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11 Cute Gift Ideas If You're Struggling This Valentine's Day

To buy for someone or treat yourself with.

by Bustle UK

Feb. 5, 2021

Pandora / The White Company / M&S

Valentine's Day just about escaped the clutches of COVID-19 last year, meaning we were able to spend February 14 with our significant others IRL. In 2021, things are going to look a little different. Unless you're bubbled up or living with your partner, you'll have to think about doing things virtually and exchanging gifts the old fashioned way: via post (or via a weird socially distanced drop off).

But what gift are you going to exchange? What says "I love you" in the middle of a pandemic? A face mask covered in love hearts? A lifetime supply of hand sanitiser? Sure, that would probably do it, but there are some other, non-practical options too.

Over the past year, we've all learnt to appreciate the small joys in life, and receiving thoughtful gifts from the people we love is definitely one of those. Below, the Bustle UK team has curated a list of gifts that are sure to show your partner how much you care. Plus it can work the other way around: if you know your partner is struggling with what to get you, send this list their way to give them a nudge in the right direction.

Everyone loves having plants in their home but, during the pandemic, it's felt especially important. We can't go outside, so let's bring nature to us. This Prayer Plant from Earth & Vine is extra special, and very fitting for Valentine's Day, thanks to the beautiful pink details on its leaves.

Double Cotton Pyjama Set

The White Company

This gorgeous cotton pyjama set will be ideal as we enter the warmer months. Crafted from two layers of cotton muslin, the set is soft and breathable and is finished off with mother-of-pearl buttons. Plus it comes with a matching bag. The White Company also has a great selection of pyjamas in their menswear section.

£80

Glass Cocktail Shaker

Not On The High Street

If you and your partner miss going out for dates, why not try and recreate one with a cocktail night at home? This cut glass cocktail shaker oozes luxury and will make any kitchen feel extra fancy.

Teddy Bear Cream Cuddle Cushion

The perfect gift for anyone missing their spooning partner, this "cuddle cushion" from Dunelm is soft and supportive. Plus is can also double up as a great working-from-home accessory for when you're too lazy to sit up at your desk.

Love in the time of coronavirus is not about playing it cool. Nor is Valentine’s Day known for its subtlety. So instead of pretending to be indifferent, send your beloved a giant brownie bedecked with Haribo Hearts, Swizzels Love Hearts, and a fondant plaque declaring your adoration. If brownies aren’t the object of your affection’s preferred baked good? Dump them. JK, M&H Cake still has you covered with their heart-shaped cakes and biscuits.

La Buena Vida Jigsaw Puzzle

Biscuit Clothing & Living

Chances are none of us are going away anytime soon. While you might not be able to treat your loved one to a surprise trip, you can give them a holiday in their living room with this beautifully-illustrated beach scene puzzle. Here’s to cocktails on the beach in a post-pandemic world.

Tonic Velvet Heat Pillow In Ochre

A heat wrap is always a treat, but this one takes things to the next level. Made from soft velvet and infused with lavender, it's ideal for soothing all those WFH aches and pains. And, if yellow's not your Valentine's thing, it comes in a range of other shades and fabrics, so you're sure to find one that suits their style.

Red Roses Bath Oil

Skipping the roses? Add them to your bath by way of Jo Malone's luxurious bath oil. There's a hint of lemon, which gives it a jolt of freshness, and it's enriched with sweet almond, jojoba seed, and avocado oils making it ultra-nourishing, too.

Sparkling Marquise Double Wishbone Ring

Hand-finished in sterling silver and part of Pandora's Wish collection, this double ring band will add a sparkle to your life beyond Valentine's day.

Boy Smells Polyamberous

If woody and exotic is your type in scent, this tonic is for you. A mix of cardamom, geranium, tobacco flower, pistachio, patchouli fraction, beeswax, and tonka bean, this new Boy Smells launch will definitely add a decadent touch to your home.

Valentine's Card

"Sometimes you’ve just got to gas up your girl or man," say Hood Greetings, and I couldn't agree more. Plus, the art of sending and receiving cards is fast becoming a lost art, so what better way to gas up your girl/man and tapping into the tradition of a classic love letter?