Better Than a Bouquet: 15 Funny, Unique, and Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts

Not only is the 100 Things to Do Scratch-Off poster a great piece of wall decor, but it’s also a unique Valentine’s Day gift that keeps on giving! You’ll get plenty of ideas for future date nights as you scratch off each square, including bungee jumping and staying up until sunrise.

Perfect for a hall bath and a laugh, this bathroom sign is a cheeky Valentine’s Day gift. You can customize the font size and frame color, so it’s sure to coordinate with your bathroom decor.

Though the New York Times custom book is technically marketed as a great birthday gift, we think it makes for a heartwarming Valentine’s Day gesture, as well. Simply pick a date important to your loved one (like the anniversary of your first date) and you’ll receive a book with 100 years’ worth of New York Times headlines from that day.

If you’re not going to get a bouquet of flowers but still want to gift something for the green thumb in your life, might we recommend this on-theme planter? The ceramic lips planter will not only stand out in any garden, but it’s also perfectly suited to Valentine’s Day.

If your sweetheart is really into the Chinese Zodiac, hook them up with this 2023-appropriate coffee mug. Rabbits may not be especially romantic, but they are thought to represent fertility … so there’s that!

This is an incredible piece of art that makes for a wonderful customized Valentine’s Day gift! You can specify up to six letters, which will be carved into a book for a very unique decoration that is perfect for the literati in your life.

Name a more iconic goth couple — we’ll wait! This Jack and Sally (from the Nightmare Before Christmas) pillow is a great way to showcase your love for each other and for slightly macabre stop-motion movies.

Chocolates may be a played-out Valentine’s Day gift, but chocolate soaps are a fun, novel way to celebrate the holiday. They’re also made with luxe, natural ingredients, so in addition to the novelty factor, they also make for a decadent bath experience.

It’s hard to argue against the pure style of this throwback crewneck sweatshirt. Nothing says “I love you” on Valentine’s Day more than upping someone’s fashion game.

Baby Yoda has next to nothing to do with Valentine’s Day, but if your sweetheart is Baby Yoda-obsessed (and who isn’t?), this art print is a great gift. It’s inexpensive and can be spruced up in the frame of your choice.

This book is the perfect prompt for recounting all the wonderful things you love about your Valentine. There’s a page for every letter of the alphabet, so you’ll have 26 opportunities to proclaim your devotion.

If you have a wine lover on your Valentine’s Day list, be sure to pick up a bag of this slush mix! With all the ingredients necessary (except the wine; you’ll have to provide that one!) to create delicious slushy, wine-based drinks, it’s an easy way to impress.

Show your Valentine how much they light up your life (pun intended!) with this beautiful piece of decor. With an LED bulb in the shape of a heart, the love lamp can bring romance to any room, all year-round.

Rain and French expletives may not immediately say “Happy Valentine’s Day!” but this brightly colored umbrella is sure to cheer anyone up on a dreary day. Buy this for your sweetheart to let them know you’re always looking out for them.

Your honey won’t need to clap back if they’re carrying this tote in the grocery store. It’s a sassy Valentine’s Day gift that also lets everyone know not to mess around in the checkout line.