Roses are red, violets are blue, the best gifts are the ones you get for….you.
At least that’s the argument here. No one knows you—and your tastes—better than yourself. And with Valentine’s Day creeping ever closer, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little extra love, in all forms. These are the top gifts to keep your fire burning all year round:
Brass Oil Burner | Aesop x Studio Henry Wilson
Leave your candles in 2019, and set the best kind of mood with an oil burner. From a collaboration between the studio of Australian artist Henry Wilson and dreamy skincare brand Aesop, this sculptural brass piece only needs two other elements to make magic: a few drops of your favorite essential oil and a tea light, the heat from which will warm both metal and oil, releasing the fragrance into your home. That the sculptural design is chic enough to make you want to keep it out even when it’s not fiery hot is just another plus.
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Skincare | Haoma
If you’re looking to spread love even further, give back to your mother—Mother Earth. New all-natural skincare brand HAOMA gets its roots in caring for the planet, with 100% recyclable packaging and a promise to plant a tree for every item sold. The CBD-infused eye cream is a favorite; it uses licorice and mulberry to brighten, yarrow to decrease inflammation, nettle and evening primrose to restore minerals to the skin’s tissue, and cannabidiol to heal UV damage and reduce signs of aging—all while smelling, and feeling, fantastic.
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Chocolate | Baianí
But if you want to share your love and eat it too, try a square of the award-winning tree-to-bar chocolate from Baianí. Run by a husband and wife who cultivate, ferment, dry and transform cacao into chocolate all on their own farm, the bars have deep berry fruit notes and are mildly acidic. “It’s subtle and complex and almost musty in a pleasant way,” with a raisin undertone, says Nick Cardoni, manager and buyer for gourmet shop The Meadow, which carries Baianí. “10/10 would pair with wine.” Their Vintage 2016 bar is treated like wine too, with both the cacao and the chocolate aging a year before hitting shelves—getting better with time, just like you.
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Bathrobe | Tekla Fabrics
Every now and then, we just need a hug. And with this organic terry robe from Tekla Fabrics, you can get that hug whenever you want. The Danish company has recently taken their baby-soft touch from blankets to bathrobes, and the fashion world is loving it. Sure, they’re more likely to resemble something from your grandfather’s collection than the silky piece usually associated with V-Day, but who says sexy can’t be comfy? (And at least this one you can wear to the beach.)
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Plant + Planter
According to some, plants talk (NYT). And according to most, they cleanse the air, leaving behind what scientists refer to as “good vibes only.” Which makes them better company than your ex, and easier to manage than a pet. A succulent like an aloe is hard to kill, and would look great in a trendy pot like this one from Areaware. In other words, it’s one Valentine that is definitely there when you need it.
A Sign From The Stars | The Astrology of You and Me
If you’ve ever asked yourself why people are the way they are, ask no more: this book has you covered. Explaining traits by horoscope and relationship, you’ll soon understand why your Gemini roommate never cleans up after themselves, or why your Aries coworker takes days to respond to your email. Pro tip: Break out the book during a party for page-turning revelations that’ll last long after the holiday.
