As Shakespeare wrote, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But a rose with your name written on it? Now, that would be special.
So this Valentine’s Day, why not treat your partner to a gift that has his moniker stamped all over it?
Improve a cheese board by putting his name on it; make a guitar plectrum even better by engraving it with his initials; or ensure your boyfriend always knows which toiletry bag is his.
Personalised presents make you seem both organised and thoughtful – even though we have done all the hard work for you by rounding up the best things to personalise this V-day.Metallic Personalised Favourite Song Sound Wave Print, Not On The High Street, £30 If your beloved is a
music fan, get the soundwaves of their favourite song printed on a metallic card and framed. If you’d like to be extra romantic, choose the song that was playing when you first met, or the one you played for the first dance at your wedding.
Buy it now.Handmade Premium Leather Holdall, MAHILeather, Etsy, £124.50Sophisticated and stylish, this leather holdall is perfect for a weekend away or a mini break. Dimensions: W54cm x D27cm x H33cm, handle: L60cm W2cm, extendable shoulder strap: L78cm-L145cm.
Buy it now.Personalised Premium Quality Cheese Board Set, Not On The High Street, £34 Get him a cheesy card (preferably that says “We gouda together”) and pair it with this fromage board and a ripe selection of Stilton, Camembert and crackers.
Buy it now. Set Of Three Monogrammed Spotty Socks, Not On The High Street, £30 Yes, socks are a cliche. But monogrammed socks are cool – trust us. Plus they are in polka dot. We love.
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Reusable Water Bottle, Dust And Things, Etsy, £9.99Reusable bottles are all the rage right now (for good reason, too). So if your man friend doesn’t already have one, why not let him get in on the trend? Doing your bit for the planet and keeping him hydrated is a win-win situation.
Buy it now.Engraved Leather Wallet For Men, Etsy, £23.46 Decrease the chances of your beloved losing his wallet by engraving it with his name, his initials or even the words “don’t lose me”. This one’s made of faux leather and you can decide on the message, the font and the colour.
Buy it now.‘Love Is An Adventure’ Personalised Couples Portrait, Florence And Ottie, Not On The High Street, £40Is there anything more romantic than an illustrated print of you and your beau? Simply send over a photo and let Florence and Ottie do the rest. You can even add your pet to the portrait for that extra special touch.
Buy it now.Video Game Controller Style Cufflinks, Little Extras LR, Etsy, £12.99 If you’ve fallen in love with a man who loves video games and looking fancy, then we’ve got the perfect thing for you. These handmade cufflinks are laser cut and yours (okay, his) within a couple of weeks.
Buy it now.Personalised Guitar Plectrums, Not On The High Street, £12 Is your man a musician? Get his name (or band name) printed on these plectrums as a sign that you definitely completely support their desire to rehearse loudly at home.
Buy it now. Personalised Family Chef Chopping Board For Him, Not On The High Street, £24.99 If he likes to cook (or, as a joke if he doesn’t), get him this personalised wooden chopping board for all his meal preparation needs.
Buy it now. Personalised A5 Leather Effect Notebook, andsotheymade, Etsy, £12.95Whether he’s a dreamer or planner, this personalised notebook with your choice of words on the spine and front will be the perfect good. It has 5 star reviews with customers praising its high quality finish.
Buy it now.Personalised Wooden Pot Planter, Warner’s End, Not On The High Street, £22.99If the survival rate of pot plants in your household isn’t great, go for something simple like a succulent. Pop it in this personalised wooden planter (so he knows it’s his job to feed and water it) and watch your love plant grow.
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golf Scorecard Holder, Stabo, Not On The High Street, £25 Whether they’re very good or an absolute disaster on the golf course, everyone’s got to keep score. This scorecard holder is tan leather, made in
Britain and available gift-wrapped.
Buy it now. Single Malt Whisky Gift Set, Not On The High Street, £29.99Everyone knows alcohol tastes better in a tiny bottle. Here are several, filled with the best Scottish and Welsh whisky for him to try.
Buy it now.Custom Star Print, The Artistic Aardvark, Etsy, £10Capture a special moment for the two of you in a gorgeous constellation, whether it’s the moment you first met, your first kiss or your wedding day. Choose from six designs.
Buy it now.Wash Bag, Wolds Country Crafts, Etsy, £12.50Whether a frequent traveller, a gym bunny or a mess in your shared bathroom, your guy could do with a fancy new wash bag. This one is made from full grain leather-look NuHide® PU and is fully-lined with pinstriped fabric. Dimensions are 26 x 13 x 11 cm, so there’s plenty of room to fit everything in.
Buy it now.Personalised Wood Cutters Beard Comb, Etsy, £12 What more could a man want? It’s a beard comb on a keyring, with his name on it.
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