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Sack The Socks! 10 More Meaningful Father's Day Gifts

Georgia James— The Huffington Post UK

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With Father’s Day on the horizon – on 15 June – it’s time to start thinking about how you’d like to pay tribute to the father figure(s) in your life.

But whether you’re honouring your dad, step-dad, grandfather, father-in-law or the father of your children, finding the right way to express what they mean to you in the shape of one meaningful gift can be tricky – particularly when you’re dealing with the man who appears to have everything.

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And ‘having everything’ is by no means confined to the modern dad, weighed down with his multiple mobile devices and all the trappings of our technology-driven consumer culture.

Unfortunately, that doesn't really help when it comes to shopping for a present to show your appreciation so it's little wonder so many of us give up on the quest for the perfect gift and resort to the obligatory socks and chocs.

But Father’s Day is your chance to express your love and gratitude to a man who has offered you guidance, support, advice and a lifetime of bad jokes. And there is a limit to how much of that you can convey through a sock – even if it is Jaeger’s finest cashmere.

So whether it’s a bottle of fine whisky bought with the express intention of spending an evening together to enjoy it while reminiscing about the good times or a personalised keepsake with a heartfelt message that will always be there to remind him how you feel, make sure this year’s Father’s Day gift communicates what you really want to say to him.

Father's Day Gift Guide 2014

Personalised Whisky(01 of10)

If you really want to tell him what he means to you, you could do a lot worse than pouring your heart out over a bottle of top quality, sumptuously rich whisky.Treat him to a personalised bottle of Johnnie Walker Platinum Label Blended Scotch Whisky from Alexander & James. Choose free engraving or a bespoke toast label, all delivered in luxury packaging. (credit:Alexander & James)

His Life In Cars(02 of10)

Whether your dad is a car fanatic or not, he will no doubt feel a lot of affection for the motors he has owned over the years. From the clapped-out wheels he saved up for when he was 17 to the car he drove to the hospital for your birth and the one that took you on your first family holiday, this 'carvolution' print tells the moving story of his life's journeys. (credit:notonthehighstreet.com)

Dream Come True(03 of10)

As we're growing up our parents support us, encourage us and help us to live out our dreams. Now we can turn the tables. From racing car driving to flying a glider, if there's a burning ambition your father has never fulfilled, treat him to an experience day and help him to make his dream a reality. (credit:Mark Daffey via Getty Images)

Personalised Transparent Photo Frames(04 of10)

If the father of your kids is an Instagram-loving hipster with a penchant for filters, he'll love one of these personalised transparent framed prints, capturing a special moment of him and the children. The stunning effect is created by printing your photo onto a glass pane, which is then framed. (credit:notonthehighstreet.com)

Hand-Painted Pottery (05 of10)

Pottery cafes are springing up on high streets all over the country. Hunt out your nearest one, take the kids along for a fun day out and get them to decorate their own mugs, plates or bowls with a personal message for dad or granddad. (credit:Michael Orenstein via Getty Images)

Grapevine(06 of10)

If he loves gardening and loves wine, he'll love this bottle of Bordeaux, which comes with a red grape vine so he can have a go at growing his own. On another level, there's something poetic about giving somebody you love a gift that grows with time. And if he doesn't drink, The Gluttonous Gardener has plenty of foodie alternatives from olive trees to orange trees. (credit:The Gluttonous Gardener)

Memory Scrapbook(07 of10)

Create a scrapbook of meaningful photos and memorablia - with the help of friends and relatives - and include hand-written captions and messages. Even the most stiff-upper-lipped father will not fail to be moved. (credit:OJO Images via Getty Images)

Personalised Record Label Print(08 of10)

If your dad was a big music fan back in the days when vinyl reigned supreme (and we think it still does), surprise him with a framed personalised record label print. You can choose who it is dedicated to, the song title, who it is from and even the date (credit:The Design Conspiracy)

Meaningful Places Print(09 of10)

Capture all the meaningful places he's visited in his life with this super-stylish destination print. (credit:Coconutgrass)

Personalised Hammer(10 of10)

If your father's more practical than sentimental, tell him how you feel under the guise of a genuinely useful gift with this hammer and bottle opener in one, which can be engraved with a personal message. (credit:Getting Personal)

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