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Are you looking for some unique romantic gift ideas? Buying gifts can sometimes be hard – especially for the person that has everything or is hard to buy for. Luckily, there are way more options available online that make anything you can find at the store look basic.
On this post you will find unique romantic gift ideas that are either customization ready, do-it-yourself worthy and more! I truly think that any of the following ideas will make this holiday season special for anyone who lights you up like a Christmas tree and wraps you up like a bow.
If you love this post, make to to also check out my other similar post: The Best Romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him or Her
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1. DIY Jar of Love Notes
Get one like the one above made for you, here on Etsy: Love Notes Jar
This is a super simple, yet even more super sweet way to show someone you care. All you do is take a jar, vase or small container and fill it with little folded up notes that say sweet things like “I love you to the moon and back”, or “Your parents must be bakers because you sure are a cutie pie”.
Okay, perhaps your ideas are less cheesy but I am a pretty cheesy girl so those hit the spot for me. With this jar, they can pull out one of the notes and read it when they feel lonely or sad. You can also get pretty creative with this too, by embellishing the jar with a bow around it, putting stones inside of it or folding the notes into origami hearts.
2. “I Love you with All my Senses” Gift
This one is pretty darn brilliant and incredibly sweet. If a guy ever did one of these for me, I would cry until I died. Haha. So the idea of this is giving them gifts that relate to the 5 senses. As you can see in the photo above, you can divide multiple gifts up by senses. For example, here are some things you can put in each bag:
Sight: Photos of you guys together, a special piece of art, sunglasses, or a movie.
Touch: Intimate (but classy) items that you know he/she likes, and if you know he/she will be opening it in front of others, make it innocent and put in his/her favorite shaving kit or lotion, a new pair of gloves, or a massage gift certificate.
Smell: Cologne/perfume, candles, or favorite body wash.
Taste: Favorite Candy/Food, or gift card for his/her favorite place to eat.
Hearing: Favorite music, iTunes gift card, concert tickets, or a custom playlist of songs dedicated to them.
Just be creative and if humor is your thing put some funny add-ins in there as well. When making gifts like this always make sure it is personalized and add embellishments to make it look more thoughtful and pretty. For example, in each bag use pretty tissue paper, love notes, or ribbons.
3. Socks
Not just any socks, of course. If you get them socks they have to be romantic like these “Sole Mates” couple socks. How adorable!!
Get this design here: Etsy
4. Shoes
Shoes are always a nice gift, but how bout’ ya slap somethin’ special on the inside of the box? Because it’s not only adorable, but shows that you put in a little extra effort by adding a personal touch. Like Nikes of course.
5. LED Stars in the Sky Canvas
This LIGHTS UP and you can personalize the names and date at the bottom. It even comes with a remote! What a bright idea!! Love it. Get it here: Personal Creations
6. Lottery Tickets
Because who doesn’t love lottery tickets floating over a jar of candy?!
7. His and Her Puzzle Key Chain
Simple but incredibly sweet. I’d cry if I got this from a guy!! *sigh* Get: Etsy
8. Wallet Insert Card
Customize this sweet keepsake for the one you love to take with them everywhere they go. Aww. Get: Etsy
Or you can get this fancier one here on Amazon:
9. DIY Map Shadow Box
A super cute idea to remember the locations of special or significant moments in your relationship.
10. Reasons I Love You Box
They make a bunch of versions of “Reasons Why I Love You” Jars, such as the one you see below, available here on: Amazon
Or you can take the DIY route and make your own! Like this one:
11. Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People
Finish each other’s sentences with this shareable journal, which features random questions for you both to reflect on! Cute! Get a copy here: Our Q&A a Day: 3-Year Journal for 2 People
12. Table Topics Box
Great way for couples to get to know each other by opening up discussion prompts, which has to be good since it is one of Oprah’s favorite things!
Get here: Amazon
13. Reasons Why I Love You Gift Journal
Simple and sweet, this journal gives you over 100 pages to express your love in your own words. Get here: Amazon
14. Kissing Mugs
These……these are just adorable. Definitely my cup of tea when it comes to romantic gift-giving! Get your set here: Amazon
If you love Disney, or more specifically, “The Little Mermaid”, consider this similar item. CUTEST THING EVER!
