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Valentine's Day gifts for people who 'don't want' one

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Valentine's Day Unexpected moment in routine everyday life! Cropped photo of man's hands hiding holding chic bouquet of red roses and gift with white ribbon behind back, happy woman is on blurred background
Surprise someone this Valentine's Day with an unexpected gift. Photo: Getty Images

Valentine's Day doesn't have to mean flashy, expensive gifts.

If your partner says they don't want a present, there are options that show you care, without going overboard.

Photo gifts

Vistaprint has 50 per cent off Valentine's Day gifts until February 3.

Choose from personalised photo books, calendars, magnets and mugs - just add your favourite photos for the perfect romantic gesture.

Photo books start at $23.75, and custom canvas prints start at $24.

Photo in round frame of two men in wedding clothes on the cover of a photo book.
A square frame with nine photos of happy couple scenes at the beach, family shots and wedding pics.
Lovely custom canvas prints start at $24. Photo: Vistaprint

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Flowers

Even if someone said "no gifts", flowers are usually the exception to the rule - especially if they come in a personalised jar.

These pretty personalised posies from LVLY start from $75, and they offer same-day delivery in most metro areas of Australia.

White roses and green foliage stand in a jar with a named label. Personalised posies in a jar from LVLY

Matching pyjamas

Go matchy-matchy with the Aussie Favourites Summer Pj Sets, from $74, featuring pictures of everything from meat pies to fairy bread.

From the makers of the famous Oodie, these are a bit cooler for February weather, but still super cute and scream "couple" without going overboard.

Man stands in grey pyjama t-shirt and blue patterned shorts.
Women's Aussie Favourites Summer Pj Sets, $74

A Moonlight cinema trip

If your partner doesn't want a gift, then a special outing might be just the ticket.

There are Moonlight Cinema sessions available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth from $20 throughout summer.

Even better, if you opt for the Tia Maria Platinum Experience, you'll get special treatment.

With your cinema tickets, you'll get a premium double bean bed situated in an exclusive area with prime viewing, two Tia Maria blankets to take home, two Tia Maria cocktails, two bottles of Mt Franklin Still water, a Parlour Lane popcorn, and a QT hotels grazing box for two, all served by a waiter.

Crowds of seated fans in a park watching Moonlight Cinema sessions from $20 a session

A PersonallyPicked box, from $55

If your partner isn't into generic gifts, this could be the perfect solution.

This clever company allows people to curate the perfect gift for their special someone, and have it delivered to their door.

Choose from 200 options such as Glasshouse candles, Just a Glass wines, Mr Consistent ready-made cocktails, Frank Green reusable cups and Koko Black chocolates.

Each gift box is personalised with the recipient's name.

They also do Experience Boxes, from $100, which gives all the ingredients for an experience such as cocktail making, and instructions on how to do it.

Copper and brass quipment and ingredients for making expresso martinis
The Sugar Spectacular Box, $120 includes chocolates and lollies.
The Sugar Spectacular Box, $120, is one of the ready-made gift boxes you can buy. Photo: PersonallyPicked

A night in a cool camper

Camplify offers cool, boutique campervans for hire that contain everything you need for a romantic night away.

Choose from options such as the uber cool Nellie Melba, from $195 a day, or Sandy the Van, from $200 a day, both with kitchens, a mini bar and a comfy double bed.

Two women with long hair enjoy a picnic by a lake. A vintage Kombi ute has been converted to carry a campervan, with sunbeam stripe, Nellie Melba, from $195 a day
Interior of Sandy the Van shows wood and white panelling and kitchen with rug and green scene from window.

A sweet treat

This personalised heart Toblerone bar, $‌29, is a cute romantic gesture.

personalised heart Toblerone bars with the names Hannah and George
You can't get more personal than chocolate named for you. Personalised heart Toblerone bar, $‌29. Photo: Prezzybox

Personalised 'date deciding' block

Personalise this dice, $44.99, by Lottie and Liv, with your names, then throw it to decide what you're going to do on date night.

It's fun, flirty, and the perfect way to give someone a present without it being overwhelming.

A wooden dice carved with the names Sarah and Chris with each face having a suggestion for a date, such as something sporty, eat out etc. Personalised 'date-deciding' dice, $44.99

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