The best Valentine’s Day present I ever received was a handwritten, multiverse poem from my boyfriend. It began:
“Roses are red
Begonias are yellow
And what’s even more clear
Is that I’m a fortunate fellow …”
I share this to illustrate two points: 1) My boyfriend rocks and 2) Personalized Valentine’s gifts are the best Valentine’s Day gifts.
There’s something particularly moving about getting a present designed specifically for you. Traditionally, personalized gifts weren’t the easiest gifts to buy — but these days, an increasing number of brands are offering easy-peasy personalization in the form of custom photos, monogramming, engraving, embroidery, carvings, etc.
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the editors at RetailMeNot have rounded up a list of personalized Valentine’s gift ideas for him and her. These custom gifts are thoughtful, cool and as unique as your boo.
Editor’s PSA: Make sure to get your order in early to ensure your gift arrives in time for V-Day, as custom gifts tend to take a bit longer to design and ship.
Personalized Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Him
Custom Pet Portrait
We could do an entire article devoted to custom pet gifts. The personalized pet merchandise industry is booming, tempting pet lovers with products ranging from custom pet socks to custom pet statues. If your hubby loves his four-legged friend(s) (almost) as much as you, consider surprising him with a custom pet portrait from West & Willow. The platform offers hand-illustrated portraits from real digital artists, printed on gallery-quality paper and delivered framed and ready to hang.
Price: $70+ at WestandWillow.com
Customizable Ice Cube Tray
When it comes to cocktail ice, size matters. Purportedly, compared to small cubes, a large block of ice has less surface area in contact with the drink, resulting in more efficient chilling and slower dilution. (Plus, giant cubes of ice just look cool). That’s why this customizable ice cube tray makes a slam-dunk gift for the cocktail connoisseur in your life. You can customize the ice cubes with text, logos and simple graphics, and choose whether you want the same or multiple designs on all the cubes.
Price: $39.97+ at Siligrams.com
Graham Leather Messenger Bag
The aptly named Mark & Graham is a treasure trove of monogrammed gifts (Get it? Mark & Graham will help you make your MARK with a monoGRAM.) The brand offers tons of stylish, meticulously crafted gifts and accessories, but we’re a fan of this leather messenger briefcase. It comes with a 14-inch padded laptop sleeve and an abundance of pockets and can be monogrammed in classic foil or blind debossed.
Price: $269+ at MarkandGraham.com
Waffle Weave Resort Robe
It doesn’t get much more baller than a plush, spa-style robe. This waffle weave robe from Pottery Barn is lined with a cozy, absorbent Hydrocotton Turkish terry cloth and can be customized with your bae’s name or initials. And while you’re buying one for your fella, you might as well order a matching one for yourself.
Price: $129 at PotteryBarn.com
Corkcicle Sport Canteen
There’s a lot to love about this triple-insulated Corkcicle Canteen, a sleek, sturdy, stainless steel bottle that keeps warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool. Personalize it with your choice of color, graphics and text — such as your dude’s name or drink of choice.
Price: $42.95 at Corkcicle.com
Converse Custom Chuck Taylor All-Star Sneakers
Win major brownie points this V-Day by hooking your man up with his very own pair of custom-designed Custom Chuck Taylor sneakers. The canvas Chucks can be personalized with a choice of colors and prints, along with details like custom laces, special patches and text. Effortlessly cool and designed by his favorite person, these bad boys are destined to become one of his most beloved pairs of sneaks.
Price: $85+ at Converse.com
Personalized Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Her
Personalized Valentine’s Candy Hearts
That’s right: We live in a brave new world where you can have your very own Valentine’s Day message emblazoned on candy hearts. These Custom Candy Hearts come in a pack of 300 and may be personalized with your choice of up to three colors and three messages. Messages can be up to three lines of text (up to eight characters per line) or a simple logo or graphic.
Need some custom candy message inspiration? Go for something classic, like “BE MINE,” or something more personal to you and your boo, like “TEXT ME” or “CRAZY NLUV.”
Price: $54 at MyCustomCandy.com
Create Your Own Reel Viewer
This design-your-own-reel viewer earns points for being sentimental and super cool. Send in seven selfies and snapshots of you and your bae, and you’ll get a retro-style viewer with your favorite memories. Pro tip: The reel viewer includes one custom reel, but you have the option to order additional reels separately for an additional cost.
Price: $34.95 at UncommonGoods.com
Hat Shark Custom Reversible Sequin Pillow Cover
Here’s one for the partner who loves decorating with throw pillows. The design-your-own sequin pillowcase can be personalized with a choice of color, photo and text. Note that this is a pillow cover only, so you might want to consider purchasing a pillow insert separately to complete your gift. A 16 x 16-inch pillow insert works best, according to reviewers.
Price: $29.99 at Amazon.com
Custom Heart Puzzle
No plans for Valentine’s Day yet? How about a cozy night in with you and your best gal, sipping wine, feeding each other chocolate and working on this 252-piece custom heart puzzle? The puzzle is printed on high-quality matte paper and chipboard and comes in a muslin drawstring pouch. Once completed, it measures 14 x 14 inches and showcases your choice of photo. A lasting keepsake that lets you spend quality time together, it’s a perfect two-in-one gift.
Price: $42 at Minted.com
Custom Message Shortbread Cookies
Why stop at personalized Valentine’s candy hearts? Hook your sweetie up with more sweet treats, like these custom message shortbread cookies. Made to order by pastry chef Celine Zhou, these vanilla shortbread cookies are dainty and delicious. Each box contains 24 cookies, which can be personalized with up to three lines of text with a maximum of 12 characters per line.
Price: $39 at UncommonGoods.com
Personalized Valentine’s Cards
As mentioned above, thoughtfully crafted personalized Valentine’s cards can tug at your heartstrings. There are plenty of options out there, but we’re fans of this heart-shaped number from Personalization Mall. The front of the card can feature your choice of photo, text and font, and the inside can include your heartfelt message. Simple, affordable and meaningful.
Price: $4.89 at PersonalizationMall.com
Personalized Ring by Hannah Design
No roundup of Valentine’s gift ideas for her would be complete without at least one mention of customized jewelry. This elegant ring, crafted from sterling silver and 14k gold, is designed to twist around your Valentine’s finger. The band can be engraved with both of your names (as long as your names are under 12 characters each).
Price: $21 at Amazon.com
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