Father’s Day. It’s a great idea in theory. In practice, however, it can — if we’re being totally honest here — be a bit of a letdown, at least when it comes to the caliber of gifts given.
C’mon! I hear you cry. It’s the thought that counts! And right you are … except couldn’t the kiddos do just a little better than another novelty tie or “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug?
Is it too much to ask for a gleaming home espresso machine? A compact version of the super fancy ones used in those sleek, modernist espresso bars. With one of those bad boys, I could roll out of bed, throw on my robe, and in the comfort of my own kitchen make a perfect cup of caffeinated goodness. No more waiting in line. No more $6 coffees. No more moments of angst as I approach Nico, the utterly aloof, ironically mustachioed barista, who must deign to craft a perfect latte for a mere mortal like me (and no, he won’t make it with vanilla syrup).
Okay. So maybe a $5000 home espresso machine is too much to ask from two kids whose combined pocket money is $7 a week. But if they saved for a few months (if they really cared) then they could buy Dad a really nice bottle of scotch. I’m thinking something from a windswept Scottish island: peaty, smokey, aged in oak for the combined ages of my kids. A whisky to savor by the fire, to sip as I contemplate the great questions of life and the universe, while my children look up at me with a quiet awe.
Yeah. That’s never going to happen, is it? Maybe it’s time to set my sights on something closer to reality.
Bespoke Post offers brilliant gifts for Fathers’ Day. Think everyday luxury products that combine practicality with a serious dose of cool.
Maybe that ultra-fancy Italian espresso machine that I dream about is a wee bit out of reach. Okay, that doesn’t mean my kids can’t hook me up with great coffee. With Copper Cow I’ll never be more than 90 seconds away from a cup of delicious, Vietnamese pour-over coffee. Using their clever single-serve filters that unfold and clip onto my “World’s Best Dad” mug, all I need to do is pour hot water over the grounds and enjoy a rich, smooth caffeine fix. It's a great gift for dads on the go, easy to pack for a business or camping trip, ensuring we can always have a perfect pour-over. And at just $12 for five servings, it’s well within the little ’uns’ little budget.
Come to think of it, I probably shouldn’t be encouraging my elementary school kids to buy me an exclusive bottle of single malt. But a baller gift for dads from his grown-up children would be a sweet set of travel bar tools. Pop will always be ready to mix up his favorite cocktail wherever he goes. Just unroll the sturdy canvas bag then measure out an awesome old fashioned, shake an amazing martini, or muddle a mojito. And, hey, sometimes the old man just wants to crack open a beer. Whatever his tipple, he’ll always be able to prepare it in utmost style.
Or why not give the gift that keeps giving? A Bespoke Post membership guarantees that Dad gets under-the-radar goods from small brands that you just won’t find elsewhere — all conveniently delivered to your doorstep. From robust weekender bags to homebrew kits, to lineups of artisanal hot sauces, there are great gifts for fathers young and old. And to make things even better, there’s no membership fee. Boxes cost $49 for club members or $70 for non-members. Every month, you get to preview your box and choose to keep, swap or pause with zero commitment.
It really is the thought that counts on Father’s Day. It could be a macaroni picture and I’d be pleased as punch. But if the fam is looking for a hint as to what to get Dad (or if Dad wants to get something for himself!) then Bespoke Post is the place to go for a mix of unique products with heart and soul.
