1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 // 14 // 15 // 16 // 17 // 18 // 19 // 20 // 21 // 22 // 23 // 24 // 25 // 26 // 27 // 28 // 29 // 30
You probably already know that Valentine’s Day has become one of my favorite holidays. I love a theme, and what better theme than love? With all the red and pink hearts, the candy and cards, it really is such a special time to let those around you know just how much you love them.
This year feels especially special because we have our sweet Henning. Even though he is too little to understand, I am still sending out Valentine’s Day cards to both sets of grandparents and to all the cousins. I also plan to dress him up and take him to my husband’s office to pass out candy. I really can’t help myself – I’m just so excited to have a sweet baby and experience everything with him!
Now, you’re probably wondering what I’m getting Henning and/or my loved ones for the holiday. Well, like I mentioned before, Henning is too little to really understand so I’m just going to get him a big balloon. As silly and small as it sounds, all babies love balloons {right?!} and I think he’ll have a lot of fun playing with one! Especially a big red heart balloon 🙂
As for everyone else, I teamed up with Nordstrom to share my favorite Valentine’s Day gift ideas. We all know buying gifts for your SO or friends on Valentine’s Day can be stressful. But I’m here to make it easy for you! All of these items are available and ready to ship just in time for the big day {which is exactly a week from today!} and they would all make that certain someone in your life extremely happy. Just trust me 🙂
SWIM
I’ve mentioned this in the past, but I grew up getting swimsuits from my mom on Valentine’s Day. It was always such a nice reminder that summer and warmer weather were on it’s way! The diagonal colors and one shoulder detail of #25 are all I want right now. I’m in love with the pink/red/white color way but if that’s not your thing, it also comes in other colors! Speaking of one shoulder details, #29 may be the coolest swimsuit I’ve ever seen. It’s almost like art! You could easily throw on pants and wear this out and about. It’s pricey – but consider it a 2-n-1. Not picutred: My pick for the men will always be these suits by Vilebrequin. They are incredibly made and have super cute patterns. This neon pink one would be my Valentine’s Day choice!
BEAUTY
My husband finally caught on that sometimes the best gift, is the one you won’t splurge on and buy for yourself. For me, that is always some splurge-worthy beauty product 🙂 Most recently, it was this facial oil from Cle de Peau that he gifted me over Christmas. I had had my eye on it for months but hadn’t pulled the trigger. I was so excited! Some favorite products that I think would make great gifts are: #5 is a serum I discovered about a year ago and I can always see and feel a huge difference on my skin on nights when I use before bed! Especially post partum, my skin feels a lot more hydrated on the nights when I use it! #12 is a product I’ve been using for a few years, and while an investment, I feel like it is a unique product unlike anything else on the market. Comprised of all natural and organic botanicals and essential oils, this serum evens out skin tone, improves texture and makes your skin glow in a way I haven’t seen other products achieve. #16 are masks that I save to use before a special event. Enhanced with a special ingredient called ‘pitera’, these masks offer more hydration than any other mask I’ve used. They also add an almost instant brightness to the skin that makes them worth ever penny. Honorable mention: The GloPro {#22} and the Dyson hairdryer {#23} need no explanation – they’d both make incredible gifts for the beauty obsessed person in your life!
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
My husband first discovered this brand {#1} a few months ago and has since bought three pairs. He swears they make it feel like he’s walking on air, so when I saw this cute pink pair I thought it would make the most perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Snag a pair for your man too – I promise he will love! Maybe we am lame, but a new pair of shoes has always been the way to my heart. 🙂 Speaking of hearts, I am DEAD over this wicker heart shaped purse. Whyyyyyyy must it be so expensive!? It’s so fun and playful and would make the most perfect Valentine’s day gift. If you are reading this and have lotsa dollars, please buy one so I can live vicariously through you 🙂 These thongs {#6} are a classic no brainer and this set is so colorful and cute. Everyone wears underwear so you know you would be giving a gift that would actually be used! If I had a little girl, I would love #17 & #19 and #28 is a new color {die over this neon pink!} of my tried and true all-time-favorite cashmere sweater. Lastly, my husband and I both wear these slippers {#20} every day and they are the best {men’s version}. They have a no slip grip sole and a shearling lined interior and are just so warm and cozy without ever making your feet too hott {I hate when my feet sweat!} Would make the best gift.
MISC
Last but not least, you can’t go wrong gifting this set of studs #8 {I wear mine everyday} and they look so real. This digital picture frame is amazing and would also be so cute for a parent or maybe your husband’s office! They make it really easy to upload photos and you can switch them out or update them whenever you want. Little heart rings {#15} would be so cute to gift to your best friend, and #4 or #11 would be great for the person in your life who loves to entertain.
Nordstrom has an incredible {and extensive!} selection of products that would be incredible for gifting your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Make sure to take advantage of their free shipping and pick something out you think your loved one would love. Check out more of the goodies here, or shop my picks above or below. Let me know in the comments if you have any favorites that I missed!
thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!