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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2025

This post contains gifted items:

Some people celebrate Valentine’s day, and others don’t, but if you are looking to get your special someone a gift, I have put together a few ideas:

Face & Bodycare

Jurlique Rare Rose Face Oil

£41

I love the rose range from Jurlique. It smells so good and has always been one of my favourite scents.

This facial oil is so kind to your skin, so it’s great to use even if you have sensitive or acne prone skin.

A little goes a long way and it really helps to keep my face soft and hydrated, especially if I use it at night before bed.

Jurlique Rare Rose Serum

£52

This serum is a nice lightweight alternative to using the facial oil or using a moisturiser. It has the signature rose scent and soaks in well to your face.

It’s easy to apply from the pump bottle and helps to keep your face hydrated and plump. It’s perfect to use in the morning.

Jurlique Rose Body Oil

£41

This body oil is so luxurious and lovely to use after a relaxing bath. You don’t need to put it all over, you can use it wherever you like and it really is moisturising.

It sinks in quickly so doesn’t leave you feeling oily which is a bonus. The scent is one of my favourites from their ranges and a great gift idea this Valentine’s day.

AKT The Body Conditioning Balm SC 02 After Thunder

£26

This super balm helps to firm and tone your skin whilst leaving you smelling incredible and feeling soft.

With prebiotics working to balance your microbiome and olive squalene locking in moisturiser, this balm really gets to work to nourish your skin and leaves it feeling soft and hydrated.

This is the perfect body moisturiser to use for the winter. It comes in a range of different scents too.

47 Skin Silver Mask

£24

47 skin is my new favourite skincare brand. I have been using a mixture of different products from them over the last few months and have noticed a big difference in my skin. All of their range contain a unique ingredient called silver chitoderm that helps to combat acne and keeps on working behind the scenes.

This mask is quite fun to use as it’s quite sticky to apply but once it’s dry you can peel it off as a whole sheet. It leaves your face feeling so clean, soft and fresh.

This isn’t a moisturising mask, but more of a refreshing and healing mask for angry skin. Using this once a week has really helped with my acne scars too.

Bubble Star Dew Hydrating Eye Cream

£14

This rich, pillowy eye cream deeply moisturises dry skin to give your under eyes a smoother, more luminous look in just one use.

It’s easy to apply and has a really lovely scent. You only need a small amount around your eyes before bed and you can notice a difference in the morning.

I find that using an eye cream regularly in my skincare regime has made a big difference, especially in the colder weather.

Castle Apothecary Gardener’s Nail & Cuticle Oil Orange & Rose Geranium

£12.95

Castle Apothecary are based in Scotland and create a nice range of different skincare products. The Gardeners range is one of their most popular.

Infused with the natural goodness of Scottish and British botanicals, enjoy the delicate aromas with every use.

This cuticle oil smells really good and soaks into your skin well. It would make a lovely gift and they also have a nice hand cream and other body products that would be nice as a gift as well.

Food & Drink

Fielden Rye Whisky Flask

£25.50

Fielden is an English brand committed to regenerative farming, using heritage grains and no chemicals – just pure, natural ingredients.

This whisky flask is a great size bottle and I love the shape of it, designed to be like a hip flask rather than your usual shaped bottle.

The whisky tastes great and can be drunk on its own or used to make a cocktail.

The Chillbean Bakery Valentines Collection

From £18

The chillbean bakery have a good range of products this valentine’s day. They have lots of different boxes of treats to pick from such as these that are pictured above:

  • Belgium Chocolate covered Oreos: Beautifully handcrafted and made to order. 
  • Valentines Belgium Chocolates: Smooth belgium chocolates each adorned with a heart and teddy bear fondant decoration and tangy raspberry pieces

The chocolate covered oreos are so moreish and I love that they have cute designs on the top, these can be personalised too.

The belgium chocolates are really tasty and they look so luxurious and unique.

They have lots of other great options to pick from in their valentine’s day range, and they also do their CBD brownies and other brownie options as well.

They are individually wrapped for freshness too!

