February is here, so the thoughts of every right-thinking person turn to romance. Whether you're looking for something to show him just how much you care, or on the hunt for Valentine's treats that he doesn't yet know he would love to buy you, we have it all in our top 20:
- Wall Flower<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Don’t <em>be</em> a wall flower – buy one. Every flower is completely unique with each made petal by petal to create a perfectly constructed organic art piece. Wall flowers can be made to order in any colour combinations and sizes. </div> <div> </div> <div> Wall flower, from £84 (price depends on diameter) at <a href="http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/wall-flower---wool-mix-red-heart-6380-p.asp">Rockett St George</a> </div>
- Super sexy<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Nail technician to the stars (Gwynnie, Renee, Sarah-Jessica) Deborah Lippmann has come up with the ultimate in Valentine’s nails. We also love the gold version, <em>Boom Boom Pow</em>. </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?</em> nail lacquer by Deborah Lippmann, £16 at <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Deborah+Lippmann+Do+Ya+Think+I%60m+Sexy+Nail+Lacquer/158949932,default,pd.html">House of Fraser</a></div> <div> </div>
- Not just any old pants<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Beautifully boxed Stella McCartney pants – and a pair for every day of the week. Sheer, unadulterated luxury. Each pair is embroidered with a day of the week and an individual floral design with lace frill, elasticated edges. </div> <div> </div> <div> Pink days of the week knickers from the Stella McCartney collection, £130 at <a href="http://Not just any old pants Beautifully boxed Stella McCartney pants ? and a pair for every day of the week. Sheer, unadulterated luxury. Each pair is embroidered with a day of the week and an individual floral design with lace frill, elasticated edges. Pink days of the week knickers from the Stella McCartney collection, £130 at Liberty http://www.liberty.co.uk/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=8467&redirect=true">Liberty</a></div>
- Button it<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> These great button badge heart pictures are created using a mixture of buttons from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s on a 60cm x 60cm canvas. Each picture takes you down memory lane and makes you smile. Each picture is a one off and totally original. </div> <div> </div> <div> Vintage button badge heart canvas by Brigitte Herrod, £185 at <a href="http://www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/brigitte-herrod-vintage-button-badge-heart-canvas-exclusive-to-rockett-st-george-2956-p.asp">Rockett St George</a></div> <div> </div>
- First love<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> If budget issues mean you’re just keeping it to cards this year, make it a special one, like this very cute old school special. </div> <div> </div> <div> Arthouse Meath, Dear Valentine card, £2.50 at <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Arthouse+Meath+Dear+Valentine/158660813,default,pd.html">House of Fraser </a></div> <div> </div>
- Yes please<p> </p> <div> Utterly swoonworthy and limited edition – start dropping your hints now.</div> <div> </div> <div> YSL Limited Edition Arty Love Ring, £169 at <a href="http://www.harrods.com">Harrods</a></div>
- The golden age<p> </p> <div> The Hollywood Love postcards book features 20 printed cards celebrating the golden age of Hollywood with photographs of famous Hollywood on-screen couples like Clarke Gable and Joan Crawford, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. </div> <div> </div> <div> Hollywood Love postcards book by Cavallini Papers Co, £8.95 at <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Hollywood-Love-Postcards-Book/70197">Liberty</a></div>
- Blossom & Bill<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Blossom & Bill are in love – and are not ashamed to show either it, or their nipples. Sandra Isaksson's distinctive graphic style can’t fail to make him smile - and think of you - every time he has a brew.</div> <div> </div> <div> Blossom & Bill mugs by ISAK, £9.90 each at <a href="http://www.cloudberryliving.co.uk/isak-blossom---bill-mug-813-p.aspx">Cloudberry Living</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div>
- Charming<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Anything from Smythson screams quality and this beautiful keyring with love charms is no exception.</div> <div> </div> <div> Valentine’s keyring with charms , £75 at <a href="http://www.smythson.com/valentines-ideas/charms-heart-keyring-valentine-collection.html">Smythson</a></div> <div> </div>
- Simply Devine<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> The UK’s most famous Perspex design duo Tatty Devine’s involvement in the <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Features-Gifts/Features/Words-Words-Words/Jewellery/ "><em>Words Words Words </em></a>project at Selfridges means that you can have any letter/name/word you like created into a necklace, on the spot. The mega (pictured - £600) is one choice, but other more pocket-friendly options are available – tell him to get down there and let the Perspex do the talking. </div> <div> </div> <div> Tatty Devine necklaces at <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Features-Gifts/Features/Words-Words-Words/Jewellery/">Selfridges</a></div>
