Maybe he's building a box in which he'll store your coach bag, jeans, and robe!
I'm scared here too. My husband has asked my sister of my best friend to go christmas/birthday shopping with him for every holiday since we met. This year he didn't contact either of them nor did he ever ask me what I wanted.
Hmmm, have you expressed an interest in anything that requires building and Min-Wax?
We all know men need a wall to fall on them. If it makes you feel better, I have presents stacked under my tree, for me. None are the right size and shape to be what I asked for!