This is Bristol -- Men, like gifts, come in all shapes and sizes - there's the sporty one, the office one, the 'still a boy at heart' one, the romantic one, the pedantic one and if you're lucky there's the perfect one... We bring you 10 of the best gift ideas for him, they cover a range of budgets so whether you want to splash your cash or give him an added skimpy stocking filler, then see what we suggest: * 1) Malden A5 Zipped Organiser with iPad Case (Ochre) * Perfectly pairing paper with technology. A laid-back A5 organiser plus iPad case in vintage buffalo leather with rustic stitching, soft construction and a zip closure. Features include a fully removable ring mechanism, which can be positioned for left and right-handed use. Fits all generations of iPad (not iPad mini). Left Hand Details: full height pocket for removable organiser with leather cover and plastic back sheet, notepad pocket and white ruled notepad, eight credit/business card holders, elasticated pen loop. Right Hand Details: iPad frame; Diary Type: week on one page 12 month diary. Features: iPad case with camera cut out on the rear and full height external pocket. Available from FILOFAX RRP £140, www.filofax.co.uk * 2) Christmas Spirits with Chase Distillery * The new Chase Distillery Union Jack book gift box contains three miniatures (5cl bottles) of the Chase signature range; Chase Original Vodka, Williams Chase Elegant Gin and Chase Marmalade Vodka. With an RRP of £15, this is the ideal stocking filler for a spirit savant. www.chasedistillery.co.uk * 3) Boombero Original * A completely wireless speaker, the Boombero plays sound from iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and the latest android phones, without needing wires, docking, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The speaker adopts the use of Near Field Audio, a wireless audio technology, eliminating the expense and inconvenience of added adaptors or cables. With the ability to project any sound from a mobile device, the Boombero is not exclusively for playing music. It can also amplify the sound of voice calls and films, perfect for watching classic movies. Powered by three AA batteries or USB charger, the ultra-portable Boombero is ideal for taking away on a holiday. Available from Maplin and www.boomberoaudio.com RRP: £34.99. * 4)Jasper Conran's signature fragrance – 'Man'* 'Man' has re-launched as perfume gift sets. The fragrances are available to purchase from Debenhams and The Perfume Shop. Jasper Conran II Man by Jasper Conran is an Aromatic Green fragrance for men. Top notes are lemon verbena, petitgrain, grapefruit and lavender; middle notes are banana leaf, tea and neroli; base notes are vetiver and musk. RRP: £19.99 available from most department stores. * 5) Moustache Glasses Holder * Is he forever losing his designer glasses and wishes he could keep them on hand? Well, here's a gift that will keep his specs close to his side – even when he must-dash…! RRP £14 available from Cargo. *6) Rustic Red Brushed Cotton Slim Fit Casual Shirt* In a bid to part him from his pyjamas or Onesie this Christmas, a designer shirt like this might just do that – for it will give him the added style needed for Christmas dinner and those after-dinner family photos. And the wine colour will give him an added glow, when kissing under the mistle-toe. RRP £125 available from Emmett. *7) Balcony BBQ* Don't let the lack of a garden stop him from the pleasure of having a BBQ - this is the ultimate space saver and proves, once and for all, that apartment living does not preclude enjoying a BBQ. Simply hook the BBQ over the railing, fill with charcoal and then use it for anything from a fry up to grilled burgers -it even works as a rather fetching window box during the colder winter months. The Balcony BBQ comes with both a grill and a hotplate and measures 60cm in width so there's plenty of space for steaks, burgers and kebabs. Made from water resistant, powder coated metal with a stainless steel grill and includes fastenings (but not the charcoal or the burgers, sorry). Measures approx W 60cm x D 19cm. Available from the Great Gift Company RRP £48. *8) Marshall Fridge* Combine 50 years of classic rock heritage with a spacious drinks refrigerator and you end up with the chilling rock n' roll obelisk known as the Marshall Fridge. Masterfully crafted from authentic Marshall Amp parts and emblazoned with the Father of Loud, Jim Marshall's seal of approval; it is undoubtedly the perfect addition to any green room, studio or man-cavern. Behind its familiar and lifelike amplifier exterior lies a remarkably roomy refrigerator, complete with adjustable glass shelves and a freezer compartment for you know; spirits, ice trays, chewed-off bat's heads etc. Grabbing a beer from this fridge is no longer just a case of going through the motions - it's a rock and roll event. The spotlight's on you, it's all happening in slow motion, a deafening celestial power-chord rings out, the door creaks open and a cool mist pours out revealing row after row of dripping ice-cold refreshment at your fingertips. It's time to get amped. RRP £399.99 from www.firebox.com *9) Criminal Fairisle scarf * This stylish scarf should keep him warm when you're not around. The 100 per cent acrylic piece is a fine knit measuring 206cm x 25cm. RRP £25 available from House of Fraser. *10) Alphabet Truffles * You can personalise the truffles in the box to send a special message to the man you love. And with so many truffles for him to tuck into – it would be rude for him not to share. Available from Thorntons, box of 22 truffles RRP £9.99 or 33 truffles for RRP £13.33. For more great Christmas 2013 stories and information click here For more great Christmas 2013 gift ideas click here
