The weather may be chilly, but our hearts grow ever warmer as February 14 approaches. While it should never be required, a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift—accompanied, perhaps, by a romantic dinner—can go a long way to making the date even more endearing.
For inspiration, check out our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, featuring a trove of fabulous themed finds from some of Toronto’s best boutiques.
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- Ontario winemaker Inniskillin's 2011 Pinot Noir Rosé makes a lovely accompaniment for a romantic home-cooked dinner, while its 2008 Riesling Icewine is a perfect night cap. Pinot Noir Rosé, $14.95, and Riesling Icewine, $69.95, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/liquor-wine-beer/liquor-control-board-of-ontario-52/">LCBO</a>
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- Midtown's savants of sweet add flavour to your Valentine's Day with an assortment of truffles and other specialty treats. From $2.50 per piece, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/food-drink/xococava-510ff52fdb222/">Xococava</a>
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- Soft and supple skin is assured with Lovefresh's pomegranate sugar scrub. $30, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/spas-salons/ten-spot-beauty-bar-88/">The 10 Spot</a>
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- Soft and supple skin is assured with Lovefresh’s pomegranate sugar scrub. $30, The 10 Spot
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- Waist wear doesn't get much more chic (or adorable) than a Weldon belt with bow clasp. $85, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/clothing-men-women/ted-baker-london/">Ted Baker London</a>
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- All of her Valentine's essentials will fit in a cute pink Maar tote. $235, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/clothing-men-women/ted-baker-london/">Ted Baker London</a>
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- Sex appeal and comfort combine in bougainvillea pink ballet flats by Damn Heels. $55, <a href="http://www.damnheels.com">damnheels.com</a>
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- She can count the hours until your next date on this Lovely Crystals framboise watch. $535, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/jewellery-watches/swarovski-crystal-95/">Swarovski</a>
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- Bond over V-Day baking with a themed gingerbread decorating kit. $12.95, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/food-drink/all-the-best-fine-foods-510fe55477afe/">All the Best Fine Foods</a>
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- Make your morning ritual an even more loving affair with Miriam Mirri's "To" mug and "You Tea" strainer. Mug $28, and strainer $30, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/home-and-garden/bergo-designs-wh/">Bergo Designs</a>
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- Enjoy a well-provisioned evening in with a Sloane Tea gourmet gift set, including earl grey tea sachets, heart truffles, shortbread and a chocolate lollipop. $49, <a href="http://www.sloanetea.com">Sloane Tea</a> pop-up shop at Commerce Court North (25 King St. W., concourse level)
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- Enjoy a well-provisioned evening in with a Sloane Tea gourmet gift set, including earl grey tea sachets, heart truffles, shortbread and a chocolate lollipop. $49, Sloane Tea pop-up shop at Commerce Court North (25 King St. W., concourse level)
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- Plan your next romantic jaunt across the pond using <em>The New York Times 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe</em>. $49.99, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/gifts-and-souvenirs/the-drake-hotel-general-store-39/">Drake Hotel General Store</a>
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- Show your enduring love—among other things—with an elegant charm bracelet. Silver chain, from $27, and charms, from $29, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/jewellery-watches/thomas-sabo/">Thomas Sabo</a>
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- Show your enduring love—among other things—with an elegant charm bracelet. Silver chain, from $27, and charms, from $29, Thomas Sabo
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- A luxurious hammered silk chemise is oh so easy to slip in to (and, perhaps, out of). $248, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/clothing-women/kate-spade-new-york/">Kate Spade New York</a>
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- Cozy up to the lady in your life when she dons this Valentine K "best friend" cashmere pullover sweater. $325, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/clothing-men-women/tnt-510fdf5cb1887/">TNT</a>
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- Say I love you with a "Je t'aime" box of assorted macarons. $25 for one dozen, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/food-drink/nad-28/">Nadège Patisserie</a>
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- Wear your heart on your wrist with this fuchsia cord bracelet, a collaboration between Links of London and FEED Projects, which helps support humanitarian organizations and food programs. $145, Links of London at <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/department-stores/holt-renfrew-00/">Holt Renfrew</a>'s <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/shopping-centres/yorkdale-shopping-centre-wh/">Yorkdale</a> location.
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- Toronto designer Corrine Anestopoulos's Biko-branded jewellery marries vintage and contemporary inspirations in pieces such as this Neo Katra necklace with polished red howlite stones and pyrite slivers. $199, <a href="http://www.ilovebiko.com/collections/necklaces/products/neo-katra-necklace-red-howlite">ilovebiko.com</a>
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- Serve up some love with this heart-shaped wooden bowl and spoon. $55, <a href="http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/gifts-and-souvenirs/the-drake-hotel-general-store-40">Drake Hotel General Store</a>
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- Dainty <em>and</em> durable, the Mademoiselle Bag Parisian is made in Canada with sultry, supple French leather. $268, <a href=http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/clothing-men-women/roots-15/>Roots
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- Alessi’s “I Valentini” figurine adds a touch of tender loving whimsy to your dinner table or knick-knack cabinet. $48, <a href"http://www.where.ca/listings/toronto/shopping/home-and-garden/bergo-designs-wh">Bergo Designs</a>
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