Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys restoring vintage furniture and home decor, there are several meaningful and personal gift options that you can consider. Here are a few ideas to inspire you:

1. Quality Tools and Supplies: As someone passionate about restoration, your son would appreciate high-quality tools and supplies. Consider gifting him a set of premium paintbrushes, chisels, or even a new power tool that he might need in his projects. This not only helps him enhance his skills but also shows your support for his hobby.

2. Antique Furniture Books: Help your son expand his knowledge and inspiration with books about antique furniture and restoration. Look for titles that cover different periods, styles, and techniques. This gift will not only offer him valuable information but also serve as a beautiful coffee table book that he can refer to for inspiration.

3. Vintage Hardware: Since your son enjoys restoring vintage furniture, consider gifting him a collection of antique hardware pieces like drawer pulls, handles, hinges, or vintage locks. These unique and authentic items can be difficult to find and would make a thoughtful addition to his projects.

4. Membership to Restoration Workshops: Look for local or online workshops that cater to the restoration of antique furniture and offer specialized training. Gifting your son a membership or enrollment in such a workshop gives him the opportunity to learn new techniques from professionals in the field.

5. Antique Furniture Piece: Surprise your son with an antique furniture piece that he can restore. Look for something that aligns with his personal style and interests. It could be a vintage chair, a side table, or even a smaller decorative item. This gift not only challenges his restoration skills but also adds to his personal collection.

6. Gift Card to Antique Stores or Thrift Shops: Browse for local antique stores or thrift shops that specialize in furniture and home decor. Purchase a gift card for your son so that he can explore and choose items that catch his eye. This allows him to select unique pieces that he can restore and give a new lease on life.

7. Personalized Restorer's Toolkit: Create a personalized toolkit with essential restoration tools like scrapers, sandpaper, brushes, and even personalized labels. You can customize the toolkit by engraving his name or a meaningful quote on the tools or the carrying case. This gift not only serves a practical purpose but also shows thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

Remember, the most important aspect of gifting is to show your son that you support his passion and interests. Choose a gift that aligns with his love for vintage furniture restoration, and it will undoubtedly make him feel special and appreciated.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”