No more roses! 9 gifts we actually WANT to receive this Valentine’s

Feb 10, 2016

Valentine's Day is fast bearing down on us, and with just a few days to go, we've been dropping hints like mad things.

While it's always the thought that counts on V-Day, we'd much rather all those hard-earned €€€ be spent on something we'll actually use and cherish than a 6ft white teddy bear holding a giant love heart.

With that in mind, here are just a few of the gifts we'd genuinely love to unwrap come February 14.

And just to be safe, we'll probably end up self-gifting a few of these to ourselves anyways. #TreatYoSelf and all that.

1. Dolce & Gabbana L'Imperatrice #3
You can't go wrong with a fresh and classic scent, plus this gorge D&G perfume is currently available at a huge discount. Yaaaas.

Was €103.50, now €34,95, Lloyds Pharmacy

2. Swatch TENDER PRESENT Watch
Finally, a Valentine's-themed gift that doesn't make us want to run for cover. Swatch's Valentine's special features moving elements in shades of red, pink, purple and white.

€70, Swatch stores on Grafton St, Henry St or Dublin Airport

3. 'Love Who You Are' Wall Print
Love isn't just something you share with someone else – show yourself some TLC too with this sweet print. The price is for a digital download, meaning you can print it at home or in your local printing shop as many times as you like.

€4.48, GrafikShop on Etsy Ireland

4. Alex And Ani Love Expandable Wire Ring
Wear your heart on your sleeve (or your finger) with this simple and stackable Alex And Ani ring. The new range has just launched in Irish stores, so it's a perfect Valentine's gift.

€26, Alex And Ani stockists nationwide and online.

5. Pilgrim Rose Gold Plated Heart Pendant Necklace
A V-day necklace with a difference, we love this rose gold hammered heart pendant.

€35.20, ASOS

6. Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Gift Set
Scrubs, creams, body wash, an eye mask and more… you'll be pampered to within an inch of your life with this gift set.