Gift Guides

Father’s Day Gifts for the
Impossible-to-Shop-for Dad

May 24, 2017

If you’re already browsing our blog, chances are good that this ain’t your first Father’s Day rodeo. Give yourself some credit—you’re probably a seasoned gift-giver! At times, though, even the most dedicated among us can feel stumped by someone whose tastes elude us, and we all know Dad can be an enigma. Never fear—read on for a round-up of some of our most uncommon Father’s Day offerings, from grown-up fidget toys to beer-scented candles, filling voids you never knew existed.

 

For the man who has everything, snacks are a safe bet, though not just any old nosh will do. This year, give the gift of a world tour with this set of five varieties of spiced peanuts; flavors range from Caribbean jerk to coconut curry Thai. | Around the World Spicy Nut Collection

 

Featuring a timeless emblem of good luck and rural charm, this set of six vibrant rocks glasses is sure to be put to good use—and with each star a different color, he’ll never risk trading kiddo’s apple juice for his adult beverage ever again. | Barn Star Glasses – Set of 6

 

If Dad is anything like the author of this gift guide, he’s probably guilty of leaving his bottle caps all over the place—in drawers, on countertops, and occasionally even on the floor. (Shh, don’t tell.) Make it easy to crack a brew and keep it clean in one fell swoop with this bottle opener that you never knew he needed. | Magnetic Bottle Opener

 

With said brew cracked and ready for sipping, bring out this set of stone cold coasters: they’ll keep his beer appropriately chilly and look pretty darn sophisticated, too. | Beer Chilling Coaster Set

 

Help him keep onlookers fooled into thinking he’s gym-bound with this sleek all-in-one duffel featuring—surprise!—a built-in cooler and carrying kit for barbecue gear, tongs, mitt, and other key tools included. What father out there wouldn’t eat up a practical joke that ends with BBQ? | BBQ Kit Cooler

 

Appeal to his love for the final frontier with this wildly inventive miniature xylophone handmade in Dallas, Texas. Its suite of classic controls allows you to loop, delay, and pitch-shift your own recorded ditties, creating out-of-this-world sound bites perfect for reenacting the moon landing in the privacy of your own home. | Phone Home Xylophone

 

Fidgeting, weirdly, is so hot right now—but, as always, Dad did it first. Give his antsy digits something to cling to with this mesmerizing set of over 500 rare earth magnets ready to twist, bend, and snap together at will. | Magnetic Fidget Spheres

 

At last, a chance to realize his dream of stardom! Give Dad his due with this upcycled gold-hued vinyl LP emblazoned with an album name and five song titles of your choice, allowing for a heartfelt—or humorous—personal touch. | Personalized Gold LP Record

 

Ideal for those with an affinity for architecture and a fondness for fly balls, these sleek prints will add a touch of elegant, well-designed baseball fandom to any man’s decor. | Large Baseball Stadium Blueprints – Team Colors

 


The creative duo behind this ode to the outdoors wrought in reclaimed rope made their first ever piece as a gift for one of their dads. Why not keep tradition going with an assemblage of your own? | Reclaimed Rope Climber Silhouette Art

 

Add a bit of bite to Dad’s desktop with the aid of this shark-shaped business card holder, cleverly designed for quick, easy, and flexible set up. (Hey, he’d love that joke.) | Shark Business Card Holder

 

These hand-poured soy wax candles—each housed in a carefully cut-up recycled beer bottle—come in three cozy-making scents sure to tempt even the most discerning craft brew devotees, from pilsner lovers to dedicated sippers of spiced cider. | Craft Wax Beer Candles

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