Valentine's Day gift guide: 15 unique and romantic picks
Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Fun greeting cards
These sweet and quirky greetings featuring original watercolour illustrations will delight foodies and romantics alike.
$6, Gotamago via Etsy.
Luxe treat
Forget generic grocery store chocolate and go for something a bit more special. This beautiful box of macarons is indulgent and perfect for sharing.
$36, Nadège Patisserie.
Love pouch
Forego the cards and chocolate for an affordable (and adorable) heart-shaped leather pouch that will stand the test of time.
$22, Roots.
A brooch of your boyfriend
Common crushes, like Harry Potter and Ziggy Stardust, are available from this Canadian Etsy shop, and ready to be pinned to a sweater or bag. Or, have a custom brooch designed to replicate a boyfriend or couple of your choice.
From $15, Brooch Boyfriends via Etsy.
Long-lasting plants
A succulent or terrarium filled with an arrangement of pretty stones and cacti will look stunning on a tabletop, windowsill or desk for months to come.
From $30, Crown Flora.
Cute case
This sweet iPhone case covered in tiny red hearts is perfect for Valentine's Day, but will look great on a phone for the other 364 days of the year too.
$33, Senay Studio via Etsy.
Sweet underthings
Walking into a lingerie store can be intimidating. That's why we love this cute box set filled with four pairs of undies that's as easy to purchase as it is to give.
From $75, Cheek Frills.
Delicate adornment
This sweet and simple chain by designer Sydney Evan features the word "Love" in cursive and a tiny diamond. Perfect for keeping close to your heart.
$133, Indigo.
Spoons for two
These hand-stamped vintage spoons are the perfect addition to a couple's kitchen.
From $20, DazzlingDezignz4U via Etsy.
Set the mood
Let the combination of lavender, vanilla and rosewood — in this gift set's bath salts, mist, massage oil and candle — inspire a sexy romp.
$40, Saje.
Basket full of goodies
These curated, health-conscious baskets range in size and contents, but this one, filled with artisan chocolates and sexy products, is just right for Valentine's Day.
From $60, Jule's Baskets.
High-tech jewellery
Featuring precious and semi-precious stones in a variety of colours, these "smart" rings sync up to your phone and buzz when you have an incoming call, text or meeting alert.
$195, Ringly.
Bottle of roses
This cult-favourite fragrance is a great twist on giving traditional stems.
From $70, Jo Malone.
His & hers shirts
The quirky heart logo on Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo and New York-based graphic artist Filip Pagowski's PLAY line is totally appropriate for the Day of Love. And it comes in women's and men's sizes!
From $145, Holt Renfrew.
A welcome break
For a truly heartwarming gift, give a gift to Sick Kids Hospital in honour of your loved one. Your gift helps purchase activities such as tickets or restaurant gift certificates for patients to spend time with their family when the child is well enough to leave the hospital for a day.
$25, Sick Kids.
