Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean red satin or teddy bears holding love hearts. Romance should be creative, after all.
Here, The Weekly’s sister site Gourmet Traveller shares their alternatives across food, travel, design and fashion to help you find the perfect gift for your valentine.
YAYOI KUSAMA LOVE FOREVER TEA-TOWEL SET
No-one sees the world quite like Yayoi Kusama, so let this graphic tea-towel set from the artist be a constant reminder to stay present and positive, with or without a Valentine in tow. $60
JULIE WHITE STRAYA NIGHTS SILK SCARF
Adelaide designer Julie White wants to cover the world in print. But not just any stripes or spots. White’s textiles feature everything from native flora and tropical fruits to Australiana-themed prawns and “Lizards of Oz” in shades of pink, sky blue and royal red. From $75
MY ISLAND HOME COPPER CLAM SHELL
Imagine this oversized copper clam filled with bright green limes, and then tell us you’re not in love. $295
HARTLAND CARDS
Gifts are one thing, but nailing the card game is another story entirely. Personalised? You’d best hope so. Dated? Ten points. Printed on felted paper in Brooklyn? All the points. $6, hartlandbrooklyn.com
PAR AVION PADDLE BALL SET
For the competitive Valentine: it’s time to get playful with light balls and wooden bats. Who’s up for a game of paddle ball? $48
*For the full Gourmet Traveller Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2016 click here.
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