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Valentine’s Day is next week, and if you’re in the height of planning it might be easily forgotten. Perhaps, it’s your first as a fiancé(e) or you’re an old romantic and just want to make a thing of it, so if you are looking for some gift ideas and don’t necessarily have the time to trawl the length and breadth of the internet, we’ve done the legwork for you. Whether you’re looking for something to wave in front of the OH (hint hint), something sweet or practical to get your partner, or if you want to go the home made route and impress with a thoughtful DIY, we’ve ideas aplenty to help you earn some brownie points…
Gifts for Him
Sweet and thoughtful or practical and helpful, here are some nifty ideas for the boys!
Credits: iDock (pair with some of your favourite tunes to up the romance), £68 from Anthropolgie | Jigsaw coasters (team with a home made drinks voucher for the personal touch), €6.85 from Etsy | Chess piece cuff links, €14.05 from Asos | Bottle Opener (with a bottle of his fave), €12.50 from Designist | You Complete Me Jigsaw, €15 from Designist | Message in a Bottle, £3.50 from Marks & Spencer | Me & You Tea Towel, £5 from Marks & Spencer | Mugs, £3.95 each from Dotcomgiftshop | What I Love About You Book, $10 from Knock Knock Stuff
Gifts for Her
Whether you’re after the personal touch or a dash of romance, here’s some things that might take her fancy!
Credits: Personalised Locket from Loquet London| Rosie for Autograph Floral Lingerie, £25 from Marks & Spencer | Heart Hole puncher, €14.05 from Asos | Perspex Ring, €6 each by Rachel McKnight (a perfect stand in ring perhaps for those looking to pop the question?) | Chalkboard Bowls from Etsy | Shine Like a Star Bracelet, €69 from Avoca | Rob Ryan Mug Set, €24 from Article | Home Sweet Home Ceramic Print, €34 by KaroArt from Cow’s Lane Designer Studio | Vintage Love Eau de Toilette, £12.80 from Marks & Spencer
The DIY
Short on the cents but want to impress? The DIY route is a sweet one!
Credits: Bow and Arrow Tubes via For Girl’s Only | DIY Message in a Bottle by Style Me Pretty via Camille Styles | Heart Pinatas via Studio DIY | Envelopes Hearts via Martha Stewart | Cookies via The Lane, Similar recipe via Two Peas and Their Pod | DIY Cards via Real Simple
