If you’re looking for the perfect gift ideas for your girlfriend AND want some brownie points, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s a Christmas gift, birthday gift or a simple ‘I love you’ gift – we’ve got you covered with a list of thoughtful presents that are sure to make her smile. 

1. Jewellery 

What better way to show your affection than with a piece of jewellery? Whether it’s a necklace, a pair of earrings, or a bracelet, jewellery is a timeless and personal gift that can be cherished for years to come. Check out Etsy for some beautiful and unique pieces.

2. Spa Day or Massage

She’ll love you for this. Giving her a thoughtful gift that involves some pampering and relaxation is sure to make her smile. It shows you care about her wellbeing and it also gives her a beautiful experience just for her.

3. A Journal (but personalise it)

Journals are a great gift and you can get some really aesthetic ones these days. But if you want to go the extra mile, take the time to personalise it. A thoughtful gift goes a long way, trust us! You can personalise it by:

• Getting her initials embossed on the cover
• Pick random pages throughout the journal and write little notes to her (what you love about her, little encouragements etc). As she works her way through the journal, she’ll randomly come across sweet notes from you.
• Personalise it to her. Find her favourite musicians, poets, authors, and podcasts. Pick random pages and write little prompts for her to listen to a song or read a poem that she loves. This level of intentionality will literally blow her away.

4. Perfume

A carefully chosen fragrance can become a signature scent and remind her of special moments shared with you (because she’ll think of the fact you bought it for her). Opt for a scent that complements her personality and preferences, if you can find out scents she already wears to find similar, do that or just describe her to the store assistant in the shop and they are normally pretty good at picking out a scent she’ll like.

5. A Book 

For the bookworm in your life, a carefully selected book by her favourite author or a genre she loves can be a thoughtful and personal gift. It’s an excellent choice for cosy nights in and good conversation starters (ask her about the book when you know she’s reading it).

6. Something for her wardrobe 

We know, we know – you might not know exactly what she would like but you can’t go wrong with a staple item. Items like neutral basics – singlets, long sleeve tops, stylish t-shirts. Check out brands like Primi who focus on good quality and stylish staples.

7. An At-Home Date Night Experience

For a quality time gal. An intentional gift, an intentional night of quality time with her lover… What more could she want!? Create a romantic atmosphere at home with an at-home date night experience – set the mood with candles, prepare her favourite meal, and enjoy a special time with a movie, board games, or good conversation starters. If you’re looking for a memorable date experience that’s planned for you, check out our Nostalgic Night In date, It’s Clay Time or You’re So Tasty date experiences. 

8. Wine or Wine Tasting Experience

A bottle of her favourite wine or a wine-tasting experience can be a wonderful way to spend quality time together. This is also a great random ‘hey I thought of you’ gift, if she’s a fan of a glass of red – she’ll love getting a bottle of her favourite wine, from her favourite person.

9. Dinner for Two

Plan a date (or use a dinner date that’s already planned for you) and take her out for a beautiful night of quality time and good food. 

10. A DIY Gift

If this is your thing, go for DIY! The intentionality behind this type of gift will get you brownie points for sure. Even if you aren’t artistic, showing that you are putting effort into the gift will be such a win in her eyes. Some ideas for this are a scrapbook of memories, write her a hand-written letter, put a photo album together, or get a photo of you both printed onto a mug or a tote bag (it’s quite to do this printing on Canva these days). The thoughtfulness of a DIY gift will make her fall in love with you all over again.

Choosing the perfect gift for your girlfriend involves understanding who she is and embracing that through the gift you choose. Showing intentionality is 100% the main thing to focus on, so whatever you choose – just make sure you put thought into it and show her that you notice the little details about her.

Because after all, the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart.

Discover the perfect gift for her with our selection of intentionally planned date experience kits online from Rendé.