Father's Day Gift Ideas

Bonsai in a box - Seeds, soil and the cutest pair of scissors tied up with a bow - everything Dad needs to grow and maintain his very own Bonsai tree.

Record bowls - and clocks and coasters - they won't go on the turntable, but they are real records. Celebrate the glory days of vinyl by telling time on Dad's favorite LP or using it to hold mail, snacks or remotes.

Frames - redwood, barn wood, slate - masculine materials to hold tender memories.

Grobot - this robot made of recycled tools and bolts holds a ceramic pot for growing Dad's favorite herbs or flowers. His cousin, lawn mowbot, is purely decorative, but just as charming.

Wine bottle stoppers - for the wine-sipping Dad, wooden wine stoppers made by Durham artist Glenn Permar are stylish and sophisticated.

Garden art - venus flytraps, bright metal flowers that don't need water, barn wood bird families - we have a selection of fun, funky adornments for the outdoor-loving Dad.

Bicycle chain bottle openers, clocks or a bike-riding gnome - we've got just the thing for the cycling Dad.

Fish - if the real one got away, a whimsical fish made of wood or gourd can stand in as a trophy or testament to a favorite hobby.

Wind-up toys - for the Dad who loves a gadget, these high design, mechanical wind-ups are irresistible.

Papa bear mug - Jane Jenni's popular pictograms make great gifts, especially on an oversized mug that clearly belongs to only one member of the household.