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Vogue's Valentine's Day 2021 gift guide: 25 food and home decor ideas for your loved one

Whether you happen to be shopping for a chocolate or decor lover, our edit of V-day presents has both safe and offbeat choices for you 

Stressed about finding the perfect gift for your valentine(s)? Fret not: whether you're celebrating the day with your SO, girlfriends, coworkers, or parents this year, our food-and-home edit of Valentine's Day gifts will have something in store for you. From the classic chocolate box and flower bouquet to assorted hampers and sustainable decor products, take your pick from our diverse range of goodies.

Food and drinks

You've been relying on this foolproof gifting option for years and chances are, an edible present won't let you down this time around either. Shopping for a dessert lover? Check out JW Marriott Mumbai's bespoke luxury hampers or Magnolia Bakery's bite-sized cupcakes. Yogisattva's gluten- and sugar-free snack hamper is perfect for that health nut in your life. In case your giftee is a caffeine addict, opt for VAHDAM's premium tea sets or Something's Brewing's coffee brewing kit. And if you're feeling indecisive, The Gift Studio's handcrafted hampers include a bit of everything.

Bed of Roses Hamper, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Turmeric Wellness Box, VAHDAM India

Sweet Indulgence, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Curated hampers, The Gift Studio

Chocolate basket, SNACKSTAR 

Vodka, Rahasya

Mini cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery

Floral tea, The Infused Kettle

Hibiki, Beam Suntory India

Curated hamper, President, Mumbai-IHCL SeleQtions

Godiva chocolate and coffee hamper, Cococart

Ready-To-Drink Gin & Tonic, Salud

Valentine's Day Hamper, Yogisattva

Home and decor

Looking for an out-of-the-box-of-chocolates gifting option this year? 2020 was the year of the home, so you can't go wrong with helping your loved ones hone their new-found appreciation for personal spaces. Shopping for a wellness addict? Consider Aman's spa candles—a treat for anyone who believes in aromatherapy. If you're looking to keep up with your new-year sustainability resolutions with thoughtful gifting options, The Rug Republic's range of eco-friendly decor items has you covered. And if you'd rather take a tried-and-tested route, Bloom Barn's floral offerings are worth checking out, ranging from classic bouquets and basket arrangements to gift trunks.

Spa candles, Aman 

Elbe Pouf, The Rug Republic 

Sofa, MADS Creation

Cheese Knives Kit, Nappa Dori

Personalised fountain pen, William Penn

Botoru Nero Bar, Moh

Flower-fruit arrangements, Bloom Barn

Saint Valentine Polaroid, Nick Cave

Floral arrangements, Libellule

Limited edition handcrafted dolls, Genes Lecoanet Hemant

Leaf Bowls, Good Earth

Limited Edition Gift Box, Chandon India

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