FYI
Valentine's Day is a major source of spending in the US, with total expenditures in 2017 topping $18.2 billion, or over $136 per person. This is an increase from $108 per person in 2010.
(Source: National Retail Federation)
Valentine's Day is upon us and if you're in a relationship, there's a certain expectation that attention must be paid. Your affection cannot, of course, be measured in dollars and cents. Then again, show up empty-handed and you'll undoubtedly find yourself in the doghouse. The struggle is real—have you been together long enough for jewelry? Not long enough? What we do know is that you don't have to go nuts on silly, frilly Cupid-themed crap. So step away from the oversized drugstore teddy bear, heart-shaped jewelry or boilerplate red roses. Think outside the box and pick up something the guy or girl in your life might actually like.
2019 Valentine's Day
Gift Guide
A limited edition cream from the luxury fragrance house.
Eau Rose hand and body lotion,
$55 by Diptyque
The Duo cocktail glasses with ice mold,
$24 by Aged & Ore
Pet camera and treat dispenser,$249 / $179 by Petcube
All profits go toward LGBTQ+ equality.
Burning Love candle,
$48 by The Motley
Steel bluetooth speaker,
$119 by Leff Amsterdam
Bourbon experiment collection,
$80 by Jefferson's
Perhaps with the promise of a future trip?
Travel guides,
from $13.91 by Monocle
Gotta give chocolates? Make sure they're infused with pure feel-good cannabidiol oil.
CBD-infused chocolate chews,
$49.99 by Dixie Botanicals
500-piece two-sided puzzle,
$16 by Keith Haring
Cashmere cap and cuffs,$75 / $44.98 by Halogen
Stamped with your anniversary or the coordinates of where you first met.
Custom leather keychain,
$12.50 by Made by Perri
Something that looks sexy and feels comfortable.
Washable silk sleepwear,
$178 by Lunya
Organic Mediterranean robe,
$148 by Coyuchi
Turquoise and gold pendant,
$48 / $38.98 by J.bee
Lavender and wood face and body oil,
$48 by Daughter of the Land
With the promise to make them coffee each morning.
Stainless steel travel mug,
$24.30 by S'well
Brushed black steel submariner watch,
$295 by Vague Watch Co.
Ultrasonic essential oil diffuser,
$97 by Campo
Say “I love you” with salami.
Sausage bouquet,
$50 by Olympia Provisions
Beard trimmer,
$34.96 by Philips Norelco
NOTE: Items featured in this story are independently selected by the editorial team. Purchasing via our links may earn Valet. a portion of the sale, which helps fund our editorial mission.
