Stocking Stuffers for Him: Favorites from Blackbird and In God We Trust

You've got one week to go. Time to wrap up any loose ends and make sure those stockings are stuffed with the finest of goodies. Every year, without fail, Blackbird and In God We Trust prove themselves to be the best of the best go-to's when it comes to finding trinkets for dudes. Here are some of my favorite selections from their gift guides:

Let's start things off right with the perfect stocking. Pendleton wool stocking, $48 @ Blackbird. Other colors available.

In God We Trust Shaving Kit, $30 @ Refinery29. The pocket-sized compact makes it perfect for travel.

Hallelujah! At long last, a chapeau to fit your large-headed beau. These Filson hats come sized, from small through XL. Mackinaw hat with concealed earflaps you can tuck in or wear down, $40 in red/black (shown) or hunter green.

Double Mackinaw hat, available in hunter green (shown) and charcoal, $57.50. Tie flaps up or wear them down to keep ears toasty.

 

Love the look of this brass lighter from In God We Trust, $30 @ Refinery29. It can also be customized with a monogram or message for an additional $10. UPDATE: It's backordered and won't ship until 12/21, so if you can't get to one of their NYC locations, you won't get it in time for Christmas.

Okay, I haven't actually smelled this so I can't vouch for it, but it sounds yummy, and I'm a sucker for black candles. Baxter of California Cassis Noir candle, $45 @ Blackbird.

Photo credit:
1, 3-6, 8) www.blackbirdballard.com

2, 7) www.refinery29.com

Whiskey and Rum-Inspired Gift Ideas

How to get a guy's guy to embrace scent in his home and on his person without inducing fear of a floral, feminine takeover? Just add alcohol. Two ideas:

Portland General Store is the great little Etsy shop of Lisa Brodar, and she has this whiskey-scented old-fashioned shaving jelly that sounds awesome. $8.95 on Etsy, but if you live in SF, you can pick it up at Rare Device.

If modern is more his style, this Rum Candle from Malin + Goetz has a rich (but not overpowering) and subtly masculine scent, inoffensive gender-neutral packaging, and lasts forever. $48 @ Barney's.

Photo credit:
1. www.raredevice.net
2. www.barneys.com