Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and who doesn’t feel a little fuzzy when someone sends some love their way?! So, we’ve put a little guide together for just some of the ways you can make a special someone’s day.
Seven ways to show your love:
1. THE CLASSIC VALENTINES CARD
It doesn’t have to break the bank and a card can say so, so much. Head to Next to Nothing, they always have cute and witty cards. Y.O.U. Underwear do a line of handmade cards, and our newest kid on the block James Taylor Photo Art offers some great off-the-wall designs.
2. GIVE THEM THE WORLD
You can quite literally give the world or the moon to a loved one with the Space Store’s cuddly planets series. Working on the theme of cuddles on the same avenue Nothing offer an incredible range of Valentine’s themed Jellycats. Further down the avenue Collectors Corner are packed full of traditional teddies and lots of other cuddly creatures too.
3. FLOWER POWER
Who doesn’t love a stunning bouquet, with both Jemini Flowers and The Garden of Oxford you can’t fail to pick up anything from show-stopping bouquets right through to a cute little pot plant to nurture.
4. SOMETIMES ITS THE LITTLE THINGS
Not everyone likes grand gestures. While you can buy a huge glittering crystal at Crystal Spirit Emporium, you can also buy small but perfectly formed crystal hearts there too. Owner Sarahjane will help you pick out exactly the right one, be it a birthstone or a crystal with a unique property. Or pick up stunning box of chocolates from Wicked Chocolate. They’ve an incredible Valentine’s themed selection in their new shop, just down from iScream.
5. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
If you are thinking of proposing, John Gowing Jewellers recently made it into the top 150 inspirational independent jewellers by Retail Jeweller magazine. Their knowledge is second to none. Or how about a stunning watch to count down the minutes until you next meet – sorry we couldn’t resist!
6. PAMPER TIME
The home spa for busy people is always a winner. Oxford Soap Company do wonderful aromatic gift boxes packed with handmade treasures. Y.O.U. Underwear also offer beautifully wrapped gift boxes filled with carefully selected eco-friendly luxuries.
7. QUALITY TIME OUT
There’s Gulp Fiction’s cozy upstairs room for a catch-up, or upstairs at Georgina’s cafe. Georgina’s do delicious home-made Greek dishes. Teardrop Bar and the Market Cellar Door offer flight tastings. Did you know you can order a cheese platter from the Oxford Cheese Company to pair with your tasting? Or travel to Italy in an instant with Il Corno’s Italian themed nights, they’ve just launched a brand-new programme of events.
So there you are. We’ve only just scratched the surface of course, but hope it’s been enough to set your imagination alight!
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