Cool Gifts for Men

The gift-giving season is here and there's just enough shipping time for some online gift shopping. Although there are plenty of satisfactory gift items in malls and other stores, one perk about buying handmade gifts is that they'll be pretty unique. For those who are hard to shop for, I did some hunting on Etsy and found these pretty cool items! :) What do you think?

Sign Geekery by LukeLampCo

For the man child?

Gifts for Mom

I just realized that I haven't posted any treasuries lately! Since Mother's Day is coming up and I'm seeing all these beautiful and romantic gift ideas, I may as well share the wealth :) and boy, is there a lot to share. Be prepared for treasury overload!

Single Cream Colored Bud Vase by cynthiavardhan

Wear Red to Impress the Ladies?

Well, another day, another snowstorm.

Much more romantic when seen as a photographic print in the comfort of a warm cozy couch
Up to the Sky by ChelseaVictoria

I've been reading a lot of articles on the internet again and found a treasure trove of information in The Body Odd. Here's one about a study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, that suggests "the color red makes a man more attractive and sexually desirable to a woman." All the man has to do is wear a piece of red or even stand in front of a red background. The study results were the same regardless of country. Hmm... that's never occurred to me before. Am I more attracted to men who wear red? I think I'm more likely to stare at a stunning woman in red.

Maybe if he were wearing red while doing yoga in a snowstorm? (the model is a girl, but we'll ignore that little detail)

Tree Roots with a Thought of Lightning by RaskolInkLLC

Apparently, red makes men appear more powerful and higher in status, more likely to make lots of money, and more likely to climb higher on the social ladder. Looks like girls know what they want. Is that why so many male politicians wear red ties?

Red + blue = power colors (so they say). The squid? Brings out your inner hipster.
Textural applique squid tie by aorta

Red is also attractive in the rest of the animal kingdom, as it is a sign of high testosterone. Examples of animals who benefit: monkeys with redder rumps and male robins with the reddest breast. Of course, for humans, you can't just look like a slob while wearing a red beanie and expect to attract every woman you pass by. You still have to clean up nice :)

Male Cardinal on Snowy Branch by robtravisphotography

red striped bearded beanie by taraduff

What do you think? I'm a little skeptical, as I've never been aware of being attracted to red on men. But just because I'm not aware doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I'll have to pay more attention the next time I check out a cute guy...

Electronic Santa Claus

I've been seeing this Target commercial on tv a lot lately. The song, Electronic Santa Claus by Blazer Force, has been stuck in my head because it's so damn catchy. After singing this song to myself for days, I've decided to scour Etsy for all things geeky under the inspiration of the Electronic Santa Claus!

HALP! DO NOT WANT IN JAR!

Tiny Handmade Canbot Robot by sage12888

Controllers hanging from your Christmas treeee

Controller ornaments - white by useyourdigits

Cheer up your computer screen with some festive Christmas lights!

Computer Powered Christmas Lights (USB) by GeekGear

And throw in some lego keyboard stickers to boost up your nerd cred.

Lego Style Keyboard Vinyl Sticker Decal for MacBook by betatime

Everything You'll Need for a Glamourous New Years Eve

Christmas hasn't come yet, but it's about time to start planning for New Years Eve (because NYE means parties, pretty dresses, and cute arm candy, am I right or am I right?) Found a couple knock out dresses that I just adore on Etsy. What's great is that no one else will have a dress like yours :)

The Scarlett O'Hara Dress by eelandermine

E V E T T E one shoulder cocktail dress by lovejune

I've seen a lot of white dresses on the red carpet recently, but you can order this one in lots of other colors too!

Single Strap Pure Tulle Wedding Gown by TingBridal

Black Lace Taffeta Dress by TingBridal

iPhone/Smartphone Holders Galore

So yesterday, as I was browsing through countless gifts for men on Etsy, I came across so many incredibly adorable iPhone holders that I couldn't decide which ones I liked best! They didn't all necessarily fit into the men's category so I'm dedicating this post to the super creative, cute, meticulous, and simply amazing iPhone/smartphone holders I've found. Any of these would be the stocking stuffer of your teenager/fun-at-heart's dreams.

Caution - Side effects may include the experience of receiving glowing respect and admiration in the gift receiver's eyes.


Here are a few of my favorites.

latelierdeluluu

Okay, this is for an iPad, but it's so awesome! Felt iPad Case

Retro TV Felt Case

yummypocket

Pocky iPhone Cozy

Cassette Tape iPhone Cozy

Gifts for the Lucky Men in Your Life

The hardest people to find gifts for, in my opinion, are men. Ha! Guess that's a pretty large group of people, considering that they make up about 50% of the population. Being a woman, I know what I like, and I have a pretty good idea of what other women like (or so I'd like to think :) but what do I get my boy-at-heart husband and grumpy (but loving) father for the holidays?


Maybe the hubby will like these?

Graphite Wool iPhone Case by byrdandbelle

Vital Bicycle Glassware by vital

These look like something Dad will enjoy.

Sailboat Blueprint Silk Necktie by rabbitstop

Eco Friendly Shaving Kit with Beer by orangefuzz