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The Man Who Planted Literally Thousands of Flowers
Mr. and Mrs. Kuroki live in Shintomi Town, Japan, and married in 1956. When Mrs. Kuroki was just 52 years old, she lost her eyesight over the space of one week because of diabetes complications. As a result, she isolated herself and became depressed. Her husband’s response? He spotted a bright pink shibazakura flower in their garden. Beautifully scented, it inspired him to find a creative and utterly romantic solution to his wife’s unhappiness.
He spent two years planting thousands of the scented flowers across their garden, creating a gloriously scented floral carpet right outside their home, just to make his wife smile. Now that’s love!
The Next Best Thing
There’s a reason why they say dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. So when this lady’s beloved pooch passed away and went to doggy heaven, her boyfriend revealed his caring and compassionate side by having this floral arrangement made to comfort her. We think the florist has outdone themselves when recreating this West Highland White Terrier out of flowers. Not only that, but the westie is wearing a “Celebrate the Day” tag.
It’s important to remember the joy that pets bring to our lives, so we think this guy’s gift is spot on. The flowers may not keep, but this guy is definitely a keeper (pun intended...)
Craftsmanship at Its Sweetest
This impressive-looking pair of giant glasses are an excellent idea for dressing up the reception area of this optometry office. While undoubtedly eye-catching, they’re also an unusual way of showing your devotion to your loved one. However, if the intention was to create some kind of safety screen for reception staff, we’re not convinced this guy’s achieved his goal, given the gap between the two lenses. But, it's cute nonetheless, right?
We can only imagine the hours that went into creating this surely one-off design. We just hope his girlfriend wasn’t secretly hoping for a more traditional kind of gift that demonstrates love and loyalty.
The Ultimate Proposal
This extraordinarily detailed and unique gift is a testament to this boyfriend's talent and imagination. Rather than opting for the traditional marriage proposal, Eric Page devoted hours to creating something his girlfriend Shirin would love and could keep forever. The gorgeous fairytale book (pictured here) included a series of puzzles about their relationship. Shirin had to solve each puzzle to unlock the next page and make her way through the book.
Eric and Shirin met at SantaCon; he was dressed as Super Santa, and she was Mrs. Gingerbread. The puzzles centered around those characters. And the ending of this story? She said, “yes!”
A Cute Cure for the WFH Blues
Pictured here is another fine example of a boyfriend with ample talent and imagination. This tailor-made desk may not look too unusual. Still, this devoted boyfriend spent hours designing and creating his beloved a desk that allowed her to ditch working at her kitchen counter. The amount of craftsmanship and detail that’s gone into this design is really something else, right? We love how he’s fitted this into an otherwise dead space.
He’s even included a drawer on the front and one to the side for her stationery and other items. This guy’s definitely raised the stakes with this clever and thoughtful creation.
The Perfect Graduation Gift
Most countries give graduating students a degree certificate. But, this isn't the case in Finland. Instead, here when Ph.D. students graduate, they receive a sword and a hat to symbolize the freedom to research and the struggle for what is right and true. This lady’s husband decided to embrace this noble tradition when her Ph.D. ceremony was postponed due to Covid. Even though she’s based in the UK, it didn’t deter him from buying her an impressive-looking sword.
It may not be Excalibur or a Game of Thrones-style sword, but it’s certainly eye-catching, right? The recipient of this gift certainly seems to know how to handle this magnificent-looking weapon!
A Thoughtful Anniversary Present
This guy’s heart was definitely in the right place when he commissioned a plaque to honor his and his wife’s 30-year marriage and their walks in the park. After three decades of marriage, it can be challenging for even the most romantic of souls to think of imaginative and thoughtful gift ideas. So, yeah, we’re impressed. This man seems like the type of guy who always knows how to put a smile on his wife's face.
The only thing that’s baffling us is the cut-off date. This could confuse some people into thinking this is a memorial bench rather than a celebration of an active life still being lived.
The Ultimate Handyman
We love how many of the boyfriends and husbands in this list have used their practical skills to demonstrate their love for someone special in their lives. Here’s another cute example of someone’s thoughtful nature. This handyman has created an extraordinary floor-to-ceiling wall where his girlfriend can store her impressive-looking mug collection across over 20 shelves. It looks like he’s even left space for mugs she has yet to buy.
