This year, we’ve teamed up with Cupid to curate the best selection of Valentine’s Day gifts for moms and dads! Show your partner in parenting (or any of the fab moms and dads in your life…or yourself for that matter) some extra special love this February 14th with our sophisticated and sexy picks for parents. From gourmet sweets to trinkets and treats sure to stay in rotation throughout the year, these gifts are sure to surprise and delight!
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Compartes Valentines KISS Heart Champagne Truffles
Few combinations spell romance like champagne and chocolate. And the gourmet chocolatiers at the LA-based Compartes have brought the two together in the sexiest way--just in time for Valentine's Day. Their Valentines KISS Heart box is full of truffles handmade with fine champagne and dark chocolate and then hand painted in edible 24 karat gold. $120, compartes.com -
Jennifer Meyer Shot Through The Heart Ring with Diamonds from Ylang 23
Jennifer Meyer (a jewelry designer, mom, and the wide of Toby Maguire) must have had true love on the brain when she designed this sweetly chic ring. Play cupid in the most luxurious way this year by gifting mom this 18-karat yellow gold ring sparkling with tiny diamond details. $1,250, ylang23.com -
Mark & Graham Classic Hand-Blown Champagne Flute
Toast to a very happy Valentine's Day with Mark & Graham's monogramable champagne flutes. The flutes are crafted in Turkey from high-quality, ultra-clear hand-blown glass, and the laser-graved monograming is free with purchase. Perfect for some loving V-Day sips with your partner in parenting. $20-60, markandgraham.com -
Anya Hindmarch I Love You Make-Up Pouch
Cheeky British designer Anya Hindmarch (who's also a super-chic mama, we might add) offers a dose of playful V-Day fun with this bold make-up pouch. Made from bright red nylon, the pouch features leather trims and an "I Heart U" patch, along with gold-tone hardware and an embossed fabric lining. $375, us.anyahindmarch.com -
Nick Potash Hand Engraved Brass Lighter from Love Adorned
A high quality lighter is always handy to have, even if your Valentine isn't inclined to light up (just think of how much easier candlelight dinners would be). In fact, we love this one (available locally at SoHo's Love Adorned) for the simple fact of its artsy exterior. Handmade in the USA, this Nick Potash light is made from hand-engraved brass and sterling silver. Potash's imagery is influenced by vintage trench art where soldiers would engrave their Army issued lighters during down time. $550, loveadorned.com -
Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Blush Palette
Brand new to the beauty market, the super-cool Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani line is a must-have for beauty maven mamas. We love the glowing Blush Palette as a glamorous V-Day gift--it was designed directly with Gwen (a mom herself) and contains six versatile, sexy, and romantic blush shades in a chic white-and-gold case. $45, urbandecay.com -
Leafcutter Designs "Letters to My Love" from Terrain
Leafcutter Designs' set of 12 letters (which is available from Terrain) includes clever prompts for writing uniquely romantic missives to the one you love. Start the romance on Valentine's Day, and then continue giving the letters once a month for the rest of the year! $14.95, shopterrain.com -
Lush The Kiss Lip Scrub
Lush never fails when it comes to scrumptious and all-natural beauty products! Their The Kiss lip scrub (available locally at their UES store and spa) ensures the sweetest smooches with its vegan makeup of sugar, sea salt, and edible red hearts. $9.95, lushusa.com -
Beau Ties Ltd. Balendin Bow Tie
Made in Vermont from high-quality silk twill, this jaunty bow tie is sure to have dad looking sharp on Valentine's Day. The red stripes and understated heart print makes for a look that's festive without being too over-the-top. $24, beautiesltd.com -
Godiva 12 pc. Valentines Day Keepsake Heart Tin
Godiva has long been associated with top-tier sweet treats--and their Valentine's Day offerings this year are no exception. This keepsake tin is full of assorted milk, dark, and white chocolate truffles with fun Valentine's Day messages, making it a perfect treat for the whole month of February. $15, godiva.com -
Pink Olive Soy Candle Collection
Available locally from the Pink Olive in Park Slope, Brooklyn, these sweet soy candles are made in NYC, contain a cotton wick, and promise 60 hours of burn time. Each set contains the following ultra-dreamy scents: cCeme brulee, apple clover, strawberry shortcake, banana bread, and cotton candy. $100, pinkolive.com -
Mