I know you just had an amazing trip but maybe a weekend away? A trip to a city/museum with a special exhibit this winter or fall? A winter weekend to someplace magically wonderful in snow? A romantic train trip? A concert getaway?

What about a tasting table at a favorite restaurant?

Really good steak knives? Or a really sexy chef's knife?

Glencairn nosing glass for whiskey? LED collar lights for the dog?

Cook him an amazing steak dinner with candles and wine, scotch...followed by a nice fire and a gift of a new sci-fi book with a handwritten note saying you have planned a romantic dinner out near your cottage.

What about a book about scotch and a tasting array perhaps with a nosing glass as Funkyart suggested? My go-to source is The Whiskey Exchange for all things single malt.

I like the GoPro idea. Maybe a super duper coffee/espresso maker? A Jura?

Thank you all for chiming in so quickly. He has whiskey glasses and I've got a guide to whiskey already wrapped under the tree. I like the idea of a get-away, but it's hard as my son still lives at home (senior in high school). He's off to college in the fall so it will be easier to travel then.

Dh would love a steak dinner, but he'd have to cook it as I don't really eat meat and could ruin a steak in a heartbeat. I'm pretty sure he has good steak knives (we're still maintaining two homes, plus my cottage, so I'm not 100% sure. Also, I did give him a great ceramic knife a few years ago. He loves it.)

I was thinking of a countertop wine cooler for a few bottles of red kept handy, but the reviews have overwhelmed me.

GoPro sounds wonderful, but I don't think he is the type. He generally commutes to work on his bike--not very scenic on the highways. I love the idea of the maps, I will definitely add those to his stocking.

Coffee! I forgot to add that coffee is also a huge passion of his. But he is a purist and doesn't do fancy espresso machines. Keeps it simple with fresh beans, often a french press, or stove top espresso.

On a side note, we're heading to Punta Cana (with my son and a friend of ours and her son). So maybe something for that trip? We're also planning at some point to take a safari trip, just not sure when or where.

I'm sorry to be so difficult.

Jo

Check top restaurants in cities he likes, some you have to book month's in advance. Pick one of those and do a reservation.. Then, book rooms in a fantastic hotel or resort near that restaurant.

He probably has most everything he needs but, everyone who works hard appreciates a break and something to look forward to. This is a two night weekend thing.

Then, put copy of reservation, hotel reservation and paid airline tickets into a box in a box in a box.

shoot, Butler maps don't include Pennsylvania. It was such a good idea. :(

Is he into photography? A good dslr or mirrorless camera might be fun for him on your trips. I bought my ex a mirrorless camera that reminds us both of our first "real" cameras and he loved it. He recently upgraded but stuck to the same line. I just bought him a new travel tripod for when he doesn't want to take his big heavy one hiking or biking.

What about a special pen? Artwork from a favorite artist or town?

How about a reverse gift? Pick out some s€xy lingerie for yourself and put it into a box for husband with some sort of handwritten note from yourself. It could be kind of fun. Add his favorite drink and make it into a whole date night package.

Hey, I think I will do this!

Some toe warmers, the kind that heat up when you open the package. My son is an avid cyclist and he swears by these in the winter. Costs about $20 for a big box at Costco, so maybe its a stocking stuffer.

Tickets to a play or concert? A friend of mine told me about an upcoming concert by a singer I’d never heard of — I googled her, listened to some of her music, liked what I heard and knew DH would like her too. Got tickets to the concert along with two CDs so we can listen to her before the show (which isn’t until spring).

I also got him (and me!) season passes to a x-country ski area nearby. Neither one of us has skied in years so it will be fun to re-learn together. I hope.

When I read of the tradition of the White Envelope gift idea this year, my heart was touched. You can read about it Here.

THIS is the set I'm getting for my father this year. The import and shipping is crazy expensive, but I loved the idea too much to pass it by.

Too bad that none of the Butler maps were for an area of interest to you/your husband.

Hey, we did this last year! : ) Anything good on that thread?

Did you see the NYTimes gift giving guide?

I was thinking of giving someone this gift, from there.

Is there a local bike shop he trusts? Maybe you could get his bike detailed & tuned up in the off season.

Maybe something here - I like the wallet shown:

Best bike stuff

Rearview mirror cycling gloves

Turn signal gloves

Both my DS and DDIL asked for Bose wireless headphones.

https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/earphones/soundsport-wireless-pulse.html#ProductTabs_tab0

One year I gave DH an Estate wine opener on a stand but they also come in a version that clamps to the counter. What's nice is that it also recorks the bottle.

http://www.estatewineopeners.com/

Any chance he needs a new wallet? My husband prefers to carry his wallet in his front pocket, so he dislikes anything big & chunky. Small wallets can be hard to find (although they seem to be becoming more common....)! I'm considering this one:

https://www.dalvey.com/usd/continental-wallet-black-carbon-orange-03409?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5P_i2IWC2AIVlEoNCh0dMgmaEAQYAyABEgLSgPD_BwE

I looked at the Ridge wallets too, but I don't think he'd like all his cards condensed into one slot.

Or maybe a watch? Hubby recently mentioned he'd like to replace his good watch. He currently has a TAG that is about 15 years old. That might have to be a next year gift.... I didn't get myself in gear fast enough this year.

And I like Terrilynn's idea! Naughty. ;)

Would he enjoy a deep sea fishing excursion on your trip to Punta Cana? A private snorkeling tour?

I like to see a picture of a really sexy chef’s knife. (Call me naughty, too.)

Ohhh.. I have always wanted to do Outstanding in the Field! That's a great idea if he'd enjoy it. It's just never worked out either due to timing or finances. I have one friend (other than Mtn) who has done it and they had a fabulous time!

I also looked to see if Longwood Gardens had any of their special dinners listed for 2018. They don't. You could look to see if any of his favorite restaurants were doing a special scotch event.. I know many of them do. Bank & Bourbon for instance does tastings and scotch special pairing meals.

As for sexy knives LOL.. I guess maybe you have to be a geek to think so. I'd put bob Kramer knives in that category.. but I especially like the Japanese knives.

This is the ceramic chef's knife I have-- is this the same you bought for him in the past, Jo? I love this knife.. very lightweight and easy to wield .. not necessarily good for meat though.

I'll bet there us such a thing as a gourmet coffee subscription service...

Seeing the knives, my BIL is a chef and he takes his knives with some sort of really nice leather knife carrier everywhere he goes. He works quite a lot obviously so they are always with him. My sister got it for him for Christmas one year.

a coffee aficionado likely wants to select his own beans.. I know I do and I have become much LESS selective in the last few years.

This suggestion is a little more out there.. but is he a DIY guy? A artisan or craftsman or wannabe? What about a home coffee roaster? You can buy the roasters for under 500.. some well under. There are a number of outlets for green beans and a ton of info on the web and in books.

I was just going to suggest a home coffee roaster. We have one, and have been roasting our own coffee for years. We buy a several-month supply of green beans at a time-- you can really get some fun and exotic beans.

We have had several roasters over the years, but have liked the Behmor the best.

Behmor coffee roaster

Glad you posted SAS.. the Behmor was one I looked at but I hadn't researched it. Amazon has it for just a little over $300. Fantes (the iconic Philadelphia cooking store) sells a variety of green/unroasted beans.

Of course, I wouldn't go this direction unless he was "that kind of guy" and he'd enjoy it.

He's a connoisseur of good Scotch? He will definitely appreciate Lagavulin, an exquisite single malt Scotch. Very pricey, and you won't find it in probably your average liquor store, but very worth the hunt. Trust me, he will be enchanted. This, BTW, is a Scotch to be sipped and savored all by itself, not to be mixed into any drink.

Does he like Game of Thrones? There are some cool GOT items (and other fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc) on places like Etsy.

I got DH a "Hold the Door" doormat last year which was a big hit.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/466576666/game-of-thrones-hold-the-door-mat

Another thing you might consider are Tervis and Yeti drink tumblers. You can get GOT there, too, and also sports and motorcycles.

I concur on headphones either buds or noise canceling.

Grill tools!

We met here jigsaw puzzle?

https://fab.com/product/we-met-here-jigsaw-puzzle-514568/?ref=browse&pos=12

I'm stuck on steaks and the fact that you bought him a grill. Would you consider buying him some nice filets Omaha Steaks and more and having HIM do the cooking, while you prepare the sides? You could select seafood for your meal. Then you could finish off the night with the scotch.

Maybe you do what we did when we realized we have everything we want or need and couldn't think of any Christmas gift to give each other. We stopped giving them and make additional donations to charity instead. Though you're newly weds and we've been married 39 years so you're probably not ready for that transition yet.