Either she’s a true collector, or she’s simply someone who has a ton of friends that she invites over for mega coffee mornings. Either way, it's a gorgeous statement piece!
The Best Dad
Here's an adorable and detailed-orientated creation that’s the mark of someone who's dedicated plenty of time and thought into making his wife and foster children very happy. This firefighter has taken what was once an ordinary corner of their home and created a mini house, complete with its own play kitchen area. This could rival ordinary kitchens for attention to detail! Also, check out the faux flames in the window boxes.
We reckon this guy could actually set up a business sideline for himself and make bespoke playhouse designs for paying customers. But maybe replace the flames with some flowers, right?
The Boyfriend Who Created This Sentimental Christmas Tree Skirt
Instead of opting for the more traditional Christmas tree skirts made out of felt, gift paper, or wicker, as most families do, this thoughtful guy came up with a more inventive solution. He had the romantic idea of using his baby daughter’s old clothes to make a patchwork tree skirt for his wife. It’s a bespoke and sentimental way of weaving their baby girl’s story into their family’s festive celebrations.
This gift is sure to have brought a few tears to his wife’s eyes. It’s a clever idea and we’re impressed by this man putting his quilting skills to good use by creating a beautiful family heirloom.
A Cake Too Thoughtful to Cut
Here is a birthday cake that’s going to be hard to cut into. This lady’s pastry chef husband has gone all out and created her a bespoke SpongeBob and Patrick Star birthday cake. This thoughtful guy not only has terrific attention to detail and cake-making skills but also has a sense of humor about his wife hitting her quarter of a century! We hope she found his celebratory cake funny.
We’re already wondering what kind of cakes and pastries this guy is thinking about creating for other milestone birthdays. Like, what will he do when his wife has her 30th? Any ideas, folks?
A Techy Gift Worth Treasuring
This super thoughtful boyfriend has employed his digital and carpentry skills to make his girlfriend this brilliant, bespoke smart mirror. It’s the perfect gift for someone wanting to start their day with the weather forecast and an inspirational quote or two as they brush their teeth and apply their makeup every morning. We’re particularly impressed with this smart mirror because its creator has added a super personal touch in the top right-hand corner.
It's a daily reminder of how long she’s been dating him. How cute is that? But maybe not something she'll want to see if they ever have a fight, though?
Surprise Flowers Are the Best Flowers
Not all gifts have to be complicated, expensive, or elaborate. Sometimes it’s the small and considerate gifts that melt our hearts. Here’s one example of this in practice. Here, someone snapped this thoughtful husband after he’d made an excuse to “visit the restroom” and instead hopped across to the supermarket's flower section to buy his wife a bouquet of flowers. It’s a beautiful and straightforward way to show his love.
Whether this couple has been married a really long time or they’re newlyweds, we think it’s a cute and romantic thing to do. We can only imagine the smile on this lady's face when she realizes!
The Perfect Surprise for Any Book-Lover
This is a book lover’s perfect Christmas tree! Finally, here’s a literary and eco-friendly way of celebrating Christmas in your home. We love this bookish tree. It’s a simple-looking creation that we can only imagine taking a lot of thought and time, and we love it. We just hope his girlfriend wasn’t in the middle of reading any of the books on the lower tiers. Otherwise, he may have to return to the store and buy her a replacement copy...or risk his beautiful creation toppling over.
We also love the cute fairy lights and characters dotted around the 'branches' of this book-inspired Christmas tree - it's so incredibly thoughtful. Maybe he even went to the trouble of finding the books on her 'must-read list.' We certainly like to think so.
A Gift Like No Other
This romantic and nostalgic boyfriend went all out and made a reel viewer for his girlfriend. He put images of their time together on a reel so his girlfriend could see them through this retro viewer. Not only that but he’s also declared his love for her on the gift. That way, she'll always know exactly how he feels about her. This guy has really set the bar high with this thoughtful and sentimental gift.
This simple yet unique keepsake is a terrific way of showing your love while gifting a genuinely personal present for whoever the love in your life is. All in all, ten out of ten for creativity and thoughtfulness!
A Childhood Dream Come True
This husband demonstrated his devotion to his wife by engaging his creative skills to present her with a birthday bike she’ll never forget. The Ross, or “Chopper” bike was the bike for kids in the 1970s, so we’re guessing she asked for this gift when she was growing up. Maybe she never got the bike? Either way, her husband gifted her a gold bike complete with red tires and a blue frame to symbolize her superheroine status in his eyes.
