It is that time of year again. The birds are singing a tune of love, and there is only one thing on everyone’s mind: “What gift will I be getting this Valentine’s Day?” I know as I’m preparing my partner’s gift, I can’t stop thinking about what they have planned.
While, admittedly, Valentine’s isn’t as significant as birthdays or anniversaries, it is still fun to celebrate with the one you love. This is a great excuse to spoil your girl a little more than usual. Everyone is celebrating, and I’m sure you wouldn’t want to feel left out. Because we know it’s challenging to pick out a gift for the special woman in your life, we decided to help you out. Here are some great, easy-to-get gift ideas for Valentine’s that will make your girlfriend/fiancé/wife fall head over heels all over again.
1. Flowers
You can never go wrong with flowers. Roses are usually the safe option, especially for a day of love! Roses are known as “the queen of flowers.” They symbolize love, royalty, beauty, sensuality, secrecy, and mysticism and are associated with achievement and perfection. Red roses specifically signify love and passion.
You can also make the bouquet extra special by incorporating your girl’s favorite colors and flowers into it. This way, it wouldn’t be just a generic batch of roses you lazily picked up from the flower shot. Instead, it would be a unique bouquet put together just for her.
I get my flowers from FYS Flowers. I recommend you look up their closest store to you and give them a visit a day before Valentine’s to put together the perfect bouquet for your partner.
2. Perfumes
Another no-brainer is fragrances. Better yet, niche fragrances. Depending on your girl’s preference, choose a scent specially picked for her. This effort adds a layer of emotional connection to the gesture.
Apart from that, perfume has a romantic appeal to it. Due to the connection between perfumes and memory, perfumes carry a much deeper meaning than they seem on the surface. A well-chosen fragrance can hold emotions, memories, and a wide array of nuances.
Ask yourself. Does your girl prefer gourmands with notes of vanilla, marshmallows, and matcha? Or does she go for luxurious scents that are elegant and subtle? Is she a lover of oud and rich, warm fragrances? If you know the right answer, then go ahead and purchase a fragrance for her accordingly.
V Perfumes is your fragrance destination for all things scent-related. Visit their nearest store in the UAE and Gulf region or their website and shop away!
3. Watches
If you want to opt for a slightly more luxurious gift, get her a watch. While a high-end watch will cost you quite a bit, you can find many good-quality watches at an acceptable price. Apart from Casio, brands like Seiko and Minimalist (a UAE-based brand) come to mind.
Well, you see, nothing is as “timeless” as a watch, ironically. This is a gift that she will treasure for years to come. She will be wearing it on numerous occasions, and every time she goes to check the time or look at her wrist, she will think of you.
If you can afford luxury watches, then a Rolex or Cartier would be a perfect choice for her. A timepiece, especially from brands like Rolex, AP, and Patek, is something that remains timeless.
4. Books
“A good book is like a good friend. It will stay with you for the rest of your life.” -Charlie Lovett
A book is always a good idea. My advice on that is not to get her a bestseller. Sure, you can do that, and that would be the easy route, but that is not something she might like (unless she had explicitly expressed that she wants this specific book before). I linked a box set that I had previously gotten as a gift, and every book lover said I was lucky to have received it. Check it out, it might be just what you’re looking for.
Observe your partner, her current interests, and what she seems to be drawn to these days. If she’s healing her inner child, get her a children’s story. If she’s into getting spooked, get her a horror novel. If she’s into conspiracy theories, get her a dystopian novel… and so on. There are so many different genres of books that you will surely find something to her liking. My favorite bookstore in the UAE is Kinokuniya. They have an extensive range of books, so you will find what you are looking for in their collection.
5. Something of your own
The easiest option and the most sentimental. Give her something you own. At the end of the day, there is a reason why us girls keep stealing our boyfriend’s sweaters. We just need something to remember them by at all times. This is especially good as a gift for long-distance relationships.
This will be something that she will keep forever, but only if it’s something that means a lot to you. An item you constantly use/wear. Extra points if the item smells like you. Do you have a favorite scarf you’re always wearing? Or a sweater you basically live in? That’s it. That is your gift. Trust me. Your partner will cherish and keep this gift close to her at all times.
6. A Ring
The reason I’m suggesting a ring, and not any other jewelry, is because most women have that one necklace they keep on or a bracelet they never take off. But when it comes to a ring, she can always wear more than one.
What kind of ring, though, differs based on your situation. You can get her a promise ring if she’s your girlfriend or a ring to stack with her wedding ring if she’s your wife and she likes ring stacking. The most important thing is choosing something that fits her style and taste.
You can choose between chunky or minimalistic rings, silver and white or yellow gold, and between getting it with stones or having it plain. No matter what you choose, remember that you are picking out something for her to show her that you know her and understand what she would prefer.
7. Silk Nighttime Set
Silk isn’t as porous as other fabrics, so sleeping with a silk pillowcase and using silk-based material around your hair and skin is better for your hair and skin. Since silk allows the skin to retain more moisture, it helps prevent dry or itchy skin. Silk is also gentler than other fabrics.
This luxurious silk box from Pinky Glow has all your girl needs for a good night’s sleep. It contains a pillowcase, bonnet, sleeping mask, hair scrunchies, and a delicate detergent made especially for washing silk.
8. Hand-Made Notes Jar
This is another gift that is more on the sentimental side. All you have to do is print out, or even better, write by hand, some notes. These notes can contain your favorite quotes about love, personalized messages to your partner expressing how you feel about her, or your favorite things about her. Put them in a pretty jar, and you’re done.
This idea is easy to make, but it might be a little time-consuming. Cutting up the papers into individual cards containing separate notes will take forever (about an hour), but consider it a labor of love. The look on her face will make all that time spent working on these and personalizing them worth it.
9. Spa Gift Box
Regardless of the kind of life we lead, at the end of the day, we all deserve a break to unwind and relax. Giving your partner the tools to do this shows care, consideration, and a whole lotta love.
This relaxing Care Package by Lush contains a bubble bar, a body wash, soap, two bath bombs, a body conditioner, and a body scrub. Your lady will feel as though she has her very own spa at home with these items.
10. Candles
Last but not least, a candle, or two, or more… I know I would be delighted if I received a candle as a gift on any occasion. Therefore, I encourage the idea of candles as gifts.
Choose a scented candle that you know your partner would like. You don’t want to pick a scent she’s allergic to now, would you? So be careful with that. V Perfumes offers an extensive candle collection in which you can find the right candle according to your budget and your girlfriend’s taste.
You can choose one or more of the abovementioned items for the ideal Valentine’s Day gift. If it feels personal and close to your partner’s heart, know that you have chosen well. Happy Valentine’s!
