Knowing where to look for alternative and gothic gifts can be tricky - particularly if it’s not your usual kind of shopping. As the festive season draws closer, you might find yourself in the challenging position of wanting to give the perfectly spooky gift to one of the more strange and usual souls in your life, but not knowing where to start.
House of Persephone prides itself on handcrafting elegantly dark gothic home decor for the beautifully macabre, and if you’re stuck for alternative or gothic gift ideas, look no further than our dreadfully gorgeous abode. No matter who you’re buying for, we’re sure we’ll have something that’s eerily right. Got that special someone in mind? Keep reading for our recommendations based on a variety of recipients…
The Alternative and Gothic Gift Guide Quick Menu
The lovers and dark romantics
Whether you’re looking for the perfect present for your partner, or a gift for a spooky couple, we think these will be a hit…
anatomical heart wall hanging
The heart is something we often say we ‘give’ to someone else as a sign of true love. Why not give this gold, handcrafted anatomical heart wall decor to show your undying adoration.
Dark adventures Personalised Scrapbook
This black scrapbook with a customisable cover makes for a darkly romantic gift that keeps on giving. In a variety of sizes with thick card pages, this sketchbook is yours to make your own and fill with the memories of your undying love.
The 'Til death' collection
These items are perfect gothic gifts for couples as well as your other half. The til’ death collection combines Victorian-gothic elegance with the reminder of eternal love.
The 'Wednesday Addams'
This is where our text plaque category excels! Inspired by the deadpan delivery of our favourite outcast, these items are perfect for those with a dark sense of humour...
Text plaques
From reminders of impending doom, to a touch of the bleak and morbid, our text plaques make for humorous gothic gifts that fit onto any gallery wall. Explore the full range here.
Cushions
Following the success of our signature text plaques, darkly humoured cushions arrived at House of Persephone. With Victorian gothic influence and a choice of 3 design colours, these black velvet cushions are a luxurious yet fun addition to any alternative home decor.
Thriving on despair vase
Our thriving on despair vase offers an ironic hit for the gothic botanist. Perfect for holding live flowers and showing guests the unique tone of your house, we personally love this vase for dried florals to give an extra touch of the strange and unusual.
The new or expectant parents and their little ghouls
Creepmas is extra special when there’s a new addition to the family. Whether a little ghoul has recently been welcomed or is due to come along soon, these items make treasured keepsakes for gothic parents...
The secret santas
Secret Santa gifts can be tricky, but if you know you’re after a small and spooky novelty, why not try the following…
The mystics
For those drawn to the magic of the night’s sky, these items combine gothic elegance with celestial beauty...
The maximalists
House of Persephone was born from a love of gothic maximalism and leaving no space untouched by dark beauty. Our alternative wall art, text plaques and prints categories are dedicated to the maximalist, but these are our favourites.
Looking for alternative and gothic gifts by type? Why not try the following…
Personalised gift Ideas
Each of these items can be personalised to make your gothic gift truly unique.
Stocking stuffers
These items are small enough to be stocking fillers and ensure every centimetre of your home is touched by gothic beauty. See more of our accessories here.
Luxury splurges
For something extra special, why not consider a dark rose boot customisation? Dr Martens are a favourite here at House of Persephone, but we will do our best to accommodate other shoes. Learn more about this customisation here.
Please note custom shoes take longer than the usual 2-5 days to dispatch and orders for these should be placed before 1st December to avoid Christmas delivery disappointment.
the All rounder
If you’re still in doubt - or in need of a last minute gothic gift - House of Persephone e-gift cards offer choice to the recipient and peace of mind for you. Available in various monetary amounts, these gift cards never expire, are delivered via e-mail within minutes, and are ready to use straight away.
Get your e-gift card here.
Hopefully you've now found your perfect alternative and gothic gifts - or at least got some good ideas! Not everything we have is listed above, so be sure to visit the whole shop for everything House of Persephone has to offer.