14th February is a day of romantic dinners, whimsical date ideas, and a gazillion floral bouquets. But as we all know, Valentine’s Day also comes with the big question: “what on earth do I get BB this year?”. For those scratching their heads, here are unique gifts to consider for every type of partner, from the serial cuddler to the Netflix addict:
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Put the shower-in-the-morning debate to rest and get your boo the Philips 8000 Hairdryer ($249). The high-speed motor dries wet hair in less than 3 minutes, so there’s really no excuse to skip washing your hair in the morning. Plus, it uses ThermoShield Advanced and Dual Airstream technology, which protect hair from heat damage, as well as reduces frizziness. Bae will be left with sleek locks you’ll want to run your fingers through every time you see her.
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This Valentine’s day, get boo a gift that shines as bright as them. Name a star after them to show them that your love is universal from $60.85 (U.P. $87.95). You’ll be given a star that’s visible from our Little Red Dot so you’ll be able to see it when you’re stargazing in Singapore.
What’s even better is that there is a lifetime registry so your star will last forever – just like your love.
Regardless of whether you’ve been dating for 3 years or married for 30, freshen up your next conversation by giving your other half a couples-themed card game.
Much like New York Time’s Famous 36 Questions That Lead To Love, the Our Moments – Couples Edition ($7.63) card game features 100 thought-provoking questions to ask your partner. Keep that relationship spark going with questions that range from the curious PG13s to the wild R21s that you can only ask once the kids have gone to bed.
Brighten up your SO’s nights literally with a personalised night light. Perfect for the ones who incessantly say “I miss you”, bae will now be able to see your illuminated face every single night before going to bed.
Turn your favourite picture together into a dreamy moon lamp ($52.78, U.P. $105.57) from Swan Gift or Customisable USB picture lamp (from $32.10) from Shopee.
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Think thoughtful jewellery and watches and necklaces may come to mind, but what’s often forgotten are cufflinks. For that CBD hustler who dresses up frequently, a bespoke cufflink is a meaningful yet practical gift that’ll have him feeling dapper during important presentations and meetings.
Customise your gift with his name on engraved cufflinks (from $78) or initials set in monogram cufflinks ($49,U.P. $69).
From Singles Inferno 3 to Squid Game, we just can’t get enough of Netflix shows and movies. If you’re the couple that breezes through one season within a day, get your other half a portable projector for a gift you can use together.
Lay back, relax and be the ultimate potatoes as the pair of you enjoy your favourite shows with your new “home cinema”. Prices start from $25.90 for a portable projector, and you can refer to our full guide to home projectors to check out the best-rated ones out there.
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For most couples, cuddling is great – until one person ends up with a severe case of pins and needles. Save your big spoon from the nightly shortage of red blood cells in their arm with the couple’s arched foam pillow – a nifty product they’ll thank you for.
You can find a specialty couple’s cuddle pillow ($68.19) on Shopee made with comfortable memory foam material.
They say they can’t drink, but you 200% know that ain’t true. For those that appreciate a good tipple, gift a cocktail shaker set so they can train up to be a cocktail connoisseur at home. This is a gift to your loved one, but if you think about it, also a gift to yourself – since you’d be on the receiving end of that margarita once it’s shaken up and ready to go.
Get your stainless steel cocktail shaker bar (from $14.40) from Shopee and while you’re at it, add on a set of cubic stainless steel ice cubes (from $13.90) to be extra fancy.
For the girlfriend who appreciates a good fragrance, bring her to a customisable perfume lab to create her dream scent this Valentine’s Day.
There are several in Singapore you can visit, including Maison 21G and Oo La Lab, both of which offer customised bottles priced from $98. While you’re there with her, be sure to recommend the floral scent – because “you make my heart go bloom bloom.”
The cake will come out perfectly sweet – just like BB.
Image adapted from: Bake Starters
Baking together is an experience that every couple should try – it’s affordable, fun and at the end of the day, you get to eat something delicious that you made on your own. But if the both of you can’t bake to save your lives, skip the supermarketing and surprise your boo with a fancy DIY baking kit.
For something Valentine’s Day-appropriate, consider decadent sweet treats like a rich Hojicha Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($34.95) or a Strawberry Black Sesame Swiss Roll ($32.95).
With the rise of urban farming, many of us know an aspiring “plant parent” or two. Should that be your partner, get him or her an edible garden kit to complete the collection.
Superfarmers checks off both the practical and aesthetic boxes with their kang kong, Chinese kale, and chye sim kits that you can purchase as part of the Microgreens Starter Kit Gift Set at $45 for a package of 3.
Read our article on plant-growing kits to also find out more about bonsai sets, hydroponics kits, and eco cubes.
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This is for your special one who owns the photographer’s trinity of a film camera, DSLR, and subscription to Adobe Lightroom.If you’re looking for something that falls within their realm of interest, consider a personalised pocket “film roll” (from $12.89) for a unique gift this Valentine’s Day.
