Valentine Gift Guide

    Valentine’s Day is not just about the flowers, chocolates, and jewelry, but more about showing appreciation for the ones you love. Whether you’re newlyweds, longtime lovers or recently dating, there are so many great gift ideas out there. So, if you’re not sure of what to do or get, check out what we’ve come up with… it will help make this Valentine’s Day special!

Gifts for HER / HIM
1. Whether she’s going on a long-haul flight or getting that much needed beauty sleep on the go, buy her the Slip Beauty Sleep To Go! Travel Set. This luxurious travel pillow, travel pillowcase and matching sleep mask set, made with the highest grade (6A) long fiber mulberry silk and non-toxic dyes, will have her dreaming in no time! 2. If she is into beauty, get her the TATCHA Kissu Lip Mask. This loving, leave-on jelly treatment is enriched with Squalane, Japanese peach (which took a year to re-harvest!), three-rose extract and Camellia Oil. Not only does it rescue lips from dehydration, long-wear color and harsh climates but it’s key to locking in moisture for smooth, plump, peach-kissed lips! tatcha.com or sephora.com 3. The Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Instant Eye Palette is the latest and greatest to hit the beauty market. Featuring 12 new shades and divided into four buildable/magical eye looks, it’s meant for any time of day or occasion: day, desk, date and dream. The sensational, best-selling, instant eye palette ($75), can be found at charlottetilbury.com/us. 4. Diptyque celebrates Valentine’s Day with their Paris en Fleur Scented Candle.  It’s the smell of roses like those of The Garden of Bagatelle or that you’d find in a flower market. An aromatic delight which brings out a certain spring emotion—scents of fresh chypre and rose petals blended with earthy patchouli. You can find it at diptyqueparis.com (70G/$38USD or 190G/$74USD). 5. What man doesn’t love to smell nice? The One for Men Eau de Parfum Intense by Dolce & Gabbana brings a striking new intensity to the beauty market. Intensely masculine, fascinating yet authentic, it’s a scent of extremes (warm neroli golden facets with deep black leather in an enigmatic ex­­­pression of olfactory chiaroscuro). 6. For the rugged guy who cleans up nicely, the Wild Man Grooming Kit from uncommongoods.com offers an abundance of great-smelling products. It comes with a Bod Butter for moisturizing post-shower, an After Shave for soothing and hydrating, a Man Mist which captures scents of the deep woods, fresh-cut lumber and masculinity, plus a cold-processed/handcrafted soap. 7. Who said flowers are just for women? Gift the man in your life a flower bouquet of 100% Edible Beef Jerky Roses. Presented inside a beer mug or stylish box, these manly bouquets by the ½ or full dozen will be a huge hit. Shop manlymanco.com for flowers that’ve never tasted so good.

Gifts for COUPLES
1. The What I Love About You books are the perfect combination of sweet and personal. With fill-in-the-blank heartfelt responses, it’s a sentimental keepsake for both men and women. Available at amazon.com, urbanouttfitters.com, & more. 2. Something everyone will love is the Special Location Framed Map. Whether it’s the place you met or where he asked you to marry him, it’s meant to represent your special day. Available on modernmapart.com, personalize it by adding names, a date or quote and select among a poster, canvas or frame. 3. If you’re not looking to go out, cook a yummy meal together with the Let’s Stay In cookbook. The book includes over 120 recipes, (breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert), designed to nourish the ones you love. Available at barnesandnobles.com, target.com and most other retailers. 4. With the Date Night Bucket List, you won’t ever have to worry about what to do for date night. From stargazing in a secluded place to visiting a new museum, the ideas are endless. Or, looking to spice up date night a little more? Play a game of Kinky Truth or Dare, which lets you experiment with seductive challenges and blush-worthy questions. Uncommongoods.com 5. For the couple who loves a good TV series, the Binge-Watching Survival Kit is a must. For just $20, you’ll be saying Namaste on the couch all weekend long. The 18-piece kit comes with all your necessary essentials: socks, coasters, snack clips, face cleansing wipes, folding sporks, stain remover plus much more. Available at pinchprovisions.com 6. ­Does your Valentine like beer, wine or cider? Save the date for the annual, Be Mine Valentine's Day Beer and Wine Tour happening February 16th. For $160 per couple, tickets include: round-trip transportation, a tasting at the Riverhead Cider House, and the North Fork Brewing Company, plus gourmet cheeses and chocolates on the bus. Book online at liwinebus.com and come dressed for a cute couple’s photo! 7. ­Join Sparkling Pointe for their Annual Valentine’s Sparkling Wine & Cupcake Pairing. It will include a pairing of 3 miniature cupcakes by Sweet Fancy LI and 3 Sparkling Pointe wines. Dates are: Saturday & Sunday, February 8th & 9th from 11am to 5:30pm and Friday, February 14th from 11am to 4:30pm. 3-day advanced booking required, call 631.765.0200.