Last-Minute Alternative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him And For Her

Alternative For Flowers On Valentine’s Day

Stop and smell the roses as you pass through all the pink and red displays at local shops. It's time to start thinking about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day now that 2023 is here, which isn't all that different from any other year.

So, we all know that giving flowers on Valentine's Day is a pretty common thing. But, to make sure you really sweep your special someone off their feet on this special day, florists start prepping months ahead! On Valentine's Day, flower shops are filled to the brim with beautiful bouquets of different sizes and shapes, like lilies and carnations mixed together or a whole bunch of red roses. But, don't you think it's time to switch it up a bit?

Flowers are, and always will be, a traditional Valentine's Day present, but we're here to remind you that you don't have to stop there. Give your special someone something unexpected this Valentine's Day instead of the expected bouquet of flowers. If you're starting to worry that you don't know what to get your Valentine's date besides flowers, we've done the hard work for you and come up with a list of alternative Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Shape Of My Heart

If your passion is on fire this Valentine's Day, why not give each other a heart-shaped ice cream cake to ease the heat? Fresh strawberries and a rich berry topping make for a heart-melting combination in The Shape of My Heart ice cream cake. The heart shape is sweet and whimsical, and the ice cream will get a welcome dose of brightness from the fresh fruits.

Aburi Love Shaped Sushi Cake

When your sweetheart brings all the sweetness to the table, you might want to consider the Aburi Love Shape Sushi Cake as a Valentine's Day gift. The unique combination of saba teriyaki, unagi, Ebi, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and Sakura Denbu in the shape of a heart-shaped savoury cake will have your Valentine smitten.

Alice Pink Roses Cake

When we say think outside the box, we meant go extravagant! The Alice Pink Roses Cake is designed to make the perfect Valentine's Day gift to delight your sweetheart. The white buttercream with the pink roses is a classic and refined mix, and the crown is a fun and regal finishing touch. The ornamental netting takes this cake to the next level of class and sophistication. 

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Ah men, the most mysterious creatures of them all. They are always the one who is hard to buy for, no matter the occasion.

Men deserve flowers, too and we're true believers of that, but make Valentine's Day extra special for them this year with a surprise of other gifts! 

Not someone who likes to make plans ahead of time? Or perhaps you just simply got busy with work? No worries, we've got your back! We know what you're thinking: flowers are the most convenient last-minute Valentine's Day gift. But you wouldn't want to make it seem like your gift was last-minute so a bouquet of flowers could give it away. So continue reading and consider one of these last-minute Valentine's Day gift ideas that are NOT flowers.

Rosie Cupcakes

From red velvet to Belgian moist chocolate, you can now gift your man a dreamscape of cupcakes for Valentine's Day! Flowers might only last a week, but these Rosie Cupcakes with their rose-shaped tops will only last seconds - leaving a lasting impression. The mesmerizing range of toppings, from sour strips to fluffy marshmallows, is sure to make your sweetheart blush on Cupid's favorite day. Don't be a petal, go for the sweet stuff!

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Bites

Indulge in the splendour of Valentine's Day bite-sized treats with your sweetheart by sharing decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Bites. The homemade salted caramel sauce will wow your significant other with its complex flavour and silky texture, and the cream will lend a luxurious, decadent note to the cake. It surely is a drool-worthy Valentine's Day gift perfect for your lover. 

CutieBerry Cake

Impress your man with the Valentine's Day gift of the CutieBerry Cake, freshly baked to make your sweetheart crave for more. The combination of vanilla, strawberries, and macarons is a classic flavour pairing, and the addition of the macarons adds a playful and elegant touch to the cake. The fluffy layers of vanilla chiffon with strawberry filling have a way of making your Valentine's Day with your boyfriend extra special.

Valentine's Day Gifts For New Girlfriend

As a couple celebrating your first Valentine's Day together, you may find the day to be particularly thrilling and memorable. The two of you deserve a day dedicated to commemorating your love and committing to one another in the form of fresh memories to share in the years to come. Make your first Valentine's Day together as a couple one to remember with these suggestions!

• Plan a special date: Valentine's Day is a great time to go on a romantic date together. This could be a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant, a picnic in a beautiful park, or a fun outing like a trip to the movies or a concert.
• Exchange gifts: Gifts are a common way to celebrate Valentine's Day, and this is a great opportunity to give your partner something special that shows how much you care. Consider something thoughtful and personal, like a piece of jewelry, a heartfelt card, or a gift that relates to their interests or hobbies.
• Make a romantic gesture: Valentine's Day is a day for romance, and you can show your love and affection for your partner through gestures like cooking them a homemade meal, giving them a massage, or writing them a love letter. These gestures can be small but meaningful, and they will show your partner how much they mean to you.
• Create new traditions: This is your first Valentine's Day as a couple, and it's a great opportunity to start new traditions together. This could be something as simple as cooking a special meal together, watching a romantic movie, or exchanging gifts every year. These traditions will create special memories for you both, and you can look forward to celebrating them together in the future.

Overall, the most important thing is to enjoy this special day together and make it a memorable and romantic experience. Although your Valentine’s date will appreciate what you do for them, we do have a few tips for you to consider.

As we mentioned earlier, your first Valentine’s Day should be memorable so you wouldn’t want to take the risk of buying gifts that sends the wrong message, and a bouquet of flowers is just too cliché. Well lucky for you, we’ve come up with a few ideas for you to consider to make sure your first Valentine’s Day with your girlfriend will be something you continue to remember years from now. 

Sweet Like Pink Cake

Paint the town with all shades of pink with the Sweet Like Pink Cake this Valentine's Day! Freshly baked as the perfect Valentine's Day gift, this treat is made with a chocolate cake base that is mellow yet rich in flavour! Made for someone who loves all things pink, the Sweet Like Pink Cake is decorated with pastel shades of pink and drizzled with white cream and luscious pink frosting.

Chocolate Saint Honore

The French dessert gateau St. Honore is sophisticated and elaborate. A light choux au craqueline base, a flourless chocolate sponge, a tart base of hazelnut praline feuilletine (a combination of hazelnuts and caramel), and a layer of milk chocolate mousse are all part of this dessert. The gateau St. Honore is a masterpiece of French pastry because of the inimitable blend of flavours and textures it contains - perfect as a Valentine’s Day gift. 

Chocolate Truffles and Pralines

Send love in a form of boxed chocolates with the Chocolate Truffles and Pralines. It comes with a variety of different flavours, including Mango Passion, Cookie & Cream Truffle, Tiramisu, Hazelnut Truffle, Passion-Tea, Fragola (Strawberry), Spice & Milk, Orange Truffle, Cocoa Truffle, Rocher (Almonds), Saffron and Lemon & Lime. With so many different flavours to choose from, this Valentine's Day gift will surely swoon your date.