If flowers and chocolates doesn’t light your partner’s fire, you might be at a loss for what to get them this Valentine’s day.
Or, maybe you’re enjoying the single life and want to celebrate Galentine’s instead, showing your love for your friends. Whatever you’re up to on February 14th, this guide will help you to find a gift that shows your appreciation of your partner, soul mate, or best friend.
For the cosy type
If your partner prefers to stay in rather than go out, there are so many lovely gift ideas that don’t cost the earth but will show how much you care. For those who love nothing more than snuggling on the sofa in the evening, opt for a big blanket or throw.
For the serious cosy lovers, a Night Lark Coverless Duvet turns every sofa or bed into luxury. And remember to add an oversized mug to the gift for their hot beverage of choice! Candles are always a romantic choice and they go with all décor, home style, and personality.
Get them something that smells soothing and relaxing, like the ESPA Soothing Aromatic Candle, with a background calming scent, or pick a sweet fragrance like cookies or vanilla for a scent that feels like a hug. You could also opt for some cosy pyjamas, too. Lean into the romantic season with some heart-printed PJs, or go full-snuggle with an oversized fleece hoodie to maximise the cosiness.
For the foodie type
For someone who loves to get in the kitchen and cook up a storm, you can’t go wrong with some cookware and accessories. You can even get creative with the message in your gift card – like equating cast iron cookware with the strength and longevity of your love (cheesy but you know they’ll love it!).
Every chef gets a bit messy when they’re in the thick of it, so something like the Barbary and Oak denim apron will protect their clothes. The trick to buying gifts for a gourmet cook or hardcore baking enthusiast is to find something they would love but wouldn’t think to buy themselves. Whether that’s gadgets like a Cocoatiser or a Loch Nessie standing spoon, find something that’ll make them smile or something that makes their cooking easier, like a Hover Bar Duo iPad holder to easily follow video recipes or read books while cooking.
You could also opt for a subscription box of their favourite type of food. That could be something like a regular grocery box, a spice kit, or even a Bird & Blend tea subscription. A regular gift like this will remind them of you every time it arrives on their doorstep!
For the wellbeing and beauty lover
Wellbeing and beauty products make great gifts because there is something for every budget. And, more importantly, for every type of person. For those that like some luxury, choose something like a Paint & Peel Face and Body Kit or a Hydration Heaven Kit for their skincare routine, or a perfume like Burberry’s Her. Airstylers are of course all the rage – but you don’t need to drop upwards of £400 on one when the WAVE multistyler does a brilliant job.
If your wellbeing enthusiast is more about relaxation and putting their feet up, consider getting a treat you can both enjoy, like an infrared sauna blanket or even a Fenetic heated massage chair for a truly memorable present that’ll last a lifetime.
A Bio-Retinol Glossy Lip Oil is an affordable lip pumping treat to add to their regular makeup products and you don’t have to worry about shade matching it. Beauty gifts can be as subtle as buying a new item of their favourite lipstick, foundation, or mascara, too.. Try to sneak a peek in their makeup bag to find the colour and brand of their most-used items, it’ll be a lovely surprise and you know that they’ll enjoy using it!
For the adventurer
For couples who love to get out and about together, the gifting world is your oyster. Consider a Two Together railcard to get discounts on all the rail journeys you take together, and plan some day trips with a membership to either National Trust, English Heritage or even Merlin theme parks if you like something fast-paced.
Planning a hike for a picnic on top of a mountain is very romantic, but it can be chilly. Perhaps you can gift your loved one a Tog24 3-in-1 coat to cope with all weather changes, or an extra layer for warmth and sweat wicking from Castore.
Make sure your shoes are suited to walking together, too – there’s nothing romantic about a twisted ankle, no matter what the Jane Austen adaptations will have you think. The Merrell hiking shoe collection is perfect for those who want to walk with comfort in a range of environments, or you could take your loved one to an outdoor clothing store like Blacks or Mountain Warehouse to kit yourselves out.
For the one full of whimsy
If your partner has a place full of curios and trinkets, or they have a love of cottagecore design where whimsy and comfort abound, there are plenty of options to add to their collection. Lego flowers make for an eternal bouquet, with the added fun of building it first – make a date night of it and build your Lego together!
Or buy some air dry clay to make some vases or pots and have your own ‘Ghost’ moment without the need to invest in a pottery wheel. If making your own seems daunting, try looking for cute home ceramics like the Eleanor Bowmer Striped Table Lamp from Next.
For those who like to take their whimsy outside of the home, consider a beautiful bag or travel pouch. The Elizabeth Scarlett Zodiac range has beautifully embroidered pouches that come in a high-end gift box, or you could look for unique handmade pieces on Etsy that suit your partner’s quirks perfectly.
For the tech lover
If your partner is someone who always loves the latest gadgets, how about getting one that benefits you both? For example, a new projector like the Epson CO1 or the Elfin Flip projector would be perfect for cosying up together for your next Netflix and chill session. Speaking of which, you could gift a subscription to their favourite streamer, too!
Do you snore? Or perhaps you’ve got a different sleep schedule to your partner. For those tech lovers who struggle to sleep, the new Philips Kokoon headphones are designed to be comfortable for sleeping in, and could be perfect if one of you usually ends up on the sofa! Or if things are the other way around and you can’t seem to get your partner to unplug when they’re with you, try the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds which allow for external sound without dropping the music enjoyment.
For those creative tech types, the Remarkable Paper Pro is a luxury gift that helps organise notes, sketches, and even sheet music drafts. The paper ink tablet helps the user get away from their desk or laptop screen too – meaning you could spend that kind of time together where one doodles in a notebook and the other curls up with a good book. Existing together while doing your own thing is one of the best ways to build a strong relationship, after all.
Acts of love don’t cost a penny
And finally, if your budget won’t stretch to a gift this Valentine’s day, remember that acts of love are the best gifts of all. Whether that’s taking over some more chores to give your partner a break, helping them solve a problem, or spending time talking to them about how they inspire you, love can be demonstrated in many different ways.
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