It's nearly that time of year again (no, not Christmas) -
Valentines Day. The minute that we flip that calendar page over to
February, you know it's time to start planning that special day for
your loved one. And what better way to celebrate than with
something that has been lovingly handmade right here in Britain. In
honour of this special day, we thought we would put together a
special edition of our blog series "Best of British", giving you a
few ideas for some great gifts for that special someone.
Promise Tickets by My Little
Loves
These beautiful 'promises' may not cut it as your main present
but we couldn't resist including them. There are three promise
tickets to choose from, each with their own envelope so it's really
up to you what you want to promise, whether that is breakfast in
bed, a weekend away or a candlelit dinner. All of these
promises are made by My
Little Loves - a collection of personally selected British
accessories by owner, Nichola Holtby, which we just love. There's
plenty more present potential on the website so make sure you jump
over and have a look.
Emma Bridgewater Personalised
Pottery
Nothing says "I love you" like a personalised gift and what
better way to say it than with a beautiful
piece of pottery from quintessentially British brand, Emma
Bridgwater. You can pick your pattern (hearts, stars, polka dots or
roses to name a few), shape (mugs, teapots or plates) and message -
which you can have either on the side or the bottom. It really is
all up to you. Emma Bridgewater has to one of our favourite British
interiors brands and we're certainly crossing our fingers for
something from them this Valentines Day.
Guess Who Loves You Heart by Okey
Dokey
Okey Dokey make some beautiful hand-made wooden gifts that are
perfect for Valentines Day. But this one has to be our favourite
from the collection - a simple way to show someone how much you
love them. This hand decorated wooden heart hangs on simple satin
ribbons and you can also add a personal message. Okey Dokey is a
family business based in Canterbury, Kent and all their products
are lovingly hand-made in their workshops. Beautifully British.
Heart Tealight by Eleanor
Caie
Looking for the perfect way to set the mood for a romantic meal
this Valentines Day? These gorgeous heart tealights will do just
the trick! These ceramic tealights are hand-made and finished by Eleanor Caie in her studio
in Glasgow, meaning every piece is completely unique. We think they
are absolutely stunning and would make any table look simply
stunning.
Spoilt Cow Indulgent Room Candles by
Cowshed
We love Cowshed products here at Sofas & Stuff so this
"Spoilt Cow" luxury candle is right up our street - perfect for
lighting for a relaxing soak in the tub. These candles are made
with 100% natural, wildcrafted essential oils, this floral and
woody blend of rose absolute, frankincense, Indonesian sandalwood
and French linden blossom is sure to set the mood for romance.
That's all for now but we'd love to hear what you'll be getting
your loved ones this Valentines Day or which gifts you are coveting
this year?? Leave us a comment or even better, get in touch on Twitter or Facebook -
as always, we'd love to hear from you!