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Gifts my boyfriend actually loved. No misses on this list
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items I've given my fair share of gifts that got a polite 'I love it' and were never seen again, so this list is strictly the ones that actually stuck. These are things I've genuinely given my boyfriend over the years, from small everyday upgrades to bigge...
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Experiences
For the homebody
For the guy who has everything
Experiences
Experiences are hands down my fav thing to gift. Full stop. There's something about giving someone a memory over a thing that just feels more intentional, more personal, and honestly more exciting to give. A physical gift can get lost, forgotten or r...
Honestly one of my favourite gifts I've ever given. There's something about a night at the theatre that just feels special in a way a physical gift never quite does. We still talk about the shows we've seen together. The best part? You really don't n...
Theatre Tickets
This one surprised me. I didn't expect it to be as fun as it was, but a cooking class together is genuinely one of the best ways to spend an evening. You're laughing, you're learning something new, and then you get to eat everything you made. We left...
Cooking Class
This one feels like a big deal because it is, but it doesn't have to break the bank. A Michelin star dinner is one of those experiences that just feels completely different from a regular night out: the attention to detail, the little surprises betwe...
Michelin Star Restaurant Experience
A step up from a regular date night, and honestly so much more fun than it sounds. You don't need to know anything about wine going in:that's kind of the whole point. We went knowing nothing and left feeling like we'd learned just enough to be danger...
Wine Tasting Class
There is nothing like seeing someone's favourite artist live for the first time — the look on his face alone is worth it. This is the gift for the guy who says he doesn't want anything. Bonus points if it's a band or artist he's mentioned in passing ...
Concert
The biggest one on the list, but also the one he'll never forget. It doesn't have to be far or expensive: even a night or two somewhere he's mentioned wanting to go says I actually listen to you, which is the whole point. Start with somewhere easy an...
Weekend Getaway
For the homebody
For the boyfriend who is happiest at home, these are the gifts that make his everyday life feel a little more elevated, a little more considered. Nothing generic, nothing he'd buy himself without thinking twice. The best kind of upgrade.
Why do men never own a proper pair of pyjamas? It's a question I ask myself constantly. They're either sleeping in an old t-shirt and boxers or something they've had since university that needs to be retired immediately. A really good set of pyjamas ...
Men's Berry Gingham Pyjama Trouser Set
Ok, maybe the full set is a bit much, but the trousers and a cute T shirt is such a sexy outfit
Men’s Navy & Sky Blue Gingham Linen Blend Trousers
Sounds simple, but a really good candle changes the whole feel of a room, and if he's never had a properly nice one, this will convert him instantly. Go for something warm and woody rather than floral, and spend a little more than you think you need ...
Diptyque Amber Scented Candle | Space NK
Think about the one thing he uses every single day and upgrade it. For my boyfriend it was his coffee setup — getting him a proper grinder changed his whole morning routine and he talks about it embarrassingly often. It sounds unglamorous as a gift b...
Handmade Mug Ryu ❘ Westwing
very manly
Service Projects The Arlo Cup and Saucer Set
This is possibly the cutest ever
King Ceramic Mug 9cm
As a rule of thumb, grey=masculine for some reason
Oslo Set-of-Two Borosilicate-Glass Mugs
Black too
FERM LIVING - Flow Stoneware Mug and Saucer 8.5cm | Selfridges.com
One of the best designs
Arlo 03 Brushed Stainless-Steel Saucer And Cup
This is artsy but manly
Sophia Set of Four Stoneware Coffee Cups
This will def make him think of you whenever he uses it
Monsieur Earthenware Mug
I mean look at this thing
Utzon – Can Lis Vuelo Stoneware Mug 9cm
Stunning
SERAX - La Nouvelle Merci Stoneware Cup | Selfridges.com
Proper builder aesthetic
YETI - Rambler 6oz stainless-steel espresso mug pack of two | Selfridges.com
For the guy who has everything
This one always lands. There's something about a custom illustration of you two, of a place that means something, or of his pet, that feels completely one of a kind because it is. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture either, even a small framed prin...
Custom Illustration
The engraving is everything here — without it, it's just an accessory. With it, it becomes something he'll keep forever. A date, a coordinate, an inside joke, even just his initials. Keep it simple and meaningful rather than trying to say too much. H...
Engraved Watch
Alternatively, this engraved keyring is the cutest thing ever
Handwritten Motel Keyring
The night you met, your first holiday together, his birthday: pick a date that means something and turn it into a print of exactly what the sky looked like that night. It sounds like it could be cheesy but it never is, especially when you frame it pr...
Custom Star Map Print
Don't underestimate this one. In a world where everything lives on a phone, printing your memories and putting them in a beautiful book feels almost radical. Go through your camera roll together — or do it as a surprise — and create something he can ...
Photo Album Book
Picture Perfect coffee table photo book