VALENTINES DAY GIFTS FOR HER

Ah Valentine's Day, a day devoted to true love and romance. Or a lot of sulking and sighing if you get it wrong. Or, worse, forget it all together. Come on, we'll make it as painless as possible, but time is running out, so choose that Valentine's present wisely but most of all, in a timely fashion!

Romantic Love - gifts for the true romantics out there

Sugar & Spice Bouquet from Imogen Stone 

Flowers and Valentine's Day go hand in hand, as does the price of red roses rising to extortionate levels. You would be better off to express your love with stylish, beautiful, not to mention bountiful other flowers, and we would stop by Imogen Stone's site and order in anything other than red roses. We love this appropriately named Sugar & Spice bouquet. It's pretty, delicate and romantic without being clichéd. 

 Gold heart pendant from Astley Clarke

We've done flowers, so here come the hearts! A stunning piece of jewellery for her from our favourite jewelers, Astley Clarke. They will gift box it beautifully for you, so she can't help but be impressed. They have a complete range of these glass hearts, from this clear version with 24ct gold through a rainbow of different colours. Or, if you're feeling flush, some amazingly stylish diamond encrusted versions too.

Billecart Salmon Rose Champagne for the perfect romantic Valentines Day Gift 

Valentine's Day is perfect for pink champagne, and if you want to choose something really special, then how about a limited edition Saint Valentine version from Billecart-Salmon. Now, we're not often in favour of stuff produced especially for events, but we'll make an exception here. Billecart-Salmon pink champagne is highly rated, tastes divine and comes with two perfect flutes to serve it in. This is special and definitely a romantic choice for a perfectly romantic evening for two.    

Hotel Le Colbert Paris for a romantic Valentines break 

And there is the romantic break, which surely has to be to Paris, the renowned city of romance. We would happily pass away the hours at the Hotel Le Colbert on the fashionable Left Bank, wandering hand in hand to Notre Dame. Or we'd really like to live the life of the romantic artist in Montmarte at the Swell Apartment. This is self catering at the very best, and why cater yourself when all of Montmarte is on your doorstep. Literally. So many choices, so little time! 

Saucy Love - gifts for sensual lovers

Necia Seduction Box - as saucy as you are 

Now, this might just look a box with a bow on it. But this is a Seduction Box from Necia, which does what it says. Depending on your beloveds preferences, then you can choose from three different levels of seduction, and then a whole range of options. From Sexy Fun through Night In to Weekend Away. In fact, if you are planning a saucy weekend away, they can even deliver the Seduction Box to the seducing location of your choice!

Marquis Gloves from Agent Provocateur 

Lingerie is an obvious choice for Valentine's Day. But for some un-obvious choices, then saunter through Agent Provocateur. Of course there is lingerie to suit every taste, but if it's a sensual adventure you'd both enjoy, then you'll find some fine choices. Full length, soft, supple leather Marquis gloves anyone? Or just the whip

La Fee Absinthe for a lost Valentines weekend 

Champagne may be the drink of romance, so how about Absinthe as the drink of adventure? Let the legendary green fairy work a little magic for you both, with this great little set from La Fée Parisien. Everything you'll need for a lost weekend, including an absinthe spoon and a sugar cube.

Your starter for 10 - Ten nights of passion 

Perhaps consider this your starter kit, as ten may not be enough. But the 10 Nights of Passion Mini Kit will get you started. Ten little cards give you some sensual scenarios for some passion play of your own, along with some interesting extras. Add in the absinthe or any of the other gifts for even more spice!

 

New love - tricky gift situation diffused

Sunflower Bouquet - perfect for Valentines Day for new girlfriends 

If you've only got together recently, then Valentine's Day can be difficult. It would be churlish to forget the day (if you plan for this to be a longer term arrangement) and easy to overstep the mark. Flowers are always good, avoiding the red roses for something stunning like these sunflowers. Go large and you will reap the rewards. You might want to check on the hidden meaning flowers before you order them though!  Best to avoid carnations.

Bella Bellissima Perfect Day 

 Fragrance is quite tricky, even after you've known each other quite some time (otherwise how do you account for how much Chanel No 5 is bought every Christmas, but you rarely meet a woman wearing it). If you have no other clues on what she likes, then choose something by the name, and we suggest Perfect Day sounds about right for early days of romance. It's also a beautiful fragrance, a modern statement on femininity, intense, fresh yet uncomplicated. Perfect!

Half Day Circus Skills training 

How about buying her a gift experience? You might think you don't know her well enough to know what she'd like, so why not pick something a bit off beat, and even something you could go do together. Days to Amaze offer a circus skills half day for two, that will see you flying through the air together, although perhaps not with the greatest of ease. It'll give you something to talk about, and perhaps compare and soothe each others bruises later. 

