Valentine's Day Gift Guide - 12 Great Ideas!

Love Word Heart Feature Vday 2012Is one of your New Year's resolutions to fall in love all over again with your significant other? As one of Michael Leunig's quotes states, "Love one another and you will be happy; it is as simple and as difficult as that." My husband and I say 'I love you' probably 20 times a day and although we mean it, we may have lost some of the passion in the words. Sometimes it takes a little effort to really demonstrate our true love. Our actions, certainly do show it. Preparing a special meal or doing something simple but that means a lot goes a long way (like buttering my toast). But Valentine's Day can show us how to profess one's love - bringing enchantment, excitement and maybe, shall we say, a little titillation. Here are some suggestions to get the one that you love all-a-fluttered.

Little Afterglow Candle Set

Bring a little fun and titillation to your romance (like with this sweet Little Afterglow Candle Set). What better way than receiving a romantic products for couples. Massage kits, sensual getaway kits and candles, plus (more risqué) toys like the We Vibe 3. Go to Eden Fantasy and enter TSW20 for 20% off.

Succulent Heart Planter

This unique succulent garden planted in a heart shaped terracotta pot is THE modern way to send Valentine's Day sentiments! Choose this perfect gift for all of your valentines because they are they long lasting and incredibly easy to care for. (Pot measures ~6"x6" and care instructions are provided.) Buy at ProPlants for $39.97.

silver tray heart

Give your valentine a beautiful heart hand made from a vintage silver tray. Each tray is hand cut and polished into a beautiful heart. A vintage pearl and 18 inch antiqued silver tray adorn this special piece. Receive 20% off by entering code "Chic" at Lizzy B Vintage.

Bliss Connection

Better toys for better sex from BlissConnection.com. Use the code VAL2012 for 15% off! Free shipping over $45, too.

Tracy Bennett Stella Dot

Style makes us all so happy, and if you want to pass it on, why not give a stylish and personal gift this Valentine's Day! Wearing Stella & Dot not only looks good, it does good. Last year we built schools, fought breast cancer and opened up a world of entrepreneurial opportunities. Shop Stella & Dot with Tracy Bennett.

Esscentual Alchemy

Esscentual Alchemy Natural Perfumes are the perfect Valentine! Give the ultimate in luxury. Natural liquid perfumes, and solid perfumes for your love. Esscentual Alchemy's natural perfumes are magic in a bottle. Shop here.

XOXO Frame

XOXOXO frames a photo of the one you love or the two of you together. What a better way then to embrace them in Hugs and Kisses for eternity. To view all their frames go to Chick Lingo Signs.

The Elegant Bead

Fun! Fun! Fun! Brass dangles lay beautifully on your neck with a hint of shimmer from the Austrian crystal cubes. Perfect with a tweed blazer, red, navy, white, denim and more! 19″ in length. Coordinating earring available!. Buy at The Elegant Bead.

heart tea cup

To share a subtle message of love… A fine bone china tea cup is silk-screen printed with a reflection to create a subtle heart shape. Buy from Reiko Kaneko (ships from UK).

Bedtime Stories Duvet Cover

Bedtime Stories proposes a different take on reading in bed which will please book and cuddle-lovers alike. Each page adds or removes a layer of comfort to each side of the bed. More pages make you warmer and cozier, guiding you both into a pleasant night… Go to TheBedtimeStories on Etsy.

Close Your Eyes

These hand-printed poster with hand-cut borders are each hand-fed and hand-cranked one at a time. So not only tell them how you feel but also frame your sentiment. Go to Roll & Tumble Press to view all of their romantically inclined posters.

Romantic iPhone Roses Cover

A romantic and lovely iPhone 4 protective cover. It's sculpted and grippy, made from durable polycarbonate, protecting all impact points of your other beloved possession. Buy at Switcheasy.com for $34.99.

Handblown Heart Garden Stakes

Here's a way to plant a stake in the ground to mark your everlasting statement of love. And it will look super cute on the path to the front door too. Click HERE to buy at Bouf.com.

Waxing Poetic Spread Love Pendant

Waxing Poetic has mastered the way to capture sweet and inspiring sentiments in lovely wearable capsules. Like with this pendant: the "Spread Love" pendant swivels to reveal the "Your Heart is Your Map" inscription. Indeed, our hearts should lead us. Buy at Waxing Poetic.

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