“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around,” said Hugh Grant in Love Actually. No truer words have ever been spoken. From girlfriends and boyfriends to husbands and wives, best friends, sisters, brothers, mothers… The list of people we love is endless. And when there’s a dedicated day to remind those special someones just how much we love them, you best believe we’re getting on board.
Of course, it’s not all about gifts. Quality time, a home-cooked meal or a sexy bedroom session or two could be all it takes to pull your partner off their feet. But we’d be lying if we said a Valentine’s Day present wouldn’t perk them up, and we’ve found a whole host of options to suit every budget.
From tantalising sex toys and bestselling perfumes to wine, jewellery, lingerie and more, something from our gift guide is sure to suit, whether you’re looking to treat a boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend or that no-labels lover you can’t quite commit to. Move over, Moonpig.
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Loxwood Meadworks Festival, £19.50 £17.55
If you haven’t heard, mead (also known as honey wine) is the coolest new thing in the drinks world — air quotations on ‘new’ since this has been a favourite since the medieval period. There’s nothing rustic or old fashioned about Sussex-based maker Loxwood Meadworks’ offerings though; though naturally rich, sweet and creamy (thanks to the honey), it’s far from sickly or overly saccharine. Served chilled, it will impress any white wine lovers or amateur sommeliers in your life.
Art Fund National Art Pass – Double, £88.50
This truly is the gift that keeps on giving: a 12 month double membership so you and your loved one can enjoy free entry to galleries, museums and historical houses across the UK, as well as 50% off major exhibitions. So, culture, creativity and quality time — priceless!
Art Fund National Art Pass, Double, $, available at Art Fund
Crew Lambswool Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper, £70
The cosiest gift, which they’ll really appreciate for the rest of winter.
Crew Clothing Company Lambswool Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper, $, available at Crew Clothing Company
Sacha Lichine The Pale, £15
This is the prettiest wine packaging we’ve seen in a while — it holds a very tasty pale rosé from Provence with a mix of Grenache, Rolle and Syrah grapes. For the non-wine people amongst us, that means a light, fruity and smooth taste that’s perfect for date night at home. For the wine-wine people, yes this is from the Sacha Lichine who also gave us the iconic Whispering Angel (so you know it’s good).
Sacha Lichine The Pale 75cl, $, available at Sainsbury’s
Quanna Lovers Night-In Bundle, £43 £30
This Valentine’s gift box — which includes a very fun and spicy couples’ card game and a bottle of Oomf lube (for when things heat up) — is a game changer come date night.
Quanna Lovers Night-In Bundle, $, available at Quanna
Astrid & Miyu Heart Charm Huggies in Gold, £70
Wear your heart on your sleeve? No thanks, we would rather hang them from our ears in the form of these stunning charm huggies from our favourite jewellery brand.
Astrid & Miyu Heart Charm Huggies in Gold, $, available at Astrid & Miyu
Papier Le Classique Foiled Notebook, £28
A seriously beautiful notebook for all their seriously beautiful thoughts (and hopefully a love poem or two).
Papier Le Classique Foiled Notebook, $, available at Papier
Black Lines Drinks Passion Fruit Martini Shaker Kit, £42
Are they really more of a cocktail fan? They’ll love the opportunity to shake up their own passion fruit martini (arguably the best cocktail, argue with the wall).
Black Lines Drinks Passion Fruit Martini Shaker Kit, $, available at Black Lines Drinks
Hurleyburley Personalised Initial Leather Heart Page Corner Bookmark, £12
Sure to win the heart of any book lover.
Hurleyburley Personalised Initial Leather Heart Page Corner Bookmark, $, available at Not On The High Street
Rouje Bois Fumé Candle, £45
A warm, woody, smokey scent with cosy notes of maple and coffee that really does fill a room. Plus, once you’ve finished burning, you get to enjoy the beautiful ceramic jar.
Rouje Bois Fumé Candle, $, available at Rouje
Ottolenghi Flavour Cookbook, £30
For date night dinners in the comfort of your own home.
Ixta Belfrage, Yotam Ottolenghi Ottolenghi Flavour (Hardback), $, available at Waterstones
Biscuiteers Winter Macarons, £16
Chocolate can sometimes seem a bit old hat. These mini macarons will satisfy a sweet tooth without being basic and you can send them with a personalised note to any address.
Biscuiteer Baking Company Winter Macarons, $, available at Biscuiteer Baking Company
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB Fully Automatic Belt-Drive USB Turntable, £149
For music lovers, this record player is sure to please. Maybe buy some of their favourite records too so they can try it out straightaway.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB Fully Automatic Belt-Drive USB Turntable, $, available at Amazon
Comme des Garçons Play x Converse Canvas High-Top Trainers, £140
Comme des Garçons’ Converse take wearing your heart on your sleeve to a whole new level.
Comme des Garçons PLAY x Converse Canvas High-Top Trainers, $, available at Selfridges
ROOP Maddy Bow Scrunchie in Red Taffeta, £25
If your partner constantly has a scrunchie on them at all times, upgrade their hair game with a statement bow.
ROOP Maddy Bow Scrunchie in Red Taffeta, $, available at ROOP
Sage Barista Express™ Impress, £729.95
For the caffeine lover in your life, this is the gift that wins points every single morning, especially if you’re in the habit of bringing them eye-rollingly smooth coffee in bed, complete with loving, wobbly latte art — of course. The design is flawless. Sleek, compact, as well as timeless and user-friendly — don’t be surprised if your local café starts to miss you and your newly-converted bean fiend partner.
Sage The Barista Express™ Impress | Meet our first assisted manual espresso machine, $, available at Sage
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