With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the ideal gift for your partner. Whether you’re looking for something deep and meaningful, or a lighthearted gift that nods to an inside joke, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together some thoughtful gifts, all of which come under £20. While most of the 23 gifts are available on Amazon, we’ve found some options elsewhere, too, for those who like to shop around. These include gifts for bookworms, gifts for chef-y types, and gifts for those with (not so) green fingers.
For the valentine whose cardio is karaoke
This microphone connects via Bluetooth to Spotify, YouTube, and Alexa — no app required.
For the valentine who sings in the shower
For the valentine who prefers a bath
For the valentine who always takes a bite of your dessert
These sweet heart-shaped spoons are the right size for a nibble of someone else’s tiramisu.
For the valentine who loves to cook the dessert
For the valentine who stays up late reading
This striking novel takes place over the course of one day. For fans of Eimear McBride.
For the valentine who is in three book clubs
This bookmark has a handy pointer so they can remember exactly where they are in the new Franzen book.
For the valentine prone to doomscrolling
For the valentine who needs a screen break
For the valentine who runs a little cold
These thick socks would be ideal whether worn on a hike or during back-to-back Zoom calls.
For the valentine who still surprises you after all these years
For the couple that listens to Esther Perel together.
For the valentine who’s a cautious gardener
For the valentine who’s a chaotic gardener
If they can’t even keep a pothos alive, this faux option is very convincing.
For the valentine who is a visual thinker
Pleasingly interesting thanks to a variable grid design on each page.
Don’t forget to add in the winner of our (exhaustive) hunt for the best pen.
For the valentine who would happily eat cereal for every meal
For the valentine who grinds their own coffee beans
For the valentine who loves chocolate
For the valentine who loathes chocolate
For the valentine that leaves a trail of bobby pins in their wake
The little ledge on this jewellery stand will stop earrings and hair grips going walkabout.
For the valentine who cares not for Carex
Cate Sevilla, Strategist contributor and author of How to Work Without Losing Your Mind, told us that whenever she’d use this spray “at work or anywhere in public, I’d get compliments on how nice it smelled”.
For the valentine who only wants a card this year
For the valentine who only wants a card “and something small” this year
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