Do I need a reason to wear red and eat chocolate and shower my loved ones with gifts? No, I do not. But, do I appreciate it? Yes, I do! Chris and I keep it low-key for Valentine’s Day, gifting each other something small and indulging in a date night at home. And we love to get something small for our girls. It’s fun to show them that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love — it’s about everyone you love. I’m rounding up a few of my favorite things to give this February, and I’m checking off my parents, in-laws, and gal pals, too ;)
I love layering a robe over pajamas on the weekend, and this one is unisex. Better than breakfast in bed, gift your sweetie something to snuggle in on a lazy Saturday morning. (Or, you know, gift this to yourself and make it your uniform for a cozy Valentine’s Day in.)
There’s a big kid in all of us that would get a kick out of tinkering with some LEGOs this month. Wrapping this in a bow for our middle daughter to open on Valentine’s Day (and I have a feeling they’ll be in a vase by dinner).
Gift this to your partner with the promise that you’ll massage this “miracle cube” into their achy back, neck, and shoulders. The organic plant butters and oils soften skin while relaxing muscles.
Dining out on the big day can sometimes be a bit chaotic, so gift your home’s cook some nice steaks, and indulge in a fancy meal at your own dining room table. (Don’t forget the candles.)
I’m a sucker for red, and this cute top that says “Rom Com” would look darling with a crimson lip. Perfectly paired with Fever Pitch for Galentines. (I’m actually texting this link to Chris right now.)
This tiny ring could easily be gifted to a little girl — or a stylish adult with fashionable pinkies :) Make it extra special with a monogram–be still my heart.
I wear my heart on my earlobes :) I love how these glint and dangle, and I bet that unique shape will make you a shoe-in for gushy compliments.
Our girls love writing little notes, and these cute cards have prompts to help them with what they want to say to their sisters, friends, and (hopefully!) their parents. This is one of those gifts that gives back.
I know at least one daughter who would swap out her backpack for this pretty pink tote in February. Drop a few Hershey kisses in the bottom for good measure (*wink*).
I love quizzing Chris on what he thinks about things, hearing about his favorite memories, and getting his insights on things I *thought* I knew. (After 15 years, he’s still surprising me.) This is a deck we’ll keep on the nightstand all year.
I love gifting this heart-shaped matted frame! It’s the sweetest gift for your partner, your parents, or even your bestie. One year, I gifted this to my sister with a picture of her two cats in it :) And I have 3 myself! It’s a limited edition thing that only comes around this time of year, so pounce!
Gifting a facial steamer is like gifting a spa experience every night. It’s warm and indulgent and mists all of those impurities right out of your pores. This is such a luxurious experience that will leave her (or him!) glowing.
I can think of about six girlfriends who would squeal over a fancy box of chocolates. Where my Galentines at??
I ordered this fragrance for my Pura device and fell in love with it. I want to wear it! It’s this sexy fragrance that smells like a brisk ocean breeze — with notes of citrus and musky amber. For him, her, and well… home.
Every night is s’mores night with this little tabletop “fire pit.” It’s safe for indoor or outdoor use and makes for a great date night. The flame lasts for 40-50 minutes, just enough time to perfect your mallow-toasting skills.
I love the ease of a lighter, but nothing beats striking a match, imo. This darling matchbox is customizable with you and your sweetie’s initials, plus a significant year in your relationship. It’s wooden and substantial and would make a great gift alongside a nice candle.
And if you’re looking to show your closet a little love, here’s what I have my eye on!
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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I love your gift ideas for every season, Julia. I got several things off of your Christmas gifts list that were really well received by my family. Thank you for putting out these ideas out there…