyfriend Bob Dylan a pair of beautiful cuff links? He liked them so much, he wore them on the album cover of Bringing It All Back Home--right after he broke up with her.
-wtk

Laces_0ut

engraved flask?

slimmingdownsteph

what a cute idea! (:
my vote is either the 2nd or the 4th...

hope i helped, we italians have to stick together!!

SergeantSunshine_reused

He likes sentimental things. He made it obvious he would be upset if I got him something like a game he wanted or clothes. Weird I know! Lost when it comes to sentimental ideas for guys. used all my good ones already xD

Then you should go with links. Did you know that Joan Baez got then-boyfriend Bob Dylan a pair of beautiful cuff links? He liked them so much, he wore them on the album cover of Bringing It All Back Home--right after he broke up with her.
-wtk

Thanks for the help :] really appreciate it!

I thought about that actually, but the thing is that he doesn't really have a need for them. I T-shirt and jeans guy think he would still need?

Eleanorjanethinner

Hmm.. sentimental... what about a nice photo of you (or the two of you or somewhere scenic you went together) printed on canvas or in a special frame?

A 'mix tape' (CD) of songs you think he'll like, or you both like?

A journal with some entries started by you about how much you appreciate and miss him?

A voucher for a nice restaurant that you can use when you're together again?

Just a few ideas...

ket_the_jet

Unless he wears French cuffs ever, he doesn't need links. If he wears them even two or three times a year, a pair of links is a nice gesture and he'll be forced to think of you every time he wears the shirt.

Maybe a tie clip is a better option? Right now this kitschy one is on my list of ridiculous items to buy:
http://www.tsaiclip.com/products/moustache-tie-clip

Good luck. I value functionality over sentiment, so I won't be a great help. I'd say something like a nice wallet would be wonderful. He'd use it almost every day and you'd know he appreciates it when he pulls it out of his pocket to pay for your dinner and drinks. Does he play music*? Here's a fun one:
http://www.whippingpost.com/collections/wallets
-wtk


* That chin strap says that he tries...

SergeantSunshine_reused

Unless he wears French cuffs ever, he doesn't need links. If he wears them even two or three times a year, a pair of links is a nice gesture and he'll be forced to think of you every time he wears the shirt.

Maybe a tie clip is a better option? Right now this kitschy one is on my list of ridiculous items to buy:
http://www.tsaiclip.com/products/moustache-tie-clip

Good luck. I value functionality over sentiment, so I won't be a great help. I'd say something like a nice wallet would be wonderful. He'd use it almost every day and you'd know he appreciates it when he pulls it out of his pocket to pay for your dinner and drinks. Does he play music? Here's a fun one:
http://www.whippingpost.com/collections/wallets
-wtk

The tie clip is a good idea! He has to wear a tie to hockey games occasionally. I like the wallet idea too :] Not a musician, but an athlete. Life revolves around hockey! Have been trying to think of something with that, but haven't come up with anything unfortunately >.<

He also used to wear a gold chain with a hockey sticks pennant. Got broke and lost one day so i thought I could maybe replace it? I have no clue when it comes to man jewelry tho xD

Laces_0ut

do they have pottery places near you? you could make him something there. i think it would be cool if a girlfriend made me a coffee mug or something.

gp79

I like the CD idea. Simple, inexpensive and thoughtful.

vger11

I never let a Christmas go by without something Mickey Mouse for my sentimental hubby. Definitely go with something he wouldn't buy for himself...perhaps a set of (small) stuffed hockey mascots.

ket_the_jet

do they have pottery places near you? you could make him something there. i think it would be cool if a girlfriend made me a coffee mug or something.

Jesus...I'd almost rather not get a gift.

Just thinking outside the box...what about a nice weekender bag? Something to encourage him to visit you a little more? Jack Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Killspencer all make pretty great bags.
-wtk

Captain_Mal

What about if you planned a nice night out instead of the "gift". I'm much more pleased with going somewhere than receiving something I didn't really want in the first place. If he likes hockey, maybe you could get some tickets and surprise him. Get great seats, make it a memorable game. Something along those lines might be unexpected and well received.

Ebbykins

do they have pottery places near you? you could make him something there. i think it would be cool if a girlfriend made me a coffee mug or something.

Jesus...I'd almost rather not get a gift.

Just thinking outside the box...what about a nice weekender bag? Something to encourage him to visit you a little more? Jack Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Killspencer all make pretty great bags.
-wtk

I think a really effing cool murse is actually a great idea for a gift, with a personalized name tag inside from you for identification, if he travels for hockey etc, this is a great idea. If your set on the gift boxes though Sunshine, I would do 1 or 2. PS A really kick *kitten* watch for cheap on Ebay or beyondtherack.com (super good sales on there for EVERYTHING) would be nice too. If all else fails, what about a chain and pendant? I think if you want to go sentimental, make it something he does carry with him everyday so he's always reminded of you.

SergeantSunshine_reused

do they have pottery places near you? you could make him something there. i think it would be cool if a girlfriend made me a coffee mug or something.

Jesus...I'd almost rather not get a gift.

Just thinking outside the box...what about a nice weekender bag? Something to encourage him to visit you a little more? Jack Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Killspencer all make pretty great bags.
-wtk

I like that idea too! Kind of reminds me of what a few other guy suggested earlier today:
http://www.theartofshaving.com/
http://www.classicshaving.com/Shaving_Brushes.html
unique shaving supplies

You are awesome with these ideas! I can't read his mind and im a girls sooo. i like girly things! xD
I love sports like him, but still couldn't come up with anything related to hockey.
I about wanted to give up earlier xD

SergeantSunshine_reused

do they have pottery places near you? you could make him something there. i think it would be cool if a girlfriend made me a coffee mug or something.

