What do you buy the man who hates to get gifts?
Something personalized!
My husband turns 65 next week. I find him virtually impossible to buy a gift for. If he wanted it, he would buy it. So it has to be something he would never think to get himself. And, something he won’t return. He has a strange aversion to recieving gifts. Luckily, I have no such aversion.
Enter UncommonGoods!
Their goal is to provide a unique shopping experience for customers. And they do. They connect talented artists, making quality products, with the public.
Their selection of gifts is wide and varied. I say gifts, but I ordered two things for me… plus the give-away below!
I ordered my husband this birthday book.
It has the front page from the New York Times for every year since his birth. It’s an absolute hoot to look back and see what was happening on his birthday! It’s a beautifully bound, high quality book, they personalized with his name and birthdate. I can’t wait to see his reaction!
Being a New Yorker, I got him the New York Times version. But it’s also available with the Washington Post or Los Angeles Times. They also make an Anniversary Book and a Sports Book.
Of course I perused the Beauty and Wellness section since I’m really into that right now. They have a lot of organic kits and products made by cottage industry artisans with exquisite attention to detail. This Aromatherapy Deluxe Gift set is amazing!! Love it!
These adorable Watermelon Booties caught my attention in the kids section. Such cute detailing and a lot of work to make, for a great price!
They’re by Gulnara Kydyrmyshova from Kyrgyzstan. The amazing story of these booties and the people who make them is both heartwarming and inspiring.
There’s a fun and unique surprise on each page of their website. It’s great place for some distinctive gifts this holiday season. I already have several more things in my “shopping cart”.
I am giving away a Farm Fresh Spa Experience Tin for one of my readers to enjoy or give.
This homegrown kit offers handcrafted products for a soothing spa experience. Goat’s milk, lavender, and shea butter team up in the aromatic milk bath tea, moisturizing bath truffles, and whipped shea cream. A “hint of mint” lip balm completes the set, while the metal tin packaging lends a rustic look to your bathroom vanity. Made in Alabama.
UncommonGoods has something for everyone. Jewelry, housewares, art, things for men, grandmas, kids and women.
Have a peek and get a jump on your holiday shopping.
To win the Farm Fresh Spa Experience Tin, just tell me in a comment what the most interesting thing is you’ve found on UncommonGoods. I may have missed it and just have to have it for the gift giving season!
Good luck!
Style Your Day Beautifully,
The most interesting thing I found was a drawing of the Golden Gate Bridge. This was quite awhile ago, it was for husband who still talks about that gift! It was the engineering drawing.
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That have a very interesting necklace in the shape of the GG Bridge!
I’ve been on the lookout for a watch and I think the “Terra Time Watch” looks interesting.
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It shot a very cool looking face! Nice watch.
Adore the Illustrated Dog and Cat Pillows for my daughter!!
So many fun and unique items, Jennifer.
Early Happy Birthday to your amazing husband!!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Artist Lesley Schiff
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Thanks Karen! Those pillows are adoring!
Xx
What a great and timely idea, Jennifer! My husbands birthday is coming up and I never know what to get him. I’m going to take a look at Uncommon Goods to see what I can find!
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Is has something for the man or woman who has everything. Happy shopping!
this has all the right stuff for me – recycled and reused. Whimsy. Statement piece. of course swinging – didn’t we all adore swinging !
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/small-silver-spoon-diorama-necklace
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That spoon is amazing! The workmanship is stunning. Great find Robin!
Wonderful website ~ so glad you mentioned it and introduced it to so many of your bloggers! I thought even the sale section proved fruitful! lol
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Yes! The sale section has great stuff! Good catch Rebecca.
I loved the baby socks that look like ballet slippers, but I have to say that Birthday book sounds fascinating!
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Hopefully my husband doesn’t read my blog, his birthday is in two weeks! What am I saying? No worries there!
That New York Times birthday book is so great. My husband would love it, too. I don’t know if I should thank you or curse you for setting me loose on Uncommon Goods. I spent a good part of the afternoon lost on the website. I love the cribbage board with the lakes. They even had the obscure lake in Montana where my family spent our summers in the 1960’s. Such great stuff.
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One good turn deserves another Connie! What a coincidence it had that lake!! You just might have to have that :))
Great gift for your husband. It’s a history lesson to boot.
XOXOX,
Brenda
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It is a history lesson. He’s sooo old! I guess that makes me almost as old. It’s fun to see what was going on back then.
XX
Darling Jennifer, I’m taking myself out of the running for the free gift, since I’m a good friend. That said, however, I’m married to one of those “I have everything I need, and, if I don’t, I’ll get it, myself” kinda guys. So, I figure he already has me, so what more could he ask for (insert smiley face here).
Will definitely check out the sites you mentioned. The holidays are coming…..!!
Miss talking to you. We must do it very soon. I’ve had a crazy busy few weeks.
Cheers, my Dear Friend,
M-T
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I agree our husbands are blessed to have us :). But you might think of this book for an occasion. I miss chatting with you too. Next week?
Xx
I love the Inspiration Scarf – Balance – the colors, words in the design and modal fabric.
Thanks for sharing such a unique website.
marywyatt
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I was eyeing that scarf too Mary! Those are my favorite shades of blue and teal.
I loved the “Cuddle Mugs” — what a great way to warm sore, stiff arthritic hands! I am new to your blog and am really enjoying it.
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Welcome Joanne! Oh yes!! When I knit too much my hands ache. Wouldn’t they feel great?!
What a fun site to explore. I loved the kids section – the snowman hat is adorable, and the wooden animals look like something my little grandson might enjoy.
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My grandson would love so many things on this site! I love the quality of their things.
Happy birthday to your husband, Jen….I think this personalized book is a fantastic idea. I’m sure it will be a hit! I made a book of our wedding photos in black and white for my husband to celebrate our 15th anniversary. He loved it! Uncommon Goods is such a great resource for unusual, quality gifts. I always enjoy their catalog. Fun giveaway!!
xx, Heather
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I may get us one for our next anniversary. I think it’d be lots of fun to stroll down memory lane!
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I love love love the animal alphabet blankets xxx
One of the most interesting items I found was the Bike Chalk Trail Kit. Such a fun activity for kids!
I also love the Vintage Camera Pillows. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
They do have the most unique and cutest things. I love the Multicolor Ombre Stemless Wine Glass Set.
I loved the Vintage Camera Pillows! Thanks for the nice giveaway.
Mr. DoTT is impossible to shop for too so this is a great idea! xo