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No idea what to get him for Valentine’s Day and tired of giving conversation hearts? Give your man a gift that is as unique as your relationship. Whether he’s fashionable, a foodie, or a homebody, these unique Valentine’s Day gifts are sure to please. You may even find yourself wanting to borrow a thing or two.
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P.F. Candle Co. Double Wick Jar Candle
For the guy who’s all for a night in streaming Netflix (and let’s be honest, so are we) give him a candle to amp up the cozy atmosphere. The apothecary packaging and the Teakwood and Tobacco scent (my personal fave) are just the right masculine touches to this double-wick soy candle. And with 40 hours of wax to burn, he will get plenty of use out of it as he pulls you closer and turns on The Office.
Movado Heritage Series Calendoplan Watch
Help him stay in style and on task with this gorgeous Heritage Series men’s watch from Movado. The details on this watch are impeccable: yellow ion-plated stainless steel, cognac leather straps, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and water-resistant up to 30 meters! This 1950s Calendoplan watch reinterpretation is a timeless timepiece that he will treasure, and he’ll be sure to think of you every minute he wears it (pun intended).
BottleLoft
If he’s constantly sipping microbrews and considers himself a beer connoisseur, his fridge is probably overflowing with beverages. Help him make optimize space and add organization to his growing collection, that’s always in rotation, with BottleLoft. This product will suspend his bottled beverages from the ceiling of his fridge by super-strong magnetic strips, clearing space on the shelf below for groceries (or more brews). However he chooses to fill his fridge is up to him, but he’ll be sure to thank you for this unique gift.
Garment-dyed French Terry Hoodie
Give your Valentine a subtle nod to the namesake holiday’s colors with this lived-in soft pullover. Workaholics and gym rats alike will appreciate this garment dyed hoodie that will softly fade over time giving each sweatshirt a unique look. Congratulations on finding his new favorite hoodie that he can’t wait to thrown on and snuggle up.
Single Malt Scotch Cordials
Step it up with some chocolate sophistication this Valentine’s Day with this unique dessert. Known for its gourmet sweets, Sugarfina has just released your beau’s ultimate guilty pleasure, Single Malt Scotch Cordials. Imported from Germany, this gentlemen’s treat has a dark chocolate shell and an intoxicating liquid center of real scotch that will leave him feeling like a kid in a candy store.
Travel Pouch
If going on trips together is your couple thing, give him something to take with him whether you’re traveling together or apart with this Dopp kit. Each bag is handmade in L.A. and comes in a variety of buttery soft leather color options (seen here in “Cracked Desert”). It will keep all his toiletries looking sharp and he will never have to tear apart his suitcase looking for his razor again.
Breville Crispy Crust Pizza Maker
Cooking meals together is a great way to catch up and bond with your partner (and hello, save money). Skip the restaurant reservation this Valentine’s Day and give the unique gift that keeps on giving: a pizza maker! You’ll both have so much fun making delicious personal pizzas with this countertop pizza machine, with built in baking stone, that delivers crispy golden crust every time.
PLAY x Converse Chuck Taylor
There’s nothing like a pair of classic Chuck Taylors that never go out of style. Elevate his sneaker collection with these cool vintage style Converse and Comme des Garcons PLAY collaboration. These unique Chuck Taylors have a playful vibe with a peekaboo heart that’s a flirty reminder of your affections for him.
Bespoke Post
Keep him warm this Valentine’s Day with a unique gift from Bespoke Post. It’s a monthly box subscription service that will send your man a new gift each month according to his interests for $45 a month! If you’re not interested in the monthly options you can go with a one-time gift and we recommend the “Bundle” pack. It includes a sharp cozy merino wool scarf, Buckler’s Chapped Skin Remedy to fight off the winter cold from drying his skin, and cedar balls for keeping his scarf (and other wool pieces) in pristine condition.
Tile
Losing your keys and phone happens to the best of us. Give the gift of peace of mind this Valentine’s Day with Tile. This rugged, waterproof Bluetooth tracker has a range of up to 200 feet and its location can be tracked on the Tile app. The Tile can be attached to anything and it will ring if you’re near. As an added bonus, if you lose your phone but have your Tile you can simply press the Tile twice to make your phone ring even if it’s on silent mode.
Copper uKeg
Keep his beer and carbonated drinks tasting fresh for up to two weeks with this personal keg. Now he can go to his local pub and fill up on his latest seasonal favorite at home with this pressurized and vacuum insulated growler. Better yet, earn brownie points by gifting it this Valentine’s Day already filled and ready to go.
Dirty
Every guy deserves to look and feel sharp, but as we can all attest, getting ready is a lot of work and shaving can sometimes feel like a chore. Turn his mundane routine into a luxurious ritual with LUSH’s Dirty shaving cream. It contains a calming formula of oat milk, shea butter, and honey that will soothe irritated skin. His skin will be silky smooth and the cream will leave him smelling like lavender and sandalwood.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2017 was a rough year for fans of classic rock. Lift his spirits with a limited edition vinyl Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers record which includes their first big hits “Breakdown” and “American Girl.” It also includes a free digital version of this album, which is perfect for when he wants to leave the record player at home and take his music on the go. Even if he doesn’t have a record player, this could be the start to a great collection, or frame it for some excellent wall art.