Quirky gifts fit for your King…

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Out of every gift recipient in the World, I would say men are the hardest to buy for. They don’t want for much, what they do want, they buy themselves, so finding a gift that they don’t even know they want yet is the best way forward. With Father’s Day approaching here in the UK, I thought it was an apt topic of research for this next post. Rather than going for Dad this and Dad that, I have mostly opted for gifts that can be given to any man for any occasion, whether it be birthdays, Christmas, leaving gifts, these would be fabulously quirky gifts to give.

This has really inspired me to re-think my giftage for Father’s day. My poor Dad usually ends up with a packet of wagon wheels and some jammie dodgers so any of these gifts would be a massive step up!

This crab multi-tool is amazing, if there’s one thing I have learned from being married to Mr Quirky for so many years is that a multi-tool is always a welcome gift. It’s useful but this one is particularly fun with it’s crabby shape. We love it here at Quirky HQ! Doesn’t necessarily have to say Daddy, any name can be added to it. This is quirky at it’s best.

This next find is a bit random, but I had to add it in. I have never seen a shaped padlock before and this is why it would make a funky little gift. Unusual turns the non-gift into a great gift! Not only is the turtle super quirky, but the colouring and style is so classy, This would add a little va va voom to the garden shed or a ‘keep out’ box!

I would say alcohol is one of those safety gifts for men, especially for Father’s Day. But what if you could make that alcohol gift extra special and memorable at the same time. This gas / petrol pump drinks dispenser is so funky. It would be sure to put a big smile on ‘his’ face. It doesn’t necessarily have to be just for alcohol, there’s fun here for the whole family!

This next find is a funny one. Emulating a six-pack, this lunch bag is so cool. It would be fab if you did fill it with cans when giving it too. Jokey and practical has been a winning combination for men’s gifts for many years. This cooler lunch bag can be personalised with any name, and has a shoulder strap which is extremely handy.

Vinking tv shows such as Vikings and The Last Kingdom have created a surge in interest of novelty horn cups, and there is a huge amount of various materials horn cups out there that would make fabulous gifts, but this horn glass is very classy. I have seen many quirky-shaped beer glasses over the years, but this is the first time I’ve seen a horn. I love that it has it’s own stand too. This is very unique and I do think that any man would love to own one of these whether they’re into the tv shows or not.

I bought something similar to this for my husband a few Christmases ago and it is probably up there as one of the most successful gifts I’ve given him over the years. It is so useful, we both use it near enough on a daily basis. It has a keyring function too so easy to keep it close at hand. The tiny screwdrivers have been a God-send with the many children’s toys that need to be unscrewed from boxes or to insert batteries. A great practical quirky gift for a Dad for sure, but any person at any age would benefit from having one of these in their house. Great price too!

Ok, so I know socks is a pretty standard gift for men. I know that Mr Quirky relies on Christmas, birthday etc for socks, he hasn’t bought his own for so many years. But, I have never seen pizza socks before, and never displayed in a pizza box like this before. So funky, I think it’s fab, especially for a pizza-lover of a man. These are pretty quirky socks!

I know that men and women alike take their dogs for a walk, but something tells me that a light saber dog lead would be more of a man’s cup of tea…I even checked with Mr Quirky so I must be right! This would be an epic gift to give. If he’s a Star Wars fan (most men are or have been at some point) and he has a dog, this would be a fun, practical gift to give. Be prepared to see some lead envy from other dogs and dog walkers though!

Men do tend to get a lot of books as gifts too, so why not give them a gift that will help them out with this…the gift of light! This funky dog-shaped lamp would be extremely useful either in the study or as a bedside lamp. Stylishly designed, it certainly wouldn’t be an eye-sore, and although it is quirkilly-shaped, it is a sophisticated lamp, and would blend in well with any theme / colour.

Another favourite type of gift to give a man is anything gardening-related. I even have a couple of quirky gardening mugs on my website that would make fab gifts for men. I was very drawn to this tractor bird house. It’s quirky and has a purpose which makes it a top notch gift. It has a gorgeous vintage vibe. Children loves tractors too so it would be a fun bird house to have in any garden.

A little bit of fun with this quirky gardening gifts part of the post! I found many other animal watering cans, but this elephant is my favourite, and possibly the most unusual. A stylish gift to give, and has a use, and even when it isn’t in use, it would look great as a garden ornament. You could even use it as a quirky planter!

This is the first time I’ve seen anything like this so a lovely little addition to the post I think. These birds apparently act like watering devices. Great if you’re away for a few days and don’t have anyone to water your plants! This might be a good option for me because nothing survives in my garden / house, apart from weeds!

This is probably one of my favourite ‘for him’ finds. It is very attractive and dare I say, a little bit pretty! The colours are stunning, a beautiful work of art with the quirky colourful houses and the fishing boat. What I like most about it is that it is a memory box, a fabulous place for him to keep his keepsakes, memories and most treasured possessions. I adore this memory box, I love the artwork and I’m sure it would be very well received as a very special gift.

This hand ring would make a very special keepsake to put in that box. A great gift for a new Father maybe as a gift from his new baby. Extremely quirky, the design is exquisite. It has the potential to have a truly amazing sentiment. This is a stunning little gift to give the special man in your life.

This next find would make such a sweet gift. I found many quirky clocks like this one, works of art created out of what seems to be vinyl records, but this one stood out to me. This clock captures real magic between Father and Daughter. Any Father would be proud to hang this on the wall for all to see, it is stunning and I love it.

I have purely skimmed the top of special quirky gifts for men here, but I hope they have inspired some ideas for you. Don’t be predictable with your gift choices for the men in your life this year, give them a little bit of quirky and they will be so grateful, mix it up a bit! A little bit of the unexpected is good for everyone every now and again, even those men who ‘don’t want anything’! Men deserve to feel special too, they are our kings, our princes, our heroes, and we should celebrate them.