All that commercial clutter this time of year – no wonder it’s hard to channel your inner Don Juan or Juliet. We’ve consulted St Valentine’s himself so take some inspiration from our sweet picks guide:
Turn up the volume with Aesop’s roll on fragrances. Marrakech, a spicy scent with Clove, Sandalwood and Cardamom, or Mystra, a fragrance inspired by the Peloponnesian hillside town.
Golf and Spa par excellence. Château Élan at The Vintage is a newly opened, $30m five-star golf and spa resort located in the Hunter Valley.
Help him find his keys / wallet / phone / miscellany. ‘Harry’ keeps all those vital bits in one place when you shape the wires into hooks, rings, claws or whatever shapes best fit your needs.
Write a message and leave it in a Kakawa Chocolate heart. Refrain from eating before giving.
Find your best angles using Samsung’s ST550 ‘2View’ Digital Still Camera – the world’s first camera to feature a LCD on both the front and back.
Tiffany & Co’s 30th anniversary “Dove” pendant designed by Paloma Picasso will be your guardian angel when he’s not around; outlined in 18-karat yellow or rose gold, or in white gold with diamonds.
Enjoy a glass of Taittinger Champagne on arrival, a French dinner by Bécasse and a mini French concert. Le Grand Café, Saturday 13 February, 7pm – 10.30pm. $80 / $70 for members, singles are welcome. Book before Wednesday 10 February (02) 9292 5700.
Small heart shaped red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting please. Or shortbread cookies with royal icing which can be personalised with whatever you like as long as it fits on a cookie. Place your Buppa’s Bakehouse order two days in advance.
Love me, Love me not. Say it with a TMOD scratchie card. Use the heart charm on the card to scratch out the silver to reveal the hidden image.
Cool retro-style headphones from WESC. The Maraca features a super vintage look combined with modern elements to sound as good as they look.
Show who you heart with the i Heart necklace.
Go all rosy at The Observatory Hotel. Luxurious overnight accommodation, welcome strawberries and bottle of Duval Leroy Rose French Champagne, full breakfast for two in Galileo restaurant, use of Pink Bathrobe, access to health club facilities including large indoor pool.
Set things right. The Fusion Chrome Collection Power Shave Set includes razor and travel-size pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm and genuine Badger shaving brush.
Book him with a one-of-a-kind camera cuff. re:vision’s Craig Arnold is a photographer who broke a lens and began designing a unique line of jewellery.
Get all cheesy. Pick up a hamper of Formaggi Ocello culinary goodies and book in your favourite canoodling spot.
