How many times have you gifted your boyfriend or hubby something you thought he’d love only for it to be received in a lukewarm way? It can feel like a real kick to the gut, especially if you had high hopes for the item you’d picked out. Not to worry, it can happen to anyone, even when you know each other well. Sometimes gifts just fall a little flat.
If there is a special occasion coming up such as an anniversary or birthday and you’re looking for a guaranteed, failsafe gift for your fella, then have you considered personalising an item you know they enjoy? Doing so creates a unique, one-of-a-kind spectacle that’s bound to be received with enthusiasm. With that in mind, here are 5 perfect personalised gift ideas for your fella.
Curate A Signature Scent
One of the most universally appealing gift ideas is cologne or perfume. That said, it’s also a little unoriginal. Why not inject a little personality into your gift of cologne this year by designing a signature scent for your fella?
There are perfumers across the country who offer the opportunity for you to craft a bespoke fragrance, either in a perfumery or remotely if you can’t attend in person. This allows you to customise not only the scent your partner enjoys, but also give it a name, commission an engraving and choose an appropriate bottle.
If you want to go that extra mile and incorporate all of the senses instead of just one, a five senses gift for your boyfriend can be a really thoughtful personalised gift. The basket can include items such as scented candles, essential oils, chocolates, and other snacks that enhance taste, ASMR-recordings to provide auditory pleasure, and a sensual massage oil or lotion to stimulate the sense of touch. Wow!
Get Their Name Printed On The Back Of A Vintage Football Shirt
Football fans are a precious bunch; they tend to get passionate about their favourite team, defensive of their beloved players and they aren’t afraid to show it. That said, there aren’t many who look their best wearing their side’s latest football kit.
A retro version does look good, however, and is easy to personalise, too, by adding your partner’s name to the back of the kit! You can pick up retro football shirts for all teams, for instance, a retro Liverpool shirt from their classic 2005 Champions League win or a 1960s Manchester United kit from the Matt Busby era.
Of course, to give your fella the chance to show off their personalised, vintage football shirt, tickets to a game could be just the, erm, ticket.
Personalise A Subscription Box Service
As My Baskets, who offer a curated range of gourmet gift baskets in Toronto, suggest; “Rather than just one gift for your partner, why not choose a gift that keeps on giving all year round?”.
Yep, they’re talking about a subscription box service membership. The box will be delivered right to his doorstep monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly based on the service, and with so many now on the market, you can curate the subscription box to suit whatever tastes they have.
Some popular subscription boxes currently on the market include:
- Wine or beer
- Coffee
- Cooking, for instance, pasta
- Toiletry and grooming products (high end and luxe products)
- Fragrances (perhaps not necessary if you’ve already invested in a bespoke scent!) or a fragrance subscription
- DIY project ideas
- Books
- Crafting
- Puzzles, games, and gadgets
And this is just a small look at the many options out there. Whatever esoteric tastes your fella has, you’ll find them catered for within a subscription box!
A Donation To Their Favourite Charity
Hey, here’s an idea; give the gift of good karma instead of an item destined to gather dust in the attic. In recent years, we’ve all been looking for ways to streamline, shift some baggage and ideally give something back, too.
You can tick all of these boxes by making a donation to your fella’s favourite charity, personalising the charitable gift card donation to give the gift that extra special touch.
A Personalised Number Plate
Because you don’t love anyone enough to buy them an actual car, right? Well, this is the next best thing; a private number plate. For many men (and women), their vehicle is their pride and joy. If this applies to the person you are buying a gift for, a private, personalised number plate is sure to go down well!
That said, many are put off by the apparent high price of such a purchase. Don’t be. Though private number plates do differ in price considerably, there are cheap private plates available, with a collection of initials and four numbers starting out as low as £25. Now, you just have to choose an appropriate set of numbers and letters personal to your partner.