We also don’t do gifts anymore. At the end of the year, we take a short trip to the Ritz Carlton in (pick your own city) San Francisco. We wander, Day drink, eat and see friends. It’s a great way to end another year together and start fresh. One NYE we stayed I our room and watched Cheech and Chong. No rules!

The Ralph Lauren website is offering free shipping and 40% off some items. You might find something there.

Ralph Lauren

Forgive me if law books have already been mentioned, I haven't had time to read the replies.

When DH became an attorney I gave him: Law: A Treasury of Art and Literature

I believe it's out of print now but the above seller has two new copies. It probably weighs a 100 lbs. lol. Nice size coffee table book if you're into those.

If you're interested you could always call the seller and see what S&H would be and if it would arrive for Christmas.

Or maybe there are other books on law similar to that one?

Lynn, I saw Lagavulin at Costco for $65-$70 a bottle. I was tempted to get it for DH to try but I am not sure if he would like the smokiness of it.

Tervis and Yeti tumblers are great! My family first discovered Tervis on a vacation; everyone picked one to bring home. Then they started appearing everywhere. Now we have a bunch. My favorite giraffe tumbler is filled with water throughout the day. Then someone gave DH a Yeti cooler (oh, the cooler could also be a good gift idea!) and tumbler and he is obsessed with the tumbler. Uses it every day, and now DD has one too. I just don’t really like drinking from a metal cup, so I’m sticking with my Tervis.

Thanks Tish, I'll tell DH, because he's almost out of what he has now. And we were just there on Saturday morning! Personally, I love Glenlivet Scotch, but am not a big fan of Lagavulin, because of it's smokiness. DH adores it, though.

Thank you everyone for the great ideas. I will be getting him a bottle of the Lagavulin scotch (it's a favorite of his) and am researching other great ideas mentioned here. The turn signal gloves are for cyclists, but they led me to look for other motorcycle items. I just ordered him a heated warmer bib for his winter commute. It looks great and my brother who also rides motorcycles approved.

I love the idea of a coffee roaster and may hold off on that one for his birthday.

He mentioned a great restaurant in Philly that he just went to that I may try to get a gift certificate to. It is called Gran Caffe L'Aquila. Seems to specialize in gelato. My kind of place.

As far as concerts (great idea!) and weekend escapes, that will all have to wait til next year after my youngest heads off to college. He also has superb headphones and great knives. I'm not sure he would appreciate law books, but he does have a "Atticus Finch, Attorney at Law" tshirt (bought before "Go Tell a Watchman.")

I may add more, or not. But at least I'm not in a tizzy anymore.

Thank you all--I love how everyone here tries to help everyone else. :)

Jo

Glad to hear it, Jo!

Tish, thanks again for the heads-up on the Lagavulin Scotch being on sale at Costco. DH called me from the clinic this early evening to tell me he was heading to Costco unexpectedly to pick up more ink cartridges for his printers, and asked if I needed anything else. I told him about the lower price on the Lagavulin and he was ecstatic. I think he paid about $100 for it last time somewhere. Anyhoo, he bought himself a bottle as an early Christmas gift from me, and asked me to please tell you a big THANK YOU from him!

Does he have a guardian bell for his motorcycle? My brother rides and has one or more on his.

https://www.thegrommet.com/guardian-bells-good-luck-bells 

There are more on Etsy and Acorn. Not big ticket items, but thoughtful and meaningful.

If he drinks gin or enjoys surprising guests with a new or unusual cocktail, being in NY, you can get Empress 1908 Gin. It has only recently been imported into the US and what makes it unique in the botanicals (of course), including the blue butterfly flower. The gin is blue. Beautiful blue -- BUT, if you add lemon, lime, tonic or other acidity, it changes to pink. So you serve a gin and tonic separately and let the guest watch the color change as they add the tonic. And the bottle will just look cool on your bar setup.

I'm going to try not to check out the coffee roaster now.

Funny, I was trying to type Oban scotch and it was corrected to Obamacare. I don’t think so. Anyway, we like Oban single malt.

i came across this when I was searching for a workbench for my 4 yr. old grandson. Too big for him but looks kind of handy to have especially when you’re working on your new house. Amazon has it too.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200586789_200586789?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Storage%20%2B%20Organizers%20%3E%20Workbenches%20%2B%20Work%20Tables%20%3E%20Work%20Tables&utm_campaign=Keter&utm_content=29034&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwI_cktGH2AIVlYKzCh0QLg_SEAQYAyABEgID8_D_BwE