Forget saving gift guides for the festive period, I want to do them all year round! Because the truth is, while we all do a bit of shopping for Christmas, there’s so many other occasions to buy for, like anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine’s, and so on. So this is the first little gift guide that I’m putting together to help you shop for something amazing for your loved ones.
And of course, as I talk so much about Teesside, it’s only right that I kick things off with a parmo-themed gift guide. Yes, Teesside is known for more than just parmos, but we love them, and there are some amazing gifts available that you can give to a parmo fan!
Missed my previous gift guides? Catch up here: Lemon Top Gift Guide // Transporter Bridge Gift Guide // Roseberry Topping Gift Guide
1. PINCLUB X The Northernist parmo pin
It’s only right that I kick off proceedings with the parmo pin that I helped to design. This pin badge features the signature orangey-brown of the breaded chicken, cream for the bechamel sauce, and yellow for the cheese, as well as a ‘make mine a parmo’ phrase. And of course, it’s set against a yellow and blue takeaway box-inspired backing card! This is the ideal little accessory for a parmo lover and should be worn with pride.
2. Polyester Saltburn parmo socks
I think everyone and their dogs knows about the parmo socks from Polyester Saltburn after a certain local figure wore them. But they’re so incredible fun with the stripes of orange, cream and yellow, and the ‘I love parmos’ slogan. They’re ideal for those daring enough to wear bright socks or make a statement about our local delicacy. Polyester also have some other fantastic Teesside-themed socks that you should check out!
3. “I’d rather be eating a parmo” mug
Mugs are an essential in a British household, but one that features the word ‘parmo’ is key for a Teessider. Mugs also make a great gift, so this has all the makings of a fab present. The ‘I’d rather be eating a parmo’ mug is subtle in its style, simply featuring the phrase in dark blue against the cream pottery, but that could be perfect for someone with a minimalistic aesthetic in the house. The design is also exclusive to Strickland & Holt!
4. Poster Parlour parmo orange art print
Ever wanted to capture the exact shade of breadcrumbed and fried chicken in a paint can? Poster Parlour has done all the hard work for you! Inspired by Andy Warhol, the parmo orange art print features a can of Northern Colours paint with the distinct orange shade inside. This is such a fun idea for a gift and is part of a wider collection, so make sure you take a look at all the other paint colours too.
5. PopWhizzBang parmo, chips and garlic dip print
This print truly captures what makes a good parmo dinner. You’ve obviously got to have the parmo itself, but it also needs a generous portion of chips and a big pot of garlic dip. The more garlicky, the better! If you’ve got someone in your life who loves a good parmo with lashings of garlic, the parmo, chips and garlic dip print would be right up their street.
6. THAT Design Studio “I love you more than parmos” card
If you’ve got your gift sorted and want a parmo-themed card, THAT Design Studio have got you covered. Their “I love you more than parmos” card has a minimal design, so it’s perfect to give to a range of people, such as partners, parents, siblings… you could even give it to your favourite co-worker! The card is blank inside too, so you’ve got plenty of room to write a message for any occasion.
7. Geekend parmo t-shirt
And last, but certainly not least, we’ve got something to wear. This parmo t-shirt is inspired by the famous Ramones design, but instead of listing band members, this top lists parmo-themed words. We’ve got chicken, cheese, pork, and garlic, complete with some little hens, a pig and cutlery in the middle. It’s absolutely fab and would make a really different parmo gift for someone in your life.
So those are 7 parmo gift ideas for your loved ones. No matter the occasion or your relationship to the recipient, there’s something in this list for every parmo fan. As I find more parmo gifts, I’ll expand on this list, but I hope it’s helped you to find the perfect thing!
Which of these parmo gifts have grabbed your attention?
This post contains the PINCLUB X The Northernist parmo pin, which features my design.
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