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Valentine's Gifts: Suggestions and feedback most welcome!
So, this is the first time I've ever had someone I could treat on V-day. However, my beloved lives far enough away that a day together with a homemade dinner and movie curled up together on the sofa with a night to remember are out of the question. Instead, I am ordering/buying a barrage of gifts to send. I have allowed my intended Valentine to pick a couple of gifts, oddly they chose shoes and a necklace.
I want to add a little something extra, maybe a few small somethings, with which to give a bit of a surprise to it all. I've considered flowers, but the only places that will deliver to where my dearest one lives have a poor selection that is over priced. I'm debating if I should buy a few candies and small stuffed animals and trinkets from the local markets and make a box or basket myself and ship it a little later. These were the chosen gifts and their prices. I'm only including the prices because I want to limit the actual gifts to about $200 so that I can still afford to ship everything. The Shoes: Price: $40 http://cdn.overstock.com/images/prod.../L11704924.jpg The Necklace: Price: $46 http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/P11519872.jpg Thus far, the combined price is $86. If anyone can come up with something nice I could add I would be greatly appreciative. I do plan to include a nice love letter or poem with the items, and perhaps a photo of myself (not to be obnoxious, just so they have an actual photo instead of a print out from the computer). |
I think you should add a bracelet that might match the necklace... That would be nice. ^^
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That's a lot of shit.
Like, crap. Expensive shit too. I dunno, I've never been with anyone on valentine's day, so I guess I'm not the best person to ask, but I'd put in a gay letter about how love conquers all and blahblahblah. For her birthday, I gave my bff tons of gifts, and she didn't like any of them as much as she did the note about how much more awesome I am because of her. We don't even live on the same continent, and she tells me she looks at it when she feel sad/w/e. |
I think the shoes are really cute, great design, and the necklace has a really nice shape and pattern to it (with the diamonds, I think thats what they are)
If you wanted to add more to the gift, then I think perhaps, a small bottle of perfume, Or some really nice pampering stuff, like facial wash or body lotion, one you know she is running low on or would dearly love :P. Of course if it where my guy (Im not with anyone lol but if I where) Then just the shoes or necklace alone would be good enough for me because its the thought that counts to me :) I think this girl would be really happy with the things you have picked out for her |
roses are always a winner in my book. And candy if they like that. Jewelry too.
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I chose several necklaces and shoes that were similar to those, and I told her to choose one of each. The necklace does have tiny little diamonds on it, and that's why it's expensive. The shoes were designed by some famous (probably west coast) tattoo artist. Nico loves bright colored shoes with interesting patterns, and Ed Hardy has that down to an art. BTW, she thinks I'm only getting her one or the other.
I'll see if I can find a nice silver bracelet or ring, maybe both, to go with the necklace. I'm not sure what kind of sprays/perfumes/colognes would be liked though, so I'll avoid those for the time being. I could probably do some candies, but again, Nico has expensive tastes (not intentional I'm sure) so I would have to find something gourmet and eccentric. Good thing we have both a Lindt and Godiva nearby. There is no way Nico will find out how much I'm spending. I'd be so dead. >.<; I'm the type to spoil my S.O. though, so I really want to make this the best I possibly can. |
^_^ I like the shoes...
But you shouldn't over do it this being your 1st v-day and all with someone I know you want to spoil them but if your together next year (and I hope you are) then your just going to have to spend even more topping yourself from last year... So start small and after your 5th vday together go crazy... but for now... why dont you buy her something cute... like a movie that you both can watch together on vday and make up a little basket with candy and popcorn in it ^__^ and if you want a plushie I can make you one... so it'll be super personal and I'll give you a good deal on it under 200dollars for sure and I dont even see asking 20dollars hehe for a plushie though is it about the size and detail you might want |
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I agree with Lilm...