- Just as you are<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> For those who want to take the opportunity to tell their significant other exactly what they think of them -in a good way - this personalised train of thought print is the gift for you. </div> <div> Wouldn’t Change A Thing print, by Open Box Design, £28 (small) or £35 (large) at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/openboxdesign/product/don-t-change-personalised-print">notonthehighstreet.com</a></div>
- Lip service<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Priority number one on the most romantic day of the year – make sure your lips are in tip-top kissable condition.</div> <div> </div> <div> Kiehl’s exclusive lip balm set, £28.50 at <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Beauty/Brand-rooms/Everyday/KIEHLS/Face/?brandname=KIEHL%27S&ppp=min">Selfridges</a></div>
- Papercuts<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> These beautifully delicate, personalised works of art by Poppy Chancellor are the perfect way to show you care on the big day. Email Poppy and she’ll make you something personal and perfect - but don’t leave it too late because she’s busy. </div> <div> </div> <div> Papercuts by Poppy Chancellor, from £50 at <a href="http://poppychancellor.com/">poppychancellor.com</a></div>
- Win-win<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> You’ll feel amazing in it and we strongly suspect this is £54.95 he won’t mind spending. Win-win.</div> <div> </div> <div> Mimi Holliday Frappe super plunge bra, £54.95 at <a href="http://www.harrods.com/product/mimi-holliday/frappe-lace-bra/000000000002676850?dept=az&cat1=b-mim-holliday&cat2=b-mimi-holliday-all">Harrods</a></div> <div> </div>
- Mixtape<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> If like me you remember fondly the mixtape era and the passion involved in coming up with the ultimate love mix for your other half, here’s the gift for you. Show him how much you care by putting together his/your personalised text playlist.</div> <div> </div> <div> Personalised Retro Styled Cassette Print by I Love Design, £25 at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ilovedesign/product/perfume-bottles-illustration-on-square-canvas">notonthehighstreet.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div>
- Love and Marriage<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> First published in 1880, this pamphlet is filled with old fashioned advice on how to win a husband or lover. The book covers everything from the appropriate length of a courtship to how to deal with lovers' quarrels. </div> <div> </div> <div> Love, Courtship and Marriage, Or How To Win A Lover pamphlet, £8.95 at <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Love-Courtship-and-Marriage-Or-How-To-Win-A-Lover/15376">Liberty</a></div>
- Heart shaped breakfast<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Who wouldn’t be impressed with a heart shaped egg presented to them in bed on the big day? It’s the little things…</div> <div> </div> <div> Hearty Breakfast Love Egg Mould, £4 by The 3 Bears One Stop Gift Shop at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/the3bearsonestopgiftshop/product/hearty-breakfast-love-egg-mould">notonthehighstreet.com </a> </div>
- Rated people<p> </p> <div> These fun Rate – A – Date slips allow a girl (or boy) to rank potential soulmates from 1 to 5 on key qualities like their hair, job and interests, making it easy to decide if they get another date. Also available in the range are ‘Why I really, really, like you’ notes and ‘Paper Pick up’ pads for leaving secret love notes for one other – aah!</div> <div> </div> <div> The Rate A Date range starts from £3.50, at <a href="http://www.selfridges.com">Selfridges</a> </div> <div> </div>
- Dream team<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Combining two of most people’s favourite things is the chocolate pizza. What more could a girl or boy want? It’s a solid Belgian milk chocolate pizza base with white chocolate coated honeycomb balls, red rainbow drops, milk chocolate curls & handmade solid Belgian white chocolate hearts in the centre. Served in a red pizza box. Genius.</div> <div> </div> <div> Valentine’s Day Chocolate Pizza, £16.50 (7inch) or £20 (10 inch) at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thegourmetchocolatepizzaco/product/valentines_day_chocolate_pizza">notonthehighstreet.com</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div>
- Love game<p> </p> <div> I would be chuffed with pretty much anything from the great Jonathan Adler for Valentine’s Day (hint, hint), but this beautiful hearts and peace signs game set seems like the most perfect choice.</div> <div> </div> <div> Tic tac toe set, £98 at <a href="http://uk.jonathanadler.com/Tic-Tac-Toe-Set/?cat=0&initial=">Jonathan Adler</a> </div>
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