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Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and bouquets of flowers are Valentine's Day gift staples. But if you want something different to treat your partner with, there's plenty of unique options out there that are equally romantic.
To take some of the V-Day pressure off, we've rounded up gifts that are personalized to your loved one's interests and refresh the classics. For more specific Valentine's Day gift ideas, we have options for funny valentines or those in need of a gift with quick delivery from Amazon.
*This list includes a Sponsored Product that has been suggested by Nisolo. It also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
A solid pair of headphones is a great gift for any music lover. This stylish set is our favorite noise-cancelling pair, and has 30 hours of battery life to boot. If you're working with a tighter budget, the previous model (WH-1000XM4) used to be our top pick and it is an excellent alternative.
Therabody Theragun Mini
If she gets sore muscles, this small but mighty massage gun from Therabody is an excellent recovery tool. Its compact size is perfect to toss in a gym bag, with a comparable power level of its full-size counterpart.
Nisolo Carmen Chelsea Boots
Chelsea boots are a timeless closet staple that can elevate any outfit yet are durable enough to wear during any season. Plus, Nisolo's shoes are sustainably crafted — learn more here.
*Sponsored by Nisolo
Breda Virgil Rectangle Watch
Breda makes beautiful and unique luxury watches — most of which cost under or barely over $200. We loved the variety of options and how they felt more expensive than they looked.
We're Not Really Strangers Game
This game is great for teasing out new, interesting, and important parts of whoever you play with — whether it's a new friend or your longtime partner. It's an easy (and thankfully pretty non-cheesy) way to spend quality time together.
If you've played too much "We're Not Really Strangers," check out "Where Should We Begin" from the legendary relationship expert and psychotherapist Esther Perel.
UrbanStems The Eros Bouquet
Even with all these unique gift ideas, sometimes you just want to stick with a classic bouquet. UrbanStems is our go-to for online flowery delivery service — it offers beautiful and unique bouquets with options to pick out sleek vases and add-on gifts.
Birthdate C0. The Birthdate Book
Whether she's hardcore into astrology or has a passing interest in knowing her moon sign, this beautiful book is bound to be a hit. All you have to do is know their time and location of birth to get a 70-page guide to their chart and what it says about their personality and future. As a bonus, you can add a personal message to the front page.
Blue Ribbon Sushi DIY Kit for 2
Valentine's Day is strongly affiliated with going out to dinner, but making it together can be half the fun. This kit from famed Japanese restaurant Blue Ribbon Sushi provides everything you need to make 4-5 rolls. If sushi isn't her thing (or you'd prefer a pre-made dinner), you can get everything from Nashville BBQ to decadent desserts from Goldbelly, one of our favorite services for gourmet eats.
Catbird The Smallest Love Letter Charm
Gift the ultimate love letter with this dainty little charm (which you can engrave with her name, an address, or a short, sweet message). You can buy just the charm if she already has a gold chain — or add a chain with your order.
Fuego Box Monthly Subscription
Add to her ever-growing hot sauce collection with this monthly subscription, which sends either one or three bottles to her door every month (there's even an extra-hot option, if she's not kidding around).
Papier Joy Wellness Journal
If she loves a physical planner or keeping a daily diary, this hardcover journal is about to become her new favorite. You can pick from a range of vibrant bindings and customize the cover with a title, their name, and anything else you want.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Heart (2-Qt)
Le Creuset pans are already fantastic pieces of cookware to invest in, but the brand's heart-shaped offerings make the gift even more special. You can get a shallower cast iron pot or skillet, but all will be equally great for serving that Valentine's Day dinner.
Cuyana System Tote
Beyond its sleek, work-appropriate look, Cuyana's Italian leather System Tote comes with optional accessories like a crossbody strap or matching laptop sleeve.
Fitbit Inspire 2
Fitbit's Inspire 2 tracker is lightweight and affordable, but it has no shortage of useful features. This mini-sized watch offers the best of Fitbit's signature features, including automatic sleep and activity tracking, constant heart rate tracking, and mindfulness encouragement via the Relax app. Better yet, it has the longest battery life of all the Fitbits, lasting up to 10 days without a charge.
Lego Icons Orchid 10311 Building Set for Adults (608 Pieces)
Sure, she'll probably be happy to receive flowers, but if she's also a big fan of Legos or hands-on activities, why not opt for this creative take on a classic Valentine's Day gift? This surprisingly realistic-looking orchid is a fun project for you to put together (and requires none of the effort of handling a real one).
Grafomap Custom Map
Create a custom map of one of her favorite places or a spot that holds special meaning for her. Pick your location, then get to customizing. Grafomap lets you choose your own colors, write your own labels, and zoom in or out, for a map that is 100% unique.