Fashion

The Jovial Jeweller Curved Heart Necklace

£35

The jovial jeweller creates beautiful pieces from her workshop in South West London. She uses ethical and sustainable materials – art clay silver is a particular favourite, as it is an ecological silver clay product, made up of 100%, fine silver particles usually recycled from the photographic industry, X-rays and electronic devices in Japan.

She has a great variety of pieces that would be a lovely gift this valentine’s day, especially one of the many heart necklaces she has designed.

You can see how much attention to detail has gone into the pieces she creates and something like this would be perfect for your special someone!

Preeti Woman – Sky Blue Floral Pouch

£25

This beautiful pouch is well made and a great way to add a pop of colour to an outfit. Preeti Woman have a great range of accessories online in a nice selection of colours.

All of the products are eco conscious and designed to be statement pieces.

Preeti is also a personal stylist and colour analyst. She offers styling sessions and make up masterclasses to help you work out what colours suit you best.

Preeti Woman – Candy Floss Card Wallet

£15

This card wallet is another great option if you are wanting to add more colour with accessories.

It is crafted from offcuts of vegan leather, so it provides a soft feel and lasting durability whilst also promoting sustainability with zero waste. 

They have lots of great colours and designs for their accessories, as well as a good range of scarves and homeware.

The Fashion Conservateur Ted Lapidus Bag

£100

This beautiful bag by Ted Lapidus is a lovely red colour, which is perfect if you are wanting to give it as a gift this valentine’s day, with red being the colour of love.

It’s really well made and has some gorgeous hardware on, as well as a really nice shade of blue interior. It comes with a long crossbody strap and has plenty of compartments inside.

The fashion conservateur is a great website if you are looking for a luxury bag with a lower price tag. They have a great range of bags as well as jewellery and other accessories. You can tell a lot of care and thought has gone into curating their selection of products for sale.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Pink Blush Heart Hoop Earrings

£55

SuperDiva have a great range of jewellery that can be worn daily without tarnishing. They have some great statement pieces and their range of bold earrings would be great this valentine’s day.

More chunky earrings are in fashion right now and they have such a great selection.

These heart earrings come in a range of coloured hearts and you can also take the heart off to wear them as just plain hoops too.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Gold Crystal Pearl Hoop Earrings

£55

All of SuperDivas earrings are nickel free, so they are great for anyone with sensitive ears. Their gold earrings are 18k gold plated stainless steel so are great quality and will stay looking a bright gold even when worn regularly.

These beautiful crystal pearl hoop earrings are a great size as they are bold but not too big.

They come in a range of different crystal colours and you can also get a matching necklace.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Tiff Gold Huggie Hoops

£45

These hoops are a statement piece and they have a subtle crystal strip around them.

They are easy to put on and off and really comfortable to wear.

All of their earrings are great quality and really good value.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Fiona Creole Hoop Earrings

£24.99

These are a really good chunky option. Ideal for ears that only have one lobe piercing as a statement pair of hoops.

They have a nice design on them and would make a lovely gift for anyone that likes to wear bold gold jewellery.

SuperDiva Jewellery – Twisted Silver Hoop Earrings

£45

As well as having a great range of gold hoops, they also have a good variety of silver ones too.

These twisted silver hoops are a cool and funky design, a bit more edgy and alternative. They are a good size and comfortable to wear.

If you sign up to their newsletter on their website you can get 20% off your first order!

Cards

Libre Fine Arts Cards

£3 each

Inspired by the Windsor countryside, Libre fine arts produce beautiful art and gifts inspired by the royal counties of the UK.  

They have a great range of hand drawn cards this valentine’s day, as well as a lot of other cards that can be sent for any occasion or can be given this valentine’s day if you wanted something simple.

The cards are well made and I love the design of the black cat one! They have some other really cute animal based ones as well.

I hope I have inspired you with some of my gift selections 🙂

Sarah x

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Christmas Gift Guide 2024

This post contains gifted items:

Every year I like to put together a gift guide for Christmas. It can often be hard to think of presents and I always struggle with thinking of ideas for certain people so like to plan ahead and share my ideas if anyone else is struggling.

I am the sort of person that starts their Christmas shopping in July!

