Fathers' Day - 20th June

We thought we'd give you plenty of warning about Fathers' Day this year. The temptation is to leave any present buying until the last minute, but you know you'll end up getting your Dad a CD or book!

So we've had a wander round Alfies for you and picked out some highlights that might appeal to your Pops. Something that will be a bit different and show him what he means to you...

If your Dad's a dapper dresser then how about Hell to Pay's collection of men's vintage. The prices are reduced so you are sure to pick up something that is not only suave and sophisticated but bargainous to boot.

Robinson Antiques is a good place to stop off with a fine selection of Art Deco accessories, including silverplate cocktailware, cufflinks and lighters.

While at Goldsmith & Perris, browse for a Fathers' Day gift amongst everything from hip-flasks to champagne buckets, matchstrikers to magnifying glasses and card-holders to paper knives.

Our jewellery dealers have a great range of cufflinks to choose from, whether looking for some 1970s cocktail classics, or more elegant Edwardian styles.

But if you are really stuck, or your Dad is a tricky one to choose for, there are always Alfies Gift Certificates. A sure-fire hit...

Happy Fathers' Day Dads!

Vintage Valentine's at Alfies

This Valentine's Day Alfies is on hand to help inspire you with some wonderful gift ideas. Move away from those chocolates and step back from those roses. They've all been done before! You need something as original and unique as your loved one... Try these stunning pieces on for size:

Heart-shaped Stool

from Ian Broughton

Vintage Valentine's Cards

from Tin Tin Collectables

Limoges Heart Box and Scent Box

from Hayman & Hayman

1940s Ronson Table Lighter with Seascape Motif

from Tony Durante

Silver Heart-shaped Picture Frame, Birmingham 1896

from Goldsmith & Perris

French Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Heart Locket with Rose-cut Diamonds

from Pari's Jewellery

Or a trip to Alfies could be your Valentine's gift! Pop along the day before with your lucky partner and let them choose something from the 75 plus dealers, exploring the market hand in hand. Once you've found their perfect piece then head upstairs to the Rooftop Restaurant and enjoy a romantic lunch or afternoon tea with some delicious homemade food. Perfect!

For more inspiration check out our Valentine's page on Flickr

And of course there are always our beautiful gift certificates that would put a smile on anyone's face this Valentine's Day:

Fathers' Day Gift Ideas

It's Fathers' Day on the 21st of June. Eek! It's hard enough trying to find a good birthday and Christmas present for my Dad...let alone something for this extra date. I've done the predictable CD/DVD/book/golf-ball options pretty much every year. My Dad always acts like he's suprised...hmmm really?!

So let's do something different for our Dad's this Fathers' Day, let's be a bit original - let's get something for them that shows how much we do appreciate the old boys. I've been scouring Alfies and come up with some ideas to help you (and me!)

An original 1920s nickel and silver Omega pocket watch called Turler
Mo Heidarieh

A 1930s Mappin & Web ice bucket.
W & L Antiques

An excellent quality 1950s Danish leather swivel chair
Stephen Lazarus

Miniature Gin Bar with glasses and decanter
Ian Broughton

A very desirable pair of Edwardian gentleman's antique cufflinks in 9ct gold
Peter & Naneen Brooks

A selection of gifts available from
Robinson Antiques

Some food for thought. But if you are still in really big trouble trying to pick something out for your Dad, you can never go wrong with the Alfies Gift Certificates (available in £10, £20 & £50 denominations)...Now there's an idea!