Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [What Women Really Want For Valentine’s Day](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/463) ![What Women Really Want For Valentine’s Day](https://media.slman.com/fblGox5YDw1jit-du51ZA__gChI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fsl-team-v-day-thumb.jpg) [Life](/index%2Ephp/life) / 01 February 2021 # What Women Really Want For Valentine’s Day If you have got your Valentine’s Day gifting wrong in the past you might concur that it’s just not worth it. To help you get it right, we asked some of the tastemakers on the SheerLuxe editorial team to pen a message to their other halves on what would make it a good day for them. ![](https://media.slman.com/obIo7rB4uVJxWXUCBcxYx44xEgc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fgcc-final-final-pic.jpg) #### Georgie Coleridge Cole *Editor & Founder* Let's start with what I don’t want. I definitely don’t want red roses, lilies or carnations. Nor do I want tacky underwear, a cheesy card or champagne truffles. I'd like dinner out, but that's not an option so take-away [Koji](https://koji.restaurant/) popcorn shrimp, tuna tataki and miso aubergine would be good. And I'd love *you* to arrange it. Plus, a bottle of [Picante](https://lockdown-liquor.com/products/picante?variant=34331027210379) and some pink champagne, please. These [Ronny Colbie flowers](https://ronnycolbie.com/product/sandbanks-bouquet/) would also do me nicely. As would a [Secret Spa](https://secretspa.co.uk/) massage voucher and a black candle – [this one](https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/home/shop-all/elixir-classic-candle-000000000065150369) is a spicy aroma of rose, eucalyptus, incense and wood... And let's turn off the TV, play backgammon and listen to jazz. ![Sandbanks Bouquet from Ronny Colbie](https://media.slman.com/dwHhUCFi6XsmwdfDeO2PJq8SaUo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fronny-colbie-sandbanks-bouquet-1-r.jpg) [#### Sandbanks Bouquet](https://ronnycolbie.com/product/sandbanks-bouquet/) ##### Ronny Colbie From £45 ![Picante Cocktail from Lockdown Liquor & Co.](https://media.slman.com/-8PL80jUE0K_4iKgfGQhGp9fbMI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Flockdown-liquor-picante-1-r.jpg) [#### Picante Cocktail](https://lockdown-liquor.com/products/picante?variant=34331027210379) ##### Lockdown Liquor & Co. £25 ![Elixir Classic Candle from Penhaligon's](https://media.slman.com/c6k-_Uctlo2uOHrMXbmWvReTO6k=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fpenaligons-elixir-classic-candle-r.jpg) [#### Elixir Classic Candle](https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/home/shop-all/elixir-classic-candle-000000000065150369) ##### Penhaligon's £36 ![Cuvee Rose Brut Gift Box from Laurent Perrier](https://media.slman.com/QAv1XRlH1diQPvUO35tvhdXka_w=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fchampagne-laurent-perrier-cuvee-rose-brut-gift-box-nv-r.jpg) [#### Cuvee Rose Brut Gift Box](https://northandsouthwines.co.uk/products/laurent-perrier-cuvee-rose-non-vintage-champagne-in-gift-box) ##### Laurent Perrier £46.98 *(was £69.99)* ![](https://media.slman.com/MNoNY8bca2NGO1-xN55aDHJvk5I=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Flb-pic.jpg) #### Laura Black *Managing Editor* Even though we met on Valentine's Day, it isn't usually a big deal in our house. In fact, I think the day has passed you by for the past few years! So if you even remember a card I'll be impressed. But if you need a hint and want to push the boat out, these [Paul Thomas flowers](https://paulthomasflowers.co.uk/product/the-bronte/) have got my name on them. Or if that blows the budget then this on the top of my morning coffee would make me smile. In the evening, let's make an effort to get the children in bed on time, make a cocktail and cook some good food. A table laid with this gorgeous [linen](https://www.mrsalice.com/products/summer-scalloped-blush-pink-napkins-set-of-4) and [candles](https://www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk/candle-red-heart.html) would be the icing on the cake. ![Red Heart Hand-Painted Candle from Susie Watson Designs](https://media.slman.com/cTYS_ZJiIkfW37x5LtxQkkabCr8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fheart-candles.jpg) [#### Red Heart Hand-Painted Candle](https://www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk/candle-red-heart.html) ##### Susie