I also find it a lot easier to do most of my shopping online and I have tried to include a wide range of products as well as things for a variety of budgets.

Clothing & Accessories

Skates.co.uk – Fist Handwear Chapter 18 Skate Protection Gloves – Cobweb

£23.95

Skates.co.uk is a great website for accessories for skateboarding, rollerblading and bmx biking. They have a large range of products available including gloves from the brand Fist. This is a well known brand in mountain biking too and the gloves are always great quality and come in some really cool designs.

This subtle cobweb design looks really funky and my husband is going to love these. They are one of his favourite brands for gloves as he finds them really comfortable.

Lan Retro – Handmade Cotton Hair Scarf – Burgundy

£9.99

This handmade head scarf is great quality and comes in two different sizes. It also comes in a wide range of different colours and would make a lovely gift.

Lan Retro also have a really good selection of other products that would make a nice gift this Christmas, including coin purses and phone cases.

With handmade products like this, you can tell a lot of thought and care has gone into making it.

Stationery and Books

Wonky Paper Co – Little Miss Tired Cute Peach Notebook

£11

This is a really cute notebook, I love the design of it. A nice idea for anyone that is always making notes and likes to have a notebook in their bag. Each page is lined, ready for you to start making notes.

Wonky Paper Co have a nice selection of different designs for notebooks so there is something for everyone.

If you are planing to buy anything from Wonky Paper Co you can get 10% of your order using code: SARAH10

Wonky Paper Co – Daily Gratitude Journal

£18

This is perfect for anyone that needs a bit of self love and to practice self gratitude. It’s a great way to improve your mindset and realise what there is to be grateful for. It’s really well made and has so much detail, including the gold corners to match the binder.

If you are planing to buy anything from Wonky Paper Co you can get 10% of your order using code: SARAH10

Wonky Paper Co – A5 Daily To Do List Pad

£7

This is a great tear off to do list pad. Perfect for anyone that likes to make notes and plan things.

A lot of us are constantly writing notes on our phones as reminders but a lot of people prefer to have a written list in front of them. It’s a great product to have on your desk for making notes of important things.

If you are planing to buy anything from Wonky Paper Co you can get 10% of your order using code: SARAH10

Re-Writing Christmas by Kyra Lennon

£10.99

This heart warming Christmas book set in Devon is a touching read. This romantic tale celebrates the importance of home, family, and second chance in such a well written way.

This would be a great book for anyone that loves to sit down and read over Christmas.

Food & Drink

Whitakers – Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Honeycomb Crisps 

£5.99

Whitakers are one of my favourite brands for chocolate as they taste luxurious without the price tag. These gingerbread honeycomb crisps are so delicious and really remind of Christmas time. They would be perfect to take over to someone’s house if visiting over the festive period.

Whitakers – Festive Fun Milk Chocolate Bar

£2.99

Their classic milk chocolate bar comes in so many different packaging options. They have them suitable for many different holidays and celebrations and the packaging for this Christmas one is really cute.

The bar is a good size and really delicious. I love milk chocolate and could eat this whole bar in one go!

Slim Lilly Smoothies

Box of 6 £21.99

These smoothies are all plant-based and infused with konjac fibre, promoting overall well-being. They are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and free from artificial sweeteners or colours.

They come in a great variety of flavours: Mango, Raspberry, Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Cloudy Apple, and Strawberry and Banana.

They are all really tasty and a great alternative to fizzy drinks this Christmas! It is important to try to still take care of your body even when having festive fun.

Bennetto Chocolate – Xmas Gift Pack Of 6 Bars

£24

This gift pack includes the following flavours:

– Raspberry in Dark

– Toasted Hazelnuts

– Dark Salted Caramel

– Orange and Chilli

– Dark Mint

– Coconut Flakes

It is a great way to try the different bars if you aren’t sure what ones to pick from and they come packaged in a lovely box.

The chocolate is really tasty and my favourite is the toasted hazelnuts. The bars are a decent size and it’s a great gift idea for any chocolate lover, they won’t know which one to try first!

