The final installation of my Cheap Monday Valentine’s Gift Guides focuses on presents for the Girl you Love (you can catch the first 2 parts here and here in case you missed them). While tradition seems to dictate what you’re supposed to give that special lady come February 14th, I say – catch her off guard…
Think your only options are lingerie, diamond rings and flowers? You can do better. Here’s a few jumping off points.
Nest: Sure lingerie is great. But what about a beautifully illustrated Taschen coffee table book of classic Pin-Ups? It’s still cheeky but in a less obvious way. If you really want to go all out, find a favorite pin up and buy her a matching look.
Dressed: So it’s not an engagement ring. Are you really going to let that stop you from buying her jewelry until then? This set of infinity rings from Gorjana are simple, classic and do not equal 3 months salary. Diamonds may be forever, but rose gold is huge right now. And that should count for something.
The Rest: She’ll expect the flowers. But she will never see this bark wrapped vase coming. You can have it personalized with your initials – imitating the ever romantic ‘names carved in a tree’ move. Just don’t blame me if she wants flowers all the time now so she has an excuse to keep the vase out.
