Valentine’s Day gift guide

Riedel “Black Tie Bliss” decanter

A love for wine is a love best shared with a friend, and this Riedel decanter is the ideal accessory to that particular shared intimacy. $269.95

Valrhona Dégustation Grands Crus box

Okay, so it’s not a classic heart-shaped box, but it does contain 32 squares of eight of Valrhona’s best-ever milk and dark chocolates, so we’re more than willing to compromise. $49.25.

Louis Vuitton “Hot Dog Square” scarf (silk)

How’s this for an haute dog? We love it, and we think your funny Valentine will too. $455, louisvuitton.com.au 

Vera Wang Wedgwood “Debonair” flask

Special occasions call for special tools, such as this stainless steel and black enamel hip flask from Wedgwood’s Vera Wang Debonair Barware collection. $69.95.

Tom Ford Private Blend “Tobacco Oud”

This men’s fragrance from Tom Ford combines cedar, citrus oil, sandalwood and finely ground tobacco dust to create a scent that sings of Arabia. $290 for 50 ml.

Tiffany & Co money clip

Got a high-roller on your hands? This sterling silver money clip from Tiffany & Co ought to keep things tidy. $230.

KitchenAid Pro Line mixer

Serious bakers will fall head over heels for you and this limited edition KitchenAid Pro Line mixer. It’s powered by the mightiest engine in the KitchenAid family, and has a massive 6.9-litre capacity for all your cake, bread and pasta dough needs. This candy-apple version is bang-on for Valentine’s Day. $1,199.00.

Smythson leather food journal

One for the forgetful Valentine. This “Brunches, Lunches, Suppers and Dinners” diary from Smythson is divided into sections on guests, food and drink to ensure your other half remembers every moment of a special meal – even if more than a few glasses are clinked. $196.

Le Creuset heart-shaped collection

Sweeten things up in the kitchen with these heart-shaped ramekins, deep dishes and baking trays from Le Creuset. From $15.

Ladurée Valentine’s Day box

Looking for a classic love-heart gift box? Macaron mavens Ladurée have released a limited-edition Valentine’s Day selection to fit the bill perfectly. $35 for eight macarons.

Magic Carpet yoga mat

For the toned Valentine: Kamuka’s new range of yoga mats, inspired by architecture, landscapes and nature, have got travel- and yoga-lovers sorted. $110.

Whitelaw & Newton “Whimsical” trays

Is breakfast in bed on the Valentine’s Day agenda? Present it on one of these pretty printed trays from Domo for extra brownie points. $195.

Red Nespresso machine

You’ll need coffee to go with your breakfast, too. This machine from Nespresso’s retro-styled Maestria range makes it happen with ease. $749.

Prada travel wallet

Planning a trip with your loved one? This tropical travel wallet from Prada will have them looking and feeling like the sharpest traveller in the terminal. $790, (02) 9223 1688

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT – Master II

Looking to make a splash? This striking Oyster Perpetual GMT – Master II watch from Rolex is it. It’s got a separate 24-hour hand, features three different time zones and it’s unisex, too, making it all the more easy to share. $10,340, (02) 9236 0411

Sake gear from Chefs Armoury

Chocolates and flowers not your style? Opt for something a little more unusual, like this new collection of tin sake-drinking implements from Japanese booze and cookware experts Chef’s Armoury.

Kikki.K x Koko Black chocolate bar

Stationery house Kikki.K and Australian chocolatier Koko Black have joined forces to create a limited-edition milk chocolate block for Valentine’s Day. Pair it with one of Kikki.K’s charming greeting cards (this one comes with a mini card attached for twice the love) and you’ve got one seriously heart-melting combo. Chocolate $8.95, card $7.95