Mejuri Lotus Bracelet
Valentine's Day is often affiliated with big, flashy jewelry — but what if your recipient is a minimalist at heart? This affordable gold vermeil and white sapphire bracelet is perfect for everyday wear while still feeling like a romantic gift.
America the Beautiful Pass 2023/2024
For fans of experiential gifts, this annual pass grants access to nearly all the US National Parks. It can accommodate a car of up to four people and makes park-hopping a breeze. It's the perfect nudge to finally plan that Utah road trip together!
Brightland The Essential Capsule
We love Brightland's high-quality olive oil and vinegar — they're perfect gifts for any chef or foodie. Plus, beyond looking beautiful on a kitchen counter, Brightland's opaque bottles help protect the product from sun damage.
Piecework Puzzles Some Like It Hot Puzzle
Piecework's visually stunning creations aren't anything like the puzzles you grew up with. Featuring vibrant, busy photos, they offer a unique challenge (and also look great as wall art when you're done).
Bandolier Kimberly Crossbody
If she's always fumbling around for her phone or wallet, she will thank you for introducing her to this cute, ingenious crossbody, which stores both her device and her credit cards.
Uncommon Goods 100 Movie Scratch Off Poster
We have more downtime at home than ever these days. Hang this somewhere and slowly work through the movies together when you're in a stalemate about what you should watch next.
Snowe Classic Bathrobe
Snowe's $100 unisex bathrobe has been called the best and most absorbent terry robe on the market. The cotton fiber traps air for extra absorbency, is soft and plush, and the unisex sizing means it will feel like a blanket-turned-robe. Perfect functionality, and extra points for coziness.
Book of the Month Gift Subscription (3 Months)
If she's a major bookworm, help her stock up on new reads with a Book of the Month subscription, which lets her pick one out of five books to have delivered to her door every month. All the books are brand new and span genres from romance to thrillers, but if she's not feeling any of them, she can always take a pause for a month, too.
Aurate Connection Bracelet
If you're looking for something sweet that will remind her of you, the Connection Bracelet with two interlocking loops on a 14-karat gold chain (white, yellow, or rose) is meant to symbolize connection and harmony.
Uncommon Goods Heart-Shaped Shower Steamer Set
Help her unwind and enjoy a little self-care time with this cute shower steamer set. The hot shower releases soothing scents and essential oils from these heart-shaped steamers. Plus, they also transform into an exfoliating and moisturizing body scrub.
"I Wrote a Book About Us" by M.J. Clark
Sometimes simple gifts that tell them how much you care are the best. This picture book is filled with short, sweet prompts for you to fill in yourself (or together) and she can look back on it whenever she needs a little romantic pick-me-up.
Anker Nebula Capsule Mini Projector
Get your favorite buttery microwave popcorn or something gourmet and have yourselves a thoughtful, elevated movie night date just the two of you.
Allbirds Women's Wool Runners
We've been wearing and loving these comfortable original Allbirds sneakers for years. They're soft, breathable, lightweight, and machine-washable. As a bonus, they're made out of sustainable materials.
Otherland Candle
Candles are a failsafe gift, and we tend to recommend Otherland the most for special occasions. The glass tumbler containers are beautiful in person (and easily reused), and scents range from Canopy (fresh fig, herby ivy greens, mint) to Chandelier (champagne, saffron, musky leather).
StubHub Gift Card
A gift card for concert tickets won't go to waste — and gives you both an epic date to look forward to.
Gravity Cooling Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets help create more restful sleep by "grounding" the body, and Gravity makes the best weighted blanket overall. The startup's New Cooling Blanket has evenly distributed weight, but it's also the most breathable and aesthetically pleasing option we've found so far.
If you're looking to spend half the amount — and still get a good weighted blanket — we recommend checking out YnM on Amazon. It also comes in sizes big enough to cover two people at once. Either way, pick whichever option is about 10% of her body weight for the right effect.
Uncommon Goods Create Your Own Reel Viewer
The ultimate touch of thoughtful nostalgia, this reel viewer will make her feel like she's reliving her childhood. Customize the reel with personal pictures for a unique way to reminisce about favorite past moments and memories.
Everlane Cashmere Crew
Everlane's clothing prices are much more affordable than most brands, thanks to its commitment to radical transparency. We also love how soft and cozy its cashmere sweaters are, and bet that she'll probably wear the cold-weather essential every week.
Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub
This Coffee Scrub has made the rounds on social media, so you may have seen it before. It's made of a blend of natural ingredients like roasted and ground coffee beans, cacao extract, and cold-pressed almond oil to exfoliate and moisturize the skin.
REI Lifetime Membership
An REI membership offers a lifetime of benefits for a one-time purchase, including 10% off (paid back in an annual dividend), special offers, access to in-store REI Garage sales, and special pricing on REI classes and events. Find out more here.
