The Ultimate Guide: 55 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Person

Present your special one with a gift that suits their specific taste. This extensive guide features thoughtful and personalized gifts for all types and budgets.

FOR THE ARTIST

1. KEITH HARING TEQUILA

1800 Tequila recently released a line of special edition bottles all adorned with Keith Haring artwork. Of the six available designs, Untitled (1982)—which features a man clutching his heart—seems like the most appropriate.

Find it: 1800 Tequila

These porcelain fortune cookies, handmade by Wisconsin-based artist Kim Oaks, are screen printed with Chinese patterns. Each figurine, available in blue or red, arrives with five blank fortunes, so the gifter can jot down little love notes before slipping them inside.

Find it: Colossal Shop

3. REASONS WHY I LOVE YOU PENCILS; $6 FOR 6

The Write Stuff: There are so many reasons you love your Valentine. Pick one from the six options inscribed on these hot pink pencils.

Find it: Etsy

FOR THE INSTAGRAM FANATIC

4. SELFIE LIGHT CASE; $40

Help your partner up their selfie game with photos that would even put Kim Kardashian to shame. This protective phone case features a rim of battery-powered LED lights to help illuminate the subject's face in even the dimmest scenarios.

Find it: PhotoJoJo

5. ENAMEL PINS; $8

These land camera and selfie pins are a perfect small token for your special photographer—whether they are posting selfies on Instagram or snapping traditional pictures with a vintage camera. (Note how the selfie pin is backwards for mirror pictures.)

Find it: PhotoJoJo

6. CAMERA COOKIE CUTTERS; $14

Bake your loved ones some delicious (and photogenic) cookies with these camera-shaped plastic cutters. The set includes three shapes: SLR, TLR, and Rangefinder.

Find it: Amazon

FOR THE SCIENCE LOVER

7. HEART PLUSH; $22

Express your feelings with the most romantic of all the internal organs: the heart. The large plush toy, from I Heart Guts, is 11 x 9 inches and arrives with an educational tag that lists facts about the heart.

Find it: Amazon

8. DNA RING; $38

This silver ring looks like a DNA helix wrapped around your finger, making it perfect for anyone with a love for genetics.

Find it: Amazon

FOR THE SPORTS FAN

9. BASEBALL BAT OPENER; $115 AND UP

Score points with your loved one by gifting these bottle openers featuring wood taken from actual Major League Baseball bats. The openers come with a special card detailing the game and team relevant to the bat.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

10. TICKET STUB DIARY; $12

Help your partner track all their games with this organizer. The 52-page book has space for 118 tickets stubs.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE GEEK

11. HAN AND LEIA HAND TOWELS; $25

Memorialize the iconic lines between Han Solo and Princess Leia with these decorative hand towels. They make a great gift for anyone who likes to express affection in Star Wars references.

Find it: ThinkGeek

12. STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION PAJAMAS; $20

The next time you and your significant other decide to stay in for a movie night, relax in matching Star Trek PJs. The two-piece pajama set is available in red, blue, and gold.

Find it: ThinkGeek

13. 8-BIT FLOWER VASE; $10

Real flowers die, but video game flowers are forever. This flat 8-bit bouquet never needs watering, and looks great on a desk or hidden amongst a group of real flowers.

Find it: ThinkGeek

14. POKE’MON CARD; $5

Comparing your love to the connection between Ash and Pikachu is high praise. These cute cards are blank on the inside, so you can include your own personalized Poke’puns.

Find it: Etsy

15. BINARY CUTTING BOARD; $40

Say ‘I love you’ in the most romantic language you know: binary.

Find it: Amazon

FOR THE PERSON WHO IS YOUNG AT HEART

16. VERY VADER VALENTINES; $6

This paperback book comes with activities, games, and Valentine’s Day cards to hand out to friends. Finally, you can tell your significant other: "You R2 Good to Me!"

Find it: Amazon

17. LEGO HEART KEYCHAIN; $11

These matching keychains are just regular LEGO pieces when they’re apart, but together they make a heart.

Find it: Etsy

18. MY COMIC BOOK KIT; $30

This kit is great for anyone who wants to star in their own comic book. The set includes pre-formatted blank pages, an instructional booklet, and even helpful tips. Once your giftee has finished their story (maybe a retelling of how you two met), they can place it in the included envelope and slip it into the mail. In return, they'll receive a professionally-bound copy of their original comic book.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE GAMER

19. PIXEL HEART MUG; $11

As this mug fills up with a hot liquid, its pixilated heart decoration fills up as well. With full life (and a full cup of coffee), your loved one can take on anything.

