Opinion on a gift for my boyfriend!

SergeantSunshine_reused
SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
edited October 5 in Chit-Chat
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)
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  • Tmbrooks75
    Tmbrooks75 Posts: 182 Member
    either the second one or the 4th one. round (without the frilly edges) is better, in my humble opinion
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Those are lovely! I like the square ones.
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    i always really enjoy when a girlfriend gets me some kind of clothing. a nice shirt, jacket, sweater...etc...
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    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
    radlosing Posts: 11
    ooooh! the fourth one is gorgeous.
    no frills for the boy.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    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

    album-bringing-it-all-back-home.jpg
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    engraved flask? :D
  • slimmingdownsteph
    slimmingdownsteph Posts: 201 Member
    what a cute idea! (:
    my vote is either the 2nd or the 4th...

    hope i helped, we italians have to stick together!! ;)
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    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
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    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
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    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
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I like the CD idea. Simple, inexpensive and thoughtful.
  • vger11
    vger11 Posts: 248
    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
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    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
    Captain_Mal Posts: 945 Member
    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
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    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
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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 :D

    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
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I like the murse idea as well. I need to plant that idea in my wifes mind ASAP!
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    The beautiful box is something that he'll have for years and will be memorable :) And that's what it's all about. :heart:
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    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
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    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
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    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
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    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. :D Happy hunting.
  • Ebbykins
    Ebbykins Posts: 420 Member
    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
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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 :D
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    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 :D 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 :D loving this shaving thing though
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