Catbird Zodiac Ring
Catbird is one of the direct-to-consumer startups making affordable and sustainable fine jewelry, and its Zodiac Ring — like Mejuri's under-$100 Zodiac collection — is pretty, understated, and personalized to her zodiac sign.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
We're not denying the enjoyment of a physical book, but an ebook reader is a particularly good option for travelers and commuters. She can access her entire library of ebooks on one slim, lightweight device. We're partial to Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite with its glare-free display and waterproofing, which allows you to read literally anywhere. You can find our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite here.
Cozymeal Gift Card
Experiential gifts are on the rise, and Cozymeal cooking classes are one of our favorites. Together, you'll learn how to make anything from fresh pasta to Argentinian staple dishes. In addition to cooking classes, Cozymeal offers food tours in various cities. You can find a full review of the service here.
Estelle Colored Wine Stemware (6-Pack)
Whether the lady in your life likes to wind down with a nice glass of wine at the end of the day or enjoys entertaining and setting a colorful table, these stunning handblown glass wine glasses are sure to impress. Choose to mix and match colors or get a matching set.
ClassPass Gift Card
ClassPass makes boutique fitness classes more affordable and convenient. It's a monthly subscription that gives users access to a large variety of gyms and classes in their city for about half of the traditional cost. If she likes to stay active, is looking for a newfound favorite class, or likes yoga as much as barre, this is a great gift she'll actually use. You can read more about the service here.
Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle
Brooklinen has a well-earned reputation as one of the internet's favorite bedding startups. Its bedding is comfortable and luxurious, and any of the 15 colors and patterns can instantly elevate the look of her bedroom. If she's not ready to revamp her whole bedding set, gift her a pair of pillowcases to start.
SodaStream Fizzi
Fizzi's compact, cordless design makes it easy to have sparkling beverages anywhere with just the push of a button. Whether she enjoys bubbly water, likes to create her own soda flavors, or wants to up her at-home cocktail game, the Fizzi makes it a breeze. It even comes with a handy carbonating bottle.
Weezie Towels Makeup Towels
Weezie makes dedicated makeup towels that are soft enough to rub on your face, fun enough to make a nightly routine something to look forward to, and dark enough to hide the annoyance of makeup stains. We were pleasantly surprised by how much we loved them.
Disney Plus Gift Subscription
Give her unlimited access to movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox — pretty much everything you two need for any future nights spent at home. You can find everything there is to know about Disney+ over here.
Atlas Coffee Gift Subscription (3 Months)
It's a worldwide coffee tour without the expense of airplane tickets. Atlas Coffee Club delivers single-origin coffee and always includes a postcard from the country, brewing tips, and flavor notes with each month's shipment.
Bombas Women's Ankle Socks (4-Pack)
They may just seem like a basic, everyday accessory, but socks are among the most underrated gifts you can give. Bombas spent two years perfecting its first pair of socks, and we think it got it right. With thoughtful innovations, like a blister tab and cushioned footbeds, she'll quickly notice the difference.
Artifact Uprising Large Format Prints
Artifact Uprising makes luxury prints at accessible prices — and they make especially thoughtful gifts that look like they should cost much more. Get one of their favorite photos printed on archival fine art paper for $20 and up, or thoughtful cards for as little as $1 per custom card. You can also make a color series photo book for $22, a set of prints for $9, and a personalized calendar on a handcrafted wood clipboard for $25.
Maelove Glow Maker Serum
There are a lot of serums out there making lofty claims about how much they'll improve skin, but Maelove's Glow Maker really lives up to the hype. If the fact that it was developed by MIT scientists is not enough, it also costs less than $30, and it really will get her skin glowing in no time.
MilkBar The Little Somethings Box
Instead of the usual box of chocolates, gift some of the best-known and most delicious treats from NYC-favorite Milk Bar. The set includes six cookies in a cookie tin (including the famous Compost Cookie) and 24 truffles.
The Sill Succulent Assortment
If she'd like a few plants that are easier to take care of than flowers, The Sill's succulent assortment is affordable, convenient, and really cute.
MeUndies Matching Pairs
Get yourself and your partner festive matching underwear — which also happen to be some of the most comfortable pairs we've ever found. MeUndies gives you the option to create your own personalized set — choose from styles for women, styles for men, or a mix of both, and then whichever length or cut you and your partner prefer.
Slip Small Slipsilk Scrunchies (3-Pack)
These silk hair elastics create less friction than cotton ones, which means less breakage and frizz for her strands. If she's not likely to splurge on these for herself, she'll appreciate receiving them as a gift.
Airbnb Gift Card
If you want to gift an experience for the two of you to enjoy together, grab a gift card to Airbnb, and come with a few location ideas in mind.
You can also book a hotel in your city on Booking.com or Expedia for a sweet staycation.