Surprise your “Honey Bee” by sending her flowers on Valentine’s Day. Red roses are the traditional flowers of choice for Valentine’s Day; nothing says “I love you” more than a dozen roses. You are not just limited to just roses when it comes to picking the perfect valentine bouquet, let your loved one know that it’s heavenly to be with them by giving a gift of white lilies; or a bright bunch of gerberas to show pure love.
To help you to find your loved one a beautiful Valentine’s Day bouquet with a difference, the Gift Arena Guru has scoured the internet to find you the best deals from top online retailers. Most retailers/florists are offering to take delivery up until 11am on February 14.
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Just the mere mention of Valentine’s Day is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many ex bachelors. Planning a romantic evening is difficult enough at the best of times, but if an impromptu romantic night isn’t perfect, then you can at least get points for trying to be spontaneous. With Valentine’s day, you don’t have that excuse. Here are a few tips that will help you to make this year’s Valentine’s Day a one to remember for all the right reasons.
Make a Day of It
If you can somehow manage to get the time off work, why not make a day of it? Treat your girl to a spa visit, or a romantic short break. Even if you’re not planning on popping the question to your girlfriend this year, a romantic getaway is a great way to spend some quality time with your significant other, and it will make all her friends jealous!
Pick the venue well in advance
If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day dinner, you’d better get your booking in early. All of the best restaurants will fill up quickly. If you plan to host your romantic evening at home, then you’ll still want to decide well in advance so that you have time to buy in the ingredients for the meal, tidy up, and tell your flatmates to clear off for the night.
Find something nice to wear
For a night at the pub or the cinema, your beloved jeans and slogan tees might be fine, but for Valentine’s Day, some smart menswear is in order. If you don’t own any smart menswear, you don’t have to rush out and buy a full suit – just pick up a pair of nice trousers and a Barbour jacket. You’ll look nice and swish, and be able to say that you made an effort.
Spruce Yourself Up
Your girl will probably have spent all month getting prepared for Valentine ’s day, with facials, manicures, hair dresser’s appointments and detox diets. You don’t have to go to quite the same lengths, but a haircut, good shave, and a scrub of the nails (if you work a manual job) will turn you into Prince Charming for the night.
Don’t Forget Customs
Don’t get so wrapped up in the romantic night out side of things that you forget about Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. You don’t have to shower your significant other with expensive gifts to have a good Valentine’s day, but a nicely presented token gift will always go down well.
Arrive on Time
So, your reservations are sorted, you have a card, and you’re looking swish in your Barbour jacket – and then you get stuck in traffic. That’s a great way to ruin the evening. Leave earlier than you usually would to give yourself plenty of time to get to the venue. If you’re early, you can sit in the bar and enjoy a nice glass of wine while you wait for your table.
Written by Amy Fowler on behalf of Anna Davies, expert stockists of smart menswear and Barbour jackets.
Top 5 cheap unique personalised gifts in 2011
Buying gifts, especially for a girlfriend, wife, or loved one, can be hard. On one hand, you can’t just pick up a simple, all-purpose gift like a Starbucks card—that isn’t very personal. On the other hand, buying something practical like a new Swiffer or a food processor isn’t very romantic. Finally, on the third hand, not everyone can afford to spring for diamond jewelry for every birthday, Christmas, anniversary and Valentine’s Day. Some men even feel that once they buy that engagement ring, they should be excused from gift-giving forever. But most men—and you are probably among them—want to buy their significant others something sweet and romantic, and are just unsure of what to buy. Here are five great ideas that most omen will love—perfect for Valentine’s Day, new mom presents, or just to say “I love you” any day of the week (or when you want to go on a weekend golf trip with the guys.)
1. Personalized electronics. Just buying her a camera or a new phone may not seem so romantic, but many electronics companies are allowing you to personalize your purchase and make it unique. The Flip video camera, for example, allows you to upload a photo to their website and have it printed directly onto the camera’s face. Other companies allow you to choose from a variety of colors, styles, and optional accessories. The Apple computer company provides personalized monogramming and engraving on all the hottest products like iPods, iPhones and iPads.
