Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 28 great ideas for every kind of relationship
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 28 great ideas for every kind of relationship
Choosing the right Valentine’s Day gift can be a delicate business. Most long-term beaus expect more than just a funny card, but a Tinder date might get spooked by a dozen red roses. For gift-givers who need a little assistance, we’ve decoded the subtext of over 25 great gifts—from low-key tokens of admiration to ultra-extravagant gestures of love and devotion—to make sure the message you intend to send is the one that’s received.
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Sweet Olenka's Lucky Money Cat chocolates (with candied orange inside), $1.95 each<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I like you (but maybe just as a friend).<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Sweet Olenka's, 1050 Queen St. W., 647-350-7444, <a href="http://sweetolenkas.ca/" target="_blank">sweetolenkas.ca</a></em>
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- 1000
- 1000
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Engraved Keychains, $15 each<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> This gift is kind of a joke—unless you're into me, in which case I'm totally serious.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at The Drake General Store, various locations, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/valentine-s-day/engraved-keychain.html#.VNTYyHbDt74" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.ca</a></em>
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- 900
- 900
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Sweetheart Men's Boxer Briefs, $29<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> It's our first Valentine's together and I'm definitely thinking about what's under your pants.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at The Drake General Store, various locations, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/valentine-s-day/shared-sweet-tart-men-s-boxer-briefs.html#.VNTYu3bDt74" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.ca</a></em>
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- 900
- 900
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Flakes Paperie Cray Cray Card, $5<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I'm into you, but I panicked and bought you this silly crayfish card.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Gerhard Supply, 2949 Dundas St. W., 416-797-1290, <a href="http://www.gerhardsupply.com/current-inventory-2/flakes-paperie-card-cray-cray" target="_blank">gerhardsupply.com</a></em>
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- 750
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Old Fashioned Rouge Bittermilk, $19<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Let's get tipsy and do stuff.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at BYOB, 972 Queen St. W., 416-858-2932, <a href="http://byobto.com/collections/cocktail-mixes/products/bittermilk-new-orleans-style-old-fashioned-rouge" target="_blank">byobto.com</a></em>
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- 686
- 1000
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- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Chris Uphues for Loft T-shirt, $39<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I like you (maybe as more than a friend).<br /><br /> <em>Available at Loft, various locations, <a href="http://www.loft.com/chris-uphues-x-loft-tee/379340" target="_blank">loft.co</a></em>
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- 899
- 1200
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- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Paddywax Tobacco and Patchouli Candle, $26<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> A rugged scent for my favourite lumbersexual.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Red Pegasus, 628 College St., 416-536-3872, <a href="http://www.redpegasus.ca/" target="_blank">redpegasus.ca</a></em>
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- 800
- 1200
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift</strong>: Geo F. Trumper Almond Oil Shaving Cream, $30<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I like your face, but I hate your beard.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Men Essentials, 1-800-833-1055, <a href="http://www.menessentials.com/shaving/geo-f-trumper-almond-oil-soft-shaving-cream-200g-bowl.html" target="_blank">menessentials.com</a></em>
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- 1000
- 859
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> A Sweet Woodruff Flower Arrangement, $40-$200<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I'm smitten.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Sweet Woodruff, 889 Dundas St. W., 416-362-8883, <a href="http://sweetwoodruff.ca/" target="_blank">sweetwoodruff.ca</a></em>
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- 1200
- 1200
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Homie Door Mat, $38<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> See, live-in girlfriends are cool too.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Drake General Store, various locations, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/valentine-s-day/homie-floor-mat.html#.VNTpQXbDt74" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.ca</a></em><br />
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- 900
- 900
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Province Apothecary Lover's Oil, $20<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Oh, it's on.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at <a href="http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/aromatherapy/products/lovers-oil" target="_blank">provinceapothecary.com</a></em>
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- 667
- 1000
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Copper Knot Cufflinks, $36<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> You probably got me jewellery, so I figured I'd reciprocate.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Frank and Oak, 735 Queen St. W., 647-930-8711, <a href="https://www.frankandoak.com/product/26733" target="_blank">frankandoak.com</a></em>
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- 800
- 800
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Eleven Thirty Eye Mask, $70<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Fifty shades of see you in the morning.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Palm Sunday, 384 Harbord St., 416-588-4526, <a href="http://palmsunday.co/" target="_blank">palmsunday.co</a></em>
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- 1000
- 667
