Melanie's Favorite Local & Eco-Friendly Picks for Him

Melanie, Founder of Oak & Honey Events and Katelyn, Associate Event Planner, have been sharing some of our favorite local and eco-friendly gift picks for the favorite people in your life. Earlier this week we shared our favorites for the special lady in your life, now we’re sharing with you some of our favorite ideas for the man in your life.

We hope our posts will not only help you find the perfect gift that the special ones in your life will enjoy but also help you support local businesses and reduce your impact on the environment. Making someone’s day and giving back to the community – What could be better?

Today on the blog, Melanie gives you some of her favorite local gift picks for the man in your life.

Open Hand Leather Goods – Dopp Kit

This simple and striking leather Dopp Kit is perfect for the traveler in your life. This travel bag has room for all of their travel essentials.  Open Hand Leather Goods operates out of a small studio in Columbus, Ohio and create handmade leather products that combine smart design and a classic style.

Citizen Woodshop – City Streets Map Table

Citizen Woodshop creates custom wood accessories, furniture and wall art. Most of their work is engraved with custom designs. Their City Streets Map Table is perfect for the guy who loves Cleveland. They have other great items like coasters and wall art with similar looks. A percentage of all revenue goes to charity:water to transform communities.

The Social Department - CVNP Tee shirt

The Social Department located in Akron, Ohio offers one-of-kind t-shirts focused on regional themes. When I'm not planning weddings you can find me hiking and exploring the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Of course, I have to recommend their "Find Me in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park” t-shirt.

Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve – Mens Skin Care Set

As much as the man in our lives don’t love skin care, this gift set is great because it covers not only skin care but shaving as well. Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a small family owned and family operated company. Their ingredients are USDA certified organic, sustainably produced, cruelty-free, and ethically traded.