Holiday Gift Guide: Picks by Proper Kid Problems

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Published on December 16, 2014

At Havenly, we’re a team of mostly (okay…entirely) females.  So we naturally gravitate toward the female blogging voice and shopping suggestions.  But what about the guys out there?  The brothers and husbands who really don’t want a coffee mug that reads “Get It, Girl!”  We’ve called upon one of our favorite men about town to help us out.  Meet student, tastemaker, and gentleman extraordinaire, Dean of Proper Kid Problems… Holiday Gifting with Proper Kid Problems

Dean who?  He’ll never tell.  We’re lucky Town & Country even got him to reveal his face and first name!  Donning a suit and tie (voluntarily) to kindergarten and hosting dinner parties in junior high, this proper kid always knew he was something of an anomaly.  After launching the Proper Kids Website back in 2012, he was blown away by the demand for advice in the realm of young men’s style and decorum.  With his massive following in tow, Dean partnered up with J. Bradley Tramer of J. Riley 17, introducing a line of products that synced perfectly with PKP’s already established brand identity and style.

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 If you don’t already follow PKP on his various and vastly popular popular social media accounts, you are in for a treat.

Whether he’s sharing his hopes and dreams….

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or dorm room drama….

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his expertise or advice on a matter…


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or absolute lack there of….

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…there’s always a chuckle to be had.

And hey, if words aren’t your thing, just follow him on Insta for a flood of preppy scenery and swag. Screen Shot 2014-12-15 at 12.15.13 PM Screen Shot 2014-12-15 at 12.15.03 PM Screen Shot 2014-12-15 at 12.14.49 PM Proper Kid Problems Instagram ||  www.havenly.com

Images via Proper Kid Problems’ Instagram

Now I can’t promise the gifts below will solve all of your #ProperKidProblems, but I’m pretty positive you’ll be a hero in the eyes of the recipient.  Be a hero– shop Dean’s gift guide…

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Proper Kid Problems’ Holiday Gift Guide Picks for Havenly

1.  Swear Jar, $18 at Urban Outfitters

2.  Personalized Recipe Gift Set with Embosser, $70 at Williams Sonoma

3.  Rowing Blazers Book by Jack Carlson, $30.87 at Barnes & Noble

4.  Slate State Cheeseboard, $30 at Nordstrom

5.  Personalized Wine Decanter, $45 at Nordstrom

6.  Flag Football Game Set, $119.95 at Crate & Barrel

7.  Colossal Ice Cube Molds, $14.95 at Williams Sonoma

8.  Dapper Man Print, (sadly, sold out) at One Kings Lane

What are you getting the men (and/or proper kids) in your life this holiday season?  For more PKP fun, follow Dean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Get your gift on!

xx, Alana

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