5 Best Valentines Home Gifts

Yes it’s that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is arriving this Sunday and whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends or enjoying a bottle of wine for one it is the time of year to show your loved ones (or yourself) just how much you love them. While traditional Valentine’s gifts such as chocolates, flowers and jewellery are still as popular as ever, many of us are choosing alternative gifts that will give a personal, romantic touch to our home interiors.

Wine and Dine?

Are you or your partner a bit of a foodie? Do you love rustling up home cooked meals or romantic dinners for two? Well if you love to test your chef skills then why not opt for a functional and personalised gift that will look great in both modern and traditional kitchen areas. I love these fabulous etched, wooden chopping boards that can be personalised to your exact requirements. Choose your names and the year you met or got married or choose or more cheeky slogan such as ‘[insert name here] is the best cook’ or ‘[name] – Head Chef’ for a perfect blend of fun and function.

Cushions

Personalised or romantic themed cushions are a perfect gift for your loved one as they can add a splash of fun and colour to your interior space and are a great way of celebrating a certain date or time in your relationship. Choose simple heart shaped designs for a classic valentines flair or opt for ‘his and hers’, ‘beauty and beast’ or personalised name cushions that are eye-catching and elegant. For a more unique and memorable design then select cushions that feature landscapes or places of interest that have played a part in your relationship such as the place you met, where you honeymooned or places you have travelled together that will act as a ‘snapshot’ of your life together.

Name in Lights

Box lights are a hot trend for 2016 and are fabulous modern home accessories that make a great valentines gift. You can keep it simple with your initials ‘A&B’ or if you have two alcove spaces in your home then place a name in each alcove to create an eye-catching, zoned are of light. For a more general valentines slogan opt for words such as ‘cuddle’, ‘love’, ‘kisses’ or ‘You & Me’. If you wish to add a super cute and personalised touch then why not select letters that make up your nicknames for one another (if you’re feeling extra soppy) and display in your bedroom or dressing room area, particularly if your nicknames are embarrassing or a little too personal to share with your friends, hahaha!

Art

If your partner loves artistic creations or crafts then why not present them with a personalised artwork that will create a focal point on a wall or sideboard area. I love these simple yet striking scrabble word pictures that can be tailored to your exact needs and requirements. You can select words such as your names, ‘love’ and ‘marriage’ or if you are a family then choose the names of you, your partner and your children alongside ‘family’ and ‘home’. For a more fun and quirky design then select your names and add words such as ‘sexy’, ‘cheeky’ and ‘hot stuff’ that will provide a fun filled addition to your current home decor.

Candles

If you are trying to create the right ambiance for a romantic night in with your partner, or yourself then there is nothing more relaxing than a gorgeous array of candles that will create a soft and elegant light as well as scented fragrances such as rose, peony or chocolate. Select large fragranced candles in romantic colours such as white, pink and red or choose candles in elegant glass jars that can be displayed along a windowsill for added illumination. For added romantic flair place small tea light holders along the centre of your table that spell out words such as ‘love’ or ‘hugs’ or simple heart shaped filigree designs that will create a soft ambiance when enjoying a romantic meal and a glass of wine.

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