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Valentine’s Day: Gift ideas to ‘wow’ your loved ones

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February 14th is looming once again and, with Valentine’s upon us, it’s time for getting the best present possible.

Whether you’re shopping for your romantic interest, ‘Galentine’ or someone else, we have plenty of inspiration.

Forgo the classic flowers and chocolates combo and go for something extra thoughtful this year – all the better if you can grab a deal when doing so!

Our curated gift guide is split into sections so you can easily find the perfect gift for your better half, buddies or anyone else you want to spoil.

Read on to uncover the very best Valentine’s gifting ideas…

For the health nut

We all know one, and they will definitely be opting out of the Lindt Valentine’s special edition box, so what do you get them instead?

Allow us to help…

valentines gifts

Health and lifestyle blood test

Obviously the end goal of a happy relationship is to live a long, happy, healthy life with your loved one right?

So increase the chances of that with a gift card for an easy-to-do at home testing kit.

We particularly like this health and lifestyle blood testing kit from Medichecks – it outlines where you stand on health issues like high cholesterol, live health and vitamin deficiencies, so you can take action quickly if needed.

Promising results in just three days, you also get a bespoke doctor’s report outlining your results.

To make things easier, the brand offers gift cards, ranging from £10 to £300;

Unwind and Recover Mushroom blend

Give the gift of sleep and rest with this soothing solution of reishi mushroom, magnesium and ashwagandha. Purchase a one-time set to try or subscribe and save money for a longer term fix. It’s perfect if you’re other half is suffering from fatigue or stress.

Simply mix with cold/warm water or milk and drink before bed.

Mushroom drink
  • Unwind and recover mushroom blend, £32 from Six Ways, or £25.46 at Amazon – buy here

Samsung Galaxy Fit3

Help your other half to continue any fitness New Year’s resolutions in style with this purse-friendly fitness watch.

It’s compatible with Android phone only and boasts comprehensive fitness tracking powered through the Samsung health app.

It also has advanced sleep coaching and stress monitoring, and is unisex.

  • Samsung Galaxy Fit3, £38.69 from Amazon – buy here

Guided Journal

If you or your loved one is seeking personal development this year, the Growth Guided Journal could be the gift for them. It provides a structured exploration of love, vision, resilience and growth throughout its five chapters.

The thought-provoking prompts will take you on a journey of self-reflection, alongside opportunities to track progress. It’s a real gem of a present for anyone going through a period of challenges or change.

  • Growth Guided Journal, £23 from Pulse of Potential – buy it here

For the interiors lovers

If your loved one is as passionate about trending homewares as we are then that could be the way to their heart this 14 Feb.

The next section of gifts is dedicated to the interiors lovers amongst us…

Wine cooling sleeve

Gifting a classic vino? Make sure you’re doing it in style with these stunning extra accessories from Peugeot Saveurs.

  • Red Expandable Wine Cooling Sleeve, £24.99 – buy here
  • Preserve duo dual function vacuum pump, £29.99 – buy here

Heart shaped ceramic dishes

Expand their cookware collection, or buy some bits to create a special meal with these heart-themed kitchen accessories.

They make perfect Valentines gifts.

  • Ceramic heart dish in red, £32.99 – buy here
  • Duo ceramic heart dishes in red, £32.99 – buy here
  • Appolia red ceramic tart dish, £36.99 – buy here

Salt and Pepper grinders

We love these luxury salt and pepper grinders.

They will look sensational on your dining table and put the panache into all your or your partner’s culinary creations.

  • Tahiti set of manual beech wood salt and pepper mills in brick red and flame red, £64.99 – buy here

Emma Bridgewater love hearts collection

Iconic ceramics brand Emma Bridgwater has launched a brand new collection in time for Valentine’s Day 2025, based on the iconic sweets – Love Hearts.

As with everything from that brand, it’s sleek and gorgeous, and we know everyone will want one.

  • Love heart half pint mug, £25 – buy here
  • Love heart small old bowl £21 – buy here

Smeg pink kettle

Make that morning brew extra special on Valentine’s Day by purchasing a new kettle.

This pretty in pink version of the iconic Smeg 50’s style kettle is bound to be popular, and if you’re feeling extra generous you could get the matching toaster, to boot.

What a beautiful breakfast the duo would make.

