Valentine Rose – Leech Raymond 1949
February 14 is around the corner—again, and if you are like most partners, you are busy thinking about what gifts to get your other half. Since getting it wrong is not an option, we thought we’d put together this handy little guide so that come February 15th, you can at least look your other half in the eye and keep love brewing for the rest of 2013. So, without any rambling, here are five awesome ideas for selecting the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
Tip #1 – Get the day marked on your digital calendar
The Renewal Shawl
We all lead busy lives and whether you’re a man looking to get something for a woman or vice versa, the daily hustle and bustle can lead you strapped for time. Aiming off here is key and so the first thing one should do is make a list of key dates in the timeline that will influence the day itself. Let’s say for example you’ve decide to get the Spiced Sausalito Shawl for her this Valentine’s Day, you’d need to order it in good time to ensure delivery before the big day. Most online merchants have fast shipping as part of their sales process but this means nothing unless you aim off properly.
Tip #2 – Strike the right balance
Depending on the stage of your relationship with that special someone, your efforts this year will and should be tailored accordingly. This means choosing the right Valentine’s Day gift to match the status of the relationships. If you’ve got lots of cash on hand and want to make a big “I love you” statement, then getting something greater than your run of the mill flowers and candy might be necessary. On the other hand, if things are just developing, you want to keep your gift in line with where things are at. For this purpose, functional gifts like scarves, shoes or handbags are suitable. They say “I care” without making too much of a push for massive reciprocation.
Tip #3 – Tread carefully where lingerie is concerned
The Christmas Story Shawl
Valentine’s Day is associated with romance for sure and lots of men focus on one type of gift round about this time of year—lingerie. While it may be tempting to rush down to a nearby Victoria’s Secret and get something sexy for her, it bears to remember that Valentine’s Day is more about her and very little about you. Women especially like to boast about what they got on Valentine’s Day and often this involves taking the stuff to work and showing to it friends. Something sexy and discreet may not be ideal for that so keep that in mind when contemplating lingerie.
Tip #4 – If all else fails at least get a card
For people on a budget or those who have a tough time selecting gifts, it helps to remember that Valentine’s Day is a day for doing at least one thing—you simply can’t afford to let the day pass without at least one gesture. To that end, you should get at Valentine’s Day card at a minimum. You know your partner better than anyone so don’t hesitate to pick a card that conveys all the emotions expected of the moment. Funny or witty cards always do the trick and the time-tested cupid-laden Valentine’s Day card has never failed.
Tip #5 – Create a lessons-learned file
Walk in the Headlands Shawl
This last tip is perhaps the most enduring and followed correctly, you can have smooth-sailing Valentine’s Day gift selection for years to come. The idea is to keep a personal note of the hiccups you have when you select gifts for your partner. It’s not enough to keep it in your head—that won’t help since little details will be forgotten. What didn’t she like about the gift last year? Was it the colour, the size of the gift? All these details must be recorded. When it comes to selecting that gift next year all you have to do is reference your lessons learned file and you’ll be good to go.
So there you go; five super tips to get your mind buzzing with gift ideas this Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget that your search for the perfect gift doesn’t have to be long and painful. The Kashmir Company stocks a wide selection shawls and scarves which have been making perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts for well over 300 years. You can pick up a shawl or scarf from anyone of our flagship online stores where fantastic gifts abound.
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Painting courtesy – British impressionist painter | Raymond Leech 1949
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