Be sure to pre-order it soon, advance notice is needed for preparation and mailing. Though, is there really such a thing as a late gift? Every day can be Valentine’s Day when you’re in love.
Give bae a new way to carry their cup o’ joe to work with a customised tumbler. You can select from a variety of bottle colours and fonts to customise it to their liking.
It doesn’t have to have their name on it – you could even put a pet name that the both you share to make it even more special. Get your partner a personalised egg tumbler for $16.90 or a personalised slim tumbler from $12.90.
Unwind and let your worries melt away with a soothing couple’s spa sesh. Rid yourself of those pesky knots with an invigorating couple’s massage and cap it all off with a relaxing dip in a pool or a steam sesh in the sauna together. After all, the couple that relaxes together, stays together.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of our concrete jungle and visit quiet spas like Joya Onsen Cafe which has a Japanese Onsen experience from $66.60, or Kenko Wellness Spa for a variety of reflexology massages from $60.
Your other half’s kitchen counter is missing something and it’s this heart-shaped waffle maker ($35.75).
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Seriously – it’s light, small, and doesn’t require Betty Crocker cooking skills to whip up cute lil waffles in the shape of your heart. Come through with some waffle mix so you can spoil your boo with breakfast in bed.
For the SO who has a bed full of plushies – but always has space for more – the Jellycat Valentine’s Day collection has the perfect cuddle buddy when you can’t be there physically.
Irresistible picks include the Red Love Heart Bashful Bunny ($50), Val & Tina Love Locks ($70) that symbolise being stuck together for eternity, and the Heartthrob Bartholomew ($100), which has the teddy bear dressed in a full heart costume.
You can get them online from the Jellycat website or find them at retailers like Kids21 at Marina Bay Sands where they have a Jellycat’s Valentine’s Pop-Up for the whole of February.
If your BB is constantly losing her keys and wallet, then a heart-shaped handmade bag (from $58) from Mood and Skies is much-needed as their everyday accessory. This bag speaks for itself with its cute shape and neutral colour that matches any outfit.
Beyond aesthetics, these cute bags are made from durable heavy-duty cotton canvas, which can be thrown into the washing machine if they get dirty. The bag is already cute on its own, but you can also give it an extra personal touch with cute crochet keychains from $11.
Plus, the bag features multiple compartments to keep essentials neatly sorted, so no more rummaging for cardholders or even your lip balm. It even comes with a built-in key lanyard, ensuring they’ll never have to dig around for their keys again.
Whether it’s a casual brunch date or a night out, this thoughtful gift will remind them of your love each time they sling it over their shoulder.
A playlist is cute, but a customisable music box (from $34) from The Music Box Store is next-level romance. With a wide selection of music boxes you can customise with messages and images for your loved one, it’ll be a gift your boo will treasure close to their heart.
As for songs, they have romantic tracks like Fly Me To The Moon and A Thousand Years that will melt your partner’s heart. They even have the opening themes of popular TV series like The Office and Game of Thrones as reminders of your favourite shows you’ve binge-watched as a couple.
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For something extra, get your lover a personalised photo vinyl record acrylic ($50.69). Pick out the colour of the vinyl, followed by a song, and picture of your choice. Make it even more personal with a quote engraved onto the wooden base.
For the partner who loves their fur baby almost as much as they love you, get them a custom pet portraits sweatshirt ($98.93) from Drawelry.
Start by uploading a picture of your boo’s furry friend, then customise the sweatshirt further by adding in the name of their pet in their favourite colour. Your designed image is then embroidered onto the sweatshirt, leaving you with furbaby’s cutest smile as a gift that’ll be a hit with any proud pawrent.
Complete the cosy fit with a hat ($27.99) from BYOP that tells the world how much your boo loves doggos or kitties.
If your boo’s love for matcha rivals their love for you, treat them to a DIY matcha-making kit from Crafti.
To help your matcha lover get started in their matcha-making journey, get them a Modern Matcha Kit ($45, U.P. $59) which includes a pack of ceremonial-grade uji matcha, an electric super frother, precision scoop, matcha-making guidebook, and a mini matcha pouch that boo can bring anywhere.
The set makes over 33 servings of matcha making each cup cost ~$1.40, which is way cheaper than any cafe-bought matcha. That’s money saved for the future like getting a BTO or having a child.
It’s not that the usual watch, wallet and jewellery aren’t lovely gifts for Valentine’s Day – they absolutely are. But if you’ve been in a relationship for a while, those could likely have been given aeons ago. We hope these unique gift ideas help spark some inspiration for a refreshing gift this year!
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Cover image adapted from: Crafti, @mildredanddildred via Instagram
Last updated by Ariel Soh on 10th February 2025.
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