Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024
By Julia Paddon
Valentine’s Day is just a heartbeat away, and this year’s gift guide is ready to sprinkle a dash of excitement into your celebrations. We’re diving into a treasure trove of brilliant quirky or unique finds. Imagine gadgets that make tech geeks swoon and treats so scrumptious they’ll steal the heart of any foodie. For the fashion-forward, there are wearable wonders that’ll add sparkle to their step. Outdoor enthusiasts and beauty buffs aren’t left out either, with gifts that blend practicality with a touch of panache. So, buckle up, Cupid, and enjoy our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for 2024…
WEARABLES
Heavenly Feet’s Driscoll Boots
Vegan friendly, Driscoll features a super soft faux nubuck upper with an 8 eyelet lace fastening. The metal lace rings and chunky lace offer a walking/hiking feel to the boot whilst the super soft textile lining and removable memory foam insoles provide supreme comfort. This boot is complemented by a full side zip for easy on/off. With an ultra lightweight feel and durable outside, this is a must have boot for the season.
£29.95 from heavenlyfeet.co.uk
Crocs Classic Clogs
Slip into your favourite clog and enjoy a custom fit, water-friendly design and ventilated forefoot for breathability. The croslite footbed moulds to your foot for a custom fit with excellent arch support. Buy a pair of Crocs Classic, the perfect shoe for beach or boat.
£44.99 from crocs.co.uk
Bobbi Boots
Rain or shine, these are the perfect versatile boot which can be worn for all types of occasions. Waterproof tested and know for their comfort these boots make the perfect gift for Christmas, offering function, comfort and fashion. Available in a wide range of colourways.
£84.95 from uk.merrypeople.com
Islington Textured Jacquard Cotton Men’s Sock
New to Pantherella’s Vintage collection, the Islington features a textured Jacquard design whilst utilising the highest quality Fil d’Ecosse cotton and hand-finished ‘seamless toe’ construction to offer an elevated formal look across a range of tonal colourways.
£20 from pantherella.com
Step One Long Johns
These reinvented long johns have nearly 2x the permeability of standard cotton underwear. They will keep you warm, dry and wick sweat away from your body. Wear them in snow! Wear them around the house! Wear them to the office that your boss insists on keeping at 0 Degrees all day long!
£29 from uk.stepone.life
Helly Hansen Boots
The Montragon hiking boots are designed for protection, stability and great grip in diverse terrains. Face any terrain fully prepared in these waterproof, stable, protective hiking boots built for long days on the trail.
£200 from hellyhansen.com
OUTDOORS
Eastpak Day Pak’R
The everyday companion—inspired by the iconic Eastpak backpack. The Padded Pak’r backpack is reinvented with even more features, including a built-in laptop sleeve, zip-fastening back security pocket and dual multifunctional side pockets.
£59 from eastpak.com
Sustainable Golf Tees
The black bamboo golf tees combine sustainability, style, and functionality to create a product that is not only visually appealing but also environmentally friendly. Derived from one of the most versatile and robust materials in nature, the black bamboo, this golf tee seeks to offer golfers a reliable alternative to traditional wooden or plastic tees, while also acting as a small step towards a more sustainable future in the sport.
£5.99 from puttpursuit.com
JBL Bluetooth Speaker
Elevate your outdoor gatherings with the JBL Go Essential Portable Wireless Speaker in vibrant red. This Bluetooth-enabled speaker ensures wireless flexibility. With 5 hours of battery life and splashproof fabric, it withstands British weather, delivering JBL Signature Sound for powerful and clear audio.
£30 from ao.com
TREATS
LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s Seasonal LOVE Collection
LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s new flavour, Peaches, unites sweet notes from juicy peaches with a core of sweet heart-shaped liquorice, all coated in soft white chocolate with a hint of passionfruit. The crispy sugar shell adds a final crunch, teasing your taste buds and leaving you wanting more. Plus, inspired by the Danish summer classic, Strawberries & Cream combines tangy red strawberries, soft white cream and sweet heart-shaped liquorice. A gourmet white chocolate coating brings it all together for an incredible taste experience of true Danish love
Small (125g) £11.00, Regular (295g) £15.00 from lakridsbybulow.co.uk
Popcorn Gift Box
Order your Valentines Night In Gift Box to enjoy the loveliest of evenings with your special Valentine. Featuring two of our limited-edition Valentine’s popcorn flavours, decadent White Chocolate & Raspberry Popcorn Bites, and a Valentine’s Card. This Kit contains everything you need to create a lovely night with your Valentine!
£20 from joeandsephs.co.uk
Choc Box
This Valentine’s Day, gift your special someone PLAYin CHOC’s JustChoc boxes! Let them indulge in creamy, ethically crafted treats made with love from 3 organic ingredients: cacao, coconut, and vanilla. The delightful chocolates are vegan, allergen-free and wrapped in eco-friendly, 100% recyclable packaging
100g JustChoc Dark/Light £5.50 from playinchoc.com
Peppersmith Taster Box
Peppersmith Mints, Gum & Pastilles are bursting with 100% natural flavours, from Lemon Mints and Strawberry Pastilles to refreshing Peppermint Mints and Gum, the natural flavours include peppermint and spearmint oils, eucalyptus, Sicilian lemons and delicious strawberries, giving you banging flavour, freshening up your breath and caring for your dental health all in one!
£16.99 from peppersmith.co.uk
Nutty Choc Balls
Introducing the Nutty Choc Balls Box from LoveRaw, 9 individually wrapped balls, the ultimate plant-based chocolate indulgence. Imagine crunchy hazelnuts coated in a delicious vegan cream, covered in a crisp wafer shell and finished with LoveRaw’s iconic m:lk choc and hazelnut pieces. They’re free from palm oil and artificial nonsense.
