Agreed, there are many ways to show your love that don’t involve a card swipe and gift wrap. Does that mean we’re not into the idea of someone making an effort to reiterate their feelings with some mushy, good old-fashioned capitalism? Definitely not. This February 14, get into the spirit instead of being the Valentine’s Day grinch. How, you ask? There’s so many ways.
Maybe you could turn to a designer clutch that literally reads ‘The Lovers’. Maybe you could go for a highly impractical but totally conversation-starting clutch that’s bleeding crystals.
We have fiery Thai and Malaysian instant noodles if your significant other tends to have midnight hunger pangs, and cacao cubes for that discerning sweet-toother.
Make a wine-and-dine night in more interesting with a two-player couples’ card game. Is her evil, grinning Labubu now giving off Chucky vibes? Perhaps a bag charm that’s also a camera is a good upgrade. Thinking of a cute card but awfully lacking in art-and-craft skills? We have one sprinkled with magic.
If subtlety isn’t what you’re going for, there are on-theme trinkets that literally spell ‘Love’, floral bouquets and more enduring versions of the latter.
For the tech bros there’s a skeleton watch he’ll enjoy explaining in very minute detail to whoever happens to glance at his wrist, or a grownup bento-style stationery kit for your person who can have a joint bank account with you but doesn’t appreciate you “borrowing” their pens.
If you’re wondering what the whole Valentine’s Day hullabaloo is about—and to guard against someone’s disappointment for when you show up empty-handed this weekend—we have a little “anti-Valentines” pick for you too. Get one to manage expectations.
