Touch Your Beloved's Heart: 10 Gifts For Boyfriend, Personalized To Make Them Memorable And 7 Tips to Help You Choose The Right One

As the holiday season comes near, there are lot's of gift ideas that you might see everywhere from fitness bands to tablet computers to wallets and scarves! But how can you make it more personal for the special person in your life? It's all about personalisation! Personalising, monogramming, engraving or whatever you call it, it has been around for ages. It can be anything from adding your initials or a message. Personalising the gift makes it more devoted and thoughtful that's why we have put together a few tips about shopping for personalised gifts.

Use contrasting colours to make your message pop! Colours are perceived differently by everyone. Each colour has a diverse effect on people. Red is an attention-grabbing colour and is also romantic. It also stands for passion. Yellow communicates hope and is perceived to be a positive colour. Green may stand for a lot of things including wealth and prosperity. Lighter shades of green portrays calmness. Purple stands for royalty and is sophisticated while blue is trustworthy and responsible. Brown embodies simplicity and returning back to our roots. White stands for purity like it always does.

The colour psychology will be especially useful when you are doing a DIY gift or personalising the gift yourself. Few online stores will also let you choose your own colours for personalisation. Choose a colour depending on the emotion you want to convey and also the colour scheme of your gift.

If you are planning to personalise your gift for your boyfriend, you have to make a plan few days or weeks ahead depending on the online shopping centre. Particularly during the holiday season because there are lots of order than usual. Personalisation of a gift always takes a couple of days or more if there are more orders and also depends on the level of personalisation. It always pays to plan these ahead so that you are not unnecessarily stressed during the most fun time of the year.

Now that you have decided to go give him a personalised gift, you need to think about the gift itself. Instead of the usual picture frames and the phone cases (they also look good but they are too common) think something romantic like throw pillows or a love book. After all, this gift is for the love of your life. You want to remind him of you not one among the scores of other gifts.

When talking about personalisation, painting, and embroidering are the most common methods traditionally. The technological advancements mean you also have laser etching and engraving which are the preferred methods of personalization in metals. By engraving and etching, the messages are etched deep in the gift that makes a lasting impression. They also look more elegant and classy than any other personalisation techniques.

This is a different way of personalisation wherein you are using pictures to customise the gift to your liking. Phone cases are excellent gifts which you can personalise with a photo of both of you together, or you can think out of the box and order a personalised Rubik's cube. The most important point to note here is the quality of the picture. If possible choose an HD picture for personalisation because, in that way, the quality of the gift is also assured.

When you think of a personalised gift, the thing that comes to your mind is a coffee mug or a monogrammed sweater. Right? It’s time to think out of the box and look for a gift such as a personalised ornament or a pocket watch or even an apron to bring out the cook in him! Shortly to say, if you’d like your gift to make a lasting impression, you need to go all out. Plan ahead and take your time in choosing your gift. Last but not least, choose something that suits his personality. A monogrammed beer mug would be offensive if your boyfriend hates alcoholic drinks.

Stalking someone might sound ominous and creepy! But we are not asking you to stalk them in a creepy way. After all, he is your boyfriend so you must know every relevant factor but we are asking you to get deep and understand what are the things he likes and dislikes, passions, hobbies etc. This will help you in getting a clear understanding of what to get for him this holiday season.

Your boyfriend is the first person you talk to in the morning and the last person to wish you a good night before you nod off. Obviously, it's the smartphone that's keeping you connected all day long. So, why not get him something that protects this most important device from danger all the time while looking good. If you would like your boyfriend to see your gift first thing in the morning and the last thing before he closes his eyes, get him the Love Script iPhone Case from Shutterfly. For Rs.1655, the iPhone case will be personalised with your picture, name and also a monogram. The case itself is made of tough poly-carbonate plastic and it is very slim and feather light.

Is your boyfriend, the type of person that loves to wind down after a long and hard week with a glass of whiskey from his favourite brewery? The Whiskey Decanter Set from Etsy is the ideal choice. It is also an beautiful addition to his mini bar or when he has his friends over. For Rs.3145, you get a set of four rock glasses, a decanter and a wooden box to store the set in. All the items are engraved with name, initials or dates depending on your choice.