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This is Bristol -- Men, like gifts, come in all shapes and sizes - there's the sporty one, the office one, the 'still a boy at heart' one, the romantic one, the pedantic one and if you're lucky there's the perfect one... We bring you 10 of the best gift ideas for him, they cover a range of budgets so whether you want to splash your cash or give him an added skimpy stocking filler, then see what we suggest: * 1) Malden A5 Zipped Organiser with iPad Case (Ochre) * Perfectly pairing paper with technology. A laid-back A5 organiser plus iPad case in vintage buffalo leather with rustic stitching, soft construction and a zip closure. Features include a fully removable ring mechanism, which can be positioned for left and right-handed use. Fits all generations of iPad (not iPad mini). Left Hand Details: full height pocket for removable organiser with leather cover and plastic back sheet, notepad pocket and white ruled notepad, eight credit/business card holders, elasticated pen loop. Right Hand Details: iPad frame; Diary Type: week on one page 12 month diary. Features: iPad case with camera cut out on the rear and full height external pocket. Available from FILOFAX RRP £140, www.filofax.co.uk * 2) Christmas Spirits with Chase Distillery * The new Chase Distillery Union Jack book gift box contains three miniatures (5cl bottles) of the Chase signature range; Chase Original Vodka, Williams Chase Elegant Gin and Chase Marmalade Vodka. With an RRP of £15, this is the ideal stocking filler for a spirit savant. www.chasedistillery.co.uk * 3) Boombero Original * A completely wireless speaker, the Boombero plays sound from iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and the latest android phones, without needing wires, docking, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The speaker adopts the use of Near Field Audio, a wireless audio technology, eliminating the expense and inconvenience of added adaptors or cables. With the ability to project any sound from a mobile device, the Boombero is not exclusively for playing music. It can also amplify the sound of voice calls and films, perfect for watching classic movies. Powered by three AA batteries or USB charger, the ultra-portable Boombero is ideal for taking away on a holiday. Available from Maplin and www.boomberoaudio.com RRP: £34.99. * 4)Jasper Conran's signature fragrance – 'Man'* 'Man' has re-launched as perfume gift sets. The fragrances are available to purchase from Debenhams and The Perfume Shop. Jasper Conran II Man by Jasper Conran is an Aromatic Green fragrance for men. Top notes are lemon verbena, petitgrain, grapefruit and lavender; middle notes are banana leaf, tea and neroli; base notes are vetiver and musk. RRP: £19.99 available from most department stores. * 5) Moustache Glasses Holder * Is he forever losing his designer glasses and wishes he could keep them on hand? Well, here's a gift that will keep his specs close to his side – even when he must-dash…! RRP £14 available from Cargo. *6) Rustic Red Brushed Cotton Slim Fit Casual Shirt* In a bid to part him from his pyjamas or Onesie this Christmas, a designer shirt like this might just do that – for it will give him the added style needed for Christmas dinner and those after-dinner family photos. And the wine colour will give him an added glow, when kissing under the mistle-toe. RRP £125 available from Emmett. *7) Balcony BBQ* Don't let the lack of a garden stop him from the pleasure of having a BBQ - this is the ultimate space saver and proves, once and for all, that apartment living does not preclude enjoying a BBQ. Simply hook the BBQ over the railing, fill with charcoal and then use it for anything from a fry up to grilled burgers -it even works as a rather fetching window box during the colder winter months. The Balcony BBQ comes with both a grill and a hotplate and measures 60cm in width so there's plenty of space for steaks, burgers and kebabs. Made from water resistant, powder coated metal with a stainless steel grill and includes fastenings (but not the charcoal or the burgers, sorry). Measures approx W 60cm x D 19cm. Available from the Great Gift Company RRP £48. *8) Marshall Fridge* Combine 50 years of classic rock heritage with a spacious drinks refrigerator and you end up with the chilling rock n' roll obelisk known as the Marshall Fridge. Masterfully crafted from authentic Marshall Amp parts and emblazoned with the Father of Loud, Jim Marshall's seal of approval; it is undoubtedly the perfect addition to any green room, studio or man-cavern. Behind its familiar and lifelike amplifier exterior lies a remarkably roomy refrigerator, complete with adjustable glass shelves and a freezer compartment for you know; spirits, ice trays, chewed-off bat's heads etc. Grabbing a beer from this fridge is no longer just a case of going through the motions - it's a rock and roll event. The spotlight's on you, it's all happening in slow motion, a deafening celestial power-chord rings out, the door creaks open and a cool mist pours out revealing row after row of dripping ice-cold refreshment at your fingertips. It's time to get amped. RRP £399.99 from www.firebox.com *9) Criminal Fairisle scarf * This stylish scarf should keep him warm when you're not around. The 100 per cent acrylic piece is a fine knit measuring 206cm x 25cm. RRP £25 available from House of Fraser. *10) Alphabet Truffles * You can personalise the truffles in the box to send a special message to the man you love. And with so many truffles for him to tuck into – it would be rude for him not to share. Available from Thorntons, box of 22 truffles RRP £9.99 or 33 truffles for RRP £13.33. For more great Christmas 2013 stories and information click here For more great Christmas 2013 gift ideas click here
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