Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

 

Love Manifestation Candle by Mama Moon, £30

The scent of roses has long been associated with love, and the Love Manifestation candle from Mama Moon combines rose with oud, which is famed for its rich and hypnotic scent believed to draw lovers closer together. The candle comes in a luxurious velvet drawstring bag and box making it a special gift to yourself or another.

Available from: www.mamamooncandles.com

Wild Rose Beauty Balm by Neal’s Yard Remedies, £40

This luxurious facial balm is full of antioxidant-rich, organic wild rosehip oil and a balancing blend of organic geranium and patchouli essential oils. It can be used as a cleanser and removed with a hot cloth (great for removing makeup and other grime) or simply smoothed into a cleansed face. It’s nourishing and rich and smells divine.

Available from: www.nealsyardremedies.com

Peggy (String of Hearts plant) from Patch Plants, £18

Plants make a lovely gift and this Ceropegia (nickname: Peggy) has beautiful heart-shaped leaves making it an obvious choice for Valentine’s Day gifting.

Available from: www.patchplants.com

 

The Couple’s Workbook by School of Life, £15

If you want to move beyond the superficial chocolates-and-roses Valentine’s cliches, this couple’s workbook from School of Life could be just the ticket. Positing love as a skill to be developed rather than an innate gift, this book will walk you and your partner through a series of questions and exercises designed to foster good communication and mutual understanding.

Available from: www.theschooloflife.com

Heart Socks by DOIY, 12.95€

For a more lighthearted gift these cute socks from DOIY are perfect.

Available from: www.doiydesign.com

 

Love Thyself Bod Oil by Fat and the Moon, £25

A triple whammy of apricot kernel, jojoba and rosehip seed oils make this body oil a one-way ticket to the softest, most strokable skin. Vetiver and clove add a heady, warming quality to this body oil which makes an ideal massage oil for the season of love.

Available from:  www.liveinthelight.co.uk

 

Half and Half Silk Filled Duvet by Gingerlily, from £275

The perfect gift to keep the peace at bedtime. Divided along the middle, this half and half duvet is the perfect solution for couples who want different things from their duvets. One half of the duvet is a summer weight while the other half is an all-seasons weight, suiting both partners while they sleep. The duvet is filled with A Grade 100% Mulberry silk. No more arguments about whether it’s too hot or too cold.

Available from: www.gingerlily.co.uk

 

Organic Bedding Set from Nour Luxury, £100

Continuing on the bedtime theme (it is Valentine’s Day after all), why not treat yourself and your partner to fresh new sheets. Made from 100% organic cotton with a 300 single-ply thread count this set gives a lovely subtle lustre and a buttery soft feel against your skin. Another reason to stay in bed together for longer.

Available from: www.nourluxury.com

Rewild Yourself by Simon Barnes, £14.99

Have a love affair with nature with the help of this book by Simon Barnes. Contains 23 ways to feel more in touch with, and entranced by, the natural world around you.

Available from: www.waterstones.com

 

Get Up and Glow – Facial in a Box by Evolve Organic Beauty, £50

This facial-in-a-box set by organic beauty brand, Evolve Beauty, is the perfect gift for anyone who likes a bit of pampering. It contains 5 organic skincare products and comes beautifully presented in a black gift box. The perfect treat for someone you care about, that can’t help but stir up warm fuzzy feelings.

Available from: www.evolvebeauty.co.uk

Foldable Heart Backpack by DOIY, 21.50€

Taking your loved one somewhere special? Don’t forget this foldable backpack made out of strong waterproof polyester that packs into a heart. Perfect for travel lovers – clip it onto your brag, bring it in your suitcase, or have it with you anywhere you want.

Available from: www.doiydesign.com

Lip and Cheek Rouge by Pure Anada

Feel flirty with this rosy lip and cheek rouge by Pure Anada. A portion of the sale of the product will be donated to World Vision’s Women & Girls in Crisis Fund. This program helps to support women globally in numerous ways, including education, skill training, small business loans, healthcare, counselling and recovery services.

Available from: www.liveinthelight.co.uk

Love Tea by Pukka, £2.99

Love tea is a unique blend of fragrant herbs with fantastic soothing properties. Drink Love tea to help you feel cherished and well-nourished, night and day. It’s is 100% organically grown and a beautiful rose blend.

Available from: www.hollandandbarrett.com

 

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