Get here: Amazon
There is also a sweet kissing cat version, for all the crazy cat couples available on Amazon: Kissing Cat Mug Set
15. Couples DIY Molding and Casting Kit
Making a mold of your hand in theirs couldn’t be any sweeter. It’s definitely the most symbolic gift on this list. I know some of y’all out there have feet fetishes and whatnot, but can we stick with hands on this one?! 😛 Now let us pray that none of the men reading this will try to mold their ding-a-ling for you.
Get here on: Amazon
16. “My Heart Will Guide you Home” Compass.
This is a unique gift that isn’t so stereotypical, and actually really sweet. The front of the heart looks like the one pictured below, and on the back of it is a real compass.
Check it out and get one here: Amazon
17. “I Love Weird” + “I am Weird” Pillowcases
Make your bed with with these sweet and quirky pillowcases for the weirdo in your life!! Absolutely adorable and unique, making it sweet and not awkwardly cheesy.
Get a set here: Amazon
18. Message in a Bottle
Customized gifts are always great to show the person you swap spit with, that you care. Get them a message in a bottle, which also includes the gorgeous gift box! Get: Amazon
19. ‘Beauty & the Beast’ Rose
Who doesn’t love the idea of having the glass-covered rose that represented the true love between Belle and the beast? It lights up beautifully and never dies, which is also what you want to describe your relationship, right? It’s so beautiful!
you can get one here: Amazon
20. ‘What I Love About you Today” Memos
Sometimes being romantic is done best in the most subtle ways, like these adorable (and collectible) memo notes with custom fill-in-the-blanks. There are also dozens of other styles to choose from. Get a pack here: Amazon
21. A “Hug This Pillow Until You Can Hug Me” Pillow
Perfect for couples in long-distance relationships, spouses of those deployed overseas, and more. Simple yet so so sweet.
Get one here: Amazon
Another great pillow option is this “I Love You to the Moon and Back” throw.
Get it: I Love You Pillow
Everyone loves pillows!
22. Trump Cup for The Best Boyfriend Ever
This one is more humorous than romantic, but I couldn’t leave it off this list because it is hilarious. This mug would be a YUGE hit.
Get Here: Amazon
23. Jim and Pam Teapot Keychain (The Office)
If you know this episode from “The Office” – where Jim gifts Pam with an adorable teapot, filled with cute little items like his high school year book picture, then you know that this is the best gift EVER. SO ROMANTIC.
Get here: Amazon
24. Make a Custom Love Book
If you are good at being creative and want to make your gift uber personal, check out Love Book. You can even make it 100 pages long, if you wanted! You have the freedom on the design, text and illustrations!
The cool part is that you get to create a custom emoji/cartoon character of yourself and the recipient so it looks like you both. – Adorbs!
Check it out here: Love Book Online
25. Custom Man, Myth, Legend Ammo Whiskey Box
This .30 caliber ammo box is a super bad ass gift for him that will surely make his jaw drop! If your guy loves whiskey, this will be pretty much the most perfect gift you could give him. Not only will his name be engraved on the box and the glasses, It also comes with a pair of whiskey glasses and whiskey stones! BANG BANG WINNING MAN GIFT.
Get Here: Home Wet Bar
26. Kind Notes Gift Jar
This adorable jar comes with handwritten-font notes in sweet little envelopes. A perfect gift that allows the one you love to open one of the notes when they need it most. (GAG, This wouldn’t be so hard to rave about if I wasn’t single – HA).
Get here: Amazon
27. Love Expression Sign
This is adorable because it puts into words how happy you are that you found the love of your life. If you even think this to yourself about the person you love, you’re definitely head over heals, so tell them with this special gift!
Get here: Amazon
If you prefer a more humorous sign that expresses your love, consider this one! 🍕
Get this one on Amazon: I Love You More Than Pizza Sign
28. Girlfriend/Boyfriend “Friends” Hoodies
These his and hers set of hoodies, inspired from the hit TV show “Friends”, is sure to also be a hit to the recipient. Especially if you’re both mega-fans of the show!
