A Few Small Gifts For Him

Do we ever really know what to get our masculine friends who lack a wish list this time of year? Not really. But here's a short curated list of four gift pairings that are so uncomplicated, they just might work.

Barista Brooks

If you want to go the coffee aficionado route, start off your gift with pink House Alchemy's newest syrup, Maple Delight. Cozy and sweet enough to fit the season, while still maintaining a bold flavor, this syrup keeps it clean and simple with pure maple syrup from a small farm in Vermont. You'll be giving him the good stuff. 

Consider pairing this with a pour over coffee maker. It doesn't have to be expensive, just something that he can use for those slower mornings when he wants a bit of peace and quiet. He deserves this moment for all his hard work.

pink House Alchemy

Maple Delight, $20

https://www.pinkhousealchemy.com/syrups/maple-delight-syrup

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Homebody Hugo

Does he enjoy cozy nights at home? Or perhaps he loves all things interior design. A clean burning candle is a must for those with particularly discerning tastes when it comes to the home and garden. This Silver Birch candle from Milkhouse Candle Co. is woody with a hint of spice, which is just what he needs to envelope his home in warm masculinity. 

The pairings for this can be a bit tricky, because no doubt this type of person already has a well-cultivated style. Unless you already understand his style, I would hesitate to pair this with a throw blanket or pillow set. Instead, try gifting this candle with a lovely coffee table book on interiors, men's fashion, or the like. 

Milkhouse Candle Co.

Silver Birch 10 oz. Statement Candle, $30

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Refined Raf

For the refined gentlemen in our lives, a beautiful tin of tea would be quite fitting. The Black Cask Bourbon tea from Harney & Sons is a full bodied black tea with notes of vanilla and caramel, and a smoky oak finish. An interesting blend, if you ask me. Just think about it, you're not just giving him a tin of tea, you're giving him the gift of an elegant evening. 

Something that might be nice to pair with this tea tin would be a cup and saucer set, for either one person or two. You might consider a set that is dark in design but of delicate material. Don't avoid intricate patterns either. On the contrary, he might appreciate the uniqueness of a pattern.

Harney & Sons

Black Cask Bourbon, HT Tin of 20 Sachets, $9.45

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Self-Care Sterling

If he pays very special attention to his grooming, he might appreciate some handcrafted self-care items made with clean ingredients. The Small Sampler Box from Nature's Kisses Aromatherapy features a bag of shower steamers, a bar of decadently scented soap, and a tube of lip balm for those dry winter days. 

Give him a spa experience tailored to his own tastes by mixing and matching the scents. They also offer a special box just for our masculine friends that features a beard oil, a shaving tin, a crème brûlée flavored lip balm, and your choice of a bar of shaving soap or body soap. Pair this with natural bamboo shower tools for lathering and exfoliating, and he'll feel pampered for sure.

Nature's Kisses Aromatherapy

Small Sampler Box, $20

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