Loving Words
You don’t have to be a closet Elizabeth Barrett Browning to entice the object of your affections in verse. Poetically challenged you might be but, fear not, like everything else these days, there’s an app for that. The Love Poem Generator draws its inspiration from more than a million poems to generate lines of romantic poetry automatically. If you don’t like a particular line, tap the arrow next to it and the app will pull up a different one. OK, it might be sweet and sappy, but, if there’s one day of the year you can get away with that, this is it!
Available on iTunes.
Sweets for your Sweet
Monogrammed shirts and, God forbid, pyjamas might be the epitome of naff, buthow about his very own personalised sweet treats. For the budget version, check out your local supermarket for packs of love hearts, always a favourite with their cheesy sayings such as “Be Mine”. Or head online to mymms.co.uk and choose your own name and phrase.
Available at mymms.co.uk
The 20th Hole
For when it’s too hot to hit the links or for the time-challenged or frankly not very good golfer, the indoor putting course will ensure your golf fan loves your forever – or at least until he misses, again. The practice green from Putt-a-bout has three cup cutouts and built-in sand-trap cutouts. All that’s missing is the clubhouse.
Available at amazon.com
Fancy Pants
A good friend once told us there’s nothing quite so sexy as the feel of silk boxers. If you’re in the mood to splash the cash, then kit your man out in these top of the range shorts from UK brand Derek Rose. They’re certainly not the cheapest around but, trust us, they are worth it.
Available at derek-rose.com
Make the Cut
The Romeo & Julienne (get it?) chopping board by Fred & Friends is perfect for the romantic foodie – we guess the idea is that cooking together can be great fun. Even if his culinary gifts are minimal, this might inspire him to learn.
Available at amazon.com
Absolutely Gorgeous
If your man is of the hirsute variety, ensure his beard is not only well groomed but also smells great with this new release from Gucci. It’s described as: “From a scent created for a man who defines his own masculinity, debuts an exclusive grooming product. Intensely masculine, and enriched with the notion of rituals and traditions from a modern man’s world, Gucci Guilty Absolute Beard Oil’s scent embodies the fragrance. In an innovative expression, woody and leathery notes subtly fragrance a blend of natural oils including sweet almond, grape seed and jojoba. The oils, known for their softening and nourishing qualities, infuse into the beard and skin to help increase a smooth appearance and feel.” Who could possibly resist?
Available at leading retailers.
Lucky Devil
Let him know how luck he is to have you with this cheeky mug. The double-serving cup has the hidden message “that’s all” on the inside, which will be revealed when he drinks his loving cuppa.
Available at amazon.com
