It's that time of the year where we have to fire up the creative juices and think about what special gift you need to buy for that special someone in your life, the biggest dilemma though, is what?

Yip, Valentines Day has certainly created some extra special moments (and some particularly complicated), especially when it comes to deciding what to buy. Some people get into a "stuck in a rut" ritual, buying the same old gifts year in and year out. It's downright unexciting, really.

So if you really want to impress that special person, why not take the original route and buy, or even make something unique. Yes... there is actually something unique out there, if you look hard enough for it. An idea might be to create your own gift, but this only applies to those of you who actually have the time and the talent to make something worth giving. Still, why not try and make your very own card for example. Even if the result is not exactly what you expected, it's the thought that counts, isn't it? The picture of you slaving away to make something special will show your partner that you really care and that you are willing to go the extra mile. If making something unique sounds like too much of an effort and you know that you have absolutely no talent in creating gifts, why not consider something that you can customize, like a good bottle of bubbly?

There's definitely something about a customized bottle of champagne that seems to be a tad more creative than the usual flowers and chocolate routine. Not that flowers are a bad thing, in fact flowers always have the desired effect of giving a room a flare of romantic ambiance. The difference lies in being original.

So why be different?
Be different, because it is the way to that special person's heart. Something that takes a little thought shows that you went and put in that little bit extra effort rather than buying anything resembling a Valentines Day theme at the nearest grocer. You could have ended up buying something with a message like "my heart pumps love for you!" It's certainly different, but definitely not the "different" you were hoping for. However, a bottle of champagne with originality no one else has is just the ticket.

What makes a customized gift like a bottle of champagne even greater is the fact that you can write your own special message on it, have your loved one's name on the label and treasure the bottle by displaying it in your home.

What if it's not enough?
Here's where you can get the creative juices all fired up - Why not combine your customized bottle of bubbly with a nice picnic basket full of delicacies. Take the picnic basket, a blanket and your customized champagne to the beach and pop the cork while staring into the sunset, or why not relax on soft green grass surrounded by nature in a botanical garden.

If the outdoors is not your scene, you can plan a nice candle lit dinner at home, set the table beautifully and create a romantic mood. Put on some nice relaxing music. Serve treats which are light, (the whole idea after all, is not to fall asleep after dinner) and lead the way for a night of fun.

So try and do something different this Valentines Day. Go beyond teddy bears, heart shape chocolates and red roses, you might just be amazed in the different reaction you'll receive.