The thought of finding the best Valentine's gifts for the women in your life can often be accompanied by panic rising in your chest, sweaty palms and an inclination to procrastinate until the very last minute. Thanks to an oversaturated market and an enormous variety of tastes to navigate, it can feel nigh on impossible to find a unique, original, great gift. But fret no more, as Valentine's Day 2025 can be different! It will be different! As House & Garden’s editors are on hand to provide a roadmap to discovering new and exciting gift ideas.
Sure, Valentine's Day might feel more and more consumerist with every passing year, but there are still original and meaningful ways to celebrate. Forget generic gift cards, bland gift sets and pointless presents, because House & Garden’s editors have searched far and wide for the most unique gift ideas across a vast range of styles, categories and budgets that they will surely fall in love with.
Don’t forgo celebrating on account of not finding the best gift possible. If you surrender to the concept, there’s much to be enjoyed, from beautiful letterbox flower deliveries to delicious chocolates, scented candles, personalised gifts, colourful home accessories, soul-enriching wellness gifts and coffee table books to pore over. Remember if all else fails, you cannot go wrong with a flower delivery.
- The best Valentine's Day gift for her, at a glance:
- Best Valentine's Day gifts for sleep fanatics
- Best Valentine's Day gifts for foodies
- Best beauty gifts for her
- Best gifts for the homebody
- Flowers, chocolates and other classic gifts
- Best Valentine's Day gifts for arts and crafts lovers
- What's the best Valentine's Day gift?
The best Valentine's Day gift for her, at a glance:
- Best Valentine's Day gift for her: Annabelle Scalloped Bed Linen from Rebecca Udall
- Best luxury gift for her: Anemone Bath Oil from Grove England
- Best gifts for hard to buy for people: Six-Course Beef Valentine's Menu from Made in Oldstead
- Best gift hamper for her: From The Heart Hamper from Cartwright & Butler
- Best gift for creative people: Japanese Watercolour Set, 4 Seasons from Choosing Keeping
- Best gift for foodies: Always Pan 2.0 from Our Place
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Our Valentine's gift guide for her is full of luxury gift ideas (at all price points) that your loved ones will actually want. Read on to see them all.
Best Valentine's Day gifts for sleep fanatics
You can't go wrong with a present designed to encourage a better night's sleep. Whilst a full blown mattress might be a little unusual to give, a set of beautiful bed linen, new pillows and pretty pillowcases is firmly in the ‘good gift’ category. Bonus points if the latter are silk. You can also take things one step further, or in fact, one step back, and give something designed to ease the process of getting ready for bed. Think scented candles, snuggly dressing gowns and cosy slippers.
Best Valentine's Day gifts for foodies
If you're buying for someone who appreciates good food, loves to cook and hosts the very best dinner parties, then look no further than this section. Consider whether to go down the cookware route - beautiful chef knives, bestselling cookbooks and pans will all be eminently useful and much used - or whether they'd appreciate something for the table more.
If your foodie recipient might prefer something for the table then we suggest purchasing something they can use straight away. A stylish set of plates will go a long way towards a more merry meal, where a new teapot will provide the perfect tool for winding down after a long day of festivities.
Spanish Refill Set Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Citizens of Soil offer an ingenious letterbox subscription of small batch pouches of olive oil, priced at £15 a month. This Spanish set is a great gift to start an epicurean friend off on a curated olive oil journey, with a full size bottle of verdant Andalucían oil, as well as a large pouch to refill it, meaning packaging and waste is reduced.
Global 40th Anniversary GS-110AN Kiritsuke Knife 15cm
Used by top chefs such as Michel Roux Jr and Meera Sodha as well as keen amateur cooks, the perforated handle of Global's knives is instantly recognisable and they are a very stylish addition to any kitchen. 2024 marked their 40th anniversary, and they have released a commemorative collection of knives to celebrate. The 15cm Kiritsuke is an ideal place to start. Made in Japan, its size avoids being large, heavy and unwieldy nor too small and lightweight, making it an excellent multi-purpose chef's knife for slicing, dicing and chopping. I found that its gently curved blade far more ergonomic than similar sized knives with a flat blade I have used in the past, and its handle comfortable. The sharp tip is perfect for fiddly tasks and detailed cutting. It would be an excellent gift for someone looking to enter the world of premium knives, its quality ensuring it will last for years to come, especially if cared for properly with a sharpener.
Best beauty gifts for her
If you’re buying for someone who is a big fan of long baths, scented candles in charming keepsake pots and pampering skincare, splurge on one of these thoughtful beauty gifts. These self-care gifts range from under £10, for a cube of luxurious french soap, to £1,995 for a Smythson jewellery box.
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Best gifts for the homebody
Even the most extroverted people need time to recharge in the comfort of their home, which is exactly why we've put together several excellent Valentine's gift ideas for the homebody in your life. After all, you can't go wrong with a chunky sofa throw or pretty bedding.
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Flowers, chocolates and other classic gifts
For those giving a Valentine's present to a loved one for the first time, figuring out what to buy can be an intense and nerve wracking thing. Scrambling around for something really personal can often result in missing the last delivery window. So, if you’re struggling in your search, remember that a beautifully wrapped chocolate gift or bottle of champagne in a luxury gift box will be a sweet gesture without the panic (and can be bought right up to the last minute). If you fancy going all out, Cartwright & Butler's hamper, delivered to their doorstep would be a great way to go. Or, if you're looking to have an intimate, gourmet meal for a date night at home but aren't much of a chef, why not opt for one of Made in Oldstead's six course Valentine's menus, which take the hassle out of cooking from scratch.
Best Valentine's Day gifts for arts and crafts lovers
For those who love to get crafty, have a great passion for photography, or a burgeoning print collection, we've compiled a list of lovely gifts and stocking fillers.