It can be so easy to disappoint on Valentine's Day, from choosing a bad restaurant to forgetting to buy a present in time. Itchy are, naturally,
masters of romance. The Ron Burgundy of the website world. We suggest that you can't go wrong with one of the ideas below, but if you're not feeling confident then
splash out on all ten and your feelings will definitely be made clear.
'I'd Love You For Breakfast' Hampers
What better way to be affectionate than drag yourself out of bed extra early and
slave over a hot stove for your loved one? This hamper provides the wherewithal to create a gourmet breakfast feast so that your treat tastes good no matter how good a chef you are. You
don't even have to get dressed because they'll deliver the paper too.
www.bettyblythe.co.uk
My Last Rolo
Someone is making a
whole load of money out of Rolo's old advertising campaign, and we salute them. This is
one of the most pointless objects we've seen, but it's pretty funny. We'd probably rather have the chocolate, though.
www.iwantoneofthose.com
I Love You Toast Stamp
For those who want to make a
wonderful breakfast in bed but can barely afford jam, let alone smoked salmon, it may be worth investing in one of these toast stamps. Not only is it inexpensive, but you will be able to
enjoy the use of it year after year (if you dare).
www.giftshop.cancerresearchuk.org
Personalised Love Hearts Gift Set
Just in case your partner's not sweet enough, give the gift of a box of sugar. Delightfully shaped into
pastel coloured retro goodies, each with a message of love. This gift set is even beautifully packaged and
printed with the name of your loved one. Just be careful to spell it right.
www.lovehearts.com
Double Siamese Slanket
This year's runaway fad, the Slanket, doesn't have to be a solo activity. Treat yourselves to a
Siamese Slanket and cuddle up next to each other under a big bit of fleece with arm holes in. Itchy have been experimenting and would suggest, though, that it is
far more cosy to share a normal sized Slanket...
www.doubleslanket.co.uk
Monogamy Board Game
The description of this
remarkably complex and high-quality game suggests that it will be the most fun you ever have as a couple. This is a little worrying, as we would hope any long term couple's most romantic night together
shouldn't really involve a board game. We also think the title sounds a bit like a threat.
www.prezzybox.com
Mixa USB Mix Tape
Favoured by crushing teens and stalkers everywhere, there's
nothing more telling than a mix tape. It will be received either as a touching token of love, or the final straw. Music tastes are so personal that it's
all too easy to get it wrong. Good luck.
www.makeamixa.com
Hand Carved Postcard
This, like many Valentine's Day gifts, is fairly pointless, but at least
it'll burn more spectacularly if you break up. You could, of course, just use an ordinary postcard or write a heartfelt letter, but if these ideas are just too low key for you, then go ahead and
say it with wood.
www.needapresent.com/gifts/carve-your-own-card
Helium Balloons
A pretty standard option which looks good and takes
less maintenance than flowers. Either buy giant letters to spell out your lover's name or choose
a branded balloon for that impersonal touch. We favour High School Musical, but you may prefer Hannah Montana.
www.balloonmonkey.co.uk
Champagne
There are so many great reasons to choose champagne as your Valentine's Day gift. Firstly, it
looks expensive. Secondly, you can buy a magnum so that you both feel like midgets. Thirdly, it will help you both to look back on the evening with a
rose-tinted drunken haze, and the whole affair will be much more enjoyable after a bottle or two each.
www.sparklingdirect.co.uk
