Valentine’S Day 2026 – Gift Ideas

 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this post is presenting some ideas for gifts for your loved one, whether it be Valentine’s, or Galentines.

Bookmark the post as more things will be added in the run up to the big day.

A Digital Gift Card From Prezzee

A gift card is always a great idea if you are stumped for what to give someone as a present, and the digital giftcards from Prezzee are fabulous as you can allow the recipient to chose their own choice of online store. Prezee makes gifting fun, personalised and seamless as it can be sent straight away, or could be  scheduled to arrive for Valentine’s Day, via text or email.

Prezzee cards can be redeemed at more than 190 major retailers and hospitality outlets. These includes brands perfect for anyone that takes fashion seriously, including brands such as Boohoo, ASOS, Nasty Gal, Adidas, Nike and H&M. You could also use it to pay for a Valentine’s Day meal as there are options from the likes of Gaucho, Miller and Carter and Wine52. You can download the app, and have your gift card ready to go when you are ready to shop, which is pretty much the perfect gift idea.

Optima Natura ‘Four Thieves Oils’

This Valentine’s Day, how about gifting a new beauty brand to your loved one? The new aromatherapy range from Optima Natura,  which is now available in Boots, is perfect as a Valentine’s gift for him or her.

Optima Natura has just landed at Boots.com/Optima Natura. The range’s hero, the ‘Four Thieves Oils’ carries the legendary power of nature, proven by science. This unique and famously refreshing blend of 100% natural essential oils contains six high-quality oils: clove, lemon, cinnamon bark and leaf, eucalyptus and rosemary. Explore the N-Active Oil set which includes three products from the innovative “nootropic” aromatherapy series.

 Tolpa Authentic facial toner

The second beauty product is a new product from my fave cult brand Tolpa. The Tolpa Authentic has just landed at Superdrug.com/tolpa and my pick is the gentle facial toner that is sure to be a bathroom favourite due to the lovely pink packaging.

With minimum ingredients it delivers maximum effects. This is clean beauty at its best containing only 9 to 13 ingredients, which are 97% natural. It includes no microplastics, with packaging made from recycled or renewable materials – that are recyclable. If you are already a fan of Tolpa, then this is sure to be a new favourite. If you haven’t tried the brand yet, that why not?

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE X SCENTBIRD

Scentbird are champions at brilliant perfume subscription packages, and their collaboration with 1980’s cult doll Strawberry Shortcake could well be their cutest yet. The doll was famous for being scented, so this is the perfect collaboration, and this is a gourmand fragrance blending sweet, comforting notes reminiscent of the classic character.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic scented dolls (you know the ones) and the sweet treat bearing the same name, this fragrance is a scented tribute to Strawberry Shortcake, opening with a fruity burst of strawberry jam. Wild strawberries mingle with bergamot zest, underlining the vibrant fruit notes with a hint of tartness. Decadent vanilla shortcake adds a rich, gourmand twist to the medley, which is finished with a smooth, sweet dollop of whipped cream.

You can find the fragrance at Scentbird here.

Vintage Brooch Large with Crystal From QueenMee

Beautiful jewellery is always a good idea, and jewellery gifts from an independent company are an even better one. QueenMee is a lovely brand that offers beautiful hair accessories and brooches that are unusual and striking, making them absolutely perfect as Valentine’s Day gifts.

I am obsessed with the Vintage Brooch with crystals that is a large statement piece, perfect for wearing on a little black dress, or a jumper or blazer, to just elevate a look beyond the ordinary, every day.

You can find the whole range of brooches at QueenMee here.

Treats From Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen products are perfect, whoever you are planning to buy for. Their products work best for outdoorsy types, and are practical ideas that will be far better appreciated than the usual flowers and chocolate. Whether you are looking for a cosy and cute hat, a backpack for those Spring breaks, or the best gloves that will protect you through the rest of Winter, Helly Hansen is definitely the place to look.

The Snowfall Beanie is gorgeous, and comes in a range of cosy colours, whilst the HH wash bag is brilliant, whether you are using it for travel, or just for the gym. Of course, if you are looking to gift a back pack, this is the only destination you need, the Dublin design is just so useful.

Canyon pink wireless keyboard and mouse

If you are looking to gift tech this Valentine’s Day, but still want to keep that romantic touch, then the obvious answer is to make it pink! Canyon have unveiled the chic pink wireless keyboard and mouse, which offers soft-toned pink design for a playful yet elegant aesthetic, making them a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves matching tech with their personality.

“Valentine’s gifting doesn’t have to be limited to flowers,” said a Canyon spokesperson. “The pink keyboard and mouse set brings personality and warmth to any desk — it’s a gift people will use daily, long after 14 February.”

Available now exclusively at Ryman across the UK and online.‘Love’ Books From Gemini Pockets

If you love to gift books, and want something meaningful to pass on to your Valentine, then check out the range of Love books from Gemini books, released as part of their Gemini Pockets range. The collection ranges from Love Spells, to beautiful love poems, and also have an edition dedicated to PRIDE.

If you are gifting a Galentine’s present, there is a brilliant edition related to self love, that is sure to be a useful, thoughtful gift.

You can find the whole range online at Amazon here.

Be My Valentine Hamper From Pen Heaven

Beautiful gifts of stationary work so well for Valentine’s day, when we think of Love notes, love poems and, of course, love letters. Pen Heaven is always my first stop when it comes to wonderful stationary, and the Be My Valentine Hamper is absolutely stunning, a real wow gift.

The Be Mine Valentine Hamper is presented in a luxury black gift box finished with a delicate gold ribbon. Inside, there is a Parker IM Monochrome Champagne Ballpoint Pen which can be engraved with your own personal message; the Sorrento Medium Leather Journal in Burgundy, lined and adorned with a special gold embossed heart emblem to capture your Valentine’s Day thoughts; and the DesignWorks Ink A Dopo Hearts Twin Wire Notepad, perfect for secret (or not-so-secret!) love messages.

Odylique’s Mineral Lipstick range

What can be more Valentine’s Day inspired than a truly red lipstick to add those lip prints to a card or letter. Odylique create the most beautiful lipsticks that are both striking in colour and nourishing to lips.

Whether you’re looking for a bolder lip, or a natural hue, Odylique’s formulas are vitamin-rich in 100% organic plant oils, butters, fruit and flower extracts for the ultimate hydration.

The new range offers three delicious colour choices. Cherry Tart is as true a red as you’ll find without carmine or synthetic colour, while Raspberry Coulis offers a deliciously juicy, sheer raspberry-toned red. Those looking for a more natural hue should opt for Fig Fondant which is a warm burnished pink, like the juicy flesh of a ripe fig.

Find the complete Odylique range here.

Catherine Lansfield’s Forever Together Sweet Hearts Cushion

These cushions, from Terrys Fabrics, may just be the cutest things you will see this Valentine’s Day. They are the epitome of an affordable, adorable gift idea.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each pair features interlocking hands secured by concealed magnets, creating an interactive and whimsical focal point for any room. The soft, plush construction ensures comfort, whilst the symbolic design adds emotional resonance to your interior. Expertly designed and developed in Great Britain.

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