Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts For the Home

A Collector's Edition Copy of a Favorite Book

Your SO will be blown away when you present him with a hard-to-find first or special-edition copy of his favorite book. Let this hardbound collector's item take up prime real estate on your bookshelf.

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An Engraved Piece of Antique Silver

Antique silver has never been more affordable, so scoop up a high-quality used piece at a great price and make it your own with a custom engraving. Keep this timeless Valentine's Day memento in your dining room now, and pass it down to your kids later.

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A Vintage Collector's Item

Is your valentine an avid photographer/amateur writer/[insert hobby here]? From a vintage camera to an antique typewriter, show him you care about his interests by finding a cool, hobby-related collector's item. This objet d'art will look killer on your coffee table and serve as a fun conversation starter.

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A Romantically Significant Bottle of Alcohol

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Elevate an everyday bottle of alcohol to a romantic memento by selecting Champagne from the year you met or a scotch that will peak on your five-year anniversary (oh, the anticipation!). Be sure to pick a stylish bottle that will look great on your bar cart for years to come.

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A Vintage Poster of a Favorite Show or Film

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Imagine the look on your loved one's face when he realizes you've hunted down and framed an original poster from his favorite movie. Foreign-edition and vintage posters look especially stylish mounted on the wall.

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A DIY Paper Bouquet

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The only thing better than a bouquet of fresh roses is a paper bouquet that lives forever on a desk or entryway table. Your partner will appreciate it even more when he knows you took the time to make it yourself.

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Wall Art Made From Sentimental Writing

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Tap into your creative side, and turn a meaningful letter or the sheet music from "your song" into a stunning and sentimental piece of wall art. It will bring back memories every time you look at it.

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A DIY Memory Photo Jar

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Why give a single framed picture of the two of you when you can mount a handful of favorite images from the past year in stacking jars? This supercute (and supereasy) DIY looks great atop a bedroom dresser or tucked into a bookshelf.

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