February 08, 2013

Valentines Day Ideas

Valentines Day is almost upon us.
I wasn't going to do a gifting guide this year, but it's been so hotly requested that I feel bad, so *da da da daaa daaaaaaa* (that's a fan fare) here it is! 
Let's start with the girls. 
If you're struggling with a way to melt your lady's heart, here are a few ideas. 
They range in soppiness, so you can decide for yourself what's the right level of 'cute' for you. 


"My side Your side" pillow cases £25
It's been scientifically proven* that women need more space in bed. You know how lionesses are the ones who roam the wilds looking for food?
That's pretty much the same thing.
You've just gotta let us roam, man.

*probably


Scrabble Pillows £20
One for the wordy girls.
Keep it simple or go for a triple word score.


Personalised "I wouldn't change a thing" print £28
Because obviously you wouldn't want to call your girl 'Simon'. Probably wouldn't go down all that well.


Best in Show pants £15
Ego boosting undercrackers.
*NB* You may have to gauge your lady's humour on this one. Either she'll find them hilarious or she'll be furious and think you're calling her your prized pig.
One for the risk takers out there. Live dangerously!


This one's much safer & pretty darn adorable in my book. A list of your favourite dates or secret spots, so far. 



Red soles > red roses


Button up earrings $9 (American site)
Only suitable if your girl's cute as a button!
(Sorry, couldn't help myself.)


Heart bracelet $110 (American site)
So she can wear her heart on her sleeve.
(I'm getting steadily cheesier, aren't I?)


Roses. Obviously.
You can spend a little or a lot.
Two dozen reds from Moonpig are £35 (which is hella cheap for Valentines roses).
Or you want something a little fancier, go local.
Hands down the best in London come from Only Roses.

For him
Show up naked, bring beer. 


Agent Provocateur / ASOS

The Date
I think Valentines night is overrated. Restaurants tend to be full of people with high expectations, expensive set menus & grumpy staff.
Personally, I think it's more fun to do something at home.


Build a fort, eat pizza inside it and watch old Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks movies.
Romantic really doesn't have to mean fancy!
Right Jude?


Some people are funny about Valentines day.
They say it's commercial & silly, and to some extent it is... but it's also a chance to show the person that you think about more than any other, that you appreciate them.
We're all busy and it can be tricky to always make someone feel cherished & valued. So this is one silly little day in our calendar where you can make a fuss of someone who just makes your world that little bit better.
If you're single, I'm sorry. All this mooshy stuff sucks a bit, doesn't it?
Grab your friends, get some food & go out dancing. Your time will come.


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84 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:52

    "We're all busy and it can be tricky to always make someone feel cherished & valued. So this is one silly little day in our calendar where you can make a fuss of someone who just makes your world that little bit better."

    I cried. Was I supposed to cry? I did.

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  2. Red soles are always the perfect gift! Such cute ideas! However, I must be doing something wrong. I only get 1/8 of the bed between the mastiff and the man!

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  3. Great ideas! I especially love the 'my side your side' pillow cases, if only it was that way in reality! :)

    Sareena x

    www.bakewritelivelife.blogspot.com

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  4. Love these ideas! We always stay in as I can't stand the sitting in a room full of couples who don't talk to each other but are going out just because someone tells them.
    And it's our last Valentines Day as an engaged couple rather than married couple. :)

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    1. Oh my goodness, you must be so excited!

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  5. Lovely ideas... me and the fiance don't really do much valentines day. Last year we ordered in pizza and watched Waynes World. This year he has to work in the evening so I might make one of those living room forts, cook my favourite dinner and enjoy the peace and quiet :) xx

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    1. To be fair that sounds pretty dreamy Lucy! x

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  6. That underwear is gorgeous!! I think my boys getting lucky! Haha. The louboutins are beautiful too.

    Gem x
    http://www.gemmameansjewel.com

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  7. the i wouldnt change a thing board is soo cute! thanks for these lovely ideas

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    1. Isn't it cute? Would be pretty easy as a DIY too...

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  8. Adorable - love the date night print!

    www.teapartywithalice.com x

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  9. These are gonna be very, very helpful. Just hope my girlfriend doesn't see this (aside from the advice for the girls obviously) Thanks!

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  10. I have my eye on this AP set!

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  11. louboutins yeah !
    or high eels whateva they are...

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  12. some lovely ideas. our Valentine's day celebrations now include our daughter, so it's less romantic, but even better than before! We are off to the ballet tomorrow, and we've all had our gifts already! Well, I'm not good at waiting for The Day, most of my Christmas pressies are ripped open long before Christmas, and the Girl is just a mini me!
    x

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  13. Rudeboy ;)12:33

    Im sorry, did you say Hella?!

