‘Cup of love’ cup cozie by Christina’s Yarn Crafts

Boys, why are you so difficult to buy for? Gareth either never wants anything, or does but it’s mega expensive or techy. I usually end up getting him a bottle of whiskey and something full of sugar.

But fret not, I’ve scoured Etsy from top to bottom and unearthed these treasures that are sure to keep even the fussiest of dudes happy this Valentines day.

1. Black ice whiskey stones 2. Leather briefcase  3. XBox controller cookies 4. Heavy duty beard balm 5. ‘Cup of love’ cup cozie 6. Circuit board cufflinks 7. Natural wood phone case 8. Wooden bowtie 9. Heart coffee scoop

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Gold and silver foil handmade art print by Miss Poppy Design

What could be a better excuse for some Etsy browsing than the most romantic day of the year (allegedly!) being just around the corner? If I’m being totally honest, this is just a ploy to leave some not so subtle hints to Gareth for some cute little gift ideas. I can but try…

Here are the most adorable gift ideas for girls, unsurprisingly its all hearts, pink and glitter. Next week we’ll I’ll tackling those tricky boys too, hurrah!

1. ‘You’re my Favourite’ card 2. Heart gloves with red felt 3. Hearts paper garland 4. Rainbow sapphire eternity ring in sterling silver 5. Gold and silver foil handmade art print 6. Flourished hearts cookies 7. Rainbow heart necklace 8. ‘There’s nobody I’d rather lie next to’ card 9. ‘I Fucking Love You’ candle

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Cat temporary tattoo by Hello Harriet

If there’s one thing I love more than glitter, warmth and skulls its cats! I am an unapologetic, fully-fledged and card carrying crazy cat lady. Plain and simple. Any gift with a feline face on it and I’m as happy as happy can be.

Who’s with me?

1. Cat portrait tote bag 2. Sterling silver and diamond kitten ring 3. I like cats tee-shirt 4. Cat earring and necklace set 5. Cat temporary tattoo 6. Flower and cat wallet 7. Blue kitty tights 8. Crazy cat lady necklace 9. Vintage cat teapot and sugar bowl

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Ceramic skull planter by Mud Puppy

If there’s one thing in competition for my love of all things sparkly, its anything with a skull on it… much to my mother and my husband’s dismay! I’m not sure where this slightly macabre fascination came from but if there’s something in a shop in the shape of a skull I am instantly drawn to it.

I don’t like ugly or hyper realistic skulls mind, just the pretty ones in candy colours or covered in glitter. I know you understand.

If there’s someone in your life with the same weird obsession, I’m sure you’ll be able to find them a gift from this collection. I’ll have one of each please.

1. Victorian skull art print 2. Skull dinner plates 3. Skull candle holders 4.  Ceramic skull planter 5. Heart eyed skull earrings 6. Glitter skull and crossbones hair clip 7. Ruby eyed skull ring 8. Skull sugar cubes 9. Chocolate skulls with candy and cranberries

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