Top Valentines Day Gifts for 2011
Why not give something a little different when offering a Valentine's Day gift this year? It isn't necessary to stay away from the usual flowers, chocolates and romantic dates, but it is possible to add a new twist to these tried and tested gifts.
The most expensive chocolate in the world is probably theChocopologie, produced by Fritz Knipschildt, this dark chocolate truffle contains a French black truffle beneath its nobbly exterior and weighs in at a heart-breaking $2600 (roughly £1000) per pound. If the bank account doesn't quite stretch that far, an affordable and unusual alternative could be foundherefor a mere £29.99. Make a selection of ten chocolates and have the selection named after a loved one. The selection will be entered into the 'Chocolate Foundation' database.
If a loved one is an avid reader, a book can be a thoughtful Valentine's gift. Afirst editioncollection of Shakespeare plays sold for $5.1 million in 2006. Anunsigned first editionof Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone could cost between £3000-4000. A more economical way to add Shakespeare to a partner's bookshelf could bethis. Put a loved one's name in the place of Romeo or Juliet and add further friends and family as extras in this classic tale of love and death.
Fancy sharing something bubbly with your beloved on the big day? Paying $275000 for a bottle ofshipwrecked champagnemight be stretching adoration a little too far. Some fabulous, personalised rose wines can be foundhereat a price which won't have the bank manager reaching for the spirits in shock. Perhaps drinking this fromglassesstudded with diamonds and worth $400,000 is a little OTT, but how about somepersonalised glassesfor a fraction of the price?
Whilst drifting around on little pink cloud #9, lovers might like to consider looking to the sky for gift inspiration. Hot airballoon flightsare hugely popular and an extremely relaxing and intimate way to spend time with a loved one. Or name apair of starsafter a pair of lovers. Love flowers but don't like seeing them wilt and die. Name aroseafter a partner and have it exist for years, perhaps forever.
One of the world's most expensive perfumes isClive Christian, coming in at around $215,000 per bottle. Why not pop along to this wonderful online site and create apersonalised scentinstead. Much more intimate and definitely more economical.
However, if it's impossible to control the urge to splurge, try agold-plated roseor a stunning piece from that magical emporium,Tiffany& Co. Whatever the choice, be sure to enjoy the day, whether on a budget or breaking the bank to win a heart.