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  14. Love it! I reblogged that roses pic! xx
    themusingsofateenagemind.blogspot.co.uk/

    velvetrevolutionandcandyclouds.tumblr.com/

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  15. So thankful for this post. It's my first Valentine's day with a serious boyfriend and I have been totally stuck on what to get him! Thanks for the ideas.

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  16. Anonymous13:15

    Rose! I adore this idea of making a fort. I was going to just cook and do the underwear thing, but this is a lovely twist on staying in and avoiding the hideousness of the squashed-together seating at over-priced restaurants.
    Merci beaucoup for the suggestion :)
    www.littlemissnottinghill.wordpress.com

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  17. I've always thought this would be a really sweet but extremely geeky gift for Valentine's... as long if I was given it I got the naked beer service too!


    Macca @ TopFlat

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  18. I love those pillows and I'd buy them if I didn't sleep on the side on the bed that says your side! I would have problems then :(
    xx

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  19. "Red soles > red roses" ughhh preachhhh!

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  20. You're right red soles > red roses 100% every single time!

    The Purse Snatcher 

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  21. love love love the louboutins!!!

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  22. We always do a room picnic/fort type thing. It's ace. :)

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  23. Beautiful post - I adore those pillow cases, I totally need that extra room! Seriously considering a fort, they shouldn't just be for children.

    Hannah www.cagneyandlace.com

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  24. ahhh that bit in the Holiday is so sweet - and you are right, that is romance! On Valentines we always get fish&chips, eat them in front of telly with a bottle of Verve. That's my idea of romance right there ;) xxxx

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  25. Great ideas and I love the one of making a tent in the living room.

    Have a great weekend. :)

    Lou

    www.thekeypieces.co.uk

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  26. Those prints are my fave, specially the one with all the places that are significant to the couple. I think I'll go for it!
    Nice present and just what I was looking for to decor our bedside tables! ;)

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  27. Ahhh, I loved this idea of building a fort (or in fact just doing anything adventurous / romantic would serve) -- it really doesn't has to cost that much!! Jude Law is such eye candy in that movie =)
    Oh, and I loved how you sneaked those red soles idea into the list. Well done, thank you ;-)
    And those scrabble cushions are adorable.*need*.

    I do think most of Valentines Day is too much of a commercial haul but indeed it also gives us the opportunity to thank our significant others (in case we have one). Love this list; it is completely free of cheesy-be-my-valentine-pink-kitchy stuff!

    Thanks for the lovely post!

    Svenja

    Happybluebird

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  28. Anonymous14:22

    show up naked and bring beer, made me laugh so much! that was a bit of a bitchslap to the boys there, assuming they are that simple, but tbh some of them do actually think this is the best present you can offer;) I absolutely loved the underlying cynicism of this post ;P I take it you are not a massive valentine's day fan.

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    1. Not particularly cynical, but I do think Valentines is more of a girls holiday. I've never met a man who actually WANTED a teddy holding a heart or a sappy declaration of love, have you?
      Sexy underwear, booze & maybe a steak on the other hand?
      Winner every time!

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  29. Rosiiiiie, want to meet you in London this week-end!! please !! Just for a picture.. it would be an honor for me !!
    And a perfect birthday present, the better !! <3
    Valentine

    mylifewithvalentine@gmail.com
    http://mylifewithvalentine.blogspot.fr/

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    1. Hey Valentine,
      I'm not around this weekend, sorry! Maybe come along to the next meet up? x

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  30. The mine/your space pillow case is the best thing ever!

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  31. When I was single, I used to get a bottle of champagne, some cupcakes, blast some music and dance around the apartment. Wait, I still do that. I love the tent idea!

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  32. Anonymous15:17

    show up naked. bring beer.

    NAILED IT. rose you are my favorite!

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  33. Loved the fact that most of the gifts are reasonably priced but you threw in the $900 shoes as well...just in case! ;-) Lol!

    Some great choices, I especially like the pictures.

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  34. Do you have any gift ideas for someone leaving the country to go back home forever?

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  35. The personalised date/secret spots print is so cute and definitely unique!

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  36. Anonymous16:13

    That print's very cool, what a lovely idea, BUT you wouldn't *actually* put it up in the house, would you. Why don't they do it as a tea towel? Which made me think; and I cannot find nice linen personalised tea towels anywhere. This is the best: http://www.spoonflower.com/spoonflower_fabrics BUT it's in the US and you'd have to made the tea towels yourself.

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  37. My favourite are the pillow cases, so funny!

    Louisa's Notebook

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  38. that tent in the holiday is amazing--i want one like that one day just for me :)

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  39. Anonymous17:02

    I love Valentine's day but HATE going to restaurants on the day!

    I will also be making heart shaped pancakes for breakfast with caramel sauce and home made chocolate lips on top and will pack my lovey off to work with heart shaped sandwiches and cookies to keep him going throughout the day (don't worry - he has his own office!).

