Massage oil from Indigo Herbs, £6.99. Both can be applied directly to the skin for a massage. The women’s is 100% quality assured pure essential oils of Ylang ylang, Bergamot, Fennel & Myrtle in 3% dilution of Sweet Almond oil & Peach kernel oil. The men’s contains essential oils of Ylang ylang, uplifting Bergamot, exotic Cinnamon and stimulating Black pepper infused in Almond oil.
Twisted Mango IPA, brewed with Chinook and Galaxy hops, is bursting with tropical hop flavour. Presented in eye-catching 330ml cans with bold names and quirky designs, when you pop open the can of Mango IPA you will be hit with the delicious aroma of fresh mango a super refreshing taste of summer to brighten the winter gloom.
For an alternative gift and date night, Whistle Punks offer you the chance to throw axes like a pro with their expert throwing coaches to guide you. I love the look of this that much that I have convinced 3 of my friends to go with me in a couple of weeks. Prices start at £20 for 90 minutes and there are venues in Manchester, London and Birmingham
A unique and luxurious aromatic blend of essential oils which combine to ease stress and relax tension in both mind and body, bringing you back to your complete and natural self. Olverum Bath Oil is highly concentrated and only half a capful (5ml) is needed per bath. Virtually all the oil is absorbed by the skin leaving no greasy residue in the bath after use. Prices start at £16
If you’re living apart or working away from home, you might find it difficult to spend Valentine’s Day together as a couple and exchange gifts in person. However, you can still show your love – no matter the distance – by sending a romantic gift in the post. My Parcel Delivery will help you to find cheap courier services to get your gift on its way. The parcel can be left at a designated drop-off point or collected from your home or workplace by trusted couriers such as UPS and Parcelforce. Crossing countries is no problem either, as there are a range of couriers that delivery to destinations all around Europe and the rest of the world.
This gorgeous iPad tablet bean bag cushion is perfect for reading in bed, emailing on the couch or online shopping in the garden. The polystyrene beads mould and securely support your device allowing you to find your most natural and comfortable position. Made out of soft to touch velvet, giving a premium feel which also protects the screen. There are a variety of patterns and colours to choose from and they can be personalised with a name or short message. £19.99
For those with a sweet tooth, that would be all three of us in our house, I love this idea from Treatbox. Whether you are a lover of traditional sweets, quality chocolate, candy, liquorice, full bars of chocolate or Belgian chocolates, there is a treatbox for you. Treatbox is a subscription service that you aren’t tied in to, you can continue to get monthly deliveries, pause or cancel at anytime. A treatbox can be tailored with a message from you when sent as a gift, such as: ‘Do you remember our first date?’, ‘Remember these?!’ to ‘Thanks for being there. Enjoy!’ and so much more. Starting from £15, use the code TREATME for 20% off the price of your first treat box.
Create a personalised gift from Bags of Love, they have a range of over 450 products (bedding & cushions, kitchen & dining, home gifts & furnishing, book & card printing, boxes & tins, clothing, and bags & accessorise) which you can personalise with patterns, messages and photos of loved ones. They provide lovingly made items in-house, on-demand, sourcing locally sourced materials and a specialist printing process that helps to protect the environment. They start and finish everything in London. I have a hair brush with a photo of D and I on it and an iPad slip case with a photo on both sides, one of Lucas and I and one of D and Lucas. The quality is superb.
Gillette Fusion ProShield Chill, £12 (currently on sale for £8), Lubrication before and after the blades lays down a protective layer to shield from irritation. Plus, FlexBall Technology makes maximum contact over contours and gets virtually every hair.
There are 2 photo frames I absolutely adore from Red Candy, the above Umbra Hangit desk photo frame, £15 which is perfect for hanging keepsakes on such as postcards from places you have visited, tickets from shows, memo’s and children’s pictures as well of photos. The combination of white and wooden pegs gives this funky multi photo frame an unmistakeably Scandinavian feel; meaning it is not only wonderfully contemporary but it will also easily fit in with your existing décor. I am going to get some photos for mine from Printiki as they have a retro square design I like that I can add text and personalise with various shapes and colours.
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I also love this gold photo frame, £28.75 (currently reduced to £25.88). In a gorgeous brushed gold finish and with layered apertures, this multi frame also features an interesting design and depth.
Combining origami-style architecture and whimsical design, this quirky dino-in-a-mug is a drinking fountain of ideas that sparks the imagination. A 4cm dinosaur-shaped figurine lies hiding and waiting inside, ready to sneak up on you when you least expect it! £11.90, also available in Diplodocus and Triceratops.
Nina Louise says
That iPad cushion is AMAZING! Thank you so much this idea – I would never have thought of it on my own! I love that mug too it’s so quirky and cute.
Nikki ♡ (@MissSparkles81) says
what a lovely selection of gifts … I bought my bf one of those Ipad cushions last year and he loves it!
Helen Costello says
What a great variety of gifts here – I’m loving the sound of Whistle Punks for an alternative night out. Hoping I receive something like the treat box this year too!
hann182014 says
Some great ideas here. Id like to try those bath oils
Elizabeth says
I am all over that axe-throwing idea! I got to try axe throwing at a local Viking festival last year and I loved it!
Emily Leary says
I really like the look of the iPad tablet bean bag cushion. Just the sort of thing we need when we cuddle up with Netflix of an evening.
CurvyGirlThin says
Such an eclectic bunch on gifts. I love the peg photo frame!
C x
Lynne Harper says
Great ideas Jenni. I love the twisted mango beer its lovely 🙂 the oils would also go down a treat here as well 🙂 x
Dannii says
That mango IPA looks perfect for my husband. He loves different beers.
Charli Bruce says
I love that this is a different sort of gift ideas compared to the norm. The idea of Axe Throwing sounds great, I might have to talk the mr into that x
Beth Owen says
Love the treatbox and ipad cushion! The treatbox looks right up my street – yum!
Accidental Hipster Mum says
So I NEED an iPad cushion and a treatbox, do you think it’s acceptable to just gift myself them? My husband doesn’t care about Valentine’s, but I do like presents!
Jenni says
Most definitely ok to treat yourself!x