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo Print, $475<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> There aren't any cute couple photos of us. Why aren't there any cute couple photos of us?<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Analogue Gallery, 673 Queen St. W., 416-901-8001, <a href="http://www.analoguegallery.com/" target="_blank">analoguegallery.com</a></em>
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- 667
- 1000
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Shashi Diamond Bar Bracelet, $90<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Next up: real diamonds.<br /> <br /> <i>Available at Zane, 753 Queen St. W., <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/diamond-bar-bracelet#white" target="_blank">visitzane.com</a></i>
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- 880
- 800
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Faribault Woolen Mill Company Soho Wool Throw, $145<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Let's sip hot toddies and cuddle.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Frank and Oak, 735 Queen St. W., 647-930-8711, <a href="https://www.frankandoak.com/product/24855" target="_blank">frankandoak.com</a></em>
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- 800
- 800
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Jenny Bird Half-Moon Necklace, USD$60<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I totally understand your style.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at <a href="http://jenny-bird.com/index.php/jewelry/whatsnew/crescent-moon-necklace-1.html" target="_blank">jenny-bird.com</a></em>
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- 1000
- 1000
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Amet and Ladou Cashmere Scarf, $190<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Girls like scarves, right?<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Elevator, 1273 Queen St. W., 416-535-9671, <a href="http://www.shopelevator.com/collections/women-scarves/products/amet-ladoue-auroris-scarf" target="_blank">shopelevator.com </a></em>
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- 750
- 540
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- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> You Cook, I'll Clean Towel Set, $48<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> Aww, we're such a great team.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Loversland, 215 Ossington Ave., 416-551-3321, <a href="http://www.shoploversland.com/" target="_blank">shoploversland.com</a> </em>
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- 800
- 800
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Le Specs Runaways, $79<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I think you're cool enough to pull these off.<br /> <br /> <i>Available at Zane, 753 Queen St. W., <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/runaways" target="_blank">visitzane.com</a></i>
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- 880
- 800
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Lonely Hearts Sabel Bra, $48<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> This'll look just as good hanging off my bedpost.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Loversland, 215 Ossington Ave., 416-551-3321, <a href="http://www.shoploversland.com/" target="_blank">shoploversland.com</a></em>
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- 800
- 800
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Handcrafted Thorocraft Oxfords, $138<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> We've reached the stage where I'm invested in your street style.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Park and Province, <a href="http://parkprovince.com/collections/footwear/products/ross-brown" target="_blank">parkprovince.com</a></em>
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- 768
- 1024
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Lizzie Fortunato Necklace, $515<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I adore you. <br /> <br /> <em>Available at Holt Renfrew, H Project, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/" target="_blank">holtrenfrew.com</a></em>
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- 1200
- 1189
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Billykirk Leather Carryall, $475<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> One romantic getaway, please.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Elevator, 1273 Queen St. W., 416-535-9671, <a href="http://www.shopelevator.com/collections/mens-collection/products/billykirk-20-inch-carryall-black-leather" target="_blank">shopelevator.com </a></em>
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- 750
- 540
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Aquazzura Stilettos, $725<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I cared enough to email your best friend for gift ideas. <br /> <br /> <em>Available at Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/" target="_blank">holtrenfrew.co</a></em>
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- 1200
- 800
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- 0
- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Mondaine Watch, $550<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> This relationship is serious—watch-level serious.<br /> <br /> <i>Available at Zane, 753 Queen St. W., <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/mens-jewelry/products/light-38mm#white" target="_blank">visitzane.com</a></i>
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- 880
- 800
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- 0
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Anya Hindmarch Yes/No Clutch, $1,575<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I'm all in.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/" target="_blank">holtrenfrew.com</a></em>
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- <strong>The Gift:</strong> Emie Slip, $3,190<br /> <strong>The Subtext:</strong> I worship you and/or I am a wealthy industrialist with 12 mistresses.<br /> <br /> <em>Available at Agent Provocateur, 131 Bloor St. W., 416-944-3544, <a href="http://www.agentprovocateur.com/us-main-nav/soiree/view-all/info/emie-slip~red" target="_blank">agentprovocateur.com</a></em>
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Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be a delicate business. Most long-term beaus expect more than just a funny card, but a Tinder date might get spooked by a dozen red roses. For gift-givers who need a little assistance, we've decoded the subtext of over 25 great gifts—from low-key tokens of admiration to ultra-extravagant gestures of love and devotion—to make sure the message you intend to send is the one that's received.
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