All You Need is Love (and The Handpicked Collection) This Valentine's Day!

    LONDON, ENGLAND, January 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The traditional gifts on Valentine's Day of flowers, chocolates and champagne are romantic of course but also totally predictable! This Valentine's Day why not seek some gift ideas inspiration from The Handpicked Collection. The team of 20 trendsetters have put together an excellent selection of love themed gifts that will surprise your other half and last a lot longer than a box of chocolates.

The Silver-Plated Heart Dish (GBP25.95) in hammered silver, would look great on any surface in the home and makes an original gift idea for Valentine's Day. This dish is really useful for holding keys or keeping pretty things tidy on a dressing table.

If you and your other half are planning to move into a shared home together, the Rose Quartz Heart Keyring (GBP14.95) would be a the perfect gesture. Made from quartz and freshwater pearls this lovely keyring is a great gift idea for Valentine's Day too.

The Heart Shaped Card Holder (GBP19.95) would look stunning on the wall of any home, and why not put the first card - a Valentine's Card - into the holder as a novel way to present this gift. This card holder is incredibly practical as well as being an attractive interior accessory; you can fill it with photos, cards and invitations.

Another gorgeous gift idea for Valentine's Day is the Sweetheart Keepsake Chest (GBP25.95). This adorable wooden chest keeps all your special things safe. As a creative gift idea for Valentine's Day, why not hide six little romantic presents in each drawer.

Breakfast in bed is always a huge treat and the ultimate thoughtful gesture on Valentine's Day. For a gift that will be enjoyed every morning, not just on Valentine's Day, the Tea for One (GBP24.95) teapot is the perfect present. Decorated with pretty pink hearts, this pot will stretch to two cups; you may find yourselves having breakfast in bed far more frequently in future!

Cheer up kitchen chores with a Heart Olive Wood Chopping Board (GBP29.95 for small GBP39.95 for large) a perfect gift idea for those that love to cook. The board can also double up as a serving platter for all romantic dinners.

For a gift that's more original that jewellery the Heart Bookmark (GBP6.95) is ideal. Why not gift this with a book, marking a particularly romantic passage.

For a small token of love, the Luxurious Heart Soaps (GBP9.95) and a Year of Hearts Soaps (GBP8.95) are beautifully packaged and say just enough without being too over the top.

The Hot Hearts Hand Warmer (GBP5.95) is a practical and fun gift idea to keep hands warm with one click. The reusable pouches heat up with one click and sit perfectly in pockets keeping you warm when out and about.

Finally, the Love Heart Phone Pouch and Charm (GBP7.95) is perfect for the tweens and teens, it makes a really great gift idea to give to your first crush.

So be just as romantic and far more original this Valentine's Day by choosing truly unique gift ideas which show how much you care.

To view the entire range of gifts please visit www.handpickedcollection.com

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