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It is officially the perfect excuse to shower someone you love in gifts or sentimental memories. While we always say everyday is a perfect day to show someone you love them, we've created a whole holiday for it. Although I am single, I still love Valentine's Day. My friends and I always make it a goal to celebrate Galentine's together in some form, regardless of everyone's relationship status.
Also I think a super cute idea is doing a Jellycat exchange with your friends. Although, i really love the idea of just buying myself the one I love LOL. Still though, I would link them for you but I would say your best bet is finding your local boutique that carries them. For the Whittier area people, I love Local Fixture in Uptown Whittier!
I also am blessed to have a mom who makes sure I am never left out and has given me little Valentine's cards and even little gifts as I have grown up. One of my favorite Valentine's Day gifts was the new Cinderella movie on DVD (yup!). So anyways, sometimes its not about how much the gift cost or how perfect it is and rather about the thought. My mom knew Cinderella was my favorite princess (hers too!) and that I wanted to watch the newest movie, so as simple as knowing exactly what I wanted, made it the most memorable gift of all!
Clothes
I know clothes can be tricky when buying for someone else, but there is something so nice about getting an item that really just screams someones personal style.
I think all of these items are cute and a good mix of silly Etsy finds like the Silly Goose T-Shirt, and some nicer loungewear that is a little more special like the Coachtopia Gingham Boxer Shorts.
The Aerie Button Down is the perfect cozy addition to anyones closet who wants to be comfy but still looks styled. The same can be said for the Aerie Trouser Sweatpants, they have structure but are a comfy material and very flattering.
The Brooklinen Robe is next level and I personally don't own a robe like that and think everyone needs one!
Beauty
I fear (or maybe this is amazing news for you) that there is always a plentiful amount of beauty products I would like to receive. From overnight facemasks to everyday makeup and everything in between. So I simplified this list to some staples that I think most of us would like to get.
Starting strong with the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in vanilla beige. A lip balm with skincare ingredients and a hint of color, what more do we want?
Tis the season for my dry skin girlies, we deserve hydrated hands at all times, which is why I definitely love the L'occitane Hand Cream.
Makeup that doubles as skincare is definitely something I want to have more of. The Typology Tinted Lip Oil is perfect for natural makeup girls who also love a fresh hydrating look and feel.
If they love bath time, LUSH Bath Bombs are a really sweet way to show you care about their self-care rituals!
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What I love most about Anthropology is that their candles always have the best containers. The container is just as important as the candle itself. The Anthropology Palo Santo & Bergamot Candle is so beautiful and definitely on theme for Valentines's Day. The box packaging says "Courageous" and they have another candle that says "Love".
If ever possible, tying in sentimental memories will take a gift to the next level. This Yellowstone Candle would be perfect to remember a sweet trip to Yellowstone or maybe the gift is a trip and you pair this candle with it. They had 3 other national parks as well!
I was recently put onto the Simple Modern Water Bottle by my sister-in-law Nicole. She swears by them and says they're the best and the best part is they don't break the bank!
Listen, every single holiday or season, I am going to want the Icon glass with my favorite design for the time of year. So without further ado, the Anthropology Icon Heart Glass in white is the cutest little glass for iced coffees and maybe a lil margarita!
For the Stanley or Simple Modern water lovers, the Heart Straw Toppers or the Hibiscus Straw Toppers are sooooo cute but they truly have so many options on Amazon. This was sparked because on my trip to Utah, the soda shop was selling some.
Valentine's Day is absolutely about love between two people but I also think the relationship with yourself is just as important. Sometimes it can feel difficult to know what to journal or what reflective questions to ask, so the WNRS Self-Love Edition is a perfect gift for those introspective people.
Accessories
The Coachtopia Tote Bag is such a cute work tote bag to lug around laptops and notebooks to coffee shops.
Who doesn't need a nice pair of everyday hoops? In my late twenties, I am definitely interested in investing in higher quality jewelry so the Mejuri Hoops are perfect and reasonably priced. I personally really love all my Mejuri jewelry and get compliments on my rings all the time!
Mejuri Signet Slim Ring is a perfect little ring in general but I think the best part is that you can engrave it! You can do up to 7 letters, so adding your initials, their nickname, or anything sentimental to your relationship.
Books & Stationary
So I am big into reading lately and I think a book is a really sweet gift. Books in the vein of relationships or relationship dynamics are a fun way to incorporate the holiday but I personally love a book with deeper meanings. On my current book wishlist, I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman is high up on the list. It is a really popular and highly rated book with an anniversary edition dropping soon!
Etsy Custom Cards are the perfect way to take asking your Valentine to be yours, to the next level. They can be tailored to your relationship or the person you are asking. I also love that it shows you care and took time to find the perfect card + it wasn't last minute at a grocery store on the way home (not necessarily bad either but a special card will always mean more).
If this isn't quite enough inspiration I ALSO have Christmas Wishlist from last year that has lots of relevant gifts similar to these but filled with more ideas!
I absolutely love love. I hope this list inspires you to dig deep on what your Valentine, or Galentine, would love this year.
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