Be Her Hero on February 14th With These Great V-Day Gift Options
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Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day can be stressful. You don’t want to show up to your V-Day date empty-handed, but maybe you also don’t want to rely on the tried-and-true flowers-and-chocolates approach either. You’re in the market for a gift that shows you care, that maybe indicates you know something about your significant other, and that you’re the type of sensitive, thoughtful guy who can give a great gift. And, let’s be honest, that can be very difficult for a lot of guys.
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Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been with your boo for awhile, V-Day is a day to spoil your gal with gifts that truly reflect what she loves and what you love about her. To help get you started with a more intimate approach to Valentine’s Day gifting, we’ve curated a range of gift ideas, ranging from the luxe to the sentimental to the practical –because sometimes receiving an item you really need is the sexiest thing ever. And don’t worry if your wallet’s feeling a little at the moment. We’ve included a range of price points to ensure your budget stays on track.
Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her
Urban Stems Flowers
Sure, fresh flowers might be a cliché Valentine’s Day gift, but that doesn’t mean she won’t enjoy them. Whether you want a classic bouquet of roses, an elegant orchid, or a sweet air plant, Urban Stems is the place to go. Fast to order, always fresh, and beautifully arranged – you can’t go wrong.
Find out more at UrbanStems.com
Modern Love, Revised and Updated, Edited by Daniel Jones
Whether she binge-watched Amazon Prime’s Modern Love series upon its release or she’s yet to see it, she’ll pour over every page of this at times touching, hilarious, and tear-jerking compilation. It features some of the best essays from the past 15 years of the NYT‘s Modern Love column, including the eight featured in the streaming series.
$14.99 at Amazon.com
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe
Give her that hotel spa experience at home every day with this super-plush robe from Brooklinen. Made in Turkey from 100 percent Turkish cotton, it has a nice weight to it and offers excellent absorption after a shower or bath.
$84.15 at Brooklinen.com
Corkcicle Champagne Flutes
Toast to love on the 14th with these modern stainless steel champagne flutes. They have the benefit of being shatterproof and easy to grip, but will also keep bubbly perfectly chilled.
$24.95 at Corkcicle.com
lululemon Double Roller
Help her give her muscles some love this V-Day with this double roller. Supportive and durable, the interior roller is great for the back while the exterior is ideal for the arms and legs.
$64 at lululemon.com
McBride Sisters Wine Club
From relaxing evenings at home with her main squeeze (aka you) to Zoom cocktail parties with the girls, it’s always handy to have a few great bottles of wine on hand. Through the McBride Sisters Seasonal Wine Club, she will receive new bottles of wine each season of the year, with options catered to match the season and her taste.
From $125 at McBrideSisters.com
Sweet Water Decor Candle Care Kit
This unique gift idea serves as the perfect companion to a new candle, but it is equally impressive on its own. With a wick trimmer, wick dipper, and bell snuffer, it will prolong the life of candles and improve their scent impact as well.
$24.99 at Amazon.com
Everlane Organic Cotton Crew
It’s a common refrain that women are always colder than men, and, surprise surprise, that probably has to do with the fact that your (on average) greater body mass produces more body heat, meaning you want the temperature lower. But if you’ve turned the heat up a little bit and she’s still feeling chilly? A quality sweater is the move. This one from Everlane brings form and function to the fore with an understated look that still pops with color.
$98 at Everlane.com
Vitruvi Diffuser
Diffusers are all the rage these days – and for good reason. On top of promoting a relaxing vibe, they hydrate the air, offer a light fragrance, and carry the properties of an essential oil to the room. Not just a pretty face, this diffuser from Vitruvi can run for up to 7 hours and features an automatic turn-off setting.
$123 at Amazon.com
Smitten Kitchen Keepers Cookbook by Deb Perelman
Does your Valentine love to cook and bake? One of the tastiest food sites around is now available in cookbook form, distilling its host of recipes down to the best of the best. This is technically a gift for her, but if she starts making any of these, it’s also a gift for you and your tastebuds.
$17.58 at Amazon.com
Lego Icons Orchid
Does your Valentine love to work with your hands but also appreciate beautiful things? Lego’s Orchid set might be the exact center of that Venn diagram. You got her flowers, but she gets to have fun building them herself (or with you, if she’s generous). Then they can brighten up her space without slowly wilting and withering or requiring any upkeep. Win, win, win.
$49.99 at Amazon.com
Overland Emma Classic Australian Merino Sheepskin Slippers
Help her kick off her V-Day in comfort with these slippers from Overland. Lined with a plush sheepskin interior, featuring a memory foam insole, and sturdy rubber outsole, they will have her feeling like she’s walking on clouds – no matter if she’s indoors or out.
