The countdown is on – only one more sleep until Valentine’s Day – but don’t panic just because you haven’t made it to the shops yet.
Just because we are so sound, we have rounded up 11 easy peasy gift options – that are bound to go down a treat.
Sometimes, it doesn’t need to take a lot of effort, people.
Ready, steady, shop:
1. Letterbox Bouquet from Bloom & Wilde
Guys, you can go wrong with flowers – don’t be fooled by those telling you that you can’t. Limp petrol station (or supermarket) flowers should be avoided at all cost.
What you should get, is gorgeous Valentine’s Day blooms from Bloom & Wild’s Letterbox Flowers. These stunning bouquets have been designed with a different recipient in mind – from the traditionalist to the trend-led – ensuring the blooms will be appreciated and adored across-the-board, no matter who you are buying for.
The Valentine’s Day bouquets range start from €35
2. &Other Stories Frilled Lace Bra
Valentines’ Day and gorgeous undies kind of go together, and we are swooning over the delicate lace and charming embroidery on this romantic soft bra from &Other Stories.
Price: €19, from Stories.com
3. Molly Sheepskin Mule Slippers
Because we literally think these are the most comfy looking things ever.
Price: €59,95, available from Avoca.com
4. Philo High Noon Mini Crossbody
5. Pørridge
Cookbooks are always a lovely gift to receive, and we love this beautifully made book about everyone’s favourite breakfast option; porridge.
If you know someone who loves their morning porridge, but could do with some fresh inspiration, this book has over 50 recipes which take inspiration from around the world, using oats, quinoa, amaranth, raw buckwheat, bulgur wheat, rice and spelt. The chapters are very helpfully broken down into mylk (almond milk and coconut milk) bases, sweet, savoury, raw and cooked recipes and over 20 inventive toppings.
Oh, and all the recipes are sugar-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.
Price: €9, available from your local bookstore or Amazon
6. Love Gift Cake from M&S
Surprise your loved one with this adorable Love Gift Cake, just cut it open to reveal a red heart-shaped sponge centre.
Nwah!
Price: €9, available from your local M&S Food
7. Paul Costelloe Living Cashmere Throw
Because nobody can have enough cashmere in their lives.
Price: €100, available from Dunnesstores.com
8. Lancôme La Vie Est Belle
Perfume is also one of those can’t-go-wrong last-minute-gifts that are considered a classic for a reason. We are swooning over the lovely new La Vie Est Belle from Lancome, with its fresh, yet oh-so-romantic scent of magnolia essence – perfect for spring.
Price: from €63, available at Debenhams, House of Fraser and selected pharmacies nationwide
9. A Starbucks Gift Card
Show us anyone who wouldn’t love to this gift-that-keeps-on-giving gift?!
Pick up at your nearest Starbucks.
10. Yawn Chambray Pyjama Set
Because getting the perfect pair of lux pyjamas is pretty much peak adulthood, if you ask us. We are madly in love with these Chambray pyjamas from Yawn London, which are nothing short of luxurious loungewear. In other words, perfect for chilly winter nights and weekend lie-ins.
Price: €109, available from Arnotts.ie
11. Bottle of Amanti Prosecco Frizzante
Because Prosecco is pretty much THE most perfect Valentine’s gift there is.
And hurry, Tesco is doing a flash-sale of this gorgeous fruity, fresh and smooth Prosecco for just €5!
Run, don’t walk!