Smeg kettle and toaster
  • Smeg 50s Retro Style 1.7L 3KW Jug Kettle – Pink, £134.99 from Robert Dyas – buy here
  • Smeg 50s Retro Style 4 slice toaster – Pink, £176.99 from Robert Dyas – buy here

Luxury candles

If you’re looking for something outside the usual, a gorgeous candle or home fragrance could be the thing to wow your homeware loving valentine.

Creating relaxing vibes and integral to a romantic setting, it’s a great option.

  • Agarwood musk candle, £10 from House of Mahogany – buy here

Unique vase

If you’re going down the flowers route, showcase them in style with a new vase, it’s definitely going to be appreciated that you’ve gone the extra mile.

We love this flute, clear vase from Sazy. It’s gorgeous but also lets the flowers do the talking, and it’s purse-friendly, too.

  • Flute clear flower vase, £34 from Sazy – buy here

For the gadget guru

Does your loved one enjoy a gadget? Scratch their techy itch with these specialist interior gadget Valentine’s gifts that are bound to impress…

Ice cream maker

Make sweet love for your loved one with this cute ice cream maker.

It’s a great Valentine’s Day activity if you don’t fancy going out and at a bargain price, too.

  • Solo Scoops ice cream maker, £29.99 from Cuisinart – buy here

Air fryer

If you’ve not joined the air fryer camp yet, where have you been?

It’s an essential kitchen gadget for the 2020s and will bolster any chefs repertoire of meals.

Tower have amazing Valentine’s Day offers so it only seems right to take advantage.

  • Vortx Dual Basket Air Fryer, £79.99 from Tower – buy here

Heart shaped waffle maker

Make this year’s Valentine’s breakfast the best yet (it’s the most important meal of the day after all…), with this top of the range waffle maker.

Simply whip up the mixture, pour it in, close the lid and ‘ta da’.

We recommend pimping up your waffles with plenty of strawberries, bananas and of course, Nutella.

  • Nordic Ware sweetheart waffle pan, £105 from Divertimenti – buy here

For men

A lot of the other ideas will be perfect for the man in your life, but if you’re looking for something specifically him, you’re bound to find something in this section of Valentine’s gifts.

Pub in a box

If you can’t get to the pub, bring the pub to them.

This iconic gift is complete with craft beers, glasses, snacks, music quiz, beer mat and even an exclusive playlist, just for the recipient.

  • Pub in a box, £32.95 from Signature Brew – buy here

Time for love

Treat your man this Valentine’s Day with a brand new watch.

This stylish alternative from DeTrash is made rom 80% recycled steel, with an ocean-plastic strap and is a California dial watch.

California Dial watches mix Arabic and Roman numerals and the design dates back to the 1930s.

They gained popularity during WWII as they increase legibility and were known as ‘error proof’ dials.

Most importantly, it’s a unique gift as each watch is limited to just 100 pieces and at least 1% of the turnover goes back to eco causes.

  • DeTrash California dial dive watch, £375 – buy here

Dartboard

Does your other half know his 180s?

After the fanfare of Luke Littler’s historic World Championship win in January 2025, darts is rising as one of the most popular sports after a brief decline.

Treat your other half to his own dartboard so he can practice his skills at home (just make sure it’s well protected from your walls – or even better in his own man cave!).

darts
  • Mission Samurai II Dartboard, £35.95 from Darts Corner – buy here

For craft lovers

Does your loved one love a DIY project?

Are they a budding knitter, macrame or another amazing craft? Indulge their hobby this Valentine’s with these amazing gift ideas for crafters…

Craftiosity monthly subscription

Treat your loved one to a chance to indulge in their hobbies every month with these wonderful subscription box from Craftiosity.

Including the tools, materials, instructions and inspiration for craft projects, this really is the ultimate treat for any crafter.

What’s more is they have great Valentine’s offers, too. Save 5% on a one month subscription, 10% off 3 months, 12% off 6 months, and 15% off 12 months.

Use codes VALENTINES1, VALENTINES3, VALENTINES6 and VALENTINES12 to claim the discounts.

craft box
  • Craftiosity monthly subscription box, £26.95 – buy here

Couples pottery kit

Sometimes the best presents are the experiences that you can do together, and this couples pottery kit is a magical way to spend Valentine’s weekend.

This kit contains all the ingredients to bring out your creative side. Inside, you’ll find all the tools and guidance you need to get started with pottery.

Including professional-grade sculpting tools, wooden boards to work on, and rolling pins, as well as a detailed instruction booklet with project ideas and step-by-step instructions.

