10 Valentine's Day gifts for men
The Sisters Brothers. All my guy friends are obsessed with this page-turning thriller, which is described as a Coen Brothers film in novel form. Spooky. $16.
A John Derian tray for his desk, for keys, change and reminding him how lucky he is, $66.
In this 9-minute film, Rendezvous, a man gets into a sports car and drives at terrifying speeds around Paris. He actually runs red lights, dodges pedestrians and screeches around corners, then finally stops the car and meets a beautiful woman. The 1970s film is taken from the driver's viewpoint and was shot illegally early one morning; the director Claude Lelouch was rumored to have been arrested when it first aired. Trust me, you will be the coolest girlfriend ever if you give him this gift. $29.95.
If he's a foodie, get him something crazy obscure and awesome from Gilt Taste, like beer sausages, basil-fed snails or scotch and stout truffles.
A stinky cheese class for you to take together. New York or San Francisco, $75/person.
Artwork for your bedroom, to make him laugh, or smile. $20 to $60.
I Could Eat a Horse pasta measuring tool, plus a homemade pasta feast. $15.
Silver frame with a photo of when you first started dating, so you'll both remember falling in love and getting butterflies. (You can upload a photo and get the frame here.)
Temporary tattoos to wear on your shoulder when you go out to dinner that evening. $5/each.
A sweet love note and a kiss.
P.S. 10 Valentine's Day gifts for women, and many more gifts for guys.
(Car in Paris photo via Yanidel)
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I desperately want to read that book!
On the one hand, I'm so glad you mentioned The Sisters' Brothers, because I love that book.
On the other hand, I wish you were more transparent with who your sponsors are...it wouldn't be hard to add "a Cup of Jo supporter/sponsor" to the links. I think it would be nice for your readers to know.
...also, brilliant artwork choice.
Can someone explain the venn diagram? lol
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Oh boy, the 9-minute film sounds brilliant and the last card is so sweet. Have a wonderful Friday:) xo
What sweet ideas! I love the stinky cheese class idea! That's right up Boyfriend's alley.
I will check out the book... sounds perfect for my Valentine!
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Great choices! I am actually working on creating a 'scrapbook' of our best pics together...cute/sexy cards are also great. When it comes to v-day I don't like investing a lot of $$$$ on gifts. I usually go with something more 'romantic', on building 'sweet memories' that last forever...On my last post, I talk about 'love'and add some perspective that made me think a lot!
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umm I am in love with that paitning... we have had sex in this room lol!!!
Love these ideas and especially the cheeky artwork. Thanks for always doing my gift sleuthing for me!!
Dying for the 'sex' poster. Love the idea but don't know if I have the balls to actually put it up.
These are really great ideas! The short film looks absolutely amazing. Have you seen 14 Actors Acting? I just posted about it today. So great. The artwork is also lovably hilarious!
Such a fun list. xoxo
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Well, these are all simply terrific!! :) That video of speeding through Paris would have been the *perfect* gift for my wonderful 1st husband (who has since passed away). And the artwork cracks me up!! ("We had sex in this room" - hilarious! Thinking of the people I know -- and the one's who would think it's as funny as I do, and the one's who would be appalled -- which makes it even funnier.) Another great collection of goodies my dear! :)
That Universe is Forever card made me tear up immediately. Too sweet.
Kaitlin, the sponsors are all on the left sidebar. Maybe they just weren't showing up on your device...
these are great ideas. thanks!
Great Picks Joanna! I can't wait to try the foodie site- looks amazing.
cute ideas! I love the foodie ones!
Great ideas. My husband is a family man, so anything that comes in a frame works for him, especially pics of his daughter. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Great list! Gilt Taste sounds pretty rad, and I think I may have to check out that book! :) Thanks for sharing. If your guy is a ZOMBIE lover. I sell Zombie valentines in my Etsy shop that would be a perfect man gift too!
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oh I love that sex print!! so funny :)
as always... great gift list!
You know the way to a man's heart: meat, cars and references to sex. Awesome!
Love these gifts! I'm stumped as to what to get my husband for Valentine's day and his birthday one week later. These gifts are fantastic! He's a car lover AND a foodie! Thank you Joanna!
Lovely post, original presents...I especially like that artwork for the bedroom, haha, so cool ! Kisses
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JOANNA! You are a GENIUS life saver! Just signed my man and I up for a cheese and beer tasting/pairing class in SF. He's going to LOVE it. Thank you SOOOOO much for the idea :)
Great gift ideas. But, that fox card at the end is too cool. Love it!
