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15 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Guys

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on January 23, 2012
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Available at parkandbond.com
Available at parkandbond.com

What can we say—we’re suckers for a bright red bow tie. Salvatore Ferragamo star-print bow tie, $95. Photograph by Park & Bond

Available at etsy.com/shop/oneupdesigns
Available at etsy.com/shop/oneupdesigns

Such a cute way to remind him why you fell in love. “Reasons I Love You” pencil set, $6 for a set of six. Photograph by One Up Designs

Available at loveisartkit.com
Available at loveisartkit.com

C’mon, what guy wouldn’t be thrilled at the thought of stripping down and rolling around in paint? Love Is Art Kit, $60 for protective sheet, cotton canvas, paint, and body scrubber. Photograph by Love is Art

Available at stickygram.com
Available at stickygram.com

For the Instagram addict: Turn his fave photos (images of you are entirely optional) into a one-of-a-kind set of fridge magnets. $14.99 for a set of nine. Photograph by Stickygram

Available at saturdaysnyc.com
Available at saturdaysnyc.com

West Coast transplants who miss the surf will love this fluffy towel, and it’s big enough for two to lay out on in warmer weather. We’ll leave the jokes about the logo to you. Sex Wax towel, $35. Photograph by Saturdays NYC

Available at mastbrothers.com
Available at mastbrothers.com

In flavors such as serrano pepper, crown maple, and vanilla and smoke, these might be the manliest candy bars we’ve ever seen. Mast Brothers chocolate bars, $40 for a set of 5. Photograph by Mast Brothers

Available at unionmadegoods.com
Available at unionmadegoods.com

A comfy wear-around-the-house look with a Valentine’s-appropriate hint of red. Alternative Apparel baseball shirt, $48. Photograph by Unionmade Goods

Available at shop.oldfaithfulshop.com
Available at shop.oldfaithfulshop.com

Use the extended brewing time as an excuse to linger in bed on Sunday mornings. Chemex 6-Cup coffeemaker, $40. Photograph by Old Faithful Shop

Available at store.griffintechnology.com
Available at store.griffintechnology.com

He can control this toy helicopter from his smartphone! Help TC Touch-Controlled Helicopter, $49.99. Photograph by Griffin Technology

Available at uncommongoods.com
Available at uncommongoods.com

Unlike some gift cards, there’s no expiration date on these. Love Tokens, $16 for a set of 10. Photograph by Uncommon Goods

Available at Serenity Day Spas (serenitygift.com, locations in Old Town Alexandria, Northwest DC, and Herndon, VA)
Available at Serenity Day Spas (serenitygift.com, locations in Old Town Alexandria, Northwest DC, and Herndon, VA)

The Serenity Day Spa chainlet is offering a “Cupid’s Touch” massage workshop, in which couples can take a massage lesson and get sent home with a bottle of oil to practice with at home. $125 for 80 minutes. Photograph by iStockphoto

Available at mrporter.com
Available at mrporter.com

A fun pop of color to wear under his conservative gray suits. Paul Smith embroidered socks, $35. Photograph by Mr. Porter

Available at neatoshop.com
Available at neatoshop.com

A funny little gag gift for the guy who’s always making you listen to the next “greatest song of all time.” Tunes for Two headphone splitter, $11.95. Photograph by Neato Shop

Available at twicethevice.com
Available at twicethevice.com

These boozy dark chocolates come in mint julep, White Russian, and margarita flavors. Twice the Vice chocolate set, $28 for nine pieces. Photograph by Twice the Vice Chocolates

Available at sidmashburn.com
Available at sidmashburn.com

Never underestimate how much he’ll appreciate a sturdy umbrella come unexpected downpour on the way home from work. Swims automatic umbrella, $95. Photograph by Sid Mashburn

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