Simply Cake Co – Christmas Monthly Specials

£18.99 for 6 pieces

This month features:

– Mince Pie Millionaires Shortbread

– Choc Orange Brownie

– Toblerone Brownie

These boxes are a great idea as they are letterbox friendly if you are sending direct as a gift. I love these selection boxes from Simply Cake Co, they are so delicious and such a thoughtful gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. You can pick from different flavours and also different size packs.

There really is something for everyone and they do vegan options too.

You can use code: sarah10 for 10% off!

Bemuse – Calluna Brut

£12

This non alcoholic honey wine has a lovely natural flavour as well as health benefits and is a great alternative to standard wine this Christmas. The drinks are all low sugar and gluten free and are made by natural fermentation using only honey, water and yeast, infused with all natural flavourings.

Bemuse – Fiora Rose

£12

This is another great flavour from Bemuse, for those that prefer rose wine. It is refreshing and the honey contains anti-inflammatory
and antibacterial properties and even offers digestive support.

Honey wine is becoming a popular drink option for those that want something a bit different but are avoiding alcohol.

Bemuse – Mixed Taster Pack

£12.40

This is a great way to try the different flavours available and they come in handy cans if you don’t want to have a whole bottle.

These are a great idea for any Christmas parties where you want to stay sober.

Skincare

Zawadi Naturals – Tikiti Luxe Facial Oil

£29

Zawadi meaning “Gift” in Swahili, encapsulates the spirit of gifts from nature, gifts of heritage, and gifts for your skin.

This facial oil is really nice to apply to your face and it smells lovely. It’s great if your skin needs a hydrating boost and can be used on acne prone skin.

You only need a small amount and it leaves your face looking more hydrated which is needed this time of year.

Their range is natural and suitable for vegans.

Zawadi Naturals – African Black Soap Cleanser – Makeda Glow Pot

£14.99

This cleanser can be used on your face and body to clean your skin without drying it out. It leaves your skin feeling clean and radiant and over time will give your face that natural glow.

Made with natural and organic ingredients it’s kind to your skin, whilst helping to balance your skins natural oils and combat dry winter skin.

Barber Pro – Multi Masking Face Set

£15

This set contains:

– Anti-Ageing Sheet Mask

– Hydrating Sheet Mask

– Super Eye Mask

It is a great gift idea for a man that likes to take care of his skin. The sheet masks are so easy to use so perfect for anyone that doesn’t want a complicated skincare regime but wants to have a bit of a pamper.

Ren – Evercalm Cleanse & Nourish Duo

£25

This set contains:

– Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm

– Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel

– Limited Edition Cleansing Wristbands

The Ren evercalm range is one of my favourites of theirs. It’s kind and gentle on your skin and helps to soothe any soreness or redness.

I love the cleansing gel and the recovery balm smells really good. This would make a really lovely gift for any skincare fan.

Ren – Radiance Brightening Duo

£25

This set contains:

– Radiance Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

– Radiance Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream

– Limited Edition Cotton Rounds

This is another great set from Ren, featuring their bestseller tonic. This is great for acne prone skin to help remove dead skin cells and to brighten your complexion.

These sets are a great way to try different products and are great gift ideas as they often work out a lot cheaper than buying the items individually.

Maskology – Thermotherapy Pro Heated Eye Mask

£3.99

A heated eye mask is a really lovely treat. This one heats up quickly and is the perfect temperature to relax you. These are great if you get sore and tired eyes after looking at a computer screen all day.

It’s a really good way to rest and relax your eyes in the evening.

47 Skin – Everyday Cleanser

£29

47 skin is my new favourite skincare brand. I have been using a mixture of different products from them over the last few months and have noticed a big difference in my skin. All of their range contain a unique ingredient called silver chitoderm that helps to combat acne and keeps on working behind the scenes.

This cleanser smells really nice and you don’t need to use too much. It doesn’t dry out your skin but leaves it feeling really clean.

47 Skin – BHA Exfoliant

£29

This is one of their newest products and by using this a couple of times a week it has helped to reduce dead skin build up and made my skin look brighter. This would be great for anyone looking for a new chemical exfoliant to add to their skincare regime.

