Fine Gift Ideas

How many newly engaged couples do you know?  New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time when many men get down on bended knee to ask the love of their life for their hand in marriage.  What a lovely gift this wedding planner would be for such couples.

Perhaps, with Valentine’s Day approaching, you are thinking of proposing and are looking for the perfect gift for your bride to be, but don’t want to risk buying the ring just in case it isn’t the one she would love.  After all, you only want to buy one engagement ring, so it has to be perfect.  Why not allow her the pleasure of helping choose it, and buy her this wedding planner for the actual proposal day instead?

Filled with pockets for storing clippings, costs and brochures, a fold-out undated month-by-month calendar for planning ahead and much more, this book will become an essential working reference right up to the special day itself!

This ring binder style journal is packed full of helpful hints, tips and ideas and plenty of room for her to jot down her ideas and will really help her make this most special day one to remember for eternity.  You men out there may not appreciate this, but believe me, part of the enjoyment for us ladies is in the planning and preparation, so this wedding planner will enhance this experience even further.

There is also a wedding guest book which can be placed on one of the tables at the reception for guests to leave messages for the happy couple, and a wedding photo album and keepsake box available in the same range.

If the thought of buying the man in your life a romantic gift for Valentine’s Day fills you with fear, or you just know that he wouldn’t appreciate any kind of sloppy, sentimental present, this magazine gift box might just be the thing!  Like the women’s gift we brought you before Christmas, this version for men includes 6 mini magazines for him to enjoy.  Once he’s read those and selected his favourite he can use the voucher included to subscribe to it and then wait for the deliveries to begin.

The 6 mini magazines cover a range of interests:

• Empire
• Arena
• FHM
• Q
• Today’s Golfer
• Car

so whatever takes his fancy, it should be covered by this gift box.

Valentine’s Day is a day of indulgence and to show the one you love how much you think of them.  Whether you favour traditional gifts or something totally unique, there are thousands of ideas you could come up with to surprise the one you love this year.  From lavish gifts that cost a fortune, to something that hardly costs anything at all, yet still conveys the same message, the choice really is yours. 

At Sparking Direct, there are hundreds of gifts to choose from that cover an extensive price range.  The one I’ve chosen for you today comprises of a half bottle of champagne (as reference to champagne being the drink of lovers), strawberry flavoured white chocolates (we all know that strawberries are the ultimate accompaniment to champagne, and chocolate needs no reference at all – especially for a woman!), a cute cuddly bear (need I say more), and an ‘I Love You’ mug (as a permanent reminder of your love).

All these items are delivered in a small wicker basket and the gift can be personalised by adding your own message.

Of course, if champagne is not her thing, or you would prefer a full bottle to share, alternative gift baskets are available offering full bottles of sparkling wine or still wine.  Take a look at some of the other gifts on sale.  Prices include Next Day Delivery!

If the ‘credit crunch’ has started to bite, so those ideas of sparking diamonds or trips to Paris have been put on hold, but you still want to buy some token to express your love this Valentine’s Day, this cute heart-shaped mirror is worth considering.

Compact, so handy for slipping into her handbag, this little mirror is the perfect job for enabling her to touch-up her lipstick during the day without having to go to the toilets.  Also, the heart shape will be an everlasting reminder of which occasion she was given her gift and is sure to bring a smile to her face.

For an additional £3.45 you can have the mirror engraved with a message of your choice in up to 50 characters, for an even more special gift.

 Belgium is undoubtedly the home of fine chocolate, so this box of a mixture of white and dark handmade chocolate slabs promised to be a real treat.

Suitable at any time of year to show your love to someone special, whether for an anniversary, birthday or just because you love them, this gift is particularly ideal for Valentine’s Day. 

What is more, order before 31st January 2009 and enter voucher code:  FREEDEL  at checkout, and it is delivered free.  As an extra treat, there is currently £5 off the normal price (correct at time of publishing).

Delivery is usually within 1-3 working days, and delivery can be made throughout the UK and Europe.

This gift features four individual boxes each containing either a 110g or 90g, 9.5cm x 9.5cm slab of chocolate as shown:  two in dark chocolate and the other two in white.  Two of the slabs have a large pink edible heart on them and the other two have a small heart.  All four are engraved with the inscription ‘Love and Kisses’.  What nicer message to receive!  The four boxes are delivered in a metallic purple gift box.

Don’t forget, the lady loves chocolate!

For the ultimate expression of your love this Valentine’s Day, give the Pandora lover in your life a 14ct gold bead with an open heart design.  More expensive than the more common sterling silver beads, this one is more luxurious, and after all, you can’t put a price on love!

Although there is quite a range building up now with gold beads and even the bracelet or necklace rope, you don’t necessarily have to have the gold ropes to match with this bead – it looks just as nice on the silver ones.  In fact, mix and match between silver and gold, adding some beads made from both metals, and you have a totally unique look.  The beauty of Pandora is to create your own design which matches your individual style and personality.

There are a variety of Pandora beads with a heart theme, but many of those I have tried to source are currently out of stock so buy now to avoid disappointment for Valentine’s Day.