Every year, about this time, I get a series of text messages from my mother-in-law asking me what she should get my husband for his birthday. He is notoriously picky, and she is a wise woman who knows that if anybody has an idea of what to get him, it would be me.
And while one part of me just wants to crawl into a hole (“It’s bad enough figuring out what I am going to give him, for Father’s Day and his birthday, let alone help people who need to shop early to allow for shipping!”) the other part of me does have answers. That part of me also needs to put up a blog post every day, so here, without further ado, is what I recommend giving to my wonderful husband for his birthday.
He wants this group of Tom Dixon mathematician tools badly. So much so that I would venture to say this is the #1 choice, despite it’s apparent lack of practicality. Josh is a big fan of beautiful things and this set is that, in spades.
Josh’s all time favorite food is the Maryland Blue Crab. Nothing makes him happier faster. Once upon a time one had to be in Maryland to experience them. But now Harbor House Crabs will Fed Ex them to you all ready to steam and eat. A gift certificate from this place would be a home run.
I almost got this lumio book lamp for Josh at Christmas/Hanukkah last year… This would be the perfect thing for the little shed/office he has in the back yard.
This lightweight jacket by Everlane would be perfect in a size medium. He has actually asked for it specifically, should there be any doubters among you as to whether or not he would approve…
Josh already has one of these, but if you are shopping for anybody like Josh, and they don’t have a Jill Platner money clip, now is the time to get them one.
And then last, but certainly not least (in fact, this might be the best gift of all in this particular instance) there is always a plain old check. Fits perfectly, works in any season, always useful and appreciated.
Hopefully this has been a help, not only to the mother of my beloved, but for any of you out there who might be casting about trying to figure out what to give that certain someone for Father’s Day…
This happens to me every year, but in November, since I live in Norway… Thank you for some great ideas – apart from the crabs. (Again:Norway) I have only recently discovered your blog, and you have become a favorite very quickly! Keep the good stuff coming!
Glad you good some good ideas- and thanks for the sweet words re the blog. I’m sorry that you can’t get the crabs over in Norway (They are so delicious!) though I know you guys have loads of amazing seafood, so I’m not too worried.