Couples take note: Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away — and that implies it’s time to get thinking! After all, taking a bit of time to make loved ones feel appreciated is always a good idea. This year, push yourself beyond the last-minute bouquet, and find something fresh and perfectly suited to your sweetheart. here are 15 of our favorite economical Valentine’s Day gift ideas — all coming in at $50 or less.
Another way to give flowers is to pick up a gorgeously photographed book. Gardenista came out last fall and rapidly became The new York Times, Domino and Goop’s go-to pick. want to get ahead of the next trend? Pre-order acclaimed Brooklyn florist Ingrid Carozzi’s Handpicked, which hits shelves in March.
Source: Amazon; Abrams
Products: Gardenista by Michelle Slatalla, $42; Handpicked by Ingrid Carozzi, $25
The tea-drinker in your life is sure to love a fine, artisanal variety from Sloane fine Tea Merchants. Bonus: Each flavor is blended and packaged in Canada (and has been because 1899), and comes in a display-worthy, recyclable metal tin.
Source: Sloane fine Tea Merchants
Products: Jasmine mist (left), $18; Darjeeling 2nd Flush, $33.50
Shopping for a no-fuss coffee-lover? check out online seller Herriott Grace’s handmade earthenware cups. easy yet striking, they’re just as beautiful as owner Nikole Herriott’s photography (which frequently appears in H&H).
Source: Herriott Grace
Products: Earthenware cup, $38US
Ferm Living’s mod gilded teaspoons come in a sweet set of two, and will elevate just about any morning routine — whether your loved one’s day starts with lightly sweetened tea or a high-octane ristretto.
Source: Ferm Living
Products: Fein teaspoons, €30
Gifting a top notch artist’s pad is a ideal way to acknowledge your partner’s creative side. We love the smart-looking, resilient pads from Washington, D.C., company Appointed, which can be monogrammed in gold for a luxe personal touch.
Source: Appointed
Products: artist pad, $40US
Prefer pre-made art? There are plenty of prints on the market from up-and-coming creatives. Toronto designer Xenia Taler’s dynamic Masculin/Féminin risograph print is a steal at just $24, and will make a colorful and contemporary focal point in a space you share with your Valentine.
Source: Xenia Taler
Products: Masculin/Féminin risograph print, $24
A filled candle is a popular choice for gifting on Valentine’s Day, delivering that soft, romantic glow. but don’t feel limited to the sickly-sweet, candy-colored offerings in stores. With its clean-lined ceramic container, this candle from Elte Mkt feels much much more sophisticated and will look terrific year-round.
Source: Elte Mkt
Products: Bergen Weave wax candleholder in Grey, $45
We love the idea of pairing a candle with a box of long, top notch matches, like these gently scented sticks from the world’s oldest candle producer Cire Trudon. Their ornately developed box implies they’re as pretty as they are practical.
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Products: Cire Trudon scented matches in Cyranos, $22Fine apotekervarer lager optimale Valentinsdagsgaver når de er tilført myke blomsterdufter. Denne Petal-Topped Rose-såpen fra Victoria, B.C-baserte selskapets Carriage44, passer til regningen, og er fullpakket med helt naturlige, hudelskende komponenter som Shea-smør og søt mandelolje.
Kilde: Etsy
Produkter: Rose Soap by Carriage44, $ 8,50/bar
Et annet kjærkomment tillegg til et delt eget bad er et plysj, Hammam-stil. Denne fra Torontos Tonic Living ble vevd av tyrkiske håndverkere av 100% organisk bomull for ekstra absorpsjon og den mykeste følelsen.
Kilde: Tonic Living
Produkter: Tyrkisk håndkle i Michelle, rød, $ 50
For cocktailkjenneren, bør du vurdere Food52s vintage franske aperitif -briller, som kommer i nydelige uoverensstemmede sett med to. (Ta tak i en flaske Lillet eller Crème de Cassis for å fullføre pakken.)
Kilde: Food52
Produkter: Vintage franske aperitiffbriller, $ 48/sett
Hyppige flygeblad elsker W & P Designs Classic Carry On Cocktail Kit, som følger med alle fester for en god cocktail i flyging. Men i løpet av disse kalde vintersesongmånedene synes vi at det splitter nye Hot Toddy Kit er det å velge, med sin krydret ingefærsirup, zingy sitronpakker og aromatiske kanelpinner.
Kilde: W&P Design
Produkter: The Hot Toddy, $ 24
Somas 5 Berry Pop beviser at high-end søtsaker fremdeles er et idiotsikkert valg for Valentinsdagen. Denne hvit-sjokoladebark er pyntet med knuste bær og fizzy popbergarter-en viktig oppdatering fra den konvensjonelle boksen med godteri.
Kilde: Soma
Produkter: Bark – 5 Berry Pop, $ 15
Alle bosatte seg på en gave? Kapp det av med et kort som fungerer som en minnesmerke. Dette Alderwood-stykket fra California Brand Cardtorial er laserskåret til bestilling, og subtil nok til å sette ut på en bokhylle hele året.
Kilde: Etsy
Produkter: Penguin Love Card av Cardtorial, $ 18