Get here: Amazon
29. Letters to the Love Of My Life Set
These adorable fill-in-the-blank love letters and envelopes do most of the work for you, providing a great template to express your adoration for the one you love. This set conveniently comes with envelopes as well, which helps personalize the letter more than any plain white envelope ever could. Love this!
Get here: Knock Knock
30. Beer Labels
Now, I know the first thing that comes to your mind about this product is: “Um, this isn’t a romantic gift”. But from some guys perspective, it truly is. Men like things simple, and this gift is plenty for the men out there who are completely happy with just a pack of beer. Personalize it for them to make their 6-pack even more special. Plus, this could also always be a portion of a bigger gift.
Get here: Gifts For You – Beer Labels (Custom)
If they REALLY love beer, get them this bad ass craft beer kit! it includes Kit includes: Starter Kit, Diablo IPA Refill, and eleven 25 oz. re-usable, shatterproof bottles!
Available here: Craft Beer Set
31. Mushions
Create a custom pillow with your face on it and give it to your boyfriend, bestie, or anyone really! You can make any face you want!
Get here: Firebox Mushions
32. Message in a Tie
Women like messages in a bottle, and men, I assume, would love a message in a tie! This looks super sophisticated and thoughtful minus any cheesy vibes, which makes it perfect!
Get here: Gifts – Message in a Tie
33. Custom Bobble Heads
This site allows you to create your own custom bobble heads! You can gift one to someone with their face, or create a couples bobble head! So cool! You can pick your own skin tones, hair colors, details on their clothing and more – as well as submitting real photos of yourself to get an accurate as ever result.
Get here: Bobble Heads – Custom
34. Custom Message Night Light
This is a pretty unique, and super sweet romantic gift. Even if you want to buy an extra to give to your mom or kid sister, it is a great gesture that will always shine in darkness. Sometimes I say cheesy stuff….BUT IT IS TRUE. THIS IS SO SWEET. 🙂
Get here: Custom Night Light
35. Custom Organizer
This is definitely one of the more man-friendly gifts on here and I absolutely love it. What guy wouldn’t love this!?
Get here: Custom Organizer
36. Custom Love letter
Instead of trying to write the perfect love letter, let the presentation be done by a professional so that it looks flawless! All you need to do is submit the text you want in the letter. Easy peasy but still thoughtful and customized, without you even needing to touch it.
Get here: Custom Love Letter
37. “You’re a Keeper” Fishing Lure Keychain
For all the couples who fish together! – Or for your significant other who loves to fish.
Get here: “You’re a Keeper” Fishing Lure Keychain
38. Romantic Couples Coffee Mugs
Showing how much you love someone is best done with PUNS. My heart don’t want none if you don’t got puns, hun!
Update: The mug set below is no longer available as of 2022. Here is a similar alternative though: Amazon
39. True Love Luggage Tags
How about a great gift that you can share? This his and her luggage tag set will make luggage pick-up a romantic ordeal.
Get here: Heart Luggage Tags
40. “I Love You” in 150 Languages Necklace
This is a universal gift, A 24k gold necklace that literally has “I Love You” inscribed in 150 languages! – Including Braille and Sign Language! It even comes with a mini magnifying glass so that you can read them all. Not only that, it is looks as beautiful as it sounds.
Get on Amazon: Love Necklace
41. A Bouquet of Flowers Lamp
These are a beautiful “bouquet of flowers” that you don’t need to water, and they light up the room forever – never having the recipient to worry about them dying. I love this! Dear Future Husband – I want this one day If I ever find your ass.
Get here: Bouquet Wall Lamp
Not only are all these romantic gift ideas (for the most part, depending on a few things) cheap, but they are all incredibly sweet and thoughtful, ensuring you definitely get laid on Christmas night. You’re Welcome. Now let me get back to spilling tears on my Snuggie…and remember, you can check out other romantic gifts at my Valentine’s Day post, here: Romantic Gifts for Him or Her
Great gift ideas for our special someone this coming month. Thanks for this creative stuff.