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Valentine's Day gift guide featuring Nordic homeware including Kay Bojesen love birds, Skandinavisk Kyss candle and romantic decorations from The Scandinavian Shop

There's something heart-warming about choosing a gift that'll last - something meaningful that becomes part of someone's daily life, quietly reminding them they're loved. Whether it's for Valentine's Day or an anniversary, and whether you're celebrating romance, friendship or just the people who make life better, here are some of our favourite love-themed things to give to someone special to show how much you care.

Kay Bojesen Love Birds

Kay Bojesen wooden love birds in oak with natural and smoked finish - romantic Scandinavian gift

Hand-crafted from oak with a natural and smoked finish, these two little love birds from the iconic Danish brand Kay Bojesen are charming, simple and designed to last, making them a perfect gift for weddings, engagements, anniversaries or just because. We've a pink and green pair, too.

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Skandinavisk Kyss candle

 

Skandinavisk Kyss (meaning 'kiss') scented candle with blackberry and rose fragrance - Valentine's Day gift

You can't have a romantic night in without candlelight. Skandinavisk's Kyss (Swedish for 'kiss') celebrates love, care and affection. It smells of blackberries and rose, sugar and cloves – perfect for a sweet hit if you're still managing to stick with those new year's resolutions...

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Orrefors Precious votive

Orrefors Precious hand-cut crystal votive candle holder with faceted gem design

Sticking with candles, if you want something that really catches the light – and makes a statement with it – Orrefors' Precious votive is hand-cut crystal in a faceted gem design that creates beautiful patterns when lit. Striking, and an elegant way of telling someone how precious they are to you.

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Pernille Corydon Heart Huggies

Pernille Corydon gold heart huggie hoop earrings - delicate Valentine's jewellery

Sometimes the smallest things say the most. Pernille Corydon's Heart Huggies are delicate gold hoops with tiny heart pendants - subtle enough to wear every day, for a constant reminder of how much you love and are loved. Also available in silver

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Flensted Love Dove mobile

Flensted Mobiles Love Dove hanging mobile of white dove with red heart - romantic Danish decoration

This Love Dove mobile features a single dove carrying a red heart in its beak - a simple expression of love and peace. One solitary dove, one massive message. If you want to make more of a statement, we also have a cascade of happy hearts and more doves and hearts. Too much? Swans and swallows are a little less clichéd but also symbolise love and partnership.

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Lovi wooden heart

Lovi flat-pack birch wood heart decoration in red - sustainable Valentine's gift

This lovely little Lovi birch heart arrives flat-packed for you to assemble by hand - small, thoughtful, and perfect to post if you're sending love from afar. We have it in pink as well as sets of 4 and 6 to use as decorations.

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Gry & Sif long felt red rose

Gry & Sif handmade red felt rose from Nepal - long-lasting alternative to fresh flowers

Real flowers are lovely, but out of season when we're writing this – and besides, these Gry & Sif felt roses will outlast them by years. Hand-made in Nepal from pure natural wool, they're available in red or as a shorter version in dusky pink. Give a single stem, or make a long-lasting bouquet.

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Hoptimist Love Smiley

Hoptimist Bumble Smiley Love bouncy decoration with a spring in yellow with heart detail - cheerful Danish design gift

If you're wanting a gift that doesn't take itself too seriously, this Hoptimist Bumble smiley could be just the thing. Bouncy, cheerful and full of love, it's a little dose of Danish joy that'll make anyone smile. Perfect for desks, shelves, or anywhere that needs a bit of happiness.

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Feeling romantic? The way to our heart is definitely through our stomach.

Breakfast in bed

Valentine's breakfast in bed setup with mug, bowl of fruit and Eva Solo tea cafetière on a Eva Solo tray

Start their day the right (happy) way with Frances Collett's 'Let Love Grow' mug, Arabia Finland's Moomin Love mug, or Pluto's cheerful Moomin Love egg cups. Bonus points if you pull out the stops for breakfast in bed, with an endless supply of hot tea (dropping a hint for the Eva Solo thermo tea cafetière). A good tray makes the presentation slicker and a lot easier - this one's from Eva Solo.

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Wine and dine

Romantic dinner table setting with Broste Copenhagen Nordic tableware, glassware and candlelight

Set the table, use the nice glasses and light some candles. You can't beat a romantic dinner, especially when it's at home and you don't have to walk in heels or find a taxi. And if your significant other is happiest in the kitchen, even better… Have a look at our kitchen gadgets, tableware and barware for lovely (and giftable) things that make cooking and eating more enjoyable.

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