Jesus...I'd almost rather not get a gift.

Just thinking outside the box...what about a nice weekender bag? Something to encourage him to visit you a little more? Jack Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Killspencer all make pretty great bags.
-wtk

I think a really effing cool murse is actually a great idea for a gift, with a personalized name tag inside from you for identification, if he travels for hockey etc, this is a great idea. If your set on the gift boxes though Sunshine, I would do 1 or 2. PS A really kick *kitten* watch for cheap on Ebay or beyondtherack.com (super good sales on there for EVERYTHING) would be nice too. If all else fails, what about a chain and pendant? I think if you want to go sentimental, make it something he does carry with him everyday so he's always reminded of you.

Already has an expensive watch and he never wears it! Like i said before I would like to replace his chain and pendant that he used to wear.. not sure of man jewelry though xD know any good places to look?

gp79

I like the murse idea as well. I need to plant that idea in my wifes mind ASAP!

Debbe2

The beautiful box is something that he'll have for years and will be memorable And that's what it's all about.

ket_the_jet

I like that idea too! Kind of reminds me of what a few other guy suggested earlier today:
http://www.theartofshaving.com/

I exclusively use Art of Shaving products. I use their lavender line because I have sensitive skin. I use a silver-tipped badger hair brush...keep in mind that those have to be replaced about every six-to-eight months depending on usage. So there's a potential birthday gift idea too.
-wtk

gp79

Although not as high up as the murse or the shaving gear, hit your nearest Dillards, find the Russian girl at the cologne counter and ask her to smell Dirty English, or pick his favorite cologne. Guys are different. Sometimes it's nice (as a guy) to have my wife notice things that are either wearing out, or need replacing and then get those things which he wouldn't get himself.

ket_the_jet

The beautiful box is something that he'll have for years and will be memorable And that's what it's all about.

Do you really believe that? I throw out superfluous bric-a-brac all the time. I'm pretty sure if I got a keepsake box that couldn't even hold my spare buttons, it would sit in the back of a desk drop a few months before ending up in the fireplace.
-wtk

Ebbykins

do they have pottery places near you? you could make him something there. i think it would be cool if a girlfriend made me a coffee mug or something.

Jesus...I'd almost rather not get a gift.

Just thinking outside the box...what about a nice weekender bag? Something to encourage him to visit you a little more? Jack Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Killspencer all make pretty great bags.
-wtk

I think a really effing cool murse is actually a great idea for a gift, with a personalized name tag inside from you for identification, if he travels for hockey etc, this is a great idea. If your set on the gift boxes though Sunshine, I would do 1 or 2. PS A really kick *kitten* watch for cheap on Ebay or beyondtherack.com (super good sales on there for EVERYTHING) would be nice too. If all else fails, what about a chain and pendant? I think if you want to go sentimental, make it something he does carry with him everyday so he's always reminded of you.

Already has an expensive watch and he never wears it! Like i said before I would like to replace his chain and pendant that he used to wear.. not sure of man jewelry though xD know any good places to look?

Not sure of man jewelry either or places to look, but that's definitely a good idea if its something he loved and needs replacing. My Mr actually has multiple bags he cycles through for gym/work/business/ and now I think I just found my own Christmas gift Idea for him, lol a really nice murse so he'll stop using all the other free ones he's been given or don't fit his stuff in an organized way. Another functional but sentimental idea, a personalized cell phone cover (not romantic I know, lol)? Or a lap top cover, google is your friend my dear. Happy hunting.

Ebbykins

The beautiful box is something that he'll have for years and will be memorable And that's what it's all about.

Do you really believe that? I throw out superfluous bric-a-brac all the time. I'm pretty sure if I got a keepsake box that couldn't even hold my spare buttons, it would sit in the back of a desk drop a few months before ending up in the fireplace.
-wtk

LOL I love your honesty. And I actually agree. On a side note... why not a Bonzai with the trimming kit for him to grow it over time... that's kinda weird, but still ornamental/sentimental?

SergeantSunshine_reused

I like that idea too! Kind of reminds me of what a few other guy suggested earlier today:
http://www.theartofshaving.com/

I exclusively use Art of Shaving products. I use their lavender line because I have sensitive skin. I use a silver-tipped badger hair brush...keep in mind that those have to be replaced about every six-to-eight months depending on usage. So there's a potential birthday gift idea too.
-wtk

ohh and his birthday is right around 6 months away! I really like this idea the most really. He has to shave all the time so it would be something new and practical

SergeantSunshine_reused

The beautiful box is something that he'll have for years and will be memorable And that's what it's all about.

Do you really believe that? I throw out superfluous bric-a-brac all the time. I'm pretty sure if I got a keepsake box that couldn't even hold my spare buttons, it would sit in the back of a desk drop a few months before ending up in the fireplace.
-wtk

LOL I love your honesty. And I actually agree. On a side note... why not a Bonzai with the trimming kit for him to grow it over time... that's kinda weird, but still ornamental/sentimental?

I am loving the honesty too xD Girls love that sort of cute stuff, but guys.. not so much glad I got your opinion!
Hmm, i don't know if he would take it with him (travels for hockey) but those things are cool loving this shaving thing though