Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023

Other Valentine’s Day gift ideas include pieces that he might not use every day of the week, but that he can keep and save for special occasions and treasure forever. Collectables like a luxury poker set or deck of cards in an engraved case, or even a backgammon board are presents for the distinguished gentleman which he might not ordinarily buy for himself. Because most people enjoy feeling indulged from time to time and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for just that.

For other Valentine’s Day ideas for her, why not choose a new jewellery box to replace one that’s tired, or in addition to her existing one so that she has one to store fine or costume jewellery and one for everyday wear.

An elegant photo frame with a selection of personally selected photographs, printed to size, so that she can decide which to use inside and begin displaying it immediately shows thought, time and care.

Or is there even something more practical that you know she has held a watchful eye over for some time but has resisted the temptation to buy it for herself? This could be a beautiful lamp for her bedside or to use in a passing space on top of a side table or console, or a sculpture or oversized vase. Objects of beauty that will bring her real joy every time she walks past them.

If you choose the photo frame gift idea, you could also add a storage box where your loved one can store the additional photos you printed. The box allows them to keep them close, to look at on a whim or to update and replace the displayed photo as often as they please.

Thought is often the most appreciated aspect of a Valentine’s Day gift, so try to choose a gift with real meaning attached to it and explain that in your card. It means that your careful searching won’t be overlooked and it turns the card into a true keepsake.

Perhaps you chose a bedside clock so that your partner can think of you every morning when he or she wakes. Or maybe a small trinket box as a place to store an engagement ring or wedding band.

Gifts aside, Valentine’s Day is made all the lovelier with acts of kindness that show your loved one how loved and appreciated they are. Be sure to choose something that you know you can dedicate the necessary time to. It won’t be enjoyable if you seem stressed or anxious as you rush around preparing and serving supper.

The larger romantic gestures are always tempting to do, but don’t underestimate the smaller, more traditional touches—a bouquet of flowers (their favourites over a stab-in-the-dark bunch); a box of chocolates chosen with care and real thought for what they’ll love most, such as those from a lesser-known, artisan chocolatier; taking them out for dinner and drinks to a place with sentimental value to you both or to somewhere new that you know they’ve been wanting to visit; or even household chores that you can do to give them a night off to do nothing but put their feet up and feel well and truly cherished.