47 Skin – Daily SPF 30

£35

This SPF moisturiser helps to protect your skin from the sun. It’s not too thick and feels nice to apply.

Did you know, you should be using an SPF even when cloudy as the sun can still damage your skin!

47 Skin – Serum

£45

This is their most popular product and one of my favourites to use. You only need a small amount and it carries on working until you wash it off.

This has been great for my acne as using a prescription retinol at night was too harsh on my skin but this is really gentle and seems to be working much better.

I love the scent of this serum too!

47 Skin – Silver Mask

£39

This mask is quite fun to use as it’s quite sticky to apply but once it’s dry you can peel it off as a whole sheet. It leaves your face feeling so clean, soft and fresh.

This isn’t a moisturising mask, but more of a refreshing and healing mask for angry skin. Using this once a week has really helped with my acne scars too.

47 Skin – Blue Clay Mask

£39

This is another great mask from the brand. This works to help clean impurities out of your skin and is more of a deep pore cleansing mask.

This mask really makes a difference to blackheads and is perfect to use for a pamper evening.

You can use this in targeted areas or on your whole face.

Mindful Extracts – CBD Bath Salts – Soul

£29.99

These CBD Bath Salts are a luxurious blend of Jordanian Dead Sea, Himalayan and Epsom salts, infused with essential oils, extracts and botanicals. They come in a range of three different options depending on what scent/ outcome you are looking for.

The Soul bath salts are herbal & floral with hints of citrus and are designed to relax you from within and are a great product to use in the bath before bed.

I love the look of the jar and it comes with a little spoon to use with them as well.

Jurlique – Rose Hand And Lip Treats

£30

This set contains:

– Rose Hand Cream

– Rose Love Balm

I love the rose range from Jurlique. It smells so good and has always been one of my favourite scents.

The love balm is a great multi use product as can be used on your lips, cuticles, any dry skin, or even a tiny a bit on your hair to tame any flyaways.

The hand cream soaks in nicely and you only need a small amount. It is great to use if you suffer with dry hands during the winter.

Jurlique – Lavender Hand And Body Indulgence

£79.50

This set includes:

– Lavender Body Lotion

– Lavender Shower Gel

– Lavender Hand Cream

The lavender scent is really nice and both the body lotion and shower gel come in pump bottles so are easy to use.

The shower gel lathers nicely and leaves you smelling really good, especially if you use the body lotion afterwards. The body lotion is non greasy and soaks in well.

The hand cream is perfect for anyone with dry hands. My hands are always dry in the winter and this helps to hydrate them and to stop them from getting sore.

Achillea – Jelly By Now Mask

£50

Achillea offer handmade skincare designed for those that work out.

The jelly mask helps to refresh your skin in as little as 2 minutes so can be used even if having a quick shower.

It helps to hydrate and soothe the skin after a work out. It feels refreshing to use and has a really nice scent.

It’s important to look after your skin if you work out a lot and are sweating and washing your face more than usual.

Achillea – Kick Some Dirt

£53

This cleanser is a micellar water and can be used before and after a work out to ensure your skin if clean and fresh and so that impurities aren’t building up.

It works really well and can be used to used to remove make up as well, even waterproof make up comes off quite easily with this.

It leaves your face feeling clean without drying it out and it feels kind to your skin.

Achillea – A Drop Of Magic Spray

£55

I haven’t tried anything like this before. It’s a facial spray that is activated by your body temperature, so if you use it before a work out, as you get hot and sweaty, it begins to work.

You can re apply as needed throughout your work out and it helps to keep your face refreshed and hydrated.

It feels really nice to spray on when you are hot as really helps to refresh your face.

I hope I have given you some good ideas of things to treat your loved ones to, or even something to treat yourself to!

Sarah x

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Mother’s day Gift Guide 2024

This post contains gifted items:

If you have been a reader for a while you will know that I love putting together gift guides.

With Mother’s Day approaching, it can be difficult to decide what to buy, especially if you have multiple people to buy for.

For me, I usually have to decide on presents for my mum, my step mum, my mother in law and my grandma. It can get difficult trying to pick what to buy everyone.

