19 Floral Gifts for Valentine’s Day That Aren’t Actual Flowers
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As much as we all lovefresh flowers, there are some (admittedly cynical) reasons not to give them to your loved one onValentine’s Day: Realflowers, by nature, don’t last. They also make a mess, dropping pollen andpetalsall over your table. And since someflowerscan be poisonous if ingested, they’re not the safest choice to have aroundkidsorpets. So if the object of your affection is allergic, has a mischievous cat, or would rather not spend their time cleaning up fallen stamen, we’d like to suggest the following alternatives. Here are 19 Strategist-favoriteValentine’s Day giftsthat possess the best attributes of flowers without actually being real flowers.
For valentines who bring their lunch to work
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A sustainable tote bag from Strategist-faveBagguthat’s emblazoned with a classic “thank-you bag” red rose.
For valentines who prefer flowers in a book
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In Full Flower
Acoffee-table bookthat lets anyone enjoy an elaborate bouquet with no chance of sneezing.
For busy valentines
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This floral notebook from Strat-approvedstationerybrand Rifle Paper Co. will make to-do lists a tiny bit more romantic.
For valentines who get turned on by mood lighting
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Boy Smellcandleshave shown up on more than a few Strategist gift guides because their scents — including the above Cinderose — skew earthy and herbal rather than sweet and perfume-y.
For valentines who look forward to bedtime
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Marimekko’s signature graphic flower print will make sure you and your valentine always go to bed happy.
For fickle valentines
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Thisremovable wallpaperwill last forever. But if you get tired of it before then it’s also easy to take down.
For flower lovers who travel constantly
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A remarkably real-looking orchid that even prolonged absencecan’t kill.
For lovers with lips like no other
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A tinted balm made with chrysanthemums that adjusts its color when applied based on your valentine’s unique pH-level.
For lovers with chapped lips
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And one so moisturizing it turns even the driest lips into dewy petals.
For wildflower aficionados
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A highly ratedduvet setadorned with botanical drawings of dandelions and wild roses.
For best friends who moved away
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Recommended by teachers, this cheery pop-up daisy card will make any friend feel appreciated.
For first crushes
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For college crushes who don’t own a vase
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Adorm-friendly (and easy-to-install) poster that’ll remind them of you while they study for that biochem exam.
For valentines who love throwing parties
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Paper napkinsso pretty that they’re worthy of cloth-napkin occasions.
For interior design lovers
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William Morris’s Flowers
No design nerd could resist this stunning collection of Morris’s flower-centric creations.
For valentines who just moved into a new apartment
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A framed print to zhuzh up their empty new digs.
For wearers of nothing but museum-quality jewels
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Earrings based on original brooch designs housed at theMet.
For those who prefer wearing flowers
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This supportive and pretty embroidered petunia bra from our roundup of thebest brasis the right balance of sexy and practical.
For those who prefer always having flowers on hand
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We’ve included an older version of this pressed-flower phone case in a ton ofgift guidesbecause, quite frankly, it’s nice to look at. And now it’s also available for the iPhone 11.
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