Triple Chocolate Brownies from Sweet Things 

 For something sweet, but still a unique thought, then how about a box of mini Triple Chocolate Brownies from Sweet Things. These are the ultimate brownie, which we don't anyone who can resist, with their dense, fudgey texture and chunks of milk and white chocolate. Perfect as a sweet gift and not as obvious as a box of choccies. We don't know anyone who wouldn't be partial to a box, or two, of these! 

Personal Love - or gifts that are just about the two of you 

A photobook of the two of you from Photo Box 

See yourselves in print, by creating a wonderful photo book from Photo Box. These books are beautiful, you can add in photos that mean the most to the two of you, and your own printed commentary as well. There are hard back and soft back options to choose from, and styles from very contemporary to some soft romantic options. Go with what suits the two of you best! 

Canvas Prints from Photobloc 

You could go one further and put the two of you on the wall! Canvas prints can be produced to any size from any photo of either just your beloved, the two of you, or something you both hold precious. Photobloc can change the colours, add some spot effects, soften the background, you can even add your own text. We think these are great, and you've got plenty of time to organize the perfect one now for Valentine's Day. 

Personalised romance calendar for the love of your life 

A calendar would not normally be a romantic choice of gift, but these personalized versions ramp up the romance level. It adds in her name, or if you choose the romance one then both your names to a suitable scene for each month. And don't worry, they can start the calendar in any month you like.

Loveprints Fingerprints Jewellery from Boutique to You 

Things don't come much more personal than your fingerprints, or those of any children, and now you can have them imprinted into silver jewellery. You get a kit to take the fingerprint impressions and then send them back to be made into jewellery. You need to be organised, this is a beautiful, romantic gift but you can't leave it till the last minute if you want to have the piece back in time for Valentine's Day

Stylish love - Valentines for the stylish queen of your heart 

Missoni scarf from Matches 

You're her first love, but you have a sneaking feeling there are a few designers vying for her attention too! It's difficult to pick just one designer something that might work, but we guarantee it would take a very picky woman to not be thrilled with a Missoni scarf. Always renowned for fabulous colours, this one is no exception, and looks right for a gorgeous Valentine's Day gift.  

Veuve Clicquot Traveller 

Of course, if you are going to send her some fizz, it has to be good, no bottle of Cava is going to do the trick really. We love the Veuve Cliquot Traveller, even more so if you whisk her off somewhere stunning to drink from it. Perhaps whisk her off on the Eurostar to Paris, and let her walk down Rue Cambon for a gaze in Chanel's windows. Or even take her in. 

Chanel Limited Editions - Perfect for Valentines Day 

Talking of Chanel, whilst it's often difficult to know what to buy a woman in terms of make-up, you can't go wrong with buying a Chanel limited edition. Chic, desirable, and quite often gone from the stores very, very quickly. The Spring one will be in the shops any moment now, keep your eyes open. It's a winner for Valentine's Day, a bouquet of gardenias in a Chanel compact. Perfect. 

The Mansfield - just off NYC Shopping Paradise 

If you're in a blow the budget moment for your style queen, then whisk her off to New York, and celebrate in style. We love The Mansfield Hotel, for its beaux arts splendour, stylish bar and excellent location just off the shopping mecca of 5th Avenue. Near Tiffany, in case you felt the urge for some sparkle for her. Or head to FAO Schwarz for some boys toys.

Green Love - ethical gifts for the green goddess in your life

Organic Spa Beautiful from Green People 

Just because she's green and cares for everything else, doesn't mean she shouldn't have some time to care for herself. Green People do a beautiful organic home spa kit, which will give her stunning products for herself that don't cost the earth. Recyclable packaging that looks stunning, no air-freighting of anything to make up the kit, and pure, natural, organic ingredients. A gift of love for her, and for the planet.

Global Warming Cup for warming up the green goddess in your life 

She probably knows this anyway, but this mug shows the potential effects of global warming when her morning cuppa is added to it. You could throw in some Fairtrade tea or coffee, and some Against the Grain biscuits at the same time. Preferably bringing the whole lot up to her in bed on a tray. Great way to start Valentine's Day. 

Fairtrade Roses from Imogen Stone 

You might think that flowers are off the agenda, but we'd head over to Imogen Stone, who offer beautiful Fairtrade Roses. In addition to the Fairtrade conditions of their purchase, Imogen Stone also donate an additional 8% of the purchase price straight back to the farm workers, so things continue to improve. We would call this Valentine's bouquet a win win gift. 

Oxfam Unwrapped for ethical gift givers

Maybe she would prefer that you spread the love around a bit? Not literally obviously, but by buying a charitable gift. I mean you could go for something like a gift of condoms for an African village from Oxfam Unwrapped. Or a Change the World for 12 months voucher, for a gift that keeps on giving. If she's more into wildlife, then there are great options too from WWF or the RSPB

If that's not enough help, then we have pages devoted just to flowers, lingerie and jewellery. Or check the blog for our very latest thoughts and finds! 

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