Agree with everyone else -- fantastic list. That short film is definitely going to be my gift this year, you are the best!
Love all the suggestions especially Gilt Taste....stinky cheese class! FAB!!
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Great ideas, AND I can happily report that I've already purchased one for my man. The last one, the card, "You are a Fox," since my man, Mr. Fox, is indeed, a fox. ;)
Elizabeth, I know that there are sponsors who buy advertising space on both sidebars. What I would like to know, as one of Joanna's readers, is when she is referencing a product, is that part of her sponsorship? If she posts about Pinhole Press, or Gilt Taste, even in a gift round-up, is she monetizing her blog?
Given how many followers she has, I'm surprised that she hasn't done it already. Not knowing what is advertising and what isn't is a veil over everything commercial that gets posted.
I'm sorry if other's disagree, but it's the only thing that irks me about A Cup of Jo. I'm not trying to hate.
Those posters are absolutely hilarious!!!! I love them!
Mega bravo pour "Rendezvous"! Yep, as you said it is totally real, a Formula One screaming through the heart of Paris--I have NEVER seen a guy be indifferent to this short film. In the States, for a long time it was only sold at Formula One events by one dude who sold it "on the sly"!
Lovely Ideas!
Today i link your blog in my post, as the most lovely one!
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these are fantastic ideas!
I kind of love that "we have had sex in this room" print... it's hilarious!
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I love,love, LOVE the bedroom art! And the sweet temp tattoos...very rock and roll
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Thanks, Joanna, for another great gift listing; I have used your ideas so often, it's embarassing, but so appreciate your thoughtfulness - which appears to be mine... Haha.
really loving your book suggestions, Jo. I've purchased two you've posted about in the last month! keep 'em up,
sandy.
Awesome gift guide! Love them all especially the John Derian tray. I really adore (and use!) these guides.
That book looks so creepy. So creepy that I definitely wanna read it.
Maria xx
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Rendezvous sounds amazing--I want to buy it for my husband, so I can watch it!
Fantastic guide.
I fear your blog may have jumped the shark. So many repeat posts lately. I know you're a mom and stuff but I mean... just post less often then. Repeating things you've already posted is annoying and a bit patronizing to your regular readers.
My husband and I do a book exchange, so I think I'll get him that book and that card! Thanks Joanna! xx
Great art work.I really like this blog pictures.Different type of blogs are really wonderful looking.
The Sisters Brothers is awesome. I listen to audiobooks as therapy for my anxiety (takes my mind off of worries during walks, while getting ready in the morning, etc.) and this one had me completely enthralled. If you're an audiobook fan, this narrator rocks.
oh my goodness, my bf will LOVE that flick - just ordered it! and the temporary tats idea is adorable. :)
whaaaaa? gilt taste?! why is this the first time i'm hearing about it?!
always love all these great ideas. thank youuu.
These are fantastic ideas! I would just like to say as a regular reader I do not mind repeats here and there. For example, I would have never thought to give the pasta measure as a gift! Also, I think that Joanna probably posts things from her sponsors because she genuinely likes them! I think it is sad to see negativity in the comments. It makes all of the readers feel uncomfortable and hurt, not just Joanna. If you don't like the blog, just don't read it!
I think men can be so hard to buy for - the last thing my husband wants is another pair of novelty boxer shorts or an electronic gizmo. I love the key trays by the design pallet (www.thedesignpallet.com) they are made with reclaimed lumber, and are masculine without being gimmicky. They are sold through an etsy shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDesignPallet Great blog post! Thanks for all the great ideas.
Hi Joanna, those are really cute valentines day gifts. I particularly like the we had sex in this room painting! :)
Thanks for the great book recommendation! I ordered the book for my husband.
Keep up the good work, Joanna!! I gave my husband the aftershave lotion you recommended in your xmas guide and he LOVES it (plus he smells awesome!)
Cheerio!
K
I'm planning on gifting a cooking class for two for my guy for Valentines! We're learning to make a Japanese dinner complete with sushi and sake!
I want to get my fiance into reading more (because I'm a book junkie), so I just might have to get him that book if so many of the guys you know like it! Thanks
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You always have the best gifting ideas!!! Thank you again :)
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Great ideas as always!
I’d love it if you would stop by Tulips&Tulle sometime!
A late comment, but---got the Sisters Brothers for my boyfriend for Valentine's day and he loved it. He adores historical fiction, specifically westerns since we're from Texas :)paired with a Mast Brothers chocolate bar, it was perfect. Thanks for the rec, Joanna. xo
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There's no other special gift for a man for valentines except for a sweet kiss from the woman of his life. :)
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