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The easiest way to go when gifting to the special man in your life, is to give something he needs, something practical.
For a way to pair practical with personal, try pairing a leather wallet with a personalized wallet insert. It’s thoughtful, yet something he’ll actually use.
– For the wallet insert, we obviously headed straight to Etsy and found not just personalized, but can be personalized with a photo and your very own handwriting from Vintage Branding Co ($20).
And there you have a perfectly personalized + practical gift for him right around $50!
The post is in collaboration with Blackwood Wallets.
It can be tough to navigate the waters of what to give at different stages of a relationship. We’ve rounded up some ideas to give at different stages to help avoid any uncomfortable gifting exchanges.
You may have seen these beautiful handcrafted works of art on a recent shark tank! LovePops are not your typical greeting card, they are intricate 3D sculptures that lay flat and pop open to display incredibly designed teddy bears, flowers bouquets, tree scenes with a couple swinging underneath. It’s the perfect step above your average greeting card, perfect for when you are just starting out in a relationship.
2. Dating But Not Overly Serious For Him – GiftCrates ($25 – $145)
The solution for new relationship gifts is to think of their interests or hobbies and go from there. For him, choose a themed crate from GiftCrates from the bacon lover to a Chicago Bears fan and give him a whole crate full of snacks, gadgets and manly gear related to his favorite things. *note price in video is incorrect, bacon crate is $59.99
3. Dating But Not Overly Serious For Her – Emoji Pillow ($15)
This emoji pillow is a cute and flirty take on giving your lady a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day. It’s a little cheeky, a little romantic and just spot on for a just starting on Valentine’s Day. Add some unique and equally cheeky Valentine’s Day sweets like these “Hey Sugar Lips” gummies or “bear hug” gummy bears all available at Papersource.
The easiest way to go for a first big gift is give something he needs, something practical. This brand new company Blackwood Wallets has genuine leather wallets that start at $55 AND we have a 50% off code for everything. Use code Blackwoodevent for 50% off!
If you are looking to make it more personal, compliment with these personalized wallet inserts using your own handwriting from Etsy artist Vintage Branding Co.
5. You’re committed! For Her – Real Flowers that Last Blooms by Heinau ($10 – $449)
These game changing flowers are the perfect way to step it up from the usual bouquets and show you wanna make this last. These arrangements from BloomsbeHeinau are real flowers last 6 months or longer. 100% fresh-cut blooms are cut at their peak & the water & sap in the plant cells is replaced by a moisturizer prolonging it’s beauty. 25+ colors of roses and hydrangeas w/ 50+ different arrangements. All natural, maintenance-free & requires absolutely no water.
6. You’ve Celebrated A Few Key Milestones – GetWickd Candles Made From Your Own Bottle
These custom candles made from your own saved bottles are the perfect gift as you are starting to celebrate some happy milestones together: 1st Valentine’s Day, 1 year, engagements, anniversaries. Get Wickd from NYC, repurposes your special occasion bottles of wine/champagne/alcohol & turns them into luxe eco-friendly engravable candles. Save & mail your bottle, email your message & they engrave & fill your bottle with a natural soy candle & you choose the scent. (Start at $59)
7. You’re a Lifelong Pair – For Him: Customized Undone Watches
We love anything you can personalize, which is why we’re very into Undone Watches. There 1 million unique combinations of customization, you can build your entire watch online from the color of the case & bezel to the hour and minute hands.We love that you can also upload a favorite photo or personalize the back of the glass caseback with a special message. Love that you can make this watch as individual as you are. ~$430 &
This elegant Riedel decanter has a special and perfect for Valentine’s Day twist. The heart cut out shines through when used (especially with dark reds) which makes this it a beautiful, elegant and keep forever piece. Pair with your favorite bottle of red and it will be a perfectly romantic gift no matter how many years it’s been. $225
Check us out chatting on ABC Detroit on 2/6 about some of these picks.
Also, watch us chat w/ on Good Day Chicago about all these gifts. (with a little surprise appearance at the end from my new hubby!)
We totally acknowledge how hard it must be to shop for a gift-giving expert, that’s why we were so touched by all the sweet and thoughtful engagement gifts we got this year. Here’s a roundup of just a few of our favorites.
A Mini Painted Canvas and an Initial Ring Dish
Feyonce Tank
Mr and Mrs Luggage Tags, Wedding Planning Books and a Framed Photo of our Engagement Picture
A DIY Box of Bottles for Every”First”
Year Established Schey Family Plaque
Mr and Mrs Schey Stemless Wine Glasses
Days Until We Become Mr and Mrs Schey Door Hanger
L+J Wooden Cheese Board
LoveBirds Handmade by Grandma Gift Insider <3
Yes, Dear Pillow + Kate Spade Mr and Mrs Frame
Kate Spade Polka Dot Vase
These are just a few of our favorites. Browse our engagement gift section for other ideas and deals on engagement gifts.
What were some of your favorite gifts you’ve given or received for engagement gifts?
We’re big fans of giving candles as gifts, it’s a luxe treat everyone loves to have around the house, but people don’t always buy for themselves. The only thing we aren’t fans of is when those fancy, beautiful and fabulously scented candles run out. Enter, a great alternative, Firefly reusable oil candles.
We played around in the office for Valentine’s Day and love the chic look, especially with some Valentine’s Day flare.
Tips for Valentine’s Day:
– Surprise your sweetie with a room full of tea lights in the shape of a heart
– Fill their Hurricane Votive with conversation hearts, rose petals or their V-day treat of choice
Q. How Can I Make It Special Without Spending a Fortune?
A.Personalize it. Give a photo gift, a monogrammed gift or something you’ve made yourself. Thoughtfulness means more than extravagance.
Q. Do I Ask Her What She Wants?
A. Some ladies know what they want, and they’ll be happy to tell you. If you want to keep a little mystery, agree to go shopping with her on a sat and just keep your eye out for things she gravitates to. Or browse her Pinterest page.
Q. Should I go big in the beginning?
A. No! Don’t set the bar too high for what you can actually afford, it will only kick ya in the butt in the end. Save the expensive jewelry and expensive purses for big milestones and for when you really get to know her taste. Browse some ideas for $100 and under gifts.
Create a DIY Rosé + Heart Shaped Sparkler gift for your next engagement party or romantic gifting occasion. It’s sweet and affordable, plus the heart shaped sparklers will leave the happy couple with the most memorable photo opps.