All of the ideas I have mentioned can be purchased online and if you don’t live with the recipient you can simply get it sent direct to their house.

SKINCARE

Ren Moroccan Rose Uplifting Body Duo

£45

I love the Ren Moroccan rose range and always have done. This body wash smells amazing, as does everything else in the range! It helps to clean your skin whilst leaving it soft and smelling amazing. A little goes a long way and it lathers up well.

The signature scent will linger on your skin after using this in the bath or shower and even more so if you are finishing off with the non greasy body lotion.

It would make the ideal gift for someone that loves a good pamper or deserves one!

Kora Organics Noni Glow Body Oil

£54

This award wining body oil feels so luxurious as you apply it to your skin. A little goes a long way and you can see why so many people love it!

It’s smells really good and really helps to hydrate your skin. I like to mix it up between lotions and oils to keep my skin hydrated and soft.

It looks really posh in the glass bottle and I love how easy it is to use with the pump.

This would be a great gift idea for anyone that loves to take care of their skin or any body oil fan.

Beautypro The Glow Edit

£10

This is a lovely set that includes:

Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Mask

Detoxifying Bubbling Cleansing Sheet Mask with Activated Charcoal

Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask with Collagen and Green Tea Extract

It is a great way to try some of the Beautypro range and face masks are such a lovely treat. I love the under eye mask, it really does brighten up your eyes.

Beautypro Warming Eye Mask

Pack of 5 £14

Another great option would be these self heating eye masks. I think they are great value as they are really good compared to standard eye masks as they feel so relaxing with the warmth. I have fallen in love with these and great for anyone that deserves a good pamper.

FOOD & DRINK

Whitakers Dark Chocolate Assorted Fruit Fondant Creams

£6.29

Whitakers are one of my favourite brands for chocolate. They are luxurious yet affordable and always have a good selection to pick from.

These fondant creams are all individually wrapped and are a good selection of flavours:

Black Cherry

Strawberry

Lemon/Lime

Raspberry

They are really tasty and a pleasant change from mint flavour fondant creams. They are also suitable for vegans.

Whitakers Happy Mother’s day Milk Chocolate Bar

£2.49

This bar is made from their signature milk chocolate wrapped with a thoughtful message.

The bar is a good size and really delicious. It’s a lovely idea for any chocolate lover and they also have bars for lots of different holidays and occasions.

Russell & Atwell Limited Edition Monty

£23

Russell & Atwell have a great range of chocolate boxes to pick from. This one contains:

Passion Fruit

Dirty Blond

Marc De Champagne

The passion fruit fresh chocolates are a limited edition to the Russell & Atwell range and are made with real passion fruit and the other two are some of their most popular choices.

They all taste like they have just been made and served to you straight from the chocolatiers kitchen. They are kept in the fridge and just taste so fresh if you eat them cold!

They are the perfect gift to give any chocolate lover and there are so many different flavour combinations to pick from.

Levoco Mother’s Day Bon Bon Selection

£18

This box of chocolates from Leveco look too good to eat! They are so beautifully made and have a really nice selection of flavours:

Millionaire Shortbread

Key Lime

Blueberry

Lemon Thyme

Salted Caramel

Marshmallow Fluff

The salted caramel is my favourite as it just tastes so rich and moreish. I love the design on these as you can tell a lot of time and care has gone into these handmade bon bons.

These are a must have for any chocolate lover!

Love Raw – M:LK Choc Nutty Choc Balls Box

£9.99

This is a great gift for anyone with a dairy intolerance or anyone that’s vegan as they are plant based. They are delicious and a real treat for anyone that loves nutty chocolates.

Each box contains 9 balls that are made of crunchy hazelnut coated in a delicious vegan cream, covered in a crisp wafer shell and finished with their iconic m:lk choc and hazelnut pieces.

Love Raw – Cream Wafter Bars

Multipack boxes from £11.99

Another great vegan option are their cream wafter bars. They come in a variety of options and you can buy them by the box for a really good price.

The selection boxes of bars would be a good way to try out the different options.