I'd stick with one of the presents, but I can understand if you'd have trouble with deciding which one. A heart is nice, but man...I love those shoes! If you want something additional, then go for the Godiva. Can't go wrong with chocolate! Go for the dark chocolate... mmm... key lime... raspberry, :drool: |
Ooo okay... but still I wouldnt over do it
And I get that your far away but like buy he some movie you both like like Maybe batman or something XD and like a said popcorn and candys and set up a time you both are online and make sure you have the same movie.... maybe get the webcams going and watch it together ^^ both of you having the same candy and popcorn it'll always be like your together EDIT Sorry I know you wanna spend money but sometimes the little things that you've put a lot of thought into is more spoilling then any necklaces or awesome shoes you can buy |
When my nephew was here for Christmas, he was trying to figure out what to get for his new girlfriend. We stuck with the sweet, inexpensive gifts. He had a college sweater that she liked, so he wrapped that up with a letter. Then got a small box of Godiva chocolates.
He said she was thrilled.... So, it's the sweet, thoughtful gifts that are best... not necessarily the most expensive. |
Yeah. I plan to go to one of the local stores and get a nice little basket or one of those cute little Chinese take out boxes and stuff it with little candies and stuff. I want to make something for my roommates as well.
The price limit I set for Nico's gifts isn't really that bad. Nico wants to get me a $700 collector doll that I've been eying for a few years, but I've been saying no every time it's brought up. Odds are, there would be another $200 or $300 spent on clothing for it. >.<; As the dominant in this relationship, it's my place to do the spoiling. [Insert stubborn foot stamping and lip pouting with crossed arms here.] |
OMG! you two are bad... here I am trying to saving you from spoiling and they wanna spoil you hehe
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Haha I know.
We've both been there as friends for one another for several years and seen one another go through a lot of bad relationship stuff. It's made us want to baby one another I suppose. I've always been the type to try to baby my boyfriend though. Just.... This is the first time I've truly had the option. The vast majority of my exes hated for me to do anything for them. |
^_^ Thats nice
theres someone I have kinda like that though we arent dating we wanna meet 1st before we get to close... but we did date one and I broke it off cause of my depression it was to much so yeah... He found someone else and she ruined him so now he's playing it safe but he is wanting to be close to me ^_^ So im very happy im making him a sailboat plushie.... he loves ships and things... |
You know, the sweetest gift I ever got off my ex?
One of his shirts. We were at a party, and I was wearing a tank-top, and he wanted to cover me up a bit...and the shirt never made it back to him. I still wear it sometimes. |
I could do something like that, but I think my clothes would be too big.
>.< I need to start going to the gym. |
Oversized shirt to sleep in, to give dreams of you.
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Maybe...
I'll see what I can find that isn't too old or way too big. |
Hmmm I like some of these suggestions so far haha
And Lilim do you have a website for your custom plushies? I might be interested in one later on down the road =P If you plan on getting the shoes and necklace maybe something sweet and inexpensive to go with it is maybe some cute valentines socks? And you dont have to necessarily get her real flowers maybe visit the craft store and pick up some silk roses or flowers and craft a flower heart or something and hang your picture in it? Or get a small heart shaped picture frame to go with the picture? Make an over-sized heart shape card or other misc valentine ideas. Im kind of excited because my boyfriend is coming down from New Jersey for Valentines day and Im kind of getting nervous and what not because I want to make it fun and romantic. =P I dont know how well they'd be going through the postal service but maybe send some chocolate covered strawberries? I know theres something like that with preserved strawberries which I've had the occasion to try and they arent too bad especially if you're a fan of dark chocolate. But like the others have said dont worry about going overboard, the small personal gifts are the best =P |
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I need help with my Valentine's day present. I know it's a bit far off, but I'd rather plan it now than later.
Anyways, my boyfriend and I can't see each other often outside of school because I'm not really allowed to be dating... But that's another issue. So I want to do something really special for him because he always does things for me. Valentines Day this year is on a weekend, so any suggestions on how I can still make this day special even if we don't have a chance of seeing each other that day? |
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Mail him something in the mail and time it to arrive on that day? For those wondering, I have the gift sorted out now. The shoes and necklace, a stuffed owl (Nick's favorite animal) a love letter, and some candies. I wanted to do a couple's night thing, but I can't do that until March/April when I'm out of classes and have a week that Nico can come and stay with me. |
I think I like that card and box thing. But what to put in it?
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