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This year, Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 — like the year before and the year before that. Though the love holiday falls on the same day each year, it has a way of sneaking up and restaurants have a way of booking up. It’s never too late to prepare a nice date at home, get something that shows your love or create something made from love.
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Trending and snuggly: Women’s Classic Mini II Boot, UGG ($190)
Spray and stay (in bed): Doze room spray, Fern & Petal ($18)
Half a dozen fresh socks: Socks with hearts ($25)
A Very Valentine’s game: Très Risqué Truth or Dare ($23)
Sweet treat: Ninja ice cream maker ($250)
Heat things up: Philips soup maker ($170)
Bath basket: Just Because self-care basket, Baskits ($75)
Beautiful brass: Brass Oil Burner, Aesop ($260)
Pretty in pavé: Mini Heart Pavé Diamond Necklace, Mejuri ($398)
Oversized love: ‘Blvck x Keith Haring’ Love Hoodie ($165)
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The picks
Trending and snuggly: Women’s Classic Mini II Boot, UGG
Why we love them: It’s easy to slip these boots on and head out in a jiffy. They’re not made for knee-deep snow but they’re perfect for the in-between seasons (or even some milder winters).
Price: $190
Where to buy: UGG | Amazon
Spray and stay (in bed): Doze room spray, Fern & Petal
Why we love it: Fern & Petal is a Canadian brand that offers 100 per cent pure essential oils and wellness accessories. Doze room spray is made from lavender, frankincense and chamomile essential oils — the perfect blend for bed.
Price: $18
Where to buy: Fern & Petal
Half a dozen fresh socks: Socks with hearts ($25)
Why we love it: It’s hard to top the feeling of putting on a fresh pair of socks. She’ll think of you every time she puts on these sweet heart-embroidered socks.
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Price: $25
Where to buy: Amazon
A Very Valentine’s game: Très Risqué Truth or Dare
Why we love it: Lean into Valentine’s Day and her with this very adult truth or dare game.
Price: $23
Where to buy: Amazon
Sweet treat: Ninja ice cream maker
Why we love it: Ninja makes it so easy to make ice cream. You can make it as healthy or indulgent as you please — read our review.
Price: $250
Where to buy: Amazon
Heat things up: Philips soup maker
Why we love it: Philips soup maker makes making soup super simple. Toss roughly chopped veggies in the pot and 20 minutes later, soup — read our review.
Price: $170
Where to buy: Amazon
Bath basket: Just Because self-care basket, Baskits ($75)
Why we love it: Baskits is a Toronto-based company. It ships across the country and often features Canadian products. The Just Because basket focuses on self-care products including bath bombs, a candle and bath salts.
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Price: $75
Where to buy: Baskits
Beautiful brass: Brass Oil Burner, Aesop
Why we love it: It’s a stunning oil burner that’s functional but looks like a beautiful art piece. It can be used with an oil blend and tea candle.
Price: $260
Where to buy: Aesop
Pretty in pavé: Mini Heart Pavé Diamond Necklace, Mejuri
Why we love it: Mejuri was founded in Toronto and focuses on sustainable jewelry at more affordable price points. This diamond-studded necklace is great for layering or on its own.
Price: $398
Where to buy: Mejuri
Oversized love: ‘Blvck x Keith Haring’ Love Hoodie
Why we love it: The Blvck X Keith Haring collection features a few pieces including this oversized hoodie that will keep her cozy in love.
Price: $165
Where to buy: Blvck
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