10 thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts she’ll love (2024)

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 — like the year before and the year before that. Though the love holiday falls on the same day each year, it has a way of sneaking up and restaurants have a way of booking up. It’s never too late to prepare a nice date at home, get something that shows your love or create something made from love.

Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts come in the form of flowers, chocolates and stuffed animals, but we like to highlight unique presents that can be loved all year long — or gobbled up immediately.

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Summary

Trending and snuggly: Women’s Classic Mini II Boot, UGG ($190)
Spray and stay (in bed): Doze room spray, Fern & Petal ($18)
Half a dozen fresh socks: Socks with hearts ($25)
A Very Valentine’s game: Très Risqué Truth or Dare ($23)
Sweet treat: Ninja ice cream maker ($250)
Heat things up: Philips soup maker ($170)
Bath basket: Just Because self-care basket, Baskits ($75)
Beautiful brass: Brass Oil Burner, Aesop ($260)
Pretty in pavé: Mini Heart Pavé Diamond Necklace, Mejuri ($398)
Oversized love: ‘Blvck x Keith Haring’ Love Hoodie ($165)

The picks

Trending and snuggly: Women’s Classic Mini II Boot, UGG

Why we love them: It’s easy to slip these boots on and head out in a jiffy. They’re not made for knee-deep snow but they’re perfect for the in-between seasons (or even some milder winters).

Price: $190
Where to buy: UGG | Amazon

Spray and stay (in bed): Doze room spray, Fern & Petal

Why we love it: Fern & Petal is a Canadian brand that offers 100 per cent pure essential oils and wellness accessories. Doze room spray is made from lavender, frankincense and chamomile essential oils — the perfect blend for bed.

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Price: $18
Where to buy: Fern & Petal

Half a dozen fresh socks: Socks with hearts ($25)

Why we love it: It’s hard to top the feeling of putting on a fresh pair of socks. She’ll think of you every time she puts on these sweet heart-embroidered socks.

Price: $25
Where to buy: Amazon

A Very Valentine’s game: Très Risqué Truth or Dare

Why we love it: Lean into Valentine’s Day and her with this very adult truth or dare game.

Price: $23
Where to buy: Amazon

Sweet treat: Ninja ice cream maker

Why we love it: Ninja makes it so easy to make ice cream. You can make it as healthy or indulgent as you please — read our review.

Price: $250
Where to buy: Amazon

Heat things up: Philips soup maker

Why we love it: Philips soup maker makes making soup super simple. Toss roughly chopped veggies in the pot and 20 minutes later, soup — read our review.

Price: $170
Where to buy: Amazon

Bath basket: Just Because self-care basket, Baskits ($75)

Why we love it: Baskits is a Toronto-based company. It ships across the country and often features Canadian products. The Just Because basket focuses on self-care products including bath bombs, a candle and bath salts.

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Price: $75
Where to buy: Baskits

Beautiful brass: Brass Oil Burner, Aesop

Why we love it: It’s a stunning oil burner that’s functional but looks like a beautiful art piece. It can be used with an oil blend and tea candle.

Price: $260
Where to buy: Aesop

Pretty in pavé: Mini Heart Pavé Diamond Necklace, Mejuri

Why we love it: Mejuri was founded in Toronto and focuses on sustainable jewelry at more affordable price points. This diamond-studded necklace is great for layering or on its own.

Price: $398
Where to buy: Mejuri

Oversized love: ‘Blvck x Keith Haring’ Love Hoodie

Why we love it: The Blvck X Keith Haring collection features a few pieces including this oversized hoodie that will keep her cozy in love.

Price: $165
Where to buy: Blvck

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