2. Upgrade the everyday. You don’t have to buy rings for every birthday and anniversary, but you can make every special occasion memorable by giving her something that will transform an everyday experience. Think of what she loves to do and find a personalized accessory or equipment that will upgrade that experience every day of the year. Does she love gardening? Go with a top-of-the-line gardening set that is both functional and fashionable. Does she spend an hour applying makeup and getting ready before going out? Make her feel like a true lady of luxury with a gorgeously carved vanity table and mirror and a bottle of an exclusive cream like La Mer. If she lives for her morning cup of coffee, invest in a high-end coffee machine that will brew her morning espresso or cappuccino in style.
3. A dash of designer. Lots of women, whether they will admit it or not, love the feeling of slipping on something with a designer label on it. Sure, it may not be actually worth more than a non-designer product, you may be thinking, but there is something fun and exciting about wearing an exclusive brand regardless. Indulge that excitement a little with a little memento of a favorite brand. It doesn’t have to be diamond jewelry from Tiffany’s—it can be a silver pendant necklace from the brand. Instead of a Louis Vuitton luggage set, buy her a Louis Vuitton wallet. It’s a small indulgence that will make her fashionable every time she uses it, whether it is a Kate Spade scarf or a small piece of diamond jewelry from Baccarat.
4. A whole new experience. Sometimes, the best gifts are not things at all, but memorable experiences that can be cherished forever. Is there any experience or trip she has always talked about, but never been able to actually try, or does she have a favorite day trip that will give her instant vacation bliss. A day at the spa, or a night out on the town, or even a weekend away from it all can be the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Get dressed in a tuxedo, a dress, and your best pearls and diamonds for a night at the opera, or pack away the diamond jewelry and head off for a week of camping. Or nobly offer to stay home with the baby and send her and her best friend off for a rejuvenating spa adventure.
5. Jewelry—but make it personal. No matter what those Kay Jewelers commercials tell you, there is something impersonal about buying a piece of jewelry that approximately one million other guys will buy for their wives during the holiday season. To make a diamond jewelry gift personal, think about what she loves, what experiences you’ve had together, and then translate that into a piece of diamond jewelry she will really cherish forever. Incorporate unique elements like your children’s birthstones, your wedding date, and even inscribe the inside of the message. And you don’t have to buy rings all the time—most women would prefer a wide variety of jewelry items, like necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Gift Guide
With only a few days to go until Valentine’s Day on February 14th, The Gift Guru was informed about an excellent selection of chocolate gifts for those last minute Valentine’s buys from The Chocolate Trading Company Ltd. Whether you are looking for beautifully presented gift boxes, hampers with champagne or even novelty chocolates for a bit of fun, The Chocolate Trading Company Ltd would be the best place to start.
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The ancient Aztecs once worshipped chocolate now it’s worshipped by million across the globe. Tantalise your taste buds and your loved one with the gift of luxurious chocolate. Chocolate is known to be a natural aphrodisiac and it releases endorphins in your brain giving you the feel good factor.
Last Minute Valentine’s Chocolate Gifts
A luxury gift box of dark chocolate truffles. Plain chocolate enrobed ganache with good depth of flavour and not too sweet, finished with edible gold leaf. Presented in a rather striking, metallic gold and embossed gift box.
RRP £10.50
Our Price £9.50
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Similar to the pink Champagne truffles but replacing the Marc de Champagne truffle centre with a natural strawberry flavoured milk chocolate. These chocolate truffles are ideal for those chocoholics with a sweet tooth.
