Valentine's Day - Gift inspiration!!!

 Prestat's Heart Box - £6.50 to £33 

 Passion Fruit fondant, Rice Crisp nougat & Dark Chocolate truffle

With only two weeks until that special day I thought it would be good to list several gift ideas that might inspire that special someone in you're life to spoil you. I was recently sent a lovely box of my favourite chocs to review and decided they would make an ideal gift for Valentine's Day thus inspiring this post.

This is the smallest Heart box available from Prestat at £6.50 with prices rising to £33 for the largest size. I think these chocolates are a little more special than the usual brands making them an extra special treat. I have done a previous post before Christmas listing several other options (see here) but these are particularly appropriate for Valentine's. I wish I could describe to you just how delicious they are but of the three above the Passion Fruit fondant was amazing, you could really taste the passion fruit, I am slightly biased though as fruit creams are my absolute favourite, yummy!!!

Pandora silver bangle and heart charms, John Greed, £145 (picture from John Greed website)

Next on my list of Valentine goodies would be this lovely silver bangle from Pandora. Although quite expensive at £145, you do get the bangle and three charms. If you already have a Pandora bracelet then there are several other 'heart' inspired charms available seperately, these are priced from £20 so again a gift to suit most budgets, the possibilities are endless. My lovely man recently gave me this beautiful 'LOVE' charm for our anniversary, this would be so appropriate for a Valentine gift, I absolutely love it!!!
Thanks Mr Moonstone XXX

Again available from John Greed

(picture from website)

Lola Rose Heart pendant, £20

As you've probably already guessed, I am a big fan of any Lola Rose accessory. What could be better than one of these Heart pendants to say 'I love you'. There are five different stone options available (at the time of writing this) but at just £20 they are sure to sell out fast. Lola Rose do several other 'heart' inspired pieces so they are certainly worth checking out. I received my red heart a couple of years ago and think it's the perfect colour for a Valentine treat. 

Boofle Valentine's Bear, £14.99 (picture from Boofle online website)

Along with roses, champagne and chocolates, the next best thing is a cuddly toy, especially for the more sentimental among us. These Boofle cuddly's are by far my favourite. They are so cute and you can usually find one that expresses exactly the right sentiment. Although I found this one online, they are easily available on the high street and come in different sizes that should accommodate most pockets.

These are just a few of the many ideas out there for Valentine's Day and I hope they've given you some inspiration on how to surprise that special person in you're life. Another popular idea for the more brave among you would be sexy underwear BUT be sure you know size, colour (we don't all like red!!!) and what she likes or it could go horribly wrong! Although us girls just want to be spoilt rotten, it's worth considering what that means. For me it would be a romantic home cooked meal, with a lovely bottle of wine, romantic candles, music and all with the man I love! Here's wishing you all a very special romantic day and remember that it's really about the thought that counts not the price tag!

What would be you're perfect Valentine's treat?

Deborah

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Christmas Wish List - I've been a very good girl!!!

Lulu Guinness Leopard Izzy Satchel from the Wild Cat Collection

 

Most definitely top of my Christmas wish list is this lovely little treasure from the Lulu Guinness Wild Cat Collection. I have several bigger tote style bags that are useful for everyday but sometimes you need something a little more 'subtle' when going out in the evening.

 

Two of my favourite evening clutches are both Lulu Guinness, including a classic Lips Clutch, however, they are only capable of holding a phone and a lipstick at most. I know, what else does a girl need when being treated to an evening out with her man? My problem is that I invariably also need my glasses these days, particularly when trying to read a menu. It's a little embarrassing when I have to get someone to read it for me, don't laugh, it will happen to you too one day!

 

Pandora silver present charm

 

Next on my list would be a lovely Pandora charm. My kids and their partners all clubbed together and bought me a lovely Pandora leather bracelet and first charm for my 50th last year and in doing so created an avid collector! There are so many pretty charms to chose from and one to suit just about any occasion, even Christmas!

 

Christmas reindeer socks from Accessorize

 

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a pair of festive socks, as always Accessorize have come up trumps with this cute pair. There are several different designs to chose from and at 3 pairs for £8 you could get a pair for yourself too. Accessorize is always a good place to go for a Christmas gift, there is so much to chose from suiting all sorts of budgets.

 

Although I love girly gifts I would also love a couple of 3DS games for my console. This year I have my eyes firmly set on Zelda, A Link Between Worlds and Lego Marvel Super Hero's, sometimes it's good to be a kid again.

 

Thornton's Chocolate Reindeer

 

My Christmas list wouldn't be complete without my favourite Christmas chocolate. These reindeer's from Thornton's are great value at the moment at 3 for 2, handy if, like me, you have three kids to buy for!

 

Presents aside, the best gift I could receive this Christmas is to have all my family at home for dinner. They are all grown up now, some living away from home with partners so it becomes increasingly difficult to all get together and celebrate.

 

 I look forward to a warm Christmas evening, fire and Christmas candles lit, Christmas music playing (not sure everyone enjoys that as much as me!) and the silly family games out, the perfect end to a perfect day!

 

How will you be celebrating this year?

 

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