Personalised Valentine’s Day Gifts: from premium champagne to monogrammed PJs
Need a gift that’s thoughtful, sentimental and most definitely heartfelt? We’ve rounded up the personalised gifts sure to impress.
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Yes, February 14 is almost upon us so now is the perfect time to begin your quest for a gift your loved one will cherish.
While chocolates and flowers will usually do the trick, if you’re looking to give your Valentine something bespoke and thoughtful, you can’t go past a personalised gift.
From satin sleep sets embroidered with their name, to personalised bottles of champagne, these are the unique gifts that will score you Valentine’s Day brownie points.
YSL Engraved Beauty Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Shade 1 – Le Rouge, $59
The only thing more exciting than receiving one of iconic label YSL’s luxurious lipsticks is discovering it’s been thoughtfully engraved with a sweet message from your beloved. Choose from your Valentine’s initials, name or a small message and watch as this engraving delights them every time they reapply their lippie. Plus, you can’t go wrong with this beautiful red shade – it’s a bestseller for the brand.
July Personalised Carry On Suitcase, $295
Not only is it sleek, this carry on-sized suitcase is the perfect gift because it holds the promise of romantic weekends away. This July 46 litre option with a crush-proof German shell also allows you to add personalisation in the form of your loved one’s name or initials - for free with the code “VDAY” - making losing it in the airport rush a thing of the past. Plus, it comes in an array of colours, features an ejectable battery with USB-C so you can charge your devices on-the-go and boasts a lifetime warranty, making it a suitcase you can rely on.
Cotton On Personalised Washed Woven Sleep Set, $59.99
There’s nothing quite like curling into bed in a cosy pair of pyjamas, particularly if they come embossed with your initials. Allow your partner to experience this delight with Cotton On’s Personalised Washed Woven Sleep set created from 100 per cent cotton. We love this pink check print but the PJs also come in three other gorgeous prints – pink tie dye, ditsy texture and pyjama stripe.
Personalised Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, $99, Catch
We’re certain you’ll score your partner’s approval the second they sight this premium bottle of bubbles. The moment they realise it’s been elegantly personalised with a message, too? You shall have won Valentine’s Day. Choose a sweet message for your loved one of up to a maximum 18 characters per line (you can have up to three lines) then pour yourselves a glass of this delicious champagne with subtle notes of biscuit, cumquat, white peach and anise. Cheers!
Red Balloon experiences, prices vary
Is your partner more into creating memories with you than receiving wrapped-up gifts? Red Balloon has an array of amazing experiences available – and the best part is there’s something for everyone’s individual tastes. You could opt for anything from Hot Air Ballooning over the Hunter Valley to a fancy three-course dinner at Barangaroo. There are loads of options Australia-wide to suit every taste and personality, take a look at them all here.
Kirstin Ash Initial Necklace, The Iconic, $99
Australian jewellery brand, Kirstin Ash is a great place to start when considering a Valentine’s Day jewellery gift but it’s the label’s Initial Necklaces that will add that personal touch you’re after. Choose the initial of your beloved – or yours – and watch their face light up. Featuring 18-karat gold Vermeil plating on sterling silver, and the pendant measuring a delicate 8mm x 5mm, this oval shaped pendant necklace will be treasured for years to come.
Solesmith Personalised Penguins In Love Socks, $39.60, Hard To Find
For the more quirky among us are these adorable personalised penguin lover socks. Add the name of you and your partner to the gorgeous hand drawn penguin illustration and you’re guaranteed to elicit a smile – or giggle – from your partner. Made from super soft cotton, they’ll be as comfortable as they are cute.
Custom Couples Spotify Transparent Glass Song Album Cover Plaque Frame, Etsy, $31
Whether you’d like to admit it or not, chances are you and your loved one have “a song”, or perhaps there’s a song that always reminds you of them. Either way, you can now immortalise this in the form of a custom Spotify playlist-esque plaque featuring said song and a photo of you two. Cute.
Cotton On Personalised Satin Sleep Set, $29.99
Is there any better gift than that of smooth hair and skin? This Cotton On Satin Sleep set will ensure you never wake up with sleep creases on your skin again. It comprises one satin pillowcase, one satin eye mask and two satin hair ties. Ensure your Valentine never has to fight for dibs over their pillow again by utilising the option to embroider their name over it.
MyNameNecklace Personalised Stainless Steel Custom 3D Bar Keychain, $73.95, Amazon
If your partner isn’t partial to the bells and whistles that go hand-in-hand with Valentine’s Day, why not consider this classic key ring chain? Personalised with any inscription – such as your names – it’s a practical, simple, yet timeless gift they’ll admire every time they go to open the front door. Created from stainless steel measuring 50mm x 8mm and arriving in a gorgeous gift box, this is a go-to present for the more pragmatic loved one.
Lauren Boutique Personalised Slippers, $25, Etsy
If your partner would prefer takeaway on the couch over dinner at a restaurant any day, there is no greater gift than bestowing them with something that will facilitate their couch potato ways. Enter: personalised slippers. Select from seven different colours, including black, white, gold, silver and rose gold, then customise the wording to suit your needs. Our advice? Sort yourself out with a pair too so evenings on the couch are that little bit more cosy for you both.
Men’s Monogrammed Leather Toiletries Bag, $109, Gifts Australia
Sick of your partner’s truly heinous and past-its-prime toiletries bag? Here lies your solution. Gift your Valentine a chic black or brown leather replacement and ensure it’s something they’ll use by monogramming their initials onto it. Created from genuine leather with a khaki internal lining and silver hardware, they’ll never head off overnight without it again.
WHY IS IT CALLED VALENTINE’S DAY?
Today it’s known as the day couples shower one another with gifts, cards, roses and pledges of love but Valentine’s Day hasn’t always held such happy connotations. It’s said that Valentine’s Day is named after St Valentine, priest or monk who lived in Rome in the third century. St Valentine is said to have rebelled against the orders of Emperor Claudius II who had banned soldiers from getting married, helping them to wed in secret. Once his actions were uncovered, he was jailed and sentenced to death, falling in love with a jailer’s daughter in the process. Before he was executed, he is said to have gifted her a love letter, “from your Valentine”.
WHEN IS VALENTINE’S DAY?
Valentine’s Day is always celebrated on February 14 and this year, it conveniently falls on a weekend day – Sunday - so it’s time to plan something special.
If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day gift inspiration, be sure to check out our huge round up of great presents here.
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