This gift is the perfect mix of nostalgia, care, and love. Of course, we’re hoping his wife jumped on the bike and took it for a ride around the block as soon as she saw it.
The Perfect Mini-Me
The world is full of all kinds of superwomen and supermen, and in today’s world, we think that medical professionals are right at the top of the list. So, we were thrilled to see this lady was the lucky recipient of a mini-me from her devoted husband. It’s actually a pretty good likeness of this beautiful, smiling medical professional, complete with a superheroine-inspired red cape. It’s a considerate personal gift that's clearly brought a smile to the recipient’s face.
We think this cute gift is a lovely way of reminding the loved ones in your life that they make a difference - especially if they’re experiencing a tough time at work!
People have been saying it with flowers for centuries, and this guy said it with a floral declaration that will stand the test of time. This man put his creative and practical talent to good use by creating this metal flower for his girlfriend when they first started dating. And she decided to share his talent- we’re sure glad she did because we think this gift's a beautiful declaration of love!
It clearly worked out, as this couple is now happily married, so hats off to him! Guys, take note. It is never too early to start with romantic gift giving!
The Wedding Gift to End All Wedding Gifts
Anyone looking for inspiration for picking a future wedding gift for their bride-to-be can use this as a good example. It is the perfect illustration of someone’s thoughtful and forward-thinking nature. This guy really was playing the long game when he held onto some of the petals from the first bouquet he ever gave his girlfriend. So top marks go to him for creating this personal, loving, and memorable gift.
Each time his wife wears his gift, she’ll be reminded not only of their special and unforgettable wedding day but of the day he first gave her flowers. All together now: aah!
Love Is in the Ordinary as Well as the Extraordinary
A simple way to remind someone of the time they spent together over any set period is to do what this husband did for his wife. It’s a leftfield yet romantic way of telling a story of a life together, using the WhatsApp pictures they've sent to one another. It’s proof that there’s love in the mundane and ordinary as well as the extraordinary. In other words, love isn’t just hearts and flowers, bouquets, and grand gestures.
Mush aside, we also think this guy clearly has a sense of humor and that he and his wife totally get each other. Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words.
The Bouquet of Dreams
Although it’s rare to hear someone say they don’t like flowers, we’re willing to accept that in some cases, this is true. Perhaps, you're allergic to pollen? Or, if you're a massive fan of chicken nuggets, this could be the perfect gift. There are plenty of people who would gratefully receive this tasty bouquet. Of course, we hope these nuggets were fresh, hot, and straight from the fryer, so this pair could sit down and eat them.
We just hope this boyfriend hasn't been inspired by some other people on this list and plans to use one of these nuggets as part of a wedding day gift if this pair makes it down the aisle!
The Husband Who Gifted His Wife a Haven
There is something truly special about taking a warm bath outdoors, especially when you’re surrounded by trees and other kinds of greenery. It’s a lovely way of connecting with nature... but hopefully with no bugs! That’s why we’re super impressed with this creative and talented guy’s gift for his wife. We’re equally impressed by his ability to create something as clever and attractive as this using free and upcycled items.
We’re placing bets here that if this lady’s husband advertised this creation online, he’d have people queuing around the virtual block to ask him to make them one just like it.
The Husband That Built the Dream Dog House
There are so many ways a husband or boyfriend can show their partner they love them. And this guy certainly knows the way to his wife’s heart - her dog. He's found the perfect way to show her that he totally understands that her pup is important to her. So he’s created this pooch palace complete with a doggy bed, fairy lights on the roof, and an attractive Christmas wreath above the door.
The dog looks like it knows that it totally deserves its own dream home, and who are we to question that. Maybe this photo will appear on their family Christmas card next year?!
Giraffe Love
This artistic and devoted boyfriend has used individual and different colored pieces of wood to make his giraffe-loving girlfriend a creative representation of just that. He’s cleverly created a 3D piece of art that’s both unique and romantic. We think this guy is in close competition with some of the other crafty romantics on this list. Using wood to make beautiful things as an expression of love is certainly up there for us when thinking about boyfriends and husbands who raised the bar.
This masterpiece looked like it would have taken this boyfriend a lot of time and effort to bring to fruition. It's as gorgeous as it is thoughtful. Plus, the neutral color palette would likely complement most home decor - win-win!