Watson Designs £4.95 ![The Bronte Bouquet from Paul Thomas Flowers ](https://media.slman.com/pVw1A0SIm2FWIHwV89a1wosLGGk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fpaul-thomas-flowers-bronte-1-r.jpg) [#### The Bronte Bouquet](https://paulthomasflowers.co.uk/product/the-bronte/) ##### Paul Thomas Flowers From £80 ![Love You Coffee Stencil from Fira Studio](https://media.slman.com/gjfhNhfz8aMGtH0lfpKEnhmYh4k=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fnot-high-st-stencil.jpg) [#### Love You Coffee Stencil](https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/firastudio/product/love-you-coffee-stencil?referredBy=search) ##### Fira Studio £11.90 ![Scalloped Brush Pink Napkins from Mrs Alice](https://media.slman.com/95UBczcQJltlVWrdoCcz2vB3nDE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fmrs-alice-scalloped-blush-pink-napkins-set-4-1-r.jpg) [#### Scalloped Brush Pink Napkins](https://www.mrsalice.com/products/summer-scalloped-blush-pink-napkins-set-of-4) ##### Mrs Alice £72 ![](https://media.slman.com/z2ejYGbJjXMbwGzvKR3jZurLh2k=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fcharlotte-pic.jpg) #### Charlotte Collins *Senior Fashion Editor & Head Broadcaster* This is our 12th Valentine’s Day together, so we’ve been through all the clichés. It doesn’t really matter what you do, as long as you show me you’ve remembered the day. Make the card funny and order flowers from [Scarlet & Violet](https://scarletandviolet.com/). Sweet treats make a Valentine’s Day for me, whether it’s a cupcake or [Blondies Kitchen brownie bites](https://www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com/blondies-recipe/). Sort out a little something we can binge on along with *Line Of Duty*, and for god’s sake, be the one to take the dog out at the end of the day. ![Medium Ivy Candle from Loewe](https://media.slman.com/3Y_RGK4me6rgFfIfq6D0Lv8Ha-o=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fliberty-medium-ivy-candle-610g-r.jpg) [#### Medium Ivy Candle](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=41662&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libertylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fmedium-ivy-candle-610g-000712269.html) ##### Loewe £145 ![Barwell Cut Crystal Champagne Coupe Set Of Four from Soho Home](https://media.slman.com/8qPo8_p4oapP5RoNf2doNrL-ZFw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fsoho-home-barwell-cut-crystal-champagne-coupe-set-four-r.jpg) [#### Barwell Cut Crystal Champagne Coupe Set Of Four](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42468&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohohome.com%2Fproducts%2Fbarwell-cut-crystal-champagne-coupe-set-of-four) ##### Soho Home £152 ![Heart Enamel 18kt Gold Signet Ring from Wilhelmina Garcia](https://media.slman.com/wzOhyCWKMnAu6bAWce0dXTZIQuo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fmatches-heart-enamel-18kt-gold-signet-ring-r.jpg) [#### Heart Enamel 18kt Gold Signet Ring](https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/1390514) ##### Wilhelmina Garcia £121 ![Hotel Magique for Anthropologie Love and Magique Boxed Cards from Anthropologie](https://media.slman.com/J0v2xL4nTN1TiUjEbSMwtngXzsY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fanthro-hotel-magique-anthropologie-love-and-magique-boxed-cards-1-rjpg.jpg) [#### Hotel Magique for Anthropologie Love and Magique Boxed Cards](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37257&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fhotel-magique-for-anthropologie-love-and-magique-boxed-cards) ##### Anthropologie £18 ![](https://media.slman.com/TBno0BMufZ8XjHZTKID6cSxKiKY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Flh-final-image.jpg) #### Lu Hough *Style Director* I have never been a fan of Valentines. There is something a bit sad about watching men queueing up for overpriced red roses and wasting their money on dodgy chocolates and bubbles because it's the 'done' thing. In my opinion, if you are going to buy something, make it thoughtful. I'd be very happy with a breakfast in bed delivery from [Gails](https://gailsbread.co.uk/order/hampers-gift-boxes/602-breakfast-in-bed-hamper.html). Underwear is pretty trashy in my opinion - something like a fragrance from [Santa Eularia](https://www.santaeulalia.com/en/woman-175-perfume-santa-eulalia-white-890-000447-01.html) is much more