$119 at Overland.com
Lovehoney Tiger Lily Red Floral Lace Bra Set
If you want to turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day, pick up the Tiger Lily Red Floral bra set from Lovehoney. The plunging neckline, selective sheer lace areas, and vibrant red coloring all make this a very for-your-eyes-only gift, but who said you can’t both benefit from your V-Day gift?
$42.99 at Lovehoney.com
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The Sill Live Plant
Bring some greenery and flair to her pad with the thoughtful gift of a potted plant. Within The Sill’s extensive list of options, you’re sure to find a plant that suits her space and her green thumb capabilities – bonus, they all come in a stylish planter of your color choice.
From $20 at TheSill.com
Scentbird Perfume Subscription
If she’s fascinated by the power of perfumes, why not give a gift that keeps on giving with a Scentbird subscription? Scentbird will send her mini versions of new scents every month (for three, six or twelve months) so she can explore the wide world of fragrances without committing to buying a fortune’s worth of perfume bottles.
From $48 at Scentbird.com
All About Love by bell hooks
If she’s a bookworm, celebrate her love of literature with one of the best contemporary books about love, All About Love by bell hooks. Inside its oh-so-Valentine’s-y cover lie hooks’ meditations on love in its many forms, romantic and (especially) otherwise, and how its absence informs so much of our lives.
$9.99 at Amazon.com
Mejuri Large Gemstone Necklace
V-Day jewelry can be hard to get right, but we love this little number from Mejuri, which makes use of 14K yellow gold and a gemstone to create a beautiful, stylish yet understated look that works both at the elegant soirée and in the boardroom.
$498 at Mejuri.com
Broadway HD Streaming
Since you can’t go out to see a show in-person, why not shake up your streaming options at home with the gift of a BroadwayHD subscription? Featuring classics and newcomers alike, the selection of content within the platform is seemingly endless.
From $9.99 per month at BroadwayHD.com
Casper Glow Light
What could be more romantic than the present of improved sleep? This Casper light is set to help her ease into a peaceful slumber and wake up more naturally, plus – bonus for you – its ambient light sensor means she can use it to navigate in the night without waking you.
From $96.75 at Casper.com
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
If you’re still in the early days of your relationship, and you’re not quite sure where you stand in terms of Valentine’s Day gift-giving, picking up a nice bottle of bubbly to enjoy together is always a safe choice.
And if you’re looking to make a bigger splash, pick up the champagne flutes above to go with it.
From $62.99 at Drizly.com
Minted Poem/Quote Print
Whether it’s your wedding vows or her favorite poem, in your handwriting or typography, this framed quote print is a guaranteed gifting hit. All you need to do is upload your text or a photo of your writing, select the frame and color scheme, and Minted will send your custom print right to her door.
From $41 at Minted.com
FarmHouse Fresh Vitamin Berry Facial Tonic
Don’t be surprised if she ends up reaching for this toner throughout the day. On top of being nourishing and moisturizing for the skin, a spritz or two feels incredibly refreshing.
$39 at FarmhouseFreshGoods.com
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‘The Regulator’ My Sheets Rock
Let’s be honest, the best V-Day celebrations take place between the sheets, so why not elevate the experience with a buttery-smooth new set made from the highest-grade of bamboo rayon?
From $199 at MySheetsRock.com
Cuyana Medium Travel Case
You can’t underestimate the utility of a great toiletry bag – even when at home. This cosmetic case, available in seven different colors, features an easy-to-wipe microsuede interior so she doesn’t have to be too careful when it comes to makeup and beauty storage.
$98 at Cuyana.com
Le Creuset French Press
Coffee and Le Creuset = a match made in heaven. Whether she prefers cappuccino or regular coffee, she can do it all with this French press. And with a wide array of color options, you can pick the one that best suits her taste.
$84.95 at Amazon.com
Fetch the Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
If she’s an audiophile or music nerd, why not treat her to a vinyl album of one of the best records to come out in the past few years, Fiona Apple’s instant-classic Fetch the Bolt Cutters? At once personal and political, it’s endlessly relistenable, and catchy in deeply unexpected ways.
$27.97 at Amazon.com
Leah Alexandra Martinique Pearl Necklace
A simple and delicate classic is always a sure way of showing your love. This piece’s petite pearls and gold-filled chain offer a modern take on the pearl necklace every woman should own.
$235 at LeahAlexandra.com
Birchbox
Meet Birchbox, the subscription service that curates a selection of beauty products for her each month and ships them straight to her door. Not only will she think of you every time her package arrives, but all you have to do is enter her address and your credit card info for payment.
