Unusual Valentines Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day means different things to different people – it may be the chance to tell someone how you feel, to treat your partner or even to make up after a time of troubles.  Traditional Valentines gift have been chocolates, cuddly toys and roses and while these will still be a good fit for some people, unusual Valentines gifts can be a little more difficult.  So here are some ideas to get you started.

For Her

Jewellery is always a good bet for a lady but the best way is to make is relevant to them and show you know them.  For instance, look for a charm bracelet that features her favourite animal or a necklace in the colours of her birthstone.  All of these things show that you pay attention to her and know what she likes.  But don’t forget to have a peek at her jewellery box if you aren’t sure of her tastes – no point in buying a big chunky red necklace if she only wears delicate pendants or worse, already has one!

If the lady likes a glass of wine or a cocktail, why not get a personalised glass that speaks to her?  Shops offer services where etching onto a particular glass can be done with fun messages and her name to make something that suits her tastes and personality.

For Him

Men are often considered harder to buy for but this doesn’t have to be the case.  If the man you are buying for enjoys a pint, then the personalised pint glass or whiskey shot glass if you likes the stronger stuff is something that can be perfect.  If he’s a fan of something a little gentler, get a fun mug made that has a favourite saying on or something that reflects his personality.

For the House

Buying something that can be enjoyed by both of you around the house is a way of celebrating the occasion as a couple.  From scented candles to sets of glasses, there are plenty of ideas.  Another trendy idea are customised plaques that feature anything from your names and the dates you met to the date you moved into your home together.  Ceramics are a popular choice and one of the newer options that is perhaps more suitable to give to a man is the slate variations.

Alternatively, select something new for the house that has a romantic theme, such as a wall hanging featuring a pair of lovebirds or a canvas print of the place you went on honeymoon or a favourite vacation.  You could even have a picture of the two of you made – providing that you both enjoy having your picture on the wall!

While chocolates are always a good choice to enjoy together, many top chocolate makers now offer hampers that contain a range of gifts around a certain theme.  These can even be customised if your loved one has allergies or simply doesn’t like certain things.  Again, this shows you care and that you know them well enough to pick the perfect treats.