Top Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
Modern Twists on Traditional Valentine's Presents for Women
Jan 24, 2009
To all the men out there – it's time to start shopping again for another Valentine's Day. For many guys this can be a stressful time trying to pick out just the right Valentine's Day gift. Play it too safe and your wife or girlfriend will get bored of receiving the same bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates each year. However, play it to risky and your wife may not be too happy with the "unique" one-of-a-kind piece of sculpture that you got her for the living room. Instead, why not play it somewhere in the middle.
Valentine's Day Gifts for Women
It's true, women do love receiving flowers, candy and even lingerie on Valentine's Day. But deep down in side she may be hoping for something a little bit more, something that shows that you put an extra bit of thought into your gift for her. And this may be easier than you think. All it takes is a little creativity and a little romance... and a little help from this article! Here the top traditional Valentine's Day gifts for women with a modern twist.
Flowers
What woman doesn't like flowers? The problem with the flowers is that they can get boring over time and that they eventually die off. So this year add something special to the bouquet of flowers that your lady can keep with her and cherish long after the flowers are gone. Why not tuck in a little note or card that express your love for her. Another idea is to tuck in some tickets to a movie, concert or theater show that she's been dieing to go see.
How about instead of flowers, you put together a bouquet of candy/chocolate? Lindor makes extraordinary chocolate roses that can be grouped in a bouquet. Or you could get some long stick to which you can slide on different gummy candies, like a candy kabob almost. Group these together like a bouquet and you have a candy bouquet! Its beautiful and delicious.
Chocolates
Of course, every woman also loves chocolate. There's something about that rich, creamy texture. But like flowers, this too gets boring. Try making some homemade candy treats for your woman. Dipping strawberries in chocolate served with a glass of champagne is a wonderful idea. If you have the skill you could try making some homemade bon-bon's from a recipe. She'll truly be impressed!
Lingerie
Lingerie is a very personal and sexy gift. This time, when choosing out some lingerie for your wife, don't go for what you would like to see here wearing. That is, don't pick out the skimpiest, sheer item of lingerie that you can find. Instead, think of what she would like to wear. Choose a piece that would flatter her body and her best assets, while covering up the areas where she may have some insecurity. Pair the lingerie with a matching housecoat. This way it's a gift that she'll actually enjoy wearing more than once and will show that you actually thought of her while buying it.
A Mix CD
CD's are so last decade. So instead of compiling a composition of her favorite songs onto a CD, why not put them onto a brand new mp3 player or iPod. This gift will surely please. If she's not into gadgets and gizmos, put together a slide show on the computer of precious photos and memories and play this along to music. This is truly a gift straight from the heart.
Going Out to Dinner
An evening out is always nice, but an evening in can be even better. If you like to cook then prepare a home-cooked meal for your woman. Be sure to include a full course of an appetizer, main dish and of course dessert. Make one over-sized desert that you can share together for ultimate romance. Setting the atmosphere is also important so bring out the candlesticks and soft music for the right ambiance.
There you have it! Some inspiring twists to traditional Valentine's Day gifts that are sure to please any woman. Remember guys – a gift from the heart is what really counts!