Find it: Amazon

FOR THE TECH LOVER

20. RABBIT; FREE

Whether you’re in a long distance relationship or spend a lot of time on business trips, Rabbit helps keep you connected. The video chat application lets you watch videos, play games, and online shop together. Rabbit makes Netflix night easy, even if you’re in two different states. That means no more counting down on the phone before pressing the play button.

Find it: Rabbit

21. TRIBY; $200

Triby was designed for families, but it’s great for live-in couples as well. You can make free Internet calls between the device and connected smartphones. You can also use it as a shared speaker to play music or a messenger to send doodles and notes.

Find it: Triby

22. USB CUFFLINKS; $100

These cufflinks are equal parts stylish and functional. The rhodium-plated 16GB USB flash drive will let your partner keep precious information right on his or her sleeve.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE GARDENER

This sentimental kit lets your partner know that you want their dreams to flourish. Each container has a different meaning—from love to strength—and symbolizes specific hopes and dreams the planter might have. The flowers' growth symbolizes that the gardener’s dreams can grow as well.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

24. PERSONALIZED FAUX BOIS VASE; $90

Don’t settle on a boring glass vase when you can give flowers this year. This personalized flower holder is made from stoneware clay and resembles a tree with your initials carved into it.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

25. HEART EYES EMOJI CHIA PLANTER; $16

Remember Chia pets? The planter company has added Emoji-shaped products to their stock. This heart-eyed planter arrives with packets for three plantings and might just be silly enough to be a hit.

Find it: Amazon

26. I LOVE YOU SEEDS; $7

This simple polyglot plant holds an interesting surprise. Once the recipient plants their bean, a plant will slowly emerge with a special Valentine’s Day message: “I love you!”

Find it: ThinkGeek

FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER

27. CAT BOUQUET; $50

Instead of settling on a boring bouquet of roses, get them what they really want: a bunch of tiny cats. This fun gift comes with nine plush kitten toys connected to removable stems.

Find it: ThinkGeek

28. DOG HEART NECKLACE; $13 AND UP

Help your partner show off their puppy love with this necklace. Each dog-shaped pendant—available in a number of dog breeds—comes with a tiny heart punched out. You can also add a personalized engraving on the opposite side.

Find it: Etsy

FOR THE DIYER

29. DIY JEWELRY STUDIO; $65

Why give your loved one jewelry when they can just make it themselves? This kit comes with pliers, wire, beading pad, stones, beads, and more, to help the user make the perfect collection of accessories.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

30. NUTS ABOUT YOU KEY RING; $20

This keychain comes with silver- and gold-plated nuts on a brass key ring, perfect for the handy person in your life.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE FOODIE

31. PERSONALIZED CUTTING BOARD; $159 AND UP

Add a personal touch to your Valentine's kitchen with this cutting board featuring your names. Now, your loved one will think of you every time they’re prepping a delicious meal.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

32. CUSTOM TREAT; $32 AND UP 

Treat your special someone to something extra sweet. Customize these delicious dessert squares with a photo of you and your partner or a picture of something significant to your relationship. The treat is available in various flavors like chocolate peanut butter, birthday cake, cotton candy, and more.

Find it: Treat House

33. HEART-ENGRAVED ROLLING PIN; $29

Make baking more romantic with a special rolling pin that imprints heart shapes into the dough. Heart-emblazoned sugar cookies have never been so easy to make.

Find it: Etsy

34. EDIBLE OYSTER SHELLS; $86

These fake oyster shells are made of chocolate, so they can be wrapped and eaten later without smelling like the ocean. Oysters are known as an aphrodisiac, after all. 

Find it: Etsy

FOR THE BOOKWORM

35. STACK OF BOOKS LOCKETS; $17

Not only is this romantic pendent shaped like a stack of books, but each book opens up into its own locket. That means there’s room for three times the amount of cute photographs.

Find it: Etsy

36. PHOTO FRAME RING; $3

If a necklace isn’t your Valentine’s style, rings are a nice alternative. The book-shaped ring opens up to reveal two circular spaces for pictures.

Find it: Amazon

37. BOOK JEWELRY BOX; $16

This fake book is actually a cleverly hidden jewelry box that can store the recipient’s earrings and various trinkets. It has four “pages” that can hold up to 44 pieces of jewelry.

Find it: Amazon

38. LIBRARY CARD SOCKS; $10 AND UP

Sharing is caring. These socks, resembling blank library cards, are sure to delight any book lover.

Find it: Amazon

FOR THE TEXT-OBSESSED 

39. LOOK AT MY PHONE CARD; $3

Celebrate your love for your phone and for a relationship where you can comfortably sit in silence, with this card made by illustrator Emily McDowell.

Find it: Emily McDowell

40. EMOJI PILLOW; $20

Let this pillow do the talking for you on Valentine’s Day. The soft Emoji pillow is about 13 inches wide, perfect for hugging when you're not around.