Something like this would be ideal to send direct as it comes in a letterbox friendly box 🙂

NAILS

Earthy Nail Polish – In Bloom Collection

£24.95

These nail polishes are vegan and cruelty free and the brand have replaced the single use plastic cap with highly sustainable bamboo and all seals within the cap are made from 100% post-consumer plastic. They come in a good variety of shades and are highly pigmented so you can get away with just one coat.

This set is perfect for Mother’s Day as it contains a nice range of spring colours. The shade included are:

Distressed Damson

Maya’s Rose

Pearls Of Wisdom

Peaches & Cream

HOMEWARE

Asda Photo 15oz Personalised Mega Mug

£10

I have used Asda before for personalised products and have always been impressed with the price and quality. They have a really good range of products from cushions to calendars, canvases and mugs.

The mugs are a lovely personal and unique gift for. They comes in different sizes and you can add photos or text and really make it your own.

Gia Como London Black Rose Oud Candle

£20

I love the simple packaging as I am not keen on coloured candles, this way you can have it in any room in the house and not have to worry if it matches your colour scheme if you have one.

It smelt great when I initially got it out the box and it is so lovely once you start burning it.

It fills the room with the beautiful scent and I love how long it is lasting. It has up to 80 hours of burn time and an eco friendly cotton wick that doesn’t require a wick trimmer after every burn.

I hope I have given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024

This post contains gifted items:

Some people celebrate Valentine’s day, and others don’t, it’s a personal preference. If you are looking to get your special someone a gift, I have put together a few ideas.

You could even treat yourself if you see something you like!

HAIRCARE

Beauty Favours Tropical Fruit Mango Butter & Jojoba Oil Shampoo Bar

£9.95

This shampoo bar is a great way to try out a solid product to see if you are ready to make the change. It is ideal for anyone looking to produce less waste and reduce plastics. Ear bar is the equivalent to 2-3 bottles of shampoo!

They have a good range of different scents to pick from and all are suitable for any hair type and for coloured hair. I find them a lot kinder to my hair than regular shampoo and love the scent of this one. I have previously tried the champagne and rose one as well and that one smells amazing too.

SKINCARE

Eco Origin Bamboo Cotton Pads

£6.99

These reusable cotton pads are perfect for taking off make up with or using as part of your skincare to apply toner to your face. They are a good size and can be washed in the washing machine to be reused over and over again.

A great gift idea for anyone that takes their skincare seriously and is trying to save the environment by using more eco friendly products.

Eco Origin Bamboo Cotton Buds

£5.49

These cotton buds are 100% biodegradable, vegan, and come in eco-friendly packaging, perfect for everyday cleaning routine and uses. They are good value as you get loads in a pack!

Another great idea if you are looking to buy for someone that’s trying to make their impact saving the environment.

Mindful Extracts – HeartBeet Bath Bomb

£12.99

HeartBeet is a beautiful handcrafted bath bomb that’s the perfect gift for the loved one in your life. Or yourself!

This bath bomb is really pretty as well as smelling delicious. It’s packed with essential oils to give it the loving fragrance as well as being really good for your skin.

This bath bomb is made with natural, cruelty-free and sustainably sourced ingredients, making your gift a mindful one too.

Castle Apothecary- Gardeners Moisturising Hand Cream – Orange & Rose Geranium

£14.50

Castle Apothecary are a luxurious skincare company from Scotland and they create a nice range of different natural products. The Gardeners range is one of their most popular.

This hand cream smells really good and soaks into your skin well. It would make a lovely gift.

You don’t need to use much and it soaks in really well and really helps to relax you if your hands hurt and need some extra love.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto – Body Wash

£28

I love the Ren Moroccan rose range and always have done. I feel like this is a great range suitable for valentines. The body wash smells so good, as does everything else in the range!

It helps to clean your skin whilst leaving it soft and smelling amazing. A little goes a long way and it lathers up well.

The signature scent will linger on your skin after using this in the bath or shower.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto – Body Lotion

£34

Another great addition to the range is the body lotion. This is great paired with the body wash as it helps the scent last even longer after your bath if you are finishing off with this non greasy body lotion.

I like how both are in pump bottles as it makes them easier to use.

