Holiday Gifts for Couples

• A treat-filled picnic basket makes a romantic gift for couples. Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

  When choosing the ideal holiday gift for a couple, consider the duo's shared interests, tastes and hobbies. For a customized gift, design a basket full of edible treats which the couple can enjoy together. Engraving glass items also will lend a personalized touch to the gift. If you are on a tight gift-giving budget, make your own crafts or baked goods as thoughtful presents.

Romantic Picnic Basket

• Encourage a couple to take a romantic picnic together with a well-stocked food and wine basket. Start with a picnic basket featuring a durable willow construction, adjustable leather straps and a soft corduroy lining. Choose a basket complete with mugs, wine glasses, plates, flatware, a cutting board and cheese slicer, a corkscrew, salt and pepper shakers and a bottle stopper. Throw in a soft fleece blanket for comfort. Stock the basket with a wide variety of gourmet goodies, such as brie and sharp cheddar cheeses, water crackers, stuffed olives, prosciutto, pretzels, honey mustard dipping sauce, fudge and handmade cookies. Round out the gift with a bottle of fine wine that complements the cheese, such as Merlot or Cabernet.

Breakfast-in-Bed

• Surprise a couple with everything they need to treat each other to breakfast in bed. Design the gift yourself to customize it to the recipients' tastes. Fill a woven basket or decorative basket with gourmet breakfast items such as a complete pancake or waffle mix, real maple syrup and apple, blueberry and strawberry toppings. Include a high-quality hot cocoa mix, individual-flavored coffee packets, herbal and black tea bags, honey, scones, homemade jam, muffins and biscotti. As a personalized touch, have matching ceramic mugs printed with the couple's names or design them yourself using stencils and acrylic paint. Complete the gift with an elegant silver or gold serving tray.

Personalized Bath Robes

• Allow friends or loved ones to start and end their day in luxury with plush bath robe gifts. The couple can snuggle up while wearing matching spa-inspired robes. Choose soft white terrycloth robes featuring shawl-style collars and adjustable belts. Pick machine-washable robes with convenient front pockets. Have the robes monogrammed with elegant gold thread. Include fluffy bath slippers featuring durable rubber soles as a thoughtful touch. Scented candles and a soothing music CD will round out the spa-themed gift.