Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him and her (that aren’t just chocolate)
Valentine’s gifts that land are about the two of you. Ideas that work for him or her:
A star map of the night that matters
A poster of the real night sky from your wedding, the night you met or a birth — exact stars, Moon phase and planets for that date and place, with your names. Digital download from $14.99, print any size the same day. Make one at myskykept.com. See your sky free →
A love-letter book
Twelve letters, one per month to open.
Recreate your first date
Same place, same order.
A couples experience
Cooking class, wine tasting, stargazing night.
Personalized jewellery
Your date or coordinates.
A photo timeline
Your relationship in 12 photos.
Matching pyjamas
Cute, cosy, very photographable.
A playlist of “your” songs
With a note for each.
Breakfast in bed
Classic for a reason.
A weekend away
Even close to home.
Tip: The night you met is the most romantic date you can put on anything.
Questions
What is a romantic Valentine’s gift for her?
A star map of the night you met, a love-letter book, or recreating your first date.
Valentine’s gift for him that isn’t cheesy?
A clean, minimal star map of your first night, or a shared experience.
Last-minute Valentine’s gift?
An instant star map download printed the same day.
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