Buying gifts for men is sometimes a mammoth task. There is so much to choose from but often the gift choices are uninspiring. Natalia is always on the lookout for items that are unique, well made and designed with great care.

Whether you are buying for Christmas, a birthday, a celebration or ‘just because’, here are eight present ideas to make him happy.

an i clip leather wallet-compact and practical will not create a bulge in his jeans pockets

large beech pebble- to keep his papers together or just because

the whale graphite object- to write and fiddle with, looks great on his desk

chopping boards made out of vintage wine barrels- tactile and a must have in the kitchen

the sophisticated man box- to help him get ready for a smart evening out

the eggshell architectural box- an elegant addition to his bookshelf, desk or coffee table

engraved dragon glass decanter- to show off his good wine taste

the ladder game- a creative and challenging game which also doubles as a mini installation