A throw pillow with a pictures of both of you, plush enough to hug tightly when he misses you; How much better can a gift get? This is a beautiful and memorable gift which shouts your love to anyone who visits him. You can customise it with up to 4 photos on both sides or just the front side. The poly-weave features either an ivory backing or a black backing depending on your style preference. The textured frames pillow is available at Shutterfly for Rs.1287 for one pillow.

If your boyfriend is a type of person that turns his nose up for jewelry of any sort, then you should probably get him this braided stainless steel and brass ID bracelet from Things Remembered which is a masculine version of the name necklaces that men wear. The elegant bracelet features a braided stainless steel chain with a brass ID bar accent. The brass bar can be engraved with a monogram or date or even a message. This is a beautiful everyday bracelet to wear for formal occasions and is available for Rs.3308.

Cufflinks are just the accessories needed to elevate your formal look to the next level. These silver cufflinks from Etsy are the perfect accessory for any suit and shirt combination. The cuff-links can be monogrammed with his initials or maybe a combination of your initials. For Rs.808 these cuff-links come in a faux leather box but when you order for a chrome gift box for Rs.1102, you get to engrave it with your boyfriend’s name and a message for him. The engraved gift box and the monogrammed cuff link is sure to have a special place at his dresser.

The Reasons I Love You Stones from gifts.com is probably the most romantic and heartfelt gift that you can give to your boyfriend. These stone feature “I Love You Because” on one side of the stone and the reason on the other side. If he is travelling often, you can hide it in his luggage to bring a smile on his face in midst of his travels. The engraved stones come in a suede bag personalized with your initials and are available for Rs.2867.

In today’s busy life, you definitely need to indulge your boyfriend even though it is very trivial. As you get comfortable in your relationship, you tend to forget all the things that attracted you. The What I Love About You by Me Book from Uncommon Goods helps you do just that. Even remember something as trivial as singing in the shower. You can fill it with everything from heartfelt messages to racy comments. Open your heart in this book worth Rs.735 and watch his eyes light up with pleasure.

A pocket knife is a must have for any man regardless of the age. Its uses are endless. This pocket knife from Etsy is compact and it is made of high quality materials. The compact feature makes it easy to slip in the pockets without any hindrance or being obvious. The knife itself is sharp and slides easily in and out of the wooden handle. The pocket knife is worth Rs.1745 and comes in a wooden gift box which is perfect for storing the knife when not in use. The handle, knife and the box can be engraved with your initials, and a message.

Of course, the list wouldn't be complete without a beautiful personalised key chain! Unlike other key chains which are monogrammed, this one is engraved in wood. Not just your initials, but also your picture in a heart-shaped wooden block. The key chain costs Rs.175 on Amazon and it is a perfect gift for your boyfriend. Upload your favourite picture of a memory and capture it in all its glory. How nice would it be for him to be reminded of you every time he holds this key chain, right?

Do you have a favourite memory with your boyfriend? It might be the bike ride on a coastal road with the wind blowing your hair or the time when you sat in silence holding your hands in peace. How about surprising him with this Photo Clip Frame from Etsy worth Rs.1742. The best part about this frame is the clip present as a way of holding the picture. This makes changing the picture quite easy as it's just un-clip and clip. The message on the side of the picture cannot be personalized but you can add your personal message at the back of the picture frame.

If you are loking for something more personal than engraving a gift, then you should look for experiences rather than gifts. It’s time you get out your creative gloves and do some work and find out what he‘s been longing for ages.

Maybe your boyfriend wished to have a hot air balloon ride or wanted to go snorkeling, or maybe he just wanted to watch his favourite band play. Check out if they are touring and where they are touring. If it's possible, surprise him with tickets. Make sure you go for the adventure together. If both of you are interested in cooking, you can take baking or culinary courses. Remember, the time spent together brings you closer.

How much more personal can you get than a handcrafted gift? Even if you are not creative, break out your craftiness with the help of YouTube tutorials and hand craft a gift for him! If you are looking for something cute and cheesy, go for an explosion box which might be complicated but gorgeous to look at. We assure you, he is bound to be mighty impressed.

Haven't you heard of the saying that the easiest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach? No one expects you to be a chef and surprise him with a five-course meal. Just cook him your special dish and make a candlelight dinner out of it. It might just be a spaghetti or a burger, but make sure it rocks. If you are indeed a mini-chef in disguise, let loose and impress him!