It would make the ideal gift for someone that loves a good pamper or deserves one.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto – Sugar Body Polish

£42

This sugar scrub with the signature scent is another lovely idea for anyone into their skin and body care.

It’s a good size tub and you don’t need to use much for a full body scrub. It works really well without being too harsh and will leave your skin soft and smooth and smelling delicious.

I personally prefer sugar scrubs as I find they work well and are great for sensitive skin as well.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto – Bath Oil

£35

I have previously mentioned my love for this range and I think anything with this beautiful rose scent would make a good gift.

Bath oil makes a nice gift idea as it’s such a luxury and not something many of us would buy ourselves.

You only need a small amount and it makes your bath smell amazing. It’s a great way to moisturise your skin whilst having a bath and followed with the body oil or the body lotion will leave your skin extra soft.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto – Ultra Moisture Body Oil

£39

Their body lotion is so lovely but I recently discovered their body oil and fell in love with it. A body oil makes a pleasant change from a lotion and it smells so good as you apply it!

You only need a small amount compared to a lotion and it makes your skin so soft as it soaks in. A body oil is a real treat for someone that likes to take care of their skin and I really feel like anything from this range is perfect for valentine’s day being rose scented.

NAILS

Earthy Nail Polish Thank You Heroes Collection

£24.95

These nail polishes are vegan and cruelty free and the brand have replaced the single use plastic cap with highly sustainable bamboo and all seals within the cap are made from 100% post-consumer plastic. They come in a good variety of shades and are highly pigmented so you can get away with just one coat.

This set is perfect for Valentine’s as it contains a nice range of white, red and pinks. The shade included are:

Polar White

Passion Red

Pink Orchid

Flamingo Pink

The company donated £7.99 from every pack sold to NHS charities.

SPORTS

Putt Pursuit Bamboo Castle Golf Tees

£5.99

A great gift idea for any eco friendly golfer is these bamboo tees. They come in a great range of colours and sizes.

Perfect for golfers of all levels, these tees are crafted from eco-friendly bamboo and feature a unique stripe design for precision and consistency. Enjoy a natural feel and enhanced durability, all while contributing to a greener planet.

FOOD & DRINK

Russell & Atwell – Passion Fruit Fresh Chocolates

Can be purchased in a variety of different packs from £22

These fresh chocolates are a limited edition to the Russell & Atwell range and are made with real passion fruit. They taste like they have just been made and served to you straight from the chocolatiers kitchen.

Bite through the hand-finished dark chocolate outer shell and melt into the indulgent chocolatey centre, expertly blended with lush real passion fruit, finishing with a gently honeyed, tropical freshness. Passion fruit is believed to have relaxing properties, to help you ease anxiety and stress.

They are the perfect gift to the chocolate lover this valentines because who doesn’t love a handmade chocolate.

Whitakers Chocolate – Red Foiled Milk Chocolate Hearts Tub

£17.99

Whitakers are a great brand of chocolate and they are always really good value too. They taste and look luxurious without breaking the bank!

This tub would be great for any chocolate lover. You could gift it how it was or get creative and pack them loose in with a present, make a display on the bed or even hide them around the house? Each chocolate is individually wrapped for freshness.

You get approx 160 in the tub!

Who wouldn’t want a kilo of red chocolate hearts?!

Whitakers Chocolate – Milk Chocolate Hearts Gift Box

£4.69

If you are looking for a smaller pack of hearts this is also a great option. It’s good value and they are so delicious. I love milk chocolate and these are all individually wrapped as well. You get approx 20 in the pack which is still a lot!

HOMEWARE

Asda Photo – XL Paw Prints Photo Cushions

£26.50 each

I have always been a fan of creating personalised gifts via Asda as they have a great range of things to pick from and you can use your own photos to create the designs online. It’s easy to create your product and they are always great quality.

You can personalise them exactly how you want, from the size to the to the colour scheme. I created these absolutely massive cushions with photos of our cats. They came out so well and the pictures look so clear on them.

Their website is so easy to use and I designed these from my phone. You can upload your photos and use their tools to crop and resize as well as change the colour hue and many other options.

I hope I have given you some good ideas 🙂

Sarah x