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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...

by Chelsey Grasso

Coordinates Gold Bar Necklace

If Angelina Jolie is cool enough to have coordinates tattooed on her arm, then they’re definitely cool enough to be engraved on a personalized necklace. Consider using the coordinates from your first date, meeting place, or wedding location. So sweet.

Coordinates Gold Bar Necklace, $19.99, JemzJewelrz/Etsy.com

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

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