Roses are red, violets are blue…if you need gift ideas, we’ve got a few. If you hadn’t realised, it’s almost Valentine’s Day 2025.
Sure, you shouldn’t need an annual calendar reminder to nudge you into an arbitrary display of affection. But it never hurts to treat your sweetheart.
Whether you’re shopping for an old flame or a new fling, you’ll find a fitting gift in the list below. From massage guns to flowers, each item has been picked for its romantic potential. And because it’ll still be useful once the throes of February passion have passed.
1. Hotel Chocolat With Love H-Box
The With Love H-box offers 14 luxurious Valentine’s chocolates, perfect for treating yourself or a loved one. It includes indulgent flavours like silky Dark Gianduja, zesty Lemon Curd, and creamy Vanilla hearts. Enjoy classic favourites such as Salted Caramel and Strawberry Mousse or explore nutty options like Pecan and Pistachio hearts. For those craving a tipple, the Amaretto chocolate delivers a delightful kick. With white, dark, and milk varieties, there’s something to satisfy every chocolate lover’s taste.
You can’t go wrong with Hotel Chocolat, but if you’re after something a little more luxurious, try the Chocolate Boxes from Birley Bakery.
2. Bloom & Wild Flowers
The Bloom & Wild Romantic Tulips bouquet celebrates pink in all its glory, featuring 21 stunning stems, including tulips, stocks, statice, and scabiosa. Perfect for reminding someone to embrace themselves just as they are, this vibrant arrangement arrives through the letterbox in bud form, blooming beautifully over 48 hours.
Complete with flower food and expert florists’ arranging tips, it’s a delightful Valentine’s gift that brings joy and colour to any space while staying fresh and fabulous.
3. Acqua di Parma Colonia
Everyone loves a new fragrance for Valentine’s Day, and Colonia by Acqua di Parma is the perfect new scent. It embodies sophistication, timeless charm, and elegance. Its vibrant blend of citrus, aromatic florals, and warm woody notes creates an alluring scent that feels both luxurious and personal — a beautiful way to celebrate love.
The iconic Art Deco bottle and signature yellow packaging make it a visually stunning present, while its Italian heritage adds a touch of romance and distinction, perfect for marking a special day.
4. Withings ScanWatch 2
Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but it’s also important to make it stronger. While we’re busy crowbarring another Valentine’s Day pun into this article, take a look at the Withings ScanWatch 2, which is comfortably one of the most detailed and advanced heart trackers out there.
The Withings ScanWatch 2 records your heart rate periodically and will send a notification when it picks up an irregular heartbeat. If it does, you can take a 30 second, medical-grade electrocardiogram reading by simply placing your finger over part of the watch face for a more detailed analysis. In our humble opinion, the ScanWatch 2 also happens to be a lot more stylish than other smartwatches on the market, too.
5. Fujifilm Instax Mini 40
Nothing rose-tints a romantic moment quite like an instant print. Sure, you could get a sharper shot with your smartphone, but only an analogue snap guarantees nostalgia. This Fujifilm flasher spits out sizeable prints with rich colours and deep contrast. Pulling on the lens also unlocks a selfie mode, for posed pics with your beau. Want to add extra sentiment? The white border at the bottom of the Instax Mini paper is big enough to scrawl 14/01/22 in arty Sharpie.
6. Sonos Era 100
What’s the use of voice-activated lighting if you can’t play some Barry White from the comfort of your sofa? There’s no shortage of wireless smart speakers out there, but one of our personal favourites is the Sonos Era 100.
The Era 100 is a feature-packed speaker that works seamlessly with Alexa, Google Assistant, Spotify and AirPlay 2. It connects to your network with high-performance Wi-Fi 6. The design is subtle enough to suit any decor, and the sound from a single device will easily be enough to fill your living room with sweet licks.
7. Lego Wildflower Bouquet
A fresh bouquet might look lovely on day one, but much like your ex they become withered and drab and you just want them out of the house for good.
For a floral gift that doesn’t droop, try this brick-built bouquet of blossoming wildflowers. This 939 piece set will let you relax and focus on the more enjoyable things in life. They’ll also outlast any heartache you might be nursing with beige oven food and Adele’s back catalogue, too.
8. Nomad Modern Leather Case
File under ‘things that could feasibly be mistaken for an engagement ring’, the Nomad Modern Leather Case is the premium vessel for keeping your AirPods safe. This superior shell comes wrapped in tough Horween leather.
Lined with protective microfibre and reinforced by polycarbonate, the vegetable-tanned wrap will take on a patina as you use it. Plus there’s a tiny light pipe, so you can still see the LED indicator.
9. Theragun Mini 2
A rub-down is one way to romance your partner, but if your significant other is a serious fitness fan, you’ll need more than scented oils and tender patting to woo their knotted muscles. For easy kneading that really hits the spot, treat them to Theragun’s smallest percussion gun.
Delivering up to 2400 thumps per minute, the Mini is faster than your hand chops can ever hope to be. And unlike your paws, it doesn’t tire easily: good for up to 150 minutes on a single charge, it’s ideal for solo treatment on the go. Leaving you with nothing to do but massage your bruised ego.
10. Yeti Rambler Lowball
Flowers and chocolates are outdated. Everybody knows the sign of a great relationship is when you buy one another something very practical, especially if you’re dating an outdoorsy sort. Your pitching skills might be speedy, but it takes more than an erected shelter to impress seasoned explorers.
Make them a happy camper with this lowball beaker – ideal for winding down with a nightcap under canvas. It also doubles up as an insulated mug, complete with a magnetic lid. So you can treat your sweetheart to a morning brew, with less risk of a sleeping bag spillage.
11. Amazon Kindle
Few gifts say “I get you” quite like a well-selected book, but choosing a suitable tome can be trickier than you think. Shopping for someone with an eclectic taste in page-turners this Valentine’s Day? You could take a punt on a paperback. Or for a gift that involves less guesswork, you could wrap up Amazon’s simplest Kindle for the fourteenth of Feb.
Sure, you can’t leave a romantic note on the opening leaf, but opt for the version without ads and your beloved bookworm will at least be able to see the cover of their current read on the Kindle’s front-lit lock screen.
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