The Best 21st Birthday Present You Could Ask For
Traditional 21st birthday presents might involve jewelry or engraved gifts. But this boyfriend has gone one step further by buying his girlfriend an adorable puppy. Not only that, but we’re incredibly impressed by how he gave this gift too. Rather than wrapping the puppy up, he’s taken the more sensitive approach to doggy gift-giving (thank goodness!). Instead, he's shown her a photo of the puppy and written a sweet and loving message alongside it.
Judging by his girlfriend’s reaction on social media, we reckon she thinks he’s a keeper. We suppose those emojis aren’t expressing sorrow or grief but overwhelming feelings of happiness and joy.
A Cute Gesture for Any Book-Loving Spouse
Quirky little free libraries can be found all around the world. They pop up all over the place - telephone boxes, postal boxes, old clocks, to name a few! They’re a great way of sharing our love of books with others. This husband has embraced the world’s largest book-sharing movement by making his wife her very own mini-library. Here she can share her love of reading with children in her community.
Not only is her husband thoughtful and romantic, but he’s also thinking of his community. So full marks to him for raising the bar in such a cool and unusual way.
Adversity Doesn’t Deter Some Husbands
This lady’s husband hasn’t missed giving his wife fresh flowers every Friday for six years. He adorably calls it “Fresh Flowers Friday.” Here he demonstrates his commitment to that tradition by determinedly and creatively drawing his wife some flowers while he recovers from shoulder surgery. So as not to disappoint her and miss this weekly tradition, we think his cute message and roses drawn with his non-dominant hand are equally impressive.
We’re hoping that in this instance his wife has reciprocated with a get-well gift and card to him. After all, even the best of romantics need the occasional boost too.
The Husband Who Made His Wife the Perfect Zoom Background
Thanks to Covid, Zoom really took off in 2020, with many of us using it for work and to chat with friends and family. However, those who prefer not to show people what’s on their bookcases or hanging on our walls have chosen to get creative. Here we have an example of one man’s efforts at providing his wife the perfect Zoom background. He created a wood wall with a twist.
Are we all seeing what looks like a lion or a primate’s face up there just left of center? Maybe it’s this guy’s sense of humor or intended to creep people out? Either way, he’s succeeded!
Who Knew Stickmen Could Be So Adorable?
He may not be Van Gogh, but this husband and father has created the perfect representation of his decade-long marriage with his wife and family. Each of these ten stick drawings tells the story of a year in their life together. This includes living apart but ending with three children and a palm tree to symbolize their idyllic life as a unit. It’s truly as adorable as it is touching.
This precious gift is laden with meaning and tells this family’s story in such a way that there’s no need for words. Proof that there’s meaning in even the simplest of drawings.
Romance Isn’t Dead
It can be both interesting and surprising to discover how our spouse sees us. Here’s a fabulous demonstration of one romantic guy’s dedication to true love. He’s posted a picture of his girlfriend that he drew in September and then the improved version that he worked on right up to November. Both are terrific, but the November version has more depth and texture and clearly shows how much his artistry has improved.
We hope his girlfriend was pleased with this very personal and romantic gift. Not only has this guy set the bar high for other boyfriends and husbands, but also equally for himself too!
A Real Labor of Love
Here is a true labor of love. We're not sure whether this husband built this greenhouse with his own fair hands or commissioned it as a 35th wedding anniversary gift for his wife. Either way, it is a beautiful gift that surpasses the more traditional coral or jade 35th-anniversary gifts. This is an outdoor lover's and a keen gardener's perfect gift looking to seed and grow flowers all year round.
It’s also a great bolt hole if life indoors gets a bit too much during the winter months. We are, however, wondering how he’s going to wrap this? Do gift bows even come that large?
Long-Distance Done Well
Long-distance relationships can be tricky. Missing someone we love is hard, even when we are looking forward to seeing that person again soon. That’s why we’re bowled over by this boyfriend’s thoughtful gift of automata to celebrate his girlfriend Elizabeth’s love of the great outdoors. It’s incredibly endearing that he’s made model versions of them staring into each other’s eyes as they sit on a log by a duck pond.
We’re also loving the trees in the background, although we’re wondering what they’d do in real life if they met a couple of moose while out walking in the woods?
