For the useful, the curious and the wonderfully hard to buy for
Some people are easy to buy for. Then there are those who already have everything, have very particular tastes, or simply seem to be impossible to surprise.
That is when we like to look beyond the usual gift ideas.
At the LemonTree, we love clever design, a good story, a useful purpose, or simply something that makes you smile. The best gifts are often the ones that become part of everyday life, pulled out when friends arrive, enjoyed on a quiet evening, or used so often that you eventually wonder how you managed without them.
Here are a few of our LemonTree favourites for the men in your life.
Tipsy Bottle Opener
Some bar accessories are best kept in the drawer. Tipsy Bottle Opener is definitely not one of them.
Designed as a bird in flight, this sculptural bottle opener balances and spins gracefully on its beak using its included stand. Made from cast metal with a polished chrome finish, it is as decorative as it is functional.
It is the sort of thing that catches someone's eye when they walk into the room and inevitably starts a conversation. A clever gift for entertainers, design lovers, or anyone who appreciates something a little unexpected.
Cloud Weather Station
Some gifts are loved because they are useful. Others are loved because they make you stop, look and wonder.
The Cloud Weather Station belongs firmly in the second category. Inside its sealed glass vessel, a clear liquid responds to changes in atmospheric pressure, creating different crystal formations over time.
Inspired by the storm glasses once used by 19th-century sailors, these fascinating objects have a wonderful history. While it will not replace your weather app, it makes a charming scientific curiosity for a desk, bookshelf or windowsill.
And there is something rather lovely about checking the crystals before checking your phone.😉
Protein Presses
For the person who believes a good burger deserves a serious sear, or that a toastie should be crisp and golden, Protein Presses are a clever addition to the kitchen.
They help prevent food from curling, encourage even cooking and increase contact with the cooking surface for better browning and caramelisation. They are brilliant for burgers, steaks and fish, but we think the toastie definitely deserves an honourable mention.
Useful, practical and destined for regular use.
Etched Whisky Glasses
These are for the person who enjoys a good drink and appreciates a little theatre along the way.
The Etched Whisky Glasses combine vintage-inspired etched detailing with a clever curved base that allows each glass to gently rock or roll when lifted from its natural bamboo coaster.
A gentle swirl moves the ice around the glass, making the simple act of preparing a drink a little more interactive. They are designed for whisky served neat or on the rocks, and make a thoughtful gift for whisky lovers, entertainers and anyone who appreciates clever design.
There is something rather enjoyable about a glass that brings a little movement to the ritual of pouring a drink.
Wilson Payne Australian Socks
Sometimes a great gift is simply something that makes someone smile.
Wilson Payne socks are proudly Australian made, in Melbourne, comfortable and full of character, featuring our favourite Australian animals including the Splendid Fairy Wren, Red Tail Cockatoo and what could be more Aussie than a Blue Heeler! They add a cheerful touch of Australiana to everyday dressing and make an easy gift for someone who appreciates a bit of fun.
They are a lovely reminder that not every gift needs to be serious to be thoughtful.
the LemonTree Loves...
We love gifts that give people something to talk about. Pair the Tipsy Bird Bottle Opener with something from our wine or whiskey essentials instore and you have a gift that is both useful and wonderfully unexpected.
From clever barware and curious objects to kitchen tools and distinctly Australian gifts, there is plenty to discover at the LemonTree.
We believe the best purchases are the ones people continue enjoying years later. If you are looking for a gift for him, or simply something a little different for someone who has everything, come and have a wander through the LemonTree in Dunsborough, or browse from home, at the LemonTree.
