No matter how long you’ve been with an S.O.—whether it’s one month or 20 years—shopping for Valentine’s Day presents never really gets easier. Unlike a partner’s birthday or the other winter holidays, February 14 has a theme (~love~, in case that wasn’t abundantly clear). So while slipping a pair of cute socks or a lil beanie under the tree might work in December, those kinds of gifts simply don’t work as well for a romantic holiday. For this day o’ love—which, btw, is coming real soon—you wanna make your partner feel butterflies! Goosebumps! Magic!! You want them to shed a single tear because they finally realize just how much you love ’em. At the very least, you want them to feel extra special. And the easiest way to do this? Personalize everything.
Sure, getting a piece of art as a present is great. But a piece of art that’s a custom portrait of you and your boo? Iconic. Even options like a luxurious wireless charger or a new robe are made better with the simple addition of a monogram.
So skip the straight-out-of-the-box prezzies this time around and opt for some personalized Valentine’s Day gifts instead. They might take a little more time to arrive than a water bottle with two-day shipping (so, you know, bear that in mind!), but they’re worth it.