First Date Nostalgia
So here is an example of how some guys are so romantic that they even remember what their beloved told them on their first date. In our experience, people talk about all kinds of things on a first date. Favorite movies, the food we love, and so on. In this instance, for some reason best known to herself, this lady told her boyfriend she loved Jeff Goldblum’s shirtless scene in Jurassic Park.
Fair enough. We’re just wondering how their conversation came to this point and whether or not this painting is one of his own creations or he actually paid someone to do this for him. Either way, this gift is as cute and personal, and it is humorous.
The Husband Who Went Above and Beyond to Support His Wife’s Dreams
Writing a novel takes dedication, discipline, and a lot of hours. Trying to get it published can be hard going, so wannabe novelists need a lot of patience, perseverance, and encouragement. This husband’s way of doing that for his wife is to take her first novel and secretly bind it. That way, she can imagine what her book would look like once it's hopefully published and sold in bookstores around the globe.
So, if this novelist does find a non-digital publisher one day and this book makes it onto bookstore shelves, just remember, you saw it here first! We love the coloring and materials used here - it looks gorgeous!
Its Like a Real-Life Fairy-Tale
There is nothing quite like being presented with flowers by a man on horseback, right? This romantic husband has spent 40 years gifting his wife flowers he picked during his horse rides. It’s a romantic gesture that demonstrates you don’t have to head to the florists and spend a ton of money on statement bouquets. Instead, flowers picked by your own hand can mean just as much, if not more.
So, cowboy hats off to this gentleman on horseback. Especially since he’s been carrying out this romantic and thoughtful tradition for an impressive four decades. It's almost like a fairytale come to life!
A Thoughtful Keepsake
Here is a romantic act we’ve never seen before. This boyfriend, Tim's, unusual gift is a creative and imaginative way of declaring his love for his girlfriend, Sophia. He keeps all the coffee sleeves he’s held onto in a cute little wooden box. Even cuter is the photo of what he wrote on the coffee sleeve to celebrate their 2018 anniversary. This is what it says: "One year. One year of laugh, love & memories. I want to spend so many more years with this woman. She brought a light into my life that I never knew could of existed. I love you Sophia, happy one year baby. Tim"
It’s adorable and just another case where you don’t have to spend a lot of money to show your loved ones how special they are. This simple gesture costs very little yet is worth so much!
This Gift Is Out of This World
This boyfriend’s lightbox creation has earned him a place on our list for its cuteness alone. He’s taken what we think are characters created by his girlfriend and made her a 3D paper cut lightbox of them. So here they are together against a beautiful glowing full moon, and a sky sprinkled with bright stars. There are also two big constellations. So we’re wondering if maybe they represent their respective star signs?
Since we’re not even at the beginner level where astronomy is concerned, we took to Google and think this romantic pair’s signs are Leo and Capricorn. Any astronomers out there want to comment on this?
You’re Never Too Old for a Blanket Fort
We all know the famous saying about how the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and Google is full of helpful (and not so insightful) suggestions on reaching a woman’s heart. But this guy’s gift to his wife tells us that he totally understands what makes her heart tick. This is a very specific and tailored gift, created for the woman he loves - and that’s why we love it.
Who needs flowers and jewels when you have a homemade blanket fort complete with twinkling fairy lights, an entire season of Bob’s Burgers to watch, and a bottle of wine?
Nothing Beats an Old-Fashioned Bubble Bath
Love isn’t just remembering birthdays and anniversaries; it’s the smaller gestures we make to our loved ones that show them we care. This super thoughtful man decided he’d challenge his girlfriend’s assumptions about what was waiting for her when she got home after an early morning's hike with her friends. Instead of her taking care of the kids, she was greeted by a bubble bath to ease her weary muscles.
Not only that, but she got a bath pillow, a scented candle, and a plate of healthy and sweet treats. But we’re dying to know, is that a pint of wine in that glass?
Nothing Says Love Like a Heart-Shaped Taco
When this girlfriend sent her boyfriend a snap of a post of a taco-shaped heart, her boyfriend jumped at the challenge to recreate this tasty dish. Here's the outcome - and we think it's a great attempt. Not only does this look delicious, but it's adorable too! There are two different types of meat - maybe beef chili and pulled pork? Either way, it's making us hungry just looking at it!
We're also liking the look of that shredded cheese, fresh lime slices, cilantro, and warm tortilla wraps. He's literally prepared everything you need for a scrumptious Tex-Mex feast. The perfect date night!