Find out more at Birchbox.com
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Dyson Hair Dryer
Prepare to blow her away on Feb 14 with this top-of-the-line hair dryer. Offering the same standard of excellence customers have found in Dyson’s vacuums and air purifiers for years, this beauty tool will leave her locks feeling full and refreshed after every use.
$429 at Amazon.com
Galison Anne Bentley Jigsaw Puzzle, Cocktail Map
Looking for a gift that doubles as a date-night activity? A puzzle is the way to go. This design from Galison will not only inspire the two of you to take a cross-country road trip – when it’s safe to do so – but to shake up your at-home cocktail routine.
$15.98 at Amazon.com
Love Lingual Card Game
Stuck on how to make the 14th feel special when you’re stuck at home? Gift her this game and take turns answering the prompts on the cards. Intimacy guaranteed.
$25 at Amazon.com
Click & Grow Smart Garden
Here’s a gift that you might want to consider getting two of — One for her and one for yourself. Trust us when we say it’ll help you make it through the long, cold winter. This Click & Grow unit comes with everything needed to grow herbs year-round, from mint and basil to rosemary and parsley.
$80.55 at Amazon.com
Great Jones The Dutchess Dutch Oven
Nothing says long-term commitment like a quality Dutch oven. And while Le Creuset has this aspect of kitchenware on lockdown for many people, culinary up-and-comers Great Jones have a lovely take on the concept that’s gorgeous and dishwasher-safe, and we think that’s also worth celebrating. Now — get ready for some delicious stews.
$160 at GreatJones.com
Aerangis Secret Garden Candle
Whether you matched on Tinder or lit the spark of your love IRL, a candle is a cute way to let your lover know they really light your fire. This one from Aerangis is all about a soothing energy, with notes of geranium, green tea and incense, while eucalyptus, pine and cedarwood poke through.
From $38 at Aerangis.com
Mark and Graham Italian Herringbone Throw
You can never have too many blankets. Made in Italy, this throw blanket is light enough to be used in all seasons, but soft enough to offer comfort. P.S. It can be monogrammed for an extra $12.
From $199 at MarkAndGraham.com
Terrain Matte Terracotta Vase
Planning on getting her flowers too? Not a bad idea at all. Just make sure you have a vase to put them in. If not, this gorgeously simple option from Terrain will hold its own while letting the flowers speak for themselves.
$68 at Anthropologie.com
Juniper Books Classic Set
If you’re having a hard time keeping tabs on the bestsellers she’s been reading, look to the classics. From Nancy Drew to Jane Austen, these collections will allow her to revisit old favorites and they look super chic on the bookshelf.
From $136.50 at JuniperBooks.com
ObusForme Professional Body Massager
If she’s someone who deals with a fair amount of stress, give her the gift of free, anytime massages with the ObusForme Professional Body Massager. Not only will it mean she can get a massage without needing to call and book a professional and then wait days or weeks, it also means you get to hold this cool gadget while simultaneously easing her pain.
$129.99 at Amazon.com
Icons: 50 Heroines by Micaela Heekin
Your favorite heroine deserves a coffee table book that keeps up. Featuring colorful portraits of everyone from Michelle Obama to Dolly Parton, this book will serve as an aesthetically pleasing addition to her space and a source of inspiration.
$14.25 at Amazon.com
Atlas Coffee Subscription
Perk the interest of your Valentine with a coffee subscription, offering unique roasts from across the globe. Each month, she’ll receive a new 12-ounce bag of freshly roasted coffee beans/or grinds, along with a postcard from its destination and some brewing tips.
Find out more at AtlasCoffeeClub.com
Mast Chocolate Bars 12-Pack
Far beyond the drugstore variety, this gourmet chocolate set is the perfect treat for your sweetheart. With flavors including sea salt and raspberry chocolate, every last piece will be devoured – and hopefully she’ll share a little, too.
$48 at Amazon.com
Shutterfly Photo Coasters
No matter if it’s photos from a vacation, snaps of the two of you, or pictures of her pup, this personalized gift will bring a touch of joy to her day whenever she spies them.
From $19.99 at Shutterfly.com
Teabloom All-Purpose Beverage Tumbler
If she’s ‘team tea’ over coffee, this tumbler is sure to be put to good use. With the infuser/filter, she can add loose leaf tea to the tumbler and enjoy it at home or on the go.
$29.09 at Amazon.com
Back to the Roots Water Garden
Who needs a bouquet of roses when there are aquariums that double as planters? Rather than giving her something that will wilt in a few days, consider giving her this water garden. A little greenery and a new scaly friend are just what she needs to get through the rest of the cold season.
$91.19 at Amazon.com
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