RRP £10.50
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Valentines Champagne & Chocolate Hamper
This limited Edition, Valentine’s gift hamper is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and high quality contents of fine Champagne and chocolate, such as; a rather special bottle of Taittinger Prestige Rose Champagne 75cl, Charbonnel et Walker pink Champagne truffles and a gift bag of 11 red foil wrapped hearts. Beautifully finished with red rose design, satin ribbon and gift tag.
Our Price £54.95
Light and creamy, dark chocolate and Champagne truffles made with 56% smooth dark chocolate and packed with a punch. Dusted with fine cocoa powder. Another winning chocolate truffle from Booja Booja in our opinion. Organic chocolate at its finest.
RRP £9.95
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Gold Foil, Milk Chocolate Hearts
Milk chocolate hearts, individually wrapped in gold foil. Smaller gold chocolate hearts also available. Ideal for table decorations, wedding favours, Valentines day, token gifts, hospitality or promotional campaigns. Sold in multiples of 100 foiled hearts.
Our Price £32.00
White chocolate enrobed truffles with a white chocolate, coffee and vodka centre sprinkled with coffee powder. A beautifully creamy chocolate truffle.
RRP £10.50
Our Price £9.50
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Superior Selection, Milk Chocolate Gift Box
An extra special chocolate gift box containing a diverse collection of 12 different milk & white chocolates with purity of ingredients and outstanding flavours.
12 Box £13.99
24 Box £22.99
36 Box £32.99
A truffle amongst truffles. Milk chocolate, not just filled but overflowing with a sensational rich chocolate ganache of butter and Marc de Champagne.
Our Price £9.50
Once Upon a Bean, Chocolate Discovery Box
This attractive presentation box makes a superb gift for the budding chocolate connoisseur. An informative introduction and sensorial journey into the process of chocolate making, from the cocoa bean through to the finished chocolate. Examples of cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa butter and varying levels of cocoa content chocolate discs are included for tasting, along with an interesting 32 page booklet. A unique and superior quality chocolate gift.
RRP £26.50
Our Price £25.50
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Superior Selection, No Alcohol Chocolate Gift Box
A superior selection of the finest chocolates chosen for their purity of ingredients and outstanding flavours, containing no alcohol. A truly unique collection of outstanding flavours and forms in both milk and dark chocolate, such as; salted butter caramel, croquant, coffee ganache, creme brulee, earl grey, passion fruit, single estate truffle and 22 carat gold. This special chocolate box is part of our Superior Selection range.
24 Box £22.99
36 Box £32.99
How to buy Valentines Day Flowers online in the UK
Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be Valentines Day without the traditional bouquet of flowers. The bouquet normally consists of red roses but in modern times florists will include other flowers such as gerberas, which represents caring, sharing and love.
On February 14th, there will be a high demand on florists in the UK to deliver Valentine’s day flowers on time. Therefore, it is vital that you pre-order that special bouquet in advance to prevent disappointing your wife, girlfriend, partner or mother. Sending Valentine’s Day flowers in the UK from online retailers is an excellent way to show your love and appreciation.
Ordering Flowers Online in the UK Guide
Ordering your Valentine’s Day bouquet of flowers online is an easy process and if you follow these simple steps it will lead to success.
You will need:-
- Internet Connection
- Pen – to write down prices from your research
- Paper – as above
- Credit Card or Debit Card – to make the crucial payment
Step 1
Take in consideration the time of day you wish to send your Valentine the bouquet. This year Valentines Day falls on a weekday, so find out if the recipient will be at home or work. In either case make a note of the home and work address.
Step 2
Conduct a thorough research on the Internet and make a list of online florist in the UK who will deliver flowers on Valentines Day in the UK and the overall price.
Step 3
Compare the prices from the research carried out and select the best bouquet based on price and whether they deliver to your location. Check customer reviews on review sites such as Qype or Review Centre.
Step 4
Once the perfect bouquet is selected make your payment by card, ensure that the website has a secured purchase method. Make a note of your order number and the florist contact number in order to check the process of your order.
Step 5
On the day of delivery call the florists to ensure that everything is going to plan.