Sick of giving and receiving generic gifts? We are too! While Valentine's Day may top the list as one of the cheesiest occasions celebrated, it doesn't mean your gifts have to be cheesy as well. But gift giving is always challenging, which is why most of us stick to the safe options of store-bought flowers, chocolates and teddy bears bearing cutesy messages. 

You know your significant other best, so here are some ideas we hope will inspire you in your search for the perfect unconventional gift. 

Create Personalised Drinks 

Create drinks for each other based on their personality, or create one together using flavours that perfectly describe your relationship. The resulting concoction could be your individualised or couple's signature drink you could later serve to guests when you host parties! 

Check Out Local Home Based Businesses 

Strapped for time? Then do check out the many home based businesses like Bath Bliss for artisan handmade bath and body products, Feather Project for dream catchers and personalised jewellery and ArtyCrafts for customised and handmade stationery. 

Check Out Online Retailers 

Amazon and Etsy are just a few among many sites that have a comprehensive selection of unique items to pick from between them. Framed notes or keys to messages in bottles and leather goods, you will have a myriad of choices to pick from. 

Make A DIY Gift 

It doesn't get anymore personal than DIY (do-it-yourself) gifts. It shows that you put in a lot of thought, time and effort, which speaks volumes about you. From bath bombs to personalised coasters to candles to coupons, there are many tutorials available online to provide inspiration. 

Personalised Tea 

Check out Blends For Friends for a truly unique gift perfect for tea lovers (which, let’s face it, is most of us). Based on the information you provide, master tea taster Alex Probyn will create a highly personalised custom blend of loose leaf tea based on the recipient's personality. 

Monogrammed Cufflinks 

It doesn't have to be cufflinks - a lot of items can be monogrammed such as wine glasses, key rings and toiletry bags. 

Get Lucky Dice 

Spice things up with this gift where getting lucky is as easy as rolling the dice. The dice are “inscribed with various words: action words, parts of speech, and body parts”.