February 14 only comes once a year, when lovers ooze and showcase their love and appreciation to their special someone as generously as possible. People worldwide use this day to make someone they love feel extra special. Some do so by spending quality time, saying things they rarely say, or giving them gifts as their symbol of appreciation.
Gift-giving comes with a lot of pressure, especially if you’re planning to give it to someone special. Usually, we associate luxury and expensive items as the best gift option to prove how much we value someone. But, most of the time, that’s not the case. Just like beauty, the value of a gift depends on its meaning, thoughtfulness, and receiver.
Sometimes, your gift-receiver would appreciate a £10 gift more than a £1000 gift they don’t even like. That’s why when giving gifts, especially to your special someone, it’s best to choose one that is in their interests. If you’re sweating and stressing over what to get your lover this coming heart’s day, here are seven simple but thoughtful gift ideas they might love.
1 - Storybook of how you met
Whether or not your lover is into material things, a gift that would surely make them smile is a storybook of how you met. This gift may not be as simple as other gifts since you’ll need to put a lot of effort into preparing this one. You’ll also need to look for a photo printing shop to print and bind your storybook for a better presentation.
If you don’t have the talent for drawing or digital art, you can look for cartoon storybook templates online that you can edit and refine to fit your story. You can also replace the faces of the animated characters with your faces to make your lover laugh. If you want, you can recreate how you met and then ask your friend or family member to help you by acting as the double of your lover. You can edit your lover’s face over the double actor’s face to make it more personalised.
It’s a gift that you and your special someone will laugh at for the entire night and appreciate.
2 - Write 14 things you like about them, then include one gift for each that reminds you of them
If the love language of your special someone is words of affirmation, here’s a gift idea they might like. Why don’t you list 14 things you love about them, then include one gift for each reason? The gift doesn’t have to be related at all to the point. It can be as simple as a table napkin from the first restaurant you had your first date at or a parking ticket to when you both had a meaningful night.
You can write or print the list on paper or a notepad, then combine the gifts in a small box so your lover can open it easily.
3 - Hand-painted portrait of your favourite photograph together
You don’t need to be a painter or an artist to bring this third gift idea to life. Today, many online businesses print personalised portraits of images you can paint with colour guides. You just have to send them a file or image of your choice then they’ll refine the photo to a copy that you can paint on easily.
If you want, you can also put your hand-painted couple portrait in a frame of your choice, so your lover can display it immediately. It’s a gift that anyone would undoubtedly appreciate.
4 - Diary of how you spent each day or month from the day you met until the day before Valentine’s
A diary starting from the day you met would be a touching gift if you’re lover loves hearing your stories or appreciates words of affirmation. I know this is a gift that you should have started a long time ago. But this “diary” doesn’t have to be a daily entry. Instead, you can write a summary of your days’ best highlights for each month since the day you met or from the previous year.
You can make this gift like a scrapbook diary with pictures, mementoes, and scents to help your lover remember and relive those romantic moments.
5 - Bake or cook their favourite meal
If you haven’t tried making a meal for your special someone, you can take this Valentine’s day as a chance to do so. It doesn’t matter what type of food that is, as long as it’s your lover’s all-time favourite dish. If you’re planning to give this gift idea, I suggest practising weeks before Valentine’s so you achieve your target taste.
Make this gift extra special by styling your presentation, like including a note of your inside joke or things you want to say to them.
6 - A personalised jigsaw puzzle with a secret message you want to tell them
If you aim to challenge or make your gift revelation quite an experience for your lover, a jigsaw puzzle is a great one. Many online businesses or photo printing shops can make your file or photo a puzzle. To make it extra surprising, put numbers over each puzzle piece and include a numbered guide without exposing the puzzle design your lover can follow to complete the piece.
It’s a fun gift both of you can enjoy together on Valentine’s. Of course, don’t forget to make the puzzle a touching, romantic, or comical one that your lover will surely appreciate once they complete it.
7 - A vinyl record with a personalised playlist you want to dedicate for them
People say that songs help us put into words the things we find hard to tell someone. And if your lover is into music, a vinyl record with a playlist you created would undoubtedly be a great gift. You can include 14 songs you dedicate to your lover or ones you believe they will like.
You can also insert voice messages before each song or a comical commentary to make your special someone laugh while listening to your vinyl. It’s up to you how many songs to put on your vinyl. Just remember to choose the ones your lover will surely love as well.
Gifts don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful.
Your thought and effort matter the most when it comes to gift-giving at the end of the day. If you still can’t decide on a gift, try these seven ideas and tweak them into ones your lover will love, appreciate, and enjoy. Remember, as long as it’s meaningful to both of you–then it’s the best gift you can give.
About the author:
Bianca Banda is a writer for DS Colour Labs Ltd (DSCL), a professional photography lab that offers a vast range of products and services for photo and print needs.
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