Finding the right Valentine's gift is tough! There's a difficult balance to strike between the romantic and schmaltzy!
At iapetus we know that navigating the sea of pink and hearts this time of year can be daunting, so we're to help with our guide to the Valentine's essentials! We've picked a few of our favourite, and most popular, hand crafted and thoughtful Valentine's gifts, cards and jewellery to help steer Cupid's arrow straight on the 14th February.
Who doesn't love receiving a gorgeous card reminding them just how much they are loved? Here at iapetus we have a fantastic range of unusual, thoughtful and artistic Valentine's cards by UK artists and designers. Take a look and you're sure to find the one with the perfect sentiment to let your one and only know just how you feel. Here are some of our favourites...
This beautiful No Remedy for Love card is by Dorset based artist, Sam Cannon. The card is printed with Sam's original watercolour and pen painting entitled 'Sweet peas and the dragonfly' with the added romantic words 'there is no remedy for love but to love more'.
If you're looking for a more unique card to declare your affection we suggest this wonderful Happy Valentine's Day pink floral laser-cut card by Alljoy. It's sure to let your loved one know just how you feel.
If you're looking for a card that will make your partner laugh, not just smile, then this brilliant I'll Do The Bins card by Arthouse Unlimited is the way to go. Would you do anything for love? This tender design demonstrates the lengths you’d go to for that special someone. Words by Chris Hodding and design by Philippa Morrison.
You can discover more of our unusual and thoughtful Valentine's day cards here.
What makes a perfect Valentine's gift? Well, we think something hand crafted with as much love and affection as you have for your Valentine is a good place to start. Here at iapetus we have a stunning range of unique and unusual gifts (for all price budgets) that are sure to sweep your loved ones off their feet.
This gorgeous handmade heart paperweight made from oak and yew by Herefordshire makers Beamers Designs would be perfect on the mantelpiece or shelves of any love nest. Of course, it would also look fantastic on your partner's desk as a reminder of your love for them. What better way to display those special memories with the one you love than in this stunning floating hearts pewter frame by Lancaster and Gibbings. The design of pretty little hearts embossed around the edge would win over anyone's heart.This lovely ceramic man with bunch of roses miniature sculpture would make a charming little gift for anybody with a romantic soul - it's sure to bring a smile to their face! Each sculpture is handmade by artist Andrew Bull meaning each piece is delightfully unique.
For more Handmade Valentine's gift inspiration, take a look at our collection of unique gifts here.
Finding a piece of beautiful, heartfelt and lovingly handmade jewellery might be the way for you to show your one and only your love. From necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and a whole range of other gorgeous romantic possibilities, we're sure that you can find just the piece to say 'I love you'.
Deep within the reef two Seahorses are bonded for life in this touching necklace, accented with a sparkling green peridot, in this Seahorse Companion necklace by talented artist Alex Monroe. This is a truly beautiful piece sure to be treasured for years. These adorable Heart and Daisy silver and gold drop earrings by Linda Macdonald are perfect for a loved one who has your heart. Highly polished curvy heart charms are joined by cute little daisies with 9ct gold centres. The mix of metals creates a beautiful contrast. These Hearts and Flowers silver drop earrings are perfect for everyday wear! This gorgeous handmade necklace features baby pink ceramic heart hung from a gold plated chain, matching it's stunning 24k gold lustre detail and is made with love by Clay Blanca. This beautiful necklace stands out for it's simple, elegant and minimal look, making it a perfect gift.For more fantastic Valentine's cards, see our category here...
For more wonderful Valentine's gifts, see our category here...
For more beautiful Valentine's jewellery, see our category here...