Father's Day is just around the corner, but there's still a bit of time to order something customized to make his day feel a little more personal. From monogrammed grill tools to a custom-blended whiskey designed just for his palate, the following 15 gifts are sure to make Dad feel special — isn't that what Father's Day is all about?
Since vintner Joseph Carr created Josh Cellars in honor of his father, he wanted to give others the chance to dedicated a bottle of wine to their own dads this Father’s Day. This free service allows you to create a bottle label with a personalized 140-character message to dad and will be mailed directly to your home to affix to dad's favorite bottle.
Williams-Sonoma's Monogrammed Steak Brand & Carving Board ($56, originally $70) will let him put his stamp on his next barbecue.
Up Dad's workwear with a monogrammed button-down shirt ($60-$168) from J.Crew. Personalize the cuffs or chest with block letters or a diamond insignia.
Add a sentimental feel to your dad's drink of choice by surprising him with an engraved bottle of The Glenlivet ($255). Not only will he enjoy sipping on this 21-year-old aged whiskey, but he'll also love the personal touch.
Download Martha Stewart's free retro Father's Day clip-art labels and give Dad's favorite snacks a fresh look.
Minted's First Love print ($24-$189) is the perfect gift from a daddy's girl. The quote at the bottom says, "You're the first one I want to see in the morning and the last one at night." You can also change it to a quote of your choice, and Minted allows you to personalize the last line with your child's name, date, or a Father's Day message.
These personalized golf balls ($39) come with 12 golf balls featuring Dad's name, a date, and two eye-catching golf graphics.
Whiskey Blender's custom blender (price varies) lets you mix and match seven whiskeys (Touch of Spice, Burnt Puddin', and Taste of the Sea are three), bottle them in an attractive decanter, and add a personalized label. Or let Dad create his own by buying him a gift card. Bottles plus shipping are around $70 - $140.
If the dad in your life is anything like mine (i.e. always misplacing things), then this iPhone case, ID holder, and wallet combo ($46) from Etsy will be a lifesaver. The super slim case is made of high-quality leather and includes a personalized monogram.
Dad will have yet another excuse to hit the grill with this monogrammed set from Williams-Sonoma ($92, originally $115). The four-piece set includes a basting mop, fork, slotted spatula, and tongs and comes with its own storage case.
Our favorite Summer drink, the Moscow Mule, tastes that much better in the copper cup it was intended to be drunk from. Mark and Graham's copper mugs ($30 each) are perfect for keeping the drink cool, plus they look great when put out on display!
Personalize this bottle opener key chain ($14, originally $16) from Etsy's poptag with anything you'd like: your kids' birthdays, dad's initials, or simply "world's best dad.”
Upload a photo and customize the text on Minted's Super Dad Journal ($16+), and then give it to Dad as a notepad — or let your kids fill it with notes and doodles just for Father's Day.
If Dad has an iPad, then a customized DODOcase ($75 - $120) is a must. The modern covers come in a ton of color combos, and even cooler, you can add monogrammed or free-form text personalization in three different places.
If Dad is a beer fan (or even a brewer!), then he'll love Home Wet Bar's growler and mason jar mug set ($45, $originally $60). The glass growler holds 64 ounces of beer, and comes with four mason jar mugs. Add a name and year to the personalization design which appears on both the growler and the mugs.