£9.99 from eatloveraw.com
FATSO’s Love Bundle
FATSO’s Love Bundle includes three of its bars: choose from Home Run, Nan’s Stash, Kings Ransom and Morn’n Glory, all wrapped up in one for someone special. FATSO believes chocolate, like life, should be less savoured and MORE devoured and each of its bars are made from true single-origin, Fino de Aroma certified cacao from Colombia for the highest quality, 100% ethically made chocolate.
£19.50 from sofatso.com
BEAUTY
Jean Paul Gaultier Eau de Parfum
This divine, Amber Floral fragrance for women is a masterpiece that boasts of a rich and complex scent that lingers on the skin and captivates the senses. Embrace your divine nature and indulge in this heavenly scent that truly lives up to its name.
£85.99 from perfumedirect.com
Doll Smash
All Doll Smash products are made using the highest quality ingredients to ensure that the products are long-lasting, hydrating, nourishing and easy to use. The Doll Smash lip collection includes everything you need to create the perfect lip, from lipsticks to liners to gloss. From daring reds to alluring pinks and sophisticated nudes, our diverse colour range complements every skin tone and occasion.
Lipsticks from £21 from dollsmash.com
Margaret Dabbs Trio
The best Nail & Cuticle Trio to achieve an understated at-home manicure. Products Included: Longwear Top Coat, Crystal Nail File, and Nourishing & Cuticle serum 15ml.
£30.00 from margaretdabbs.co.uk
Aviela
Aviela Foot Butter is a truly nurturing and restoring rich foot butter with a healing blend of 100% pure, highest grade unrefined Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter, infused with Neem, Tea Tree, Baobab and Sweet Almond Oils. This intense blend is rich in fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E and F, and with natural soothing properties which absorb into the feet to nourish, hydrate and protect skin from moisture loss.
£22.80 from avielaskincare.com
Wheatstraw Safety Razors
Experience a close, precise shave with these top-grade Japanese twin blades, renowned worldwide for their sharpness and durability. Made from 80% eco-friendly wheat straw, a sustainable by-product of wheat grain harvesting, these razors are suitable for both men and women, offering a versatile solution for facial hair, chest, back, legs, sideburns, and arm hair removal.
£7.49 for 5 from ecoorigin.co.uk
Djusie
Super cool Finnish brand Djusie want your skin to be exactly that – juicy! Their Liquid Silk Perfect Cleansing Oil is a smooth and invigorating cleansing oil that is an excellent choice for all skin types and ages. It leaves both oily and dry skin perfectly clean, bright, and balanced. Both functional and luscious, Liquid Silk rinses effortlessly with water and removes waterproof makeup with ease.
Available from djusie.com
Gadgets
Glocusent Rechargeable LED Neck Reading Light
A hands-free neck light so you can focus exactly on what you are doing freely – whether reading in bed, knitting, camping, or travelling. The light has three colour & six Brightness Adjustable modes, is USB re-chargeable and has an ergonomic design to prevent eye strain. Perfect for book lovers!
£16.96 from amazon.co.uk
JLab JBuds Mini Earbuds
JBuds Mini, with a case smaller than a car key fob, offers a lightweight design at 3.3g per earbud, and 18.5g charging case. These stylish earbuds also boast noise-cancelling microphones, 6mm neodymium drivers, and 20+ hours playtime. Dual connect technology and Bluetooth Multipoint enhance versatility, ensuring seamless transitions between devices.
£39.99 from uk.jlab.com
Zirox Headphones
The Trust GXT 415 Zirox is available in four stylish colours and its lightweight design makes it easy to wear for long gaming sessions, whilst powerful 50mm drivers keep you fully immersed in the action. Perfect for social gamers, the Zirox comes with a foldaway microphone, so you can chat while playing.
£17.99 from amazon.co.uk
Food & Drink
Pizza DIY Kit
This is not just any pizza kit, this is the real McCoy. Including a fabulous pizza stone, pizza peel as well as a delicious array of spices, all that’s left up to you is to pick your toppings.
£54.99 from justspices.co.uk
Louis Pommery English Sparkling Wine
Louis Pommery England, is the first English sparkling wine produced by a Champagne House. It is produced in the distinctive terroir of southern England where chalk is the dominant element of the soil, is made using the thoroughly classic and traditional method, building on the internationally renowned grape varieties that are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.
£30 from ocado.com
Champagne Piaff
Established in Épernay in 2016, Champagne PIAFF is led by head winemaker Maxime Mansard and combines five generations of expertise to produce modern and youthful wines, continuing a family tradition of Champagne production since 1901. The bottle can be personally engraved through the e-commerce site to make it even more special.
£51.50 from amathusdrinks.com
Meikle Toir 5 Year Old The Original Single Malt Whisky
To celebrate your loved one, why not try our new peated single malt brand, Meikle Tòir? Matured in a selection of Bourbon, American virgin oak and Rye barrels, this flavourful peated Speyside whisky captures a sweet smokiness, amounting to 35 PPM, alongside nutty and spicy qualities.
£45 from craft56.co.uk
Something cute to finish?
Mood Bear
Mood Bears are more than just a teddy bear. They have been specifically designed to support mental health and wellbeing, and allow children, and adults, to express themselves when words fail them. From warm red fur to heart paw shapes, Love Bear radiates affection and tenderness.
£12.99 for Mini Mood Bear, £22.99 for Large Bear from amazon.co.uk
