Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023: Thoughtful Gifts for Your Significant Other This Loving Season
PUBLISHED February 2nd, 2023 06:00 am | UPDATED August 23rd, 2023 05:55 pm
We’ve finally entered February, also known as the month of love. And what better way to say ‘I love you’ than a perfectly wrapped gift or flower delivery to express all that you can’t find the words to say? As you finally get started on your Valentine’s Day shopping, take a peek below to find the right present for your ‘right one’. From relaxing spa treatments, blingy jewellery, personalised items and so much more!
A One Stop Shopping Destination: Great World
For all your Valentine’s Day needs, Great World have you covered! First the essentials – a stunning arrangement of bespoke bouquets from Veronica’s Florist & Gifts (#B1-126), then boozy artisanal dark chocolate truffles, in an elegant Gorgeous Truffles gift box at Awfully Chocolate (#01-K102). Next, get her new rocks under the Whenever! interchangeable earrings collection from Bliing (#01-173) to rock with her outfits on date nights. Seal the deal with a 60 mins Classic Scentsational Massage (S$145/pax, 15% off for two) at Spa Esprit (#03-107), or bring the wellness treatment home with Simple Wellness (#01-166). Their NORFOLK’s Deepest Sleep on the Go set comes with essential oil and hand cream for a soothing night sleep.
From 6 – 28 February, you get double Great Rewards points when you spend a minimum of $20 at selected stores. Limited to the first 3,000 redemptions. Find out more at shop.greatworld.com.sg or follow @greatworldsingapore on Facebook and Instagram.
Great World is located at 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994 (TE15: Great World MRT Station, Exit 2). Open daily from 10am-10pm.
Moss & Lupine’s Chic Jewellery Designs
Looking for a last minute gift? Homegrown jewellery brand Moss & Lupine is here for your rescue. For the quickly approaching Valentine’s Day, the brand has also released its Elise and Anelise collections donning gorgeous pink and blue hues. Handmade by master artisans, each piece of chic jewellery is individually handmade and adorned using the traditional guilloche enamelling technique for colour application. This is the same technique used on luxury watches, so you know you’re getting only the best quality for your loved ones – or perhaps yourself!
Shop Moss & Lupine’s products here. Sign up to the mailing list to enjoy 15% off your first purchase.
An On-Theme Snack Box From Japan
If food is a common leisurely pursuit between yourself and your partner, how does a Valentine’s Day-themed Omiyage Box with specially curated snacks from Japan sound? If you’re already sold, all you have to do is head over to JAPAN RAIL CLUB‘s website and become a PREMIUM Member (S$58 per month). Besides a monthly themed snack box being delivered right to your doorstep, with a premium membership, you can unlock limited tours and organised packages to Japan, access to exclusive content and services, as well as events curated and tailored just for you. The membership subscription service is offered by East Japan Railway Company (JR-EAST) for avid travellers looking to explore the land of the rising sun.
JAPAN RAIL CLUB’s membership promo is valid from now till the end of February 2023. To join as a premium member, click here. Enjoy $5 OFF your February Omiyage Box with promo code: JRCXCN5
A Relaxing Treat for Both of You
Who says you can’t treat your significant other and yourself on Valentine’s Day? Afterall there is such a thing called ‘self-love’. This V-day, whisk yourself and your partner away to a relaxing Onsen in Japan with Ikeda Spa. The For my Valentine Package (S$268+ per couple) comes with a 30-minute Red Rose Onsen bath to help soothe aching muscles, boost blood circulation and nourishing and rejuvenating the skin. It’s topped off with a 90-minute full-body Chocolate Aromatherapy Massage, complete with anti-ageing and moisturising properties.
Ikeda Spa is located at 787 Bukit Timah Road (Before 6th Ave) Singapore 269762, p. +65 6469 8080. Open daily 1.30pm–10.30pm. Book the Valentine’s Day Packages here.
The Mark of a Forever Love
Perhaps something even stronger than a wedding band, tattoos in our book are the most passionate (and permanent!) expression of an ever-lasting love. From flash tattoos by local artists to unique designs by international artists, get tatted up with designs that speak of inside jokes, eternal love and even stunning portrait-like designs. Better yet, get matching tattoos with your partner to stunt on Instagram as #CoupleGoals.
Read our latest article on international tattoo artists guest-shifting in Singapore in February 2023 here.
Fuel-Up for The Effortless Date Night
If wine is a common language the both of you speak, Vin Geek has got your back when it comes to our favourite fermented grape juice. The fuel for any date night, shop for your favourite wine – Red, white or bubbly. Ready to raise a glass to the love of your life? Sip on some of the best foreign picks, including curations from Banfi (Italy), Penfolds (Australia), Bodegas Pintia (Spain), Caymus (Napa Valley, USA) and more. Quick, the sommelier is currently having a massive sale with up to 70% off on selected wines, as well as ‘buy four free two’ specials.
Shop Vin Geek’s Wines here.
Signed, Sealed & Delivered Permanent Jewellery
Take the sentiment of promise rings and modernise it a little bit – with custom-fitted permanent bracelets for your partner. A new trend among young love birds, with Curious Creatures, you and your boo can get zapped into matching permanent jewellery. Choose from a range of dainty 14k solid gold signature chains, suitable for everyday wear like the thin Daydreamer (S$109), or the chunky Editor (S$369), all available in silver, gold and rose gold casings. These will then be measured to your wrist, and welded without a clasp or extensions. Not to fret, if you really have to, just snip it with a pair of pliers or scissors.
Curious Creatures is located at 333 Kreta Ayer Road #03-21. Open Tue-Fri, 1pm-5.30pm. Book your appointment here.
Drain Out the World & Keep the Music Alive
Got a partner on the lookout for new headphones? Help them escape the hustle and bustle of daily life with some good quality music. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones (currently S$499, UP S$575) boasts an immersive, distraction-free sound experience, thanks to its industry-leading noise cancellation features. This keeps even more mid and high frequency sounds at bay due to its Auto NC Optimiser. The cherry on top? the noise cancelling functions are automatically based on your wearing conditions and environment.
Shop the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones here.
There’s Never a Bad (Hair) Day When I’m With You
Make a lasting impression with the highly-anticipated Dyson Airwrap multi-styler Complete Long. Retailing for a hefty S$859, the hair care system is top-notch with a hair-styler that attracts and wraps hair for any kind of hair style with less heat. The set also comes two add-on accessories and a Dyson-designed case. Currently the Airwrap is available in a limited-edition Topaz Orange colour, if you are looking to really spoil your partner.
Shop the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler Complete Long here.
Something Specially Made For You
Nothing says thoughtful like personalised gifts. At THEIMPRINT, each gift is meant to be used, remembered and appreciated. Offering both practical and beautiful gifts, you can find stunning pieces for anyone and everyone here. From customised notebooks to personalised AirPod cases, cardholders and leather laptop bags, here you can get anything monogrammed with the recipient’s name for that exclusive touch. With products crafted using Saffiano leather, each piece is not only très chic, but also high-quality that can last for long-time – just like your love, and appreciation for the recipient!
THEIMPRINT has outlets at Funan and Nex mall. You can also shop for gifts online.
Top image: Awfully Chocolate
