Before you act on autopilot and pick up the stereotypical flowers and candy for your valentine, think for a minute about what that special someone might really enjoy. Why not shake things up with a fun and unexpected surprise? Unique, original Valentine’s Day gifts are better than the same old thing any day. Sweep your valentine off his or her feet with a gift that sets a romantic mood, helps melt away stress, provides the opportunity for future intimate dates together or facilitates some much-deserved pampering. With help from this Valentine’s Day gift guide, you can find a meaningful, creative gift that shows your loved one that you care enough to go the extra mile.
Create a romantic mood with the glow of a personal fireplace such as the Red Volcano Italian Glass Centerpiece (SpecialtyLiving.com). Personal fireplaces can be used indoors or out and use clean-burning gel fuel, so they don’t require a vent. The Red Volcano Italian Glass Centerpiece generates heat and provides a flickering illumination that can make any space feel like you just stepped into a romantic movie. Place it on the coffee table, dining room table, mantle, or out in your garden.
Lay back, relax and forget your troubles with the help of soothing flowing water. Water fountains are the perfect way to bring a little serenity to any indoor or outdoor space, and the Fire and Water Zen Bowl Floor Fountain (KineticFountains.com) is a unique and beautiful choice. The stunning combination of copper, slate, river rocks, flowing water and fire from a built-in tiki lamp makes this fountain stand out from the crowd.
Give your valentine the promise of many more romantic dates together with a picnic set for two. The Blyton Vintage Picnic Basket for 2 (PicnicFun.com) features a woven willow basket set inside a vintage-style tin, and is packed full of everything needed for a delightful meal in the open air. Complimentary shades of lovely pale blue and rich raspberry along with a floral motif and cross-stitch details give this picnic basket an air of 1950’s happy-go-lucky charm.
Show your Valentine’s Day date just how suave and debonair you can be with a Martini Set for 2 (PicnicFun.com). Put on the charm by whipping out this sophisticated gift set and pouring a couple cocktails in the cool evening air. It’s perfect for urban outings – break it out while enjoying the view from a rooftop or balcony, or snuggling on a park bench watching the hustle and bustle of the city. This set includes martini glasses, a stainless steel shaker, coasters, cocktail picks and a smooth black carrying case.
Give the gift of healthy, glowing skin and peace of mind with a bath and body set that’s free of harmful chemicals. Smearing dozens of things you can’t even pronounce onto your body isn’t exactly romantic. The Eco-Me Body Kit (SpecialtyLiving.com) allows you to create your own homemade, all natural products using ingredients from your kitchen. It includes spray bottles, jars, a scrub brush, a natural fiber cleansing cloth, essential oils and easy-to-follow instructions. It’s a great way to help your loved one feel like she just transformed into a newly relaxed, refreshed and delicious-smelling self.
Help your valentine create a peaceful oasis for wildlife in his or her backyard with a relaxing solar fountain. The Dove Solar Fountain (KineticFountains.com) runs solely on the power of the sun’s rays, so it can be placed anywhere you like without worries about power cords and electric outlets. Solar fountains are a forward-thinking, ‘green’ way to create a natural mini ecosystem in your yard or garden for wildlife like birds, butterflies and other little critters seeking fresh flowing water. The Dove Solar Fountain is a Valentine’s Day Gift that will provide lasting benefits for years into the future, helping your loved one relax, de-stress and enjoy nature.
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