    We live near lots of lovely restaurants and as I normally cook for us most days, this year we will be celebrating in the evening by having our meal delivered from a local restaurant, one course at a time.

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    1. The restaurant delivery idea is adorable! What a lucky man you have! x

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  40. love the little buttons and the special places print. so many great ideas here they would all make a girl very happy! xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  41. Lovely picks - the heart bracelet is adorable & those pants with Best in Show are hilarious!
    http://letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

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  42. I'm using some of these ideas!!! Thank you xoxo

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  43. I had big elaborate plans for a fun 'Romance Tent' like you described - but his sister [who i've never met] has decided to crash at our [small one-bedroom] apartment for the whole week and over Valentines Day. SUPER BUMMED.

    breathing-easy.blogspot.ca

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  44. I nominated you for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award! http://confessionsofafitnesslover.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/very-inspirational-blogger-award/

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  45. What a great guide! I love the personalised written items, and those pillows...maybe I'll get some just for myself for future sleepovers ;)

    Also, I don't think it sucks to be single on Valentine's Day or to be surrounded by mushy stuff! I literally hate all the people who are like 'worst day of the year'... I think V Day is about showing whoever you love, that you love them - and that includes your best friends. Some of my favourite V Days have been with friends rather than boyfriends - getting a big group together for a meal out or going underwear shopping with the girls followed by a night in with vino et all. So for all those single girls, including me, stop hating on V Day and start loving it :)

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  46. Enjoy Valentine's with DP. I'm single but hey I'll be flying back from Germany on Vday, so I will just snog a flight attendant at 30 thousand feet. LOLs !

    bisous,
    Natasha

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  47. Ah! You said 'hella'!
    Being a reader that's native from San Francisco Bay Area and lived in London this makes me sooooo (hella) happy!! I love your blog, have never written a comment, but couldn't resist when you drop some bay slang ;)

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    1. haha good to hear Taryn! xx

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  48. Loved the 'Simon' poster.
    Where are you mister to buy me this??!

    xx, A!
    glimpsesofa.blogspot.com

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  49. My very first Valentine's day with a boyfriend, can't wait!

    Katie <3

    http://desperatelyseekingfreedom.blogspot.co.uk/

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  50. I think some pillows on the floor with a side of s'moreos will make the perfect valentine night in! Great ideas, thanks!

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  51. Fabulous suggestions, love the pillow cases!

    Keep calm and carry lipstick.

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  52. Hahaha "Live dangerously!" awesome line...and great ideas! I would personally love the side of the bed pillows

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  53. I just love reading your blog posts, it makes my day when you have new entry. I just adore your writing style; you're brilliant x

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  54. I just love your blog it makes my day when you have new entry. Adore your writing style; your brilliant! Xx

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  55. You're right - it should just be a celebration of love in general. Underwear shopping with the girls sounds fun - might have to do that myself today!

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  56. Love this post, the bracelet is super cute! And I love that you said hella, haha, when I lived in Australia we all used to say it, and I'd forgotten all about it until I read it here :P

    C x
    www.luxlife-blog.com

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  57. rosie you always have such great ideas!

    http://iyf-x.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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  58. Oh, that was such a cute scene from "The Holiday".. Is it weird that that's the only thing I took from this post?

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  59. Love all your ideas!
    The boyfriend and I actually built a tent inside last night!!! http://pressedwordsat.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/indoor-tent/
    Super dreamy and fun, should have saved it for Valentine's Day! x

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  60. Loving the 'my side your side' pillows and that HUGE bunch of roses!
    http://golden-closet.com/

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  61. Hey Rose,

    I was wondering if you could let me know how to make your 'popular posts' down the right hand side so much nicer than the default appearance? I've been fiddling around with mine for ages and I just can't seem to make it work!

    Love your blog, read it every day!

    Ellie x

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  62. Those 'inside tent' ideas are the best!

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  63. Awh I want a Den :( Love your blog!

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  64. Love the pillows :)

    Have decided that Valentine's should just be embraced as it's not going away!

    Have put a few date ideas on my own blog.

    Zoe x
    londonandme.blog.com

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  65. I like how you are hinting ;-) I am dropping a few hints in my blog as well, viva la hint!

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  66. I LOVE your gift guides Rosie and this is another cracker.

    Definitely going to buy the pillow-cases, my boyfriend and I have just moved in together and apparently I've started hogging the bed so I think he'll find those pillow-cases hilarious!! Also love the 'special places' print, what a lovely idea.

    Lx

    www.whatlisawrote.blogspot.co.uk

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  67. Hurrah! First year with an amazing OH in...oh forever, so I'm cooking him prawn linguine, making a sort of eton mess dessert and we're watching a DVD. But now? Well now I might just need those pillow cases - totally awesome!

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