Not everyone is easy to buy gifts for. If you or your SO have developed an allergic reaction to boring old Valentine’s presents, then this handy gift guide will help you find other alternatives. Don’t worry, you won’t find any diamonds or Bentleys here:
#1. USB Mix Tape.
Back in the day, there was no cooler way to show your crush how much you liked them than by making them a mix tape. It doesn’t matter if tapes are nonexistent in today’s modern world. 90’s schoolgirl-type romance never gets old. Available for $17.75, The Hut.
#2. Personalised Story Of Us Timeline Print.
What could be sweeter than a physical representation of your journey as a couple? Nothing, that’s what. Fair warning, though: this present may induce massive amounts of tears. Available for £48, Not On The High Street.
#3. His And Hers Sole Mate Socks.
Socks as gifts always get a bad rep, and for good reason. You might want to change your mind when you see these, however. They’ll rock your — you guessed it — socks off. Available for £28, Not On The High Street.
#4. U Stole A Pizza My Heart Socks.
Great if your SO likes puns, pizza, and pink hearts. Available for £3.50, Topshop.
#5. Personalised Sundial & Compass.
For the traveler who likes to kick it old school, there’s no better feeling than knowing the one you love is tirelessly waiting home for your arrival. Available for £84.95, Letteroom.
#6. Custom Love is Art Kit.
“Art, using your bodies as the vehicle and intimacy as the medium,” is the most tasteful way to describe this unique gift. The canvas print may then be framed and hung on a wall. But be prepared to answer your friends’ questions. Available for $ 70, Uncommon Goods.
#7. We Found Each Other Custom Puzzle.
Of the 192 countries, millions of cities, and more than seven billion people on the planet, somehow you found each other. Celebrate the little piece of the wide world where your paths met with this puzzle. Available for $129, Uncommon Goods.
#8. Retro Peg Board.
Hello, the 70’s called. They want you to keep their memo peg board, and hope you enjoy it. Great for posting your kids’ after-school schedules. Available for From £95.00 to £120.00, The Letter Room.
#9. ‘Love’ Ceramic Letter Dishes.
Use these ceramic dishes to make your SO breakfast in bed, that way you’re literally serving them LOVE. Yes? Available for £47.95, The Letter Room.
#10. Retro Couples’ Heart Cheese Board.
Only on the day of hearts can you get away with giving your partner something this cheesy. *wink, wink* Available for £44.95, Not On The High Street.
#11. Scrabble Typography.
Finally, a stylish SCRABBLE set you can decorate or give as a gift without seeming like a cheapskate! Perfect for couples who spend their quality time playing board games. Available for $49.99, Winning Solution.
#12. Personalised Couple’s Treasure Hunt.
Everyone loves a treasure hunt. Why not make Valentine’s Day this year extra exciting for your partner? As a bonus, you can end the adventure with a sweet letter, a surprise gift, or a bang! (We mean fireworks, you filthy pirates!) Available for £16, Not On The High Street.
#13. Crimson Heart Umbrella.
Make even a heavy downpour seem romantic with this stand-out umbrella. Available for $38, Uncommon Goods.
#14. Babycakes Nonstick Waffle Maker.
First of all, it’s PINK. Second, you get to eat a heart-shaped waffle like a lollipop. Even we would buy this as a Valentine’s Day gift for ourselves, no question. Available for $68.98, Amazon.
#15. Initial Pendant Necklace.
This one’s more for you than for her, really. Like a visible mnemonic device hanging on her neck just in case you forget which one she is. *ba dum tsssss* Available for $58, Nordstrom.
#16. Our Love Story Journal.
Let no romantic thought or event between you and your partner be forgotten. Craft a little book about your own fairy tale with this guided journal, to be cherished by you and your family for generations to come. Available for $ 35, Uncommon Goods.
#17. Lukewarm Balloons.
For when you’re just not that into him or her. Available at $12, Fair Goods.
#18. Engraved Liquor Bottles.
Only alcohol connoisseurs and true-blue gentlemen will appreciate such a thoughtful gift. Available at The Engraved Bottle, pricelist here.
#19. Talenti Sea Salt Caramel Gelato.
Ice cream as Valentine’s Day gifts aren’t as popular as they should be. But this creamy gelato is the caviar of frozen desserts — it’s like giving someone edible velvet. Available from $3 to $7.99 (depending on your location), Talenti.
#20. Gummy Bears Infused With Exquisite French Champagne.
Best if your SO can effortlessly juggle being classy and childish at the same time. Available for $18, Saks Fifth Avenue.
#21. Color Me Cookies.
There are very few things in the world better than eating a delicious cookie. But drawing on them before eating them wins, hands down. Your partner will agree completely. Available for $40, Color Me Cookies.