6 Personalised Gifts for Her That Will Make Your Partner Smile

If you're looking for something special for your special someone in 2024, ditch the gifts you can purchase off the shelf and instead go for personalised gifts for her that will really make her smile. Gifts don't just commemorate an event — they're a symbol of love, too. 

Forget the flowers and chocolates and treat her to a memorable experience like a distillery date, candle making workshop or a cooking class. That way, she can have a great time and then have a brilliant story to tell for years. After all, memories are the best gift ever!

Give her the gift of a once-in-a-lifetime birthday experience, unique Mother's Day gifts, or an unforgettable Christmas present. We’ve put together some unique personalised gifts that she can enjoy by herself or together with you and the rest of the family. Here are our top recommendations for fun and exciting gifts for her:

Go on a distillery date

Date nights are supposed to be fun and unique. Why not think outside the box and head off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with this distillery tour and whisky tasting experience? It'll be a sophisticated gift experience that they'll never forget! 

You may not think of whiskey tasting as a typical date activity, but we think it’s a great way to try something new with a partner. Guided by your expert host, you'll enjoy a welcome drink and a guided tour of the brew house and distillery before tasting your way through a selection of whisky including rye, single malt and more!  It's a brilliant chance to learn all about this spirit and its flavours in a chilled-out atmosphere.

These places also tend to be less crowded than typical date night spots, giving you a more intimate and sophisticated atmosphere. Who wouldn't fall head over heels with you all over again after a night like this?

Learn how to make fragrances

It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for your partner, but you can learn how to blend a fragrance that’s just as good as any store-bought scent. Make your partner’s day with a custom-made perfume that’s just for them at this perfume making class!

Learn how to make perfume yourself, or better yet, bring your significant other with you. You’ll both learn all the secrets to making an irresistible fragrance, and you’ll have an afternoon of fun and creativity. Even better, your creations are 100% unique and personalised — and something you won't find on any store shelf.

You may think that a scent making workshop is just about learning how to make different fragrances, but it's so much more. In this fun class, you’ll learn all about the psychology of smell and how it affects our mood. It’s also important to know how to mix top notes and base notes when creating your own perfume that’s right for your skin type. Your talented teacher will give you the lowdown on essential oils before showing you how to mix them to create truly remarkable fragrances.

Whether you're creating perfume for yourself or each other, a scent making workshop will certainly be an unforgettable experience gift.

Learn to make your own cupcakes

Looking for unique gifts for someone with a sweet tooth? Let’s face it, cakes are always more special when they're homemade, so why not learn to create your own? In this cupcake making class, you and your partner can learn how to bake a selection of sweet treats including scrumptious chocolate cupcakes and delicious bundt cake. Alternatively, you could journey into beginners' baking alone and present your favourite gal with a selection of homemade biscuits, hand-decorated cupcakes and sumptuous bakes on her special day.

You'll work closely with a trained pastry chef who can show you how to make cakes, pastries and sweet treats for any event. To top things off, they'll even show all the best techniques needed to decorate your creation and give it the perfect finishing touches. From simple designs to elaborate motifs, there’s something for everyone! 

Make elegant clay pots

A pottery making class can be a bit messy, but the creations you'll come up with will definitely be worth the experience. Either gift your lovely lady the experience or head off to the class yourself and whip up a personalised mug for her to enjoy her morning coffee in. Perfect!

Explore pottery for beginners and you'll learn how to mould clay and shape it into bowls, cups, plates, vases, and more. Fancy something a little different? Check out this boob pot pottery class in London and transform a lump of clay into a bespoke boob pot to decorate your home. Of course, you get to take home everything you make during the workshop — all of which are charming souvenirs of an unforgettable experience. 

Who needs flowers or jewellery when you can give the gift of artistic expression that will last a lifetime? Pottery making is one of the best gifts for her if she's a creative soul and is sure to win you plenty of brownie points no matter the occasion. You can journey to the pottery studio together and discover a shared hobby. After you class, continue developing your skills and learn the art of Japanese pottery at a kintsugi class, where you’ll discover how to give broken ceramics a beautiful new lease of life. Sign up for a pottery painting or ceramic painting class, too, so you can personalise your creations. You’ll learn which paints to use, how to create beautiful patterns and the proper way to dry the paint for longevity.

Of course, these are just small samples of the fun, interactive gifts you'll find all over the country. Take a look to see if you’ll find activities in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and across the whole of the UK that pique your interest!

Craft your own candles

Looking for relaxing gift experiences for her? Soy candles can be a great way to make your space feel more intimate and comfortable. There are many benefits to using candles in your home — not only for ambience but also for helping people relax and destress. The lady in your life will love nothing more than settling down at the end of a hard day, surrounded by DIY candles crafted by your own fair hands!

With this candle making class, you can master the art of creating beautiful handmade candles that will rival any shop-bought versions. Help her empty her mind and focus on creating organic soy candles from soy wax; unlike petroleum-based waxes, soy wax is sustainable and clean, burns longer and has virtually no soot. So it’s a great option for the eco-warrior! 

Your talented teacher will provide everything you need to make your own handmade candles: soy wax, fragrance oil, cotton wicks, and more. They’ll guide you through the proper techniques for creating long-lasting DIY candles that are every bit as good as the ones you'll find in home decor shops. 

Don't just take our word for it, have a read of what Christina has to say about being gifted a candle making class for her birthday!

"Was bought as a gift from my friend for my birthday. Really nice evening to spend today. Venue was cute. All the materials provided and super easy instruction. Really enjoyable evening" – Christina Brancato, Bendy Boy Candle Making Workshop

Make gardens in miniature

We think a terrarium workshop is one of the most unique experiences you can gift to your partner for any occasion! Terrariums are a fun way to keep a miniature ecosystem inside your home; they’re essentially tiny gardens housed inside glass containers such as bottles, jars or even aquariums. As well as being super relaxing to create, DIY terrariums provide a great sense of satisfaction when you finally see the fruits of your labour and its beauty. 

Our terrarium workshops are especially suited for women who love to garden but don't have much space at home; she’ll be able to cultivate her green fingers and immerse herself in nature without needing acres of outdoor space. Even better, glass terrariums are low-maintenance, too, as they’re packed with succulents and other hardy plants. Her class teacher will show her which plants to use, sharing tips and tricks for creating an attractive garden along the way.

In need of an extra thoughtful gift experience for her? Read on!