If your sweetie wants ideas for a great Valentine’s Day gift, send them a link to these design-friendly finds. Will you choose the heart-shaped mirror, the little kumquat tree, the cake stand, or the crown? To keep a portion of surprise and choice, create your own mini ideabook with a couple favorites and discuss the link however you see fit. It’s a sign that can not be missed, right? You’ll discover Feb. 14.
Things selected and composed by Margaret Everton, Lily Gahagan, Becky Harris, Susan Herin and Rebekah Zaveloff
Burke Decor
Set of Four Flower Placemats at Rose – $48
I like to entertain, and splurging on those flowery placemats will make me just as joyful as a live bouquet. Additionally, they will last a lot longer.
Jonathan Adler
Mod Love Pillow – $175
Leave it to Jonathan Adler to somehow make needlepoint look ridiculously hip. The sentiment scrawled on front catches my feelings because of this joyful pillow precisely: Enjoy!
Dinosaur Designs
Moderate Calder Platter – AUD 180
While in my heart of hearts I am dying for a complete set from Australia’s Dinosaur Designs, I’d more than happily settle for a little bit to begin my collection. A platter in bright red would work well.
Rian Rae
Metal Crown – $96
Give the gift of a gorgeous crown to your”King” or”Queen.” Cosmetic crowns look great placed on a pile of books on a book shelf, atop a dress form, or anyplace calling for a little whimsy. This metal crown has a classic feel and contains lots of wonderful detail.
Etsy
Gold Engraved Wood ‘Me & You’ Pencils – $12
Spruce up your sweetie’s desk with a set of 6 pencils featuring perfect combinations — like the both of you. Each pencil has an response to the phrase,”We go together like…”
hive
Caboche Suspension Lamp – hivemodern.com – $985
You do not have to buy it for me personally. Just hang it up today, or else I’m calling the electrician to do it tomorrow.
Design Within Reach
Nos Da Blanket – $295
Sweethearts experiencing those crazy snowstorms from the Eastern U.S. might appreciate a little additional something to heat up with, like this wool throw. I can not complain about the weather in California at the present time, but that does not mean that I would not gladly accept this pretty blanket also.
8-Bottle Wall-Mount Wine Rack, Stainless Steel – $66.59
Please hang on the wall. Add a Few bottles of Pinot Noir and Cabernet.
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smow
Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton – EUR 2,475
Give’em all your love — along with a modern classic — with this Verner Panton-designed seat. The iconic shape is sure to get any furniture enthusiast’s heart racing.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Madero Tray – $118
I really like the comparison between the ceramic and the horn handles. I could see that this tray sitting with my cooktop as a home for olive oil, vinegar, salt and spices which are used daily. Elevates the regular to something special.
RSH
Aqua Confetti Margarita Set – $79
I would love nothing more than to come home from work and see those awaiting me, full of margaritas with rocks and salt.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Kate Spade Larabee Dot™ Crystal Rose Bowls for Lenox – $124.79
Rather than the conventional dozen red roses, which cost three times the usual with this afternoon, why not locate a few sweet blooms and give them in this evenly sweet Kate Spade dotted vase?
Burke Decor
Chanel Luxury Set – Assouline – $550
I need this. I need this bad. And I know that it’s expensive, but you’re getting off cheaper than if you bought me an actual Chanel bag, so just think about it that way.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Kate Spade Pompano Point™ Silverplated 5″ x 7″ Length – $49.99
Go ahead and put a picture of yourself in here. I’ll laugh at you, but really I’ll love it.
RSH
Reference Volumes – Personalized – $195
I’ll take turquoise. And an hour of peace and quite every Sunday to perform my NYTimes crossword puzzle.
Fishs Eddy
12″ Red Cake Stand – $99.95
To come home to a sweet treat balanced atop this gleaming cake stand would definitely put the cherry on top of my Valentine’s Day.
Whenever there are not any candies to be had, anything from apples to a pile of books would look favorably better on this bright reddish pedestal.
VivaTerra
Fukushu Kumquat Topiary – $95
Valentine’s Day falls right on the last gasp of winter, when we are all dying to get a sign of spring. This tiny kumquat tree could be a thoughtful harbinger of the season to come. Additionally, it smells fantastic and even offers a few citrus-y treats.
Anthropologie
Newsy Puli Dog – $168
Let the child in you howl in delight at this adorable plush dog. Long tendrils of salvaged newspaper create a fantastic jacket for this Hungarian herder. Give this to a loved person or (we won’t tell) keep it to your dog-lover self.
Rifle Paper Co..
Custom floral portrait printing – $250
It’s the thought that enters the gift that truly makes a great Valentine’s present. And a custom portrait of you and your love by artist Anna Bond is about as thoughtful as it gets.
Jonathan Adler
Jacques Torres Heart Box – $80
A box of chocolates may seem cliche, but snacks from premier chocolatier Jacques Torres at a Jonathan Adler-designed stoneware box? Well, that is different story.
Rebekah Zaveloff | KitchenLab
Rooms to Inspire from the City: Stylish Interiors for Urban Living – $30.87
We are rebuilding a home in the city after a fire and I have been eying this publication for awhile. Design books are among those things I do not buy for myself frequently enough.
IKEA
VÄNNA Mirror – $7.99
Show your loved one just who catches your attention when they peek to this charming mirror. The size is just right to get a cubicle.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Vintage Suzani Throw | Jayson Home & Garden – $995
All these exceptional classic suzani shouts are simply beautiful and truly finish a room. Accessories are demanding, they are hard to make ourselves buy, but they’re what create a home personal.
Williams-Sonoma
In case the secret to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then the secret to a woman’s heart has to be with the gift of chocolate. Handmade La Maison du Chocolat chocolates, from the legendary Paris store of the same name, come in a darling heart-shaped gift box.
Neiman Marcus
Wetlands Fountain – $2,875
The”Wetlands Fountain” is the best gift for the nature lover in your life. This beautiful piece is as much a romantic sculpture as it is a fountain to your garden.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Pewter Stoneware Bowls – $95
I simply love these pewter stoneware bowls, and that I can not think they are microwave and dishwasher safe! They’re excellent tabletop accessories or serving dishes.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Ceramic Urchin Box – $30
This stunning ceramic sea urchin box is the kind of thing that I love but would not buy for myself. It’s the ideal accessory for a coffee table and also a fantastic gift. People do not buy themselves items like this… they think”what exactly do I need it ?” But accessories aren’t about”need.”
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Dot Tray – $135
This stunning stoneware and ceramic serving dish is dishwasher and oven safe. There are also other items in this collection including round bowls and dishes, each one unique, that are equally stunning.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Antique French Tea Towel | Jayson Home & Garden – $24
We gather tea towels within our family and these antique French tea towels are a welcome addition.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Kantha Pillow – $195
This pillow stitched from vintage saris is indeed sweet. Many people say every room needs a bit of black, but other state every room needs a little bit of red. This is a superb way to get it!
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Classic Suzani Pillow – $195
I am in LOVE with those classic Suzani Pillows from Jayson Home — they add color, texture and a bit of the well-traveled appearance to any room.
Amazon
Barcelona Tile Designs – $12.95
I’ve a thing for tile and pattern, and this book caught my attention along with the other one from Portugal. Novels are objets d’art as well as research material and also a way to travel to exotic places without even leaving home.
Amazon
Leonardo’s Universe: The Renaissance World of Leonardo DaVinci (9781 – $23.10
For art and history lovers, this awesome National Geographic look at DaVinci and his Renaissance planet is divine. Not only does this provide for hours of good reading, but it is a wonderful large size perfect for adding to a smart coffee table set.
Sundance Catalog
Gearworks Table – $395
Insert an industrial chic vibe to a space with this Gearworks table. As unromantic as it sounds, I would gleefully spend hours beside this new home addition, reading or putting tea on it. Cast iron pairs with a gorgeous wood tabletop to extend a bit of artwork that can serve as a side or night table. Such identity.
Sundance Catalog
Brickmakers’ Coffee Table – $1,095
This remarkable coffee table delivers a refined edge to rustic simplicity. I would put my feet up or beverages directly onto the surface without stress. Engineered steel frames wood planks above a welded, distressed steel base. What a great way to add warmth and love in a home as friends gather around it.
Sundance Catalog
Rusty Alphabet – $18
I adore letters, however, individual ones are tough to discover. These rusty letters add a daring and modern individuality with a hint of years ago. What a fun and unique gift. Combine them into enjoyable phrases like”why not” or”q & a.”
Sundance Catalog
Handwoven Iringa Basket
Would not you be tickled to receive this as a gift from a person who understands that you’re a citizen of the planet at heart? Add chic individuality to your own storage with this handwoven basket. Made of bud by the Hehe women of Tanzania, this gorgeous art keeps jumble in check with fashion.
imagekind
Dive Naked! Print – $12.09
If you’re seeking to give unusual art to a beloved, this might be it. Not too pricey yet unbelievably unique, this tongue-in-cheek print may have guests humorously fascinated. Such a fantastic way to add a splash of color.
Anthropologie
Rowhome Birdhouse – $400
Thrill the bird lover in your life for this house. Sought after an iconic Philadelphia home, this gorgeous birdhouse offers comfy apartment-like lodging for your backyard birdies. Each house features a weatherproof corrugated cardboard interior perfect for nesting. Even when vacant during winter months, this is a great piece of outdoor artwork.
Etsy
Friends and Neighbors Print – $30
Create an entirely distinctive wall of art for this print. Inspired by the favorite figures the Small Object has made, this 11 x 14″ print will provide countless hours of fascination. Whether to get a loved on or yourself, this may fill a space with goodwill. An excerpt in the bottom reads,”Today is a wonderful day. I’ll meet many amazing people today. Now I might meet an astronaut, a teacher, an accountant, a graphic designer or an global pop star. You will never know. I might just meet the person who wants to dream big enough that they change the world in two years. It is entirely possible. Anything is possible.”
Etsy
Pencil Poster Print – $30
Add simple panache to your home office with this unusual print by The Small Object. A favorite artist of mine, that this print provides small phrasing on each hand-drawn pencil, and adds uniqueness to a space without overpowering and deflecting. As a professional who works from home (and loves old-school no. 2s), I’d be thrilled to receive such an individual piece of artwork.
hive
Armchair 400 Tank Chair – hivemodern.com – $5,106
Get rid of the Barcalounger you bought at the garage sale and replace it with a real seat. I feel like Frasier. If you do this for me, I’ll allow you to put your feet on the coffee table.
Williams-Sonoma
Monogrammed Riedel “O” Chardonnay Wine Tumbler, Set of 2 – $29.50
Who does not love the gift of seeing with her very own initial elegantly etched into exquisite Austrian crystal? This set of two monogrammed Riedel Chardonnay Wine Tumblers would make a superb gift for any occasion.
Horchow
Waterford – “Lismore” Frames – $125