Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gifts for Men

Welcome to the first day of The Nutmeg Collective's Holiday Gift Guide! This week we will be visiting some of our favorite member shops to help those of you who still have shopping to do find the perfect item for gifting.  We've got offerings for house and home, for kids and babies, and for the ladies.  Check in all this week for an amazing array of gifts.

Today, we are starting with the men, with selections for him and the space around him.  The Nutmeg Collective has so many great gifts for any special guy in your life.

Soap set for men from Treefort Naturals, $22.50

Bamboo cutting board set by Designer Dwellings, $45

Custom handmade shoes by The Brothers Crisp, starting at $200

Etched glassware from The BURNT Shop, starting at $7 (photo credit)

Monogram boxed notes, set of 8 by RiverDogPrints, $14

Rustic wooden ornaments, set of 3 by Doug Hockman Photography, $32

Shaving basket by Solstice Handcrafted, $100

Click through each photo to be taken to the maker's website for ordering and contact information.  We hope you will shop local with us this holiday season!

Father's Day Gift Guide.

Father's Day is coming, and the classic themes for dads (and men in general) tend to revolve around two main things: sports and drinking.  It was always hard for me to buy my dad a gift for Father's Day (and now my husband) because neither one wants anything to do with fly fishing or golf or Budweiser.  So, to get off of those tried-and-true options, I took a stroll through The Nutmeg Collective's shops and found a bunch of fresh, modern choices for you:

New Antiquity

New Antiquity's use of mixed woods in this display panel makes it rustic and modern at the same time.
It could be used for hanging or as a display piece of a table.

Lilypad Prints

Train lover?  This print from Lilypad Prints may be just the thing!

Hickster Tees

 Hickster Tees has come up with the ultimate shirt for Supernatural, Dr. Who, and Sherlock fans!

Melley Nelson Design

A custom portrait is a wonderful option for a family man.

Cottage Wicks

Does your guy love working in the garage?  This is the candle for him- it has that motor oil smell.

Cinder + Salt

Cinder + Salt has a whole line of skinny tie options for the modern guy (plus tees and hoodies, too!).

Rad Dad Tees

Every rad dad needs a tee proclaiming his status.  (The struggle is real.  Those things hurt.)

The Copper Fox

New dad?  This keychain from The Copper Fox will allow him to remember the day wherever he goes.

Hartford Prints!

Don't forget to grab a card!  Hartford Prints! has a great selection.

Hockman Photography

 Love to travel?  How about a cityscape from Hockman Photography?

Treefort Naturals

Help him treat his skin well with this all-natural shave bar from Treefort Naturals.

Great, original, unique gifts for Dad aren't so hard to find!
 For even more options, check out the rest of The Nutmeg Collective shops here.

Written by Kristen of Milo and Molly.  Kristen runs her business while staying at home with her two small children. Fueled by an endless supply of tea, she sews late into the night when the house is quiet, most often accompanied by her faithful poodle, Casey.

Holiday Gift Guide: For Men. + A Giveaway!

The Nutmeg Collective's Holiday Gift Guide continues on! This week we will be visiting some of our favorite member shops to help those of you who still have shopping to do find the perfect item for gifting. We've showed off what we have for house and home yesterday, and we'll have offerings for kids and babies, for the ladies, as well as gifts for anyone, anytime coming in the next few days.

Today we're looking at gifts for men- the often elusive and hard to buy for.  Suggestions for men are always in demand and we have plenty for you:

The Copper Fox

The Copper Fox has some wonderful hand-stamped metal options for the holiday season, including this four-sided bar keychain.  Made of food-grade aluminum, each side can be stamped with the wording of your choice, making it a truly personalized gift.

Pure Naked Soap

For those who hate shaving, or get irritated skin from the process, consider Pure Naked Soap's Shave Soap.  Produced to reduce allergens, they use gluten free products, and rather than using a combination of chemicals to create a slippery lather, this shave soap uses organic and natural oils combined with French green and bentonite clay.

Hartford Prints!

The ladies of Hartford Prints! help represent Connecticut's fine points, one of them being local brew.  For the beer lover, this "Small State, Great Beer" glass would be the perfect gift- perhaps combined with a bottle or two of locally brewed beer.  Sold individually and in sets of four or six.

Rad Dad Tees

If you are a dad, have a dad, or love a dad, then Rad Dad Tees is the place to find the perfect t-shirt for him.  Bold graphics and humorous taglines that are all too true celebrate dadhood and the job of being a good father.  Not only are these shirts completely cool, but a portion of the proceeds are donated to charity.

Queen Vanna Creations

Instead of a page-a-day desk calendar, how about something a little more interactive?  Perpetual calendars from Queen Vanna Creations are made from sturdy wood blocks and meticulously detailed with patterned paper.  Useful year after year, they make for a fun accent for any desk, shelf, or mantel.  Plus, we're partial to the paper airplanes.

BMR.photographs

Local travel enthusiasts will love the photography of BMR.photographs.  Featuring nature scenes and architecture of New England like this Vermont gristmill, these rustic images will add charm to any photo display.

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Not only are we excited to show off our products to you for the holiday season, but we want you to shop!  The Nutmeg Collective has THREE Etsy gift cards up for grabs for three lucky winners who will get to shop our amazing Nutmeg Collective shops and pick up a special gift or two.  One winner will receive a $50 gift card, and two others will receive a $25 gift card each!  Simply enter through the Rafflecopter below at any point this week.  The giveaway ends Friday, December 5 at midnight and the winner will be chosen shortly thereafter.  Good luck!

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