Valentine's Day Wishlist

With just one week to go to Valentine's Day, I found myself wondering, what are THE musthave items this year? Here are some of my favourite Valentine's Day gifts for him and her. I have to admit, some of these gifts are more expensive than others, but remember it's the gesture that counts! (And the best gifts are usually the ones that are thoughtful and perfectly suitable for the object of your affections.)

Valentine's Day Declaration 15 macarons gift box by Laduree:
Valentine's Day Declaration Macarons

Rouge Noir Confidence eyeshadow and blush palette by Chanel, via De Bijenkorf:
Rouge Noir Eyeshadow and Blush Palette

Make Me Blush Powder by Yves Saint Laurent, via de Bijenkorf:
Make Me Blush Powder YSL

Alvar Aalto vase by Iittala, via De Bijenkorf:
Alvar Aalto Vase

Heart Earrings by Mercedes Salazar:
Heart Earrings

Red Metal Heart Box with 11 pralines by Neuhaus Chocolates via De Bijenkorf:
Red Metal Heart Box Neuhaus Chocolates

Amourose Maxi Chrystal Pump 105 in Lipstick by Aquazzura:
Amourose Chrystal Pump Aquazzura

The Art of Live Tanga by Marlies Dekkers via De Bijenkorf:
The Art of Love Tanga

Heart Charm key chain by Zara:
Heart Charm Key Chain

Ski Boot and Heart Key Chain by Goldbergh:
Ski Boot and Heart Key Chain

Perfume Discovery Set by Memo Paris:
Perfume Discovery Set Memo Paris

Heart & Love Book by Assouline:
Heart & Love Book by Assouline

Centaurus Perfume (for men and women) by Creed: 
Centaurus Parfum Creed

Valentino Alessandria Hat (Valentine's Day limited edition) by Borsalino:

Valentino Alessandria Hat

Valentine's Day Wishlist 2025

 

With only a week until Valentine's Day you better hurry if you still have to find a suitable Valentine's Day gift! It's the thought that counts... so a gift doesn't have to be expensive if you ask me. Heart-shaped pasta can be just as nice as a bouquet of red roses. As long as you write a nice Valentine's Day card, give it your all, put in some TLC (tender loving care)... and make sure it's suitable for the object of your affection! In case you need some inspiration, here's my yearly Valentine's Day Wishlist:

My Heart raffia handbag by Mercedes Salazar:
My Heart Handbag

Heart-shaped plate in Cerise by Le Creuset:
Heart shaped plate

Formula 1 The Impossible Collection by Assouline:

Formula 1 Coffee Table Book

Heart-shaped chocolate by Venchi via De Bijenkorf:
Heart shaped chocolate

Chérie Ski Pully in Flame/Pink by Goldbergh: 

Ski Pully Goldbergh

Cast iron Heart-shaped Casserole in Berry By Le Creuset:

Heart-shaped casserole 

Love Lace Triangle Bralette in Hot Pink by Love Stories:
Love Lace Bralette

Carole Tanga Style Briefs in Hot Pink by Love Stories:

Tanga Style Briefs

Heart-shaped Pasta by Morelli via Dille & Kamille:
Heart-shaped Pasta

Sicily Is My Love Toaster by Dolce & Gabbana for Smeg via De Bijenkorf:
Dolce & Gabbana Toaster

Rouge Coco Lipstick in Lively by Chanel Beauty:
Chanel Lipstick

Brut Champagne by Ruinart via De Bijenkorf:
Ruinart Champagne

Heart Socks by Happy Socks:

Heart Socks

Valentine's Day Wishlist 2024

In two weeks time it will be Valentine's Day and for all the -single- ladies: Galentine's Day (according to dictionary Merriam Webster "a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends. It's Valentine's Day with your gals").

Whether you are celebrating with your lover, (girl)friends or just want to spoil yourself... here's my annual Valentine's Day Wishlist, which might just help you find the perfect Valentine's Day gift!

With certain gifts you can't go wrong: Diptyque candles, champagne, chocolate, red roses... but I also added a few fashionable options.

Heart for me handbag by Mercedes Salazar:
Heart For me Handbag – Mercedes Salazar

Deaja vy bread basket set of 2 by Mercedes Salazar:
Deja Vu Bread Basket Set of 2 – Mercedes Salazar

White tea by Kusmi Tea via De Bijenkorf:
Kusmi Tea White Bellini losse thee 90 gram • Wit • de Bijenkorf

Baies (berries) and roses candles duo by Diptyque Paris:
https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_eu/p/baies-berries-and-roses-duo-classic-candles-valentines-day-edition.html

Heartshaped casserole by Le Creuset via De Bijenkorf:
Le Creuset Hart braadpan Ø20 cm • Donkerrood • de Bijenkorf

Red Delicate triangle bralette by Love Stories:
https://lovestoriesintimates.com/en/love-lace-l2371005400.html

The Ritual of Ayurveda large gift set by Rituals via De Bijenkorf:

Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Large Gift Set - verzorgingsset • de Bijenkorf

Lola frilly briefs in rose pink by Love Stories:
https://lovestoriesintimates.com/en/lola-sp2331012525.html

Blush de Beauté by Gucci Beauty via de Bijenkorf:
Gucci Blush De Beauté - 2-in-1 blush & oogschaduw • 01 - Silky Rose • de Bijenkorf

Chocolate bar by Tony's Chocolonely:
Tony's Chocolonely Chocoshop

Men's sneakers by Philippe Model:
Antibes Sneakers: White Shoes Man | Philippe Model Paris

Heart shaped pasta by Barilla:
Barilla love | Barilla

Beanie by MC2 Saint Barth:
Woman white beanie with fair isle heart print – MC2 Saint Barth

Sequined bag by Zara:

SEQUINNED BUCKET BAG - Red | ZARA Netherlands

Love embroidered velvet makeup bag:
Elizabeth Scarlett Love Embroidered Velvet Makeup Bag | Anthropologie UK

Affordable Holiday Gifts

The Holiday Season is here! It seems like time flies by even quicker than usual... and it's almost Christmas again. In case you're looking for some last minute gifts without breaking the bank, here are some cute suggestions:

Christmas Pudding Shaped Napkins by Talking Tables, via Sugar and Spice 
https://www.instagram.com/sugar_and_spice_den_haag/?hl=en
Starbucks enamel keychain
https://www.starbucks.com/
Santa Costume paper handkerchiefs by Caspari
https://international.casparionline.com/collections/tissues-hankies
Mini Panettone (Italian Christmas Cake) by Le Tre Marie
https://tremarie.galbusera.it/prodotti/natale/panettone-mignon
Gingerbread man plate via Garden Centre De Bosrand
https://www.bosrand.nl/
Limoncello Nougat via Italy
https://italydenhaag.nl/en/
Christmas cookies by Philip's Biscuits
https://www.philipsbiscuits.online/en/philipsbiscuits
Girl with the Pearl Earring Notebook
https://www.museum-webshop.com/nl/softcover-notitieboekje-meisje-met-de-parel-vermee.html
Gingerbread Liquor by Van Kleef
https://www.museumvankleef.nl/
Christmas tree candle by Rustik Lys
https://rustiklys.nl/ 

The majority of these gifts are under €9,08 / $10 and some even under €4,54 / $5.