  • Couples pottery kit, £65 from Not on the High Street – buy here

For the garden worshippers

Does your loved one have green fingers?

This section of Valentines gifts is perfect for nurturing their love of the outdoors…

Tree to my door

This compact, evergreen tree with silver tinted green leaves is sure to stand out on balconies, porches or even in the home.

It adds a touch of the med to any home or garden space and can either be potted or planted, depending on preference.

  • Olive Tree to my door, £49 – buy here

Heart shaped trowel

Make their gardening journey that bit more personalised with a heart-shaped trowel just for them this Valentine’s.

It’s cute, and while they’re potting the spring blooms they’ll be thinking of you.

  • Sophie Conran heart shaped trowel, £22.95 from Annabel James – buy here

‘I love you’, sweetpea

Watch your love grow with this cupid sweetpea growing kit.

It’s an excellent little gift to go with something and shows real thought for any garden-lover.

  • Sweetpea cupid grow kit, £5.99 from Dobbies – buy here

For the beauty babes

If you’re looking to treat the beauty lover in your life, Valentine’s Day is the time to do it.

It’s the season for getting dolled up, and what way to indulge your loved one more than a favourite lippie or relaxing spa package to give them a much-needed relaxation.

Valentine’s Day beauty box

Unsure which brands your loved one adores?

This beauty box from Boots could be the best option.

It’s less than £30 and contains amazing products from Elemis, NYX and NARS to name just a few.

It’s the equivalent of a chocolate selection box for a beauty lover and we are sure it’ll impress.

  • Boots Valentine’s Day beauty box, £27 – buy here

Wild’s natural alternative

If your loved one is big on sustainable beauty then we’re sure Wild will already be on her radar.

Made from gentle, natural ingredients, these natural deodorants are 100% plastic-free and compostable.

They’re available in a range of scents, including a Love Potion one especially for Valentine’s.

We think the cute little bottle is fab and who doesn’t love new toiletries?

  • Wild love potion natural deodorant, £12 – buy here

Tasty treats

If you are determined to go down the edible (or drinkable) route, there are some extra-special ways to do so, without the standard milk tray and pinot grigio combo.

Here are some of our favourites…

Personalised letterbox cookies

Nothing says I love you like special cookies designed just for you that come direct through your letterbox.

These are a great Valentines gift to show someone you love them, whether it’s your long distance lover or your bestie – we’re sure they’ll be gratefully received.

  • Personalised love hearts Valentine’s letterbox iced cookies, £25 from Baked By Steph – buy here

Honey, Honey

Did you know honey is actually associated with romance? Neither did we!

The word ‘honeymoon’ actually comes from the hope for a sweet marriage, and there is an ancient custom in which newly married couples drank mead (made with honey) until the first moon of their new union.

Keep the connotations alive and gift your loved one a romantic honey hamper this Valentine’s Day.

  • Organic Gourmet honey hamper gift set, £26 from Honey Heaven – buy here

Fortnum & Mason hamper

Show your loved one how lucky they are with a luxury hamper from Britain’s finest.

This stunning ‘Be My Valentine’ hamper is filled with a whole selection of luxury treats that everyone will love.

f that’s not for you though, they have plenty of different offerings to suit everyones budgets.

  • Be My Valentine hamper, £100 from Fortnum & Mason – buy here

Flapjack fan

Sending a box of these tasty treats to your long-distance love or gal pal will definitely put a smile on their face.

They’re delicious and we love the look of the Sweetheart box of six, which includes irresistible flavours including zesty Lemon Drizzle, rich Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel with honeycomb.

Dribbling already? Order your box below, it would be rude not to try them for yourself first.

  • Sweetheart box of 6, £26.50 from Flapjackery – buy here

Cheese and Chocolate

The ultimate combo, available in a unique tasting basket to make this year’s Valentine’s evening extra special.

Is there anything better than our two favourite vices?

  • Cheese and Chocolate tasting basket, £45 from Snowdonia Cheese – buy here

Personalised passion

Nothing says Valentine’s like something made specially for you.

These presents will really illustrate that personal touch.

Jigsaw

Create a unique jigsaw puzzle of a special moment as one of this year’s Valentines gifts.

Could be a special holiday, occasion or just a nice picture of you both using VistaPrint’s specialist service.

  • VistaPrint personalised jigsaw, from £14.99 – buy here
  • VistaPrint personalised blankets, from £33.75 – buy here

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