Finding a meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day always seems trickier than buying presents for any of the other holidays of the year. They need to check off the boxes for being thoughtful and heartfelt; they have to fall in line with whatever obscure relationship stage you and your significant other fall under; and most of all, they need to have that special personal touch that reminds them just why you love them (and just why they love you too). On top of all that, you also want a gift that will stand out.
We’re not necessarily knocking floral bouquets and boxes of chocolate — it’s just that they’ve been done so many times before. To keep the spark and excitement in the gift-giving area of your love life, we’ve curated a collection of presents that your partner probably wouldn’t even think to ask for but will one-hundred percent go crazy for. Here’s 18 options that are just as unique as your relationship.
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The perfect gift for someone who you’ve personally witnessed shatter her phone one too many times.
Casetify Neon Sand Liquid Case, $49, available at CasetifyPhoto Courtesy of Casetify.
When you can’t always be there to keep them warm, this puffer coat will. (Someone get me a job at Hallmark, stat.)
Wilfred The Duvet Coat, $325, available at AritziaPhoto Courtesy of Aritzia.
Because you know that he’s the one who’s been sneaking away with your mask collection.
Jaxon Lane Bro Mask, $7, available at Urban OutfittersPhoto Courtesy of Urban Outfitters.
A loving (subtle) hint to your S.O. that dripping water from one end of your apartment to the other isn’t exactly ideal.
Cold Picnic Boob Bathmat, $60, available at Need SupplyPhoto Courtesy of Need Supply.
Have a best gal pal in your life? Split a pack of the new adult version of friendship bracelets.
Roxanne Assoulin Set of Three Starburst Block Party Enamel Bracelets, $225, available at Moda OperandiPhoto Courtesy of Moda Operandi.
When you’re out of town, at least you’ll know that your loved one has someone to sleep alongside.
Bless Couple Bedsheets, $237, available at Opening CeremonyPhoto Courtesy of Opening Ceremony.
Men can be stubborn sometimes — especially when it comes to buying things they need for themselves. Case in point, those ratty, old sneakers with holes in the toes and a heel that’s halfway peeled off. Use this Valentine’s Day to do for them what they can’t seem to do for themselves and finally replace those things.
Vans Authentic Sneaker, $49.95, available at NordstromPhoto Courtesy of Nordstrom.
The perfect gift set to get you — and your partner — in the mood.
L’Objet Oh Mon Dieu! No.69 Scent Gift Set, $215, available at MatchesFashion.comPhoto Courtesy of Matches Fashion.
Sometimes you’ve gotta get straight to the point.
Ashkahn Things I Really Want Card, $6, available at American Two Shot
Does your S.O. travel a lot for work? This uber comfortable travel pillow will keep them from coming home grumpy after a long day of planes, trains and automobiles.
Ostrich Pillow Go Memory Foam Travel Pillow, $60, available at NordstromPhoto Courtesy of Nordstrom.
There really is no better gift than one you can both wear.
Acne Studios Hooded Sweatshirt, $340, available at Acne StudiosPhoto Courtesy of Acne Studios.
Anyone who knows anything about the mysterious world of horoscopes (or at the very least, follows @notallgeminis on Instagram) can tell you that Valentine’s Day is to a Pisces what the Super Bowl is to a die hard Pats fan — major.
Mejuri Pisces Ring, $69, available at Mejuri
Now this is how you tell the one you love most that there’s a romantic vacation for two in their near future.
& Other Stories Leather Passport Holder, $49, available at & Other StoriesPhoto Courtesy of & Other Stories.
Just because your music tastes differ doesn’t mean there has to be trouble in paradise. With these sound cancelling headphones, you can listen to your Zeppelin while he bops to Ari (or vice versa) with no issues at all.
Bang & Olufsen Play H8i Wireless On Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones, $399, available at East DanePhoto Courtesy of East Dane.
If the two of you aren’t quite ready for the commitment level of a kid (or even a pet), start off slow by testing your parenting abilities by growing a plant together. Welcome to relationships in 2019.
Modern Sprout Flower Garden Kit, $14, available at AnthropologiePhoto Courtesy of Anthropologie.
Is your S.O. constantly taking photos on his outdated iPhone 4? Give his camera (and his portfolio) an upgrade with this retro Polaroid camera.
Polaroid SX-70 Folding Camera, $400, available at Mr. PorterPhoto Courtesy of Mr. Porter.
A dual-use key charm is good. But if you’re ready to take the next step, a dual-use key charm with a spare set of keys to your apartment is even better.
Kara Serpent Bottle Opener Keychain, $38, available at KaraPhoto Courtesy of Kara.
A not-so-subtle way of implying that you’re ready to finally move in together.
Shrimps Prairie Beaded Bag, $750, available at ShopbopPhoto Courtesy of Shopbop.
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