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Showing your appreciation for your loved ones doesn’t have to follow the standard roses-and-chocolates gifting. Whether you’re shopping for the sweetest gifts for your husband, wife, kids, parents, grandparents, or BFFs (the list goes on!), you can absolutely find something thoughtful, chic, and unexpected.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas for everyone in your life, from fashion treats to sweet eats and more.
For the Sweet-Toothed Foodie: Compartés Ruby Pink Chocolate-Covered Oreos
These pink chocolate-covered Oreos are both unexpected and decadent. If your sweetie isn’t into cookies, we’re also fans of L.A.-based Compartés’ inventive chocolate bars, which include flavors like Birthday Cake, Cereal, and Campfire S’mores (to name a few!)
Shop: Compartés Ruby Pink Chocolate-Covered Oreos, $60
For the Fashion Lover: Cuyana Zippered Satchel
We’re not shy about our love for Cuyana and its mission to get people to buy less of its stuff. This effortlessly chic leather satchel is designed to last, so rest assured it’ll remind them of you for years to come.
Shop: Cuyana Zippered Satchel, $295
For the Wellness Enthusiast: Peak & Valley Wellness Collection
Peak + Valley’s adaptogen-powered powders feature medicinal mushroom extracts for managing stress, improving focus and memory, and fighting inflammation and sun damage. This trio can be added to smoothies, juices, coffee, and other healthy concoctions.
Shop: Peak + Valley Wellness Trio, $104
For the Skincare Aficionado: Dr. Barbara Sturm Discovery Set
There’s a reason why A-list stars turn to Dr. Barbara Sturm’s namesake clean skincare line: They’re highly effective and deliver results in the form of smoother, brighter skin and fewer signs of aging.
Shop: Dr. Barbara Sturm Serum Discovery Set, $325 at Sephora
For Well-Groomed Guys: Geologie Complete Skincare Set
So your guy is open to upgrading his skincare routine, but doesn’t know where to start — or maybe he’s ready to restock with something new and effective. Whatever the case, he’ll love Geologie’s customized set tailored to his skin tone and type and concerns.
Shop: Geologie Complee Skincare Set, $165
For the Fragrance Fiend: Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Unisex Perfume
Though we can’t always gift a responsibility-free Sunday (ahhh, remember sleeping in?), the next best thing is to evoke the feeling of one. Maison Margiela Replica’s Lazy Sunday fragrance is a floral scent that calls to mind “soft skin and bed linen,” thanks to notes of white musk, iris, and Lily of the Valley.
Shop: Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Fragrance, $135 at Sephora
For the Littlest Jewelry Lovers: Starling Jewelry To the Moon and Back Bracelet Set
Everything is always cuter in pint-sized versions — especially when it matches your own accoutrements. Treat your little one and yourself to these matching 14-karat gold bracelets by ethical jewelry label Starling (or drop a hint to your clueless shopper).
Shop: Starling Jewelry To the Moon and Back Bracelet Set, $340
For the Home Chef
Only a kitchen pro would find the sexiness in a new knife — and sometimes, a good one is something that your favorite home chef wouldn’t necessarily splurge on for themselves. Treat them to this luxe Miyabi Evolution 8-inch Chef’s Knife, and hopefully you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of their gourmet labors, too.
Shop: Miyabi Evolution 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $100 at Sur La Table
For the Gem Collector: Maya Brenner x Rebecca Romijn Sweetheart Necklace
Celeb-loved jewelry designer Maya Brenner teamed with actress Rebecca Romijn (who recently launched her own line, Charlie Dolly) on this 14-karat rose, white, or yellow gold necklace featuring a 6mm pink sapphire heart. And while money certainly can’t buy love, a luxurious gem will no doubt prove your devotion.
Shop: Maya Brenner x Rebecca Romijn Sweetheart Necklace, $748
For the Romantic Bookworm: Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency by Bea Koch
We know we’re not the only ones who got swept up in Bridgerton mania. If your beloved bookworm is looking for more romance but with a woman-powered, historical spin, they’ll love this book by author Bea Koch, who also just happens to be co-own one of the only romance bookstores in the U.S.
Shop: Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency by Bea Koch, $18 at The Ripped Bodice
For Lovers of Blooms
Science has proven that flowers do have the power to boost people’s moods, which is why we think you really can’t go wrong with a delivery of beautiful blooms. We love The Bouqs’ variety of stylish bouquets, which are grown sustainably by local farmers. There’s a petal-powered design for everyone, from classic roses to succulents, and you can upgrade to a monthly subscription for a gift that keeps on giving beyond V-Day.
Shop: The Bouqs Dreamlover, $44+
For the Student of Life: MasterClass Subscription
Whether they’re a musician, an aspiring filmmaker, or an astronomy aficionado, there’s bound to be a class that piques their interest on MasterClass. The online learning platform features tons of expert-led courses — think songwriting with Alicia Keys, cooking classes with Gordon Ramsay or Wolfgang Puck, brand-building with Vogue‘s Anna Wintour, makeup mastery with RuPaul, tennis with Serena Williams, and much more.
Shop: MasterClass Gift Subscription, $180
For the Comfort Seeker: Sleepy Jones Henry Pajama Set
You might not be getting a good night’s rest these days, but your S.O. can at least hit the haystack in ultimate style and comfort with these PJs from Sleepy Jones. (You might wanna drop a hint that you could use a cozy set, too.)
Shop: Sleepy Jones Henry Pajama Set, $198
For the Practical Homeowner: Sunday Custom Lawn Care Plan
Maybe your partner, parent, or pal is passionate about keeping their patch of green, well, green. That’s why they’ll appreciate this very practical gift of custom lawn care by Sunday, which offers smart plans that make it easy to tend to yards of all sizes. Oh, and their products are non-toxic, so your kids and pets can play safely.
Shop: Sunday Custom Lawn Plan, $119+