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31 Valentine's Day Gifts For Women That Are Just The Right Amount Of Sweet Without Being Cliche
Valentine's day is more than just a marketing ploy, I promise — it's a day to show who you love exactly how much you love them. And as much as you might want to present your significant other with a giant stuffed teddy bear and a heart-shaped box of chocolate, take a moment first to consider these non-cliché Valentine's Day gifts. There are many ways to say "I love you," and they don't all have to be mushy. After all, don't you want to get your love something she'll actually love? So without further ado, let's get to the goodies...
Mixed Set of Bath Bombs
Valentine’s Day is all about being pampered, and what better way to do that than soaking in a fizzy, bath-bombed tub? Any lady would love a giant bowl of these homemade bath treats.
Bath Bombs Set of 10, $23, MeganSoapbox/Etsy.com
Woodland Hairpins
Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be super pricey, as long as they’re super pretty. These delicate floral bobby pins are just what I’m talking about. Get some for a friend, a family member, or a someone special to brighten up their day.
Woodland Hairpins, $12, SongbirdCabinDesigns/Etsy.com
Crosley Portable Vinyl Record Player
Forget iPods, MP3 players, and the like. Go old school. Get her a record player, because music can’t sound much better than on vinyl.
Crosley Portable Vinyl Record Player, $160, Urban Outfitters
Beeswax Candle Trio
Candles always make for a great gift, but this trio goes above and beyond with its style and scent. The beeswax hits the mark without being overpowering, and the vintage mason jar aesthetic is so gorgeous you don’t even want to light them.
Beeswax Candle Trio, $20, freshpastrystand/Etsy.com
Gold Chanel No. 5 Perfume Bottle Print
I can guarantee you that there are very few women who wouldn’t appreciate a gold-emblazoned Chanel perfume bottle print. Very, very few.
Gold Chanel No. 5 Perfume Bottle Print, $21.41, ISeeNoise/Etsy.com
Geometric Faceted Ring Dish
Maybe you haven’t given her a ring yet, but you can still get her a ring dish. (Or maybe you have given her a ring, in which case, you can still get her a ring dish). Either way, she’s gonna love it.
Geometric Faceted Ring Dish, $27.96, madebymanos/Etsy.com
Cotton Cat Socks
These are purrrrrrrfect. Cat lovers unite.
Cotton Cat Socks, $10.90, ScarfLovers/Etsy.com
Succulent Pails
You know how they say a plant can represent a relationship? Forget your typical symbolic bonsai tree gift, and go with some charming succulents instead — they’re incredibly hard to kill.
Set of 3 Succulent Pails, $9, SayIDoSucculents/Etsy.com
Drink a Diamond Glass Set
These wobble-sided glasses are just another excuse to drink with your lady. Cheers!
Drink a Diamond Glass Set, $34, Urban Outfitters
Rose Gold Dot Studs
Women can be very picky about their earrings, so it’s best to go with something classy and simple. Also, who doesn’t love rose gold? Done and done.
Rose Gold Dot Studs, $17, lunaijewelry/Etsy.com
Coffee Mug With Pure Golden Heart
If this isn’t the sweetest coffee mug you’ve every seen, then you’re lying. Absolutely adorbs.
Coffee Mug with Pure Golden Heart, $28, HadasShallom/Etsy.com
Jewelry Box
She can use it for jewelry, or she can use it to keep trinkets from all those dates you’re going to take her on.
Jewelry Box, $148, Anthropologie
Black Triangle Tote
A woman can never have enough tote bags. That’s just a fact, bro.
Black Triangle Tote, $75, bookhouathome/Etsy.com
Olivine Eau De Parfum Sample Set
Why get her one perfume when you can get her three? Olivine’s perfumes mix florals with Arabian sandalwood for the perfect combination of scents.
Olivine Eau De Parfum Sample Set, $16, Anthropologie
Gold Stacking Rings
So you want to get her a ring… but not that kind of ring (at least not yet). Go for a set of stackable bling instead. Delicate, elegant, and a little bohemian. Every woman needs some.
Gold Stacking Rings, $74, amywaltz/Etsy.com
Simple Crochet Slippers
Something about slippers just says “love.” She can be comfy, stay at home, and cuddle with you. Cozy for the toesies. Yes, I just said that.
Simple Crochet Slippers, $20, WhiteNoiseMaker/Etsy.com
Diana F+ Honeycomb
This plastic camera takes photographs that look like dreamscapes. Legit.
Diana F+ Honeycomb, $99, Lomography
Vintage Watercolor Floral Bubble Phone Case
I’m pretty sure that phone cases are acceptable for any holiday, especially when they look like this. Love, love, love.
Vintage Watercolor Floral Bubble Phone Case, $12.90, sydesignshop/Etsy.com
Blue Leather Laptop Sleeve
If a woman’s laptop isn’t her all and everything, then I don’t know what is. Get her something lovely to put it in, like this electric blue handmade portfolio. To. Die. For.
Blue Leather Laptop Sleeve, $67, GalenLeather/Etsy.com
Bad Ass Bitch Candle
That’s right, candles are making this list twice, because they really are the perfect gift — especially when they’re made of soy and labeled “Any Scent I F*n Want.” Because doesn’t your love deserve whatever the F they want?
Bad Ass Bitch Candle, $18, BadAssCandles/Etsy.com
What I Love About You Journal
Because everyone loves to hear they’re loved.
What I Love About You Journal, $11.99, ModCloth
Cotton Jersey Infinity Scarf
A good scarf will never do you wrong, especially during the chilly month of February. This cotton jersey scarf is as comfortable as it is functional. Not to mention, a hint of Pendleton never hurt anyone.
Cotton Jersey Infinity Scarf, $25, NorthWestLoveApparel/Etsy.com
Wanderlust Flask
What to get the girl who has everything? A flask, of course! She can take it just about anywhere, and save money on overpriced bar drinks. A playful alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day gifts.
Wanderlust Flask , $19.95, whimsyanddink/Etsy.com
Ultimate Herbal Tea Sampler
This abundant tea sample from Stash is one of the best, offering up 15 different herbal flavors to try and love.
Ultimate Herbal Tea Sampler, $25, Stash Tea
Wooden Bath Caddy
Every woman, no scratch that… every person needs one of these. What better way to end a day than in a hot bath with a book, a cup of tea, and something to put it all on?
Wooden Bath Caddy, $20, TheSalvagedSoul/Etsy.com
Next Level Snoozing Pillow Sham Set
There’s nothing better than falling asleep in love… and on love. <3 <3 <3
Next Level Snoozing Pillow Sham Set, $34.99, ModCloth
One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book
For the lovers, the dreamers, and me. Write it down. Write everything down.
One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book, $16.95, Urban Outfitters
Multichain Wrap Watch
Every day is an arm party with the help of this fancy leather wrap watch. It’s an accessory that’s just as standout as she is.
Leather Multichain Wrap Watch, $120, La Mer Collections
Seven Year Bacon Pen
You guys? Not only is this pen guaranteed to last you seven years, it has bacon on it. Tell me that isn’t perfect… I dare you.
Seven Year Pen, $7.95, Seltzer Goods
Heart Ring
A stackable ring fit for the holiday, without being even a tiny bit cheesy. Perfect!
Heart Ring, $96, Catbird