sophisticated. If you really want to push the boat out, anything dainty and sparkly from [Otiumberg](https://otiumberg.com/) would score top marks. Regardless of gifts or tradition, the most important thing to me is the card. Just because supermarkets & petrol stations are open, doesn't mean they should be your first port of call. Try [Scribble & Daub](https://www.scribbleanddaub.com/all?category=Love), [Memo Press](https://memopress.co.uk/) or [Papier](https://www.papier.com/) for a more personal and thoughtful touch. ![Dainty Diamond Set 9 Karat Solid Yellow Gold from Otiumberg](https://media.slman.com/Z84B1XKYmsKnOzzqs-gJUiyX12k=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fdainty-diamond-set-9-karat-solid-yellow-gold-2-r.jpg) [#### Dainty Diamond Set 9 Karat Solid Yellow Gold](https://otiumberg.com/collections/diamonds/products/dainty-diamond-set) ##### Otiumberg £408 ![175 Parfum from Santa Eulalia](https://media.slman.com/qLSpj-AwdrYChjYTKNwdAu_t_0o=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fsanta-eulalia-175-parfum-75ml-1-r.jpg) [#### 175 Parfum](https://www.santaeulalia.com/en/woman-175-perfume-santa-eulalia-white-890-000447-01.html) ##### Santa Eulalia €125 ![Breakfast In Bed Hamper For 2 from Gail's](https://media.slman.com/yZ_u82cfNyRZ0Kv7Q9TBPlOM0AY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fbreakfast-bed-hamper-2-r.jpg) [#### Breakfast In Bed Hamper For 2](https://gailsbread.co.uk/order/hampers-gift-boxes/602-breakfast-in-bed-hamper.html) ##### Gail's £30 ![You Me Us Card from Scribble & Daub](https://media.slman.com/bImpavGqMJpBs9fRC9Im_8eCWrs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fyou-me-us-1-r.jpg) [#### You Me Us Card](https://www.scribbleanddaub.com/all?category=Love) ##### Scribble & Daub £4.95 ![](https://media.slman.com/LkCZWymMr8c4590zDiVH3nmcckA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fps-final-pic.jpg) #### Polly Sayer *Junior Fashion Editor* I’d be lying if I said I’d be fine with receiving absolutely nothing on Valentine’s Day and I think the same goes for most women. Even if she says not to get her anything, at the very least get her bunch of flowers but for god’s sake, don’t get them from the petrol station. She’ll be able to tell and you may as well not have bothered. While we’re on the topic of clichéd gifts, a dozen red roses are a no-no and unless you’ve consulted her first, avoid underwear too. A pretty piece of jewellery will always go down better – if you’re worried about picking the right thing, go for something classic like this signet ring by [Daphine](https://shop-daphine.com/collections/rings/products/eddie-ring). Options are obviously limited at the moment when it comes to date night options but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan something fun. Let’s play some board games, watch a classic film neither of us have seen, order something on Deliveroo without me knowing – anything as long as you’ve initiated it and it’s a surprise. The fact you’ve thought ahead and not left planning to me will mean more than the world’s biggest bouquet. ![Purity Bouquet from Appleyard Flowers](https://media.slman.com/Bq3TwJjHsZXr7EkTZL5zTxYnidE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fappleyard-flowers-purity-r.jpg) [#### Purity Bouquet](https://www.appleyardflowers.com/purity) ##### Appleyard Flowers From £39.99 ![Eddi Ring from Daphine](https://media.slman.com/km2TK22QAe24Uv9KuLxoONro5yM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fdaphine-eddie-ring-r.jpg) [#### Eddi Ring](https://shop-daphine.com/collections/rings/products/eddie-ring) ##### Daphine £75 ![Lobster Crab Prawn Ravioli Portion For 2 from Pasta Evangelists](https://media.slman.com/XX2DMq8acqU0a_KmCHa3J1Jv3SU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fpasta-evangelists-lobster-crab-prawn-ravioli-sage-butter-sauce-1-r.jpg) [#### Lobster Crab Prawn Ravioli Portion For 2](https://pastaevangelists.com/products/lobster-crab-prawn-ravioli-with-a-sage-butter-sauce?variant=32995187097709) ##### Pasta Evangelists £20 ![Scrabble Art Deco Special Edition from £36.99](https://media.slman.com/xY2LOGxSOozKB3US3BM3EQR21fg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F02%2Fscrabble-art-deco.jpg) [#### Scrabble Art Deco Special Edition](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/D5Pe2) ##### £36.99 Asmodee DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .