21 Valentine's Day gifts for every kind of love

Your nudge, nudge, wink, wink gift list

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❣️❣️❣️ Welcome to your Valentine's edition of Longe! This week, I've curated some thoughtful gift ideas to help you celebrate, whether it's by treating yourself, your partner, or by showing some love and appreciation to friends and family. I hope my recommendations will add an extra touch of magic to this Valentine's day. From indulgent treats to heartfelt tokens, I believe there's a little something for every kind of love in your life. If you enjoy reading this newsletter, I’d be delighted if you passed it along to a friend.

Make Love poster, Drool ✺ This is from the same shop where we bought our Ambient poster, which you can see in the background of every single style video I post on Instagram. I chose to present this one based on the theme of the newsletter, but this online boutique is a treasure trove of unique prints you don’t see on everyone’s walls. 

Candle Care Kit, Etsy ✺ Whenever I take out my candle care kit (mine is black and lives in its own velvet pouch) to tend over my Diptyque candle I feel SO extra. It’s that special accessory that brings the ritual of lighting my candle on a dreary rainy day to a whole new level. Definitely a gift for someone who is into romanticising even the smallest moments of their life.  

A notebook from Papier ✺ A year ago, I treated myself to this wellness journal from Papier and I use it regularly to record thoughts, moods, and dreams. I love that you have the option to personalise the cover with a thoughtful message or a name, which I did. The paper is very high quality as well and it’s just the perfect present for someone that likes their writing and fine stationery.  

Passport Amour, Cra-Yon ✺ For my 34th birthday, Nick picked up on my countless and not-so-subtle hints and gifted me this perfume I’d been coveting for months. Cra-yon’s scents are gender-neutral and have very delicate profiles. Passport Amour, in particular, has leading notes of Damask Rose, and a sweetness that feels reminiscent of a serene, sunlit garden in spring.

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