Find it: Throwboy

41. OTTER TEXTING NECKLACE; $36

Did you know that otters hold hands while they sleep? The cute little mammals would probably text each other hearts too, if they could work a phone. This handmade sterling silver necklace is less than an inch tall and comes with your choice of chain length.

Find it: Mark Poulin

FOR THE TV FAN

42. ORPHAN BLACK DNA CODE RING; $20

Fans of the hit British drama Orphan Black will love this officially licensed ring. The jewelry is a replica of the one worn by Cosima and spells out the code "324B2."

Find it: Amazon

43. GAME OF THRONES MUGS; $34

Mimic the love of Daenerys and Khal Drogo of Game of Thrones with these matching mugs that feature their pet names. Let’s just hope your relationship works out a little better.

Find it: Etsy

44. LESLIE AND BEN EARRINGS; $8

Celebrate his or her love for Parks and Recreation with these handmade earrings. If Leslie and Ben aren't your Valentine's favorite duo, the jewelry is also available with photos of Leslie and Anne, or the entire cast.

Find it: Etsy

45. I CHOO CHOO CHOOSE YOU SHIRT

This shirt is perfect for any fan of The Simpsons. It references a last minute Valentine that Lisa gave Ralph, but you can give it under more romantic circumstances. 

Find it: Amazon

FOR THE BEER ENTHUSIAST

46. I LOVE YOU WITH MY STOUT; PRICES VARY

This Evil Twin beer is a crafty expression of love. “…This stout is like a metaphor for freedom - the sum of all the beauty that surrounds me and my perfect contemporary existence,” the brewery’s founder, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, says.

Find it: Evil Twin

47. PEARL NECKLACE CHESAPEAKE STOUT; PRICES VARY

This beer is a lot cheaper than a pearl necklace, and it's brewed with real Rappahannock River Oysters. Luckily, the beer tastes more like chocolate than seafood.

Find it: Flying Dog

48. PERSONALIZED TREE TRUNK GLASSWARE DUO; $85

With all that beer, your Valentine is going to need a place to put it. This set of Pilsner glasses can be customized with a tree and a couple's initials engraved on the side. Make it extra special by adding the date of your anniversary inside the heart.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE TRAVELER

Find it:Amazon49. PICNIC BACKPACK; $85

Picnic baskets are nice, but they don’t always travel well. This backpack promises to keep your stock secure on the journey to the perfect spot. The set includes a blanket, stainless steel utensils, plates, cotton napkins, wine glasses, a bottle opener, salt and pepper shakers, a cheese knife, and even a plastic chopping board. With dedicated pockets for every item, the exterior is sure to keep everything in its place and easy to find while the insulated interior keeps the food cool.

Find it: Amazon

50. LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE CUFFLINKS; $195

Immortalize a special time and location with these customizable, sterling silver cufflinks. Pick any location that’s significant to you, whether it’s the location of your first kiss or your first apartment together.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE LONG DISTANCE PARTNER 

51. PERSONALIZED MAP HEART

This 4 x 4 inch creative design features a heart created from maps of two different locations, one for each member of the relationship. The maps come from recycled atlases and the white background is recycled card stock.

Find it: Etsy

52. STATE KEYCHAINS; $24 FOR A SET

Trading places: These custom state keychains are great for couples who live in two different states. The lightweight aluminum keychains come with heart trails linking the two locations together.

Find it: Etsy

FOR THE MUSIC LOVER

53. PERSONALIZED MIXTAPE DOORMAT; $38

Sure, CDs and Spotify playlists rule today's music scene, but the mixtape still holds a lot of romantic nostalgia. Send a personalized love note with this customizable rubber doormat that lets you feature a band or family name in the title line.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

54. USB MIXTAPE; $21

But that doesn't mean mixtapes are completely out of style. Give your partner a slightly more high-tech version with this case. Upload your playlist onto a USB flashdrive and then pop it into this special cassette-shaped case. The kit even comes with a sheet of paper to write the songs down. It may not hold all the charm of a real mixtape, but it definitely holds a lot more songs (900 to be exact).

Find it: Amazon

55. MUSICAL TRANSPOSITION RING; $17

The basic principle of music theory, the "circle of fifths," gets a classy upgrade with this ring. The handy piece of jewelry is perfect for the beginning musician. While composing their next masterpiece, the wearer just needs to rotate the sterling ring to find the right key.

Find it: Uncommon Goods

FOR THE PERSON WHO IS HARD TO SHOP FOR

BONUS: AMAZON GIFT CARD; $50

Sure, gift cards are not the most thoughtful present, but at least you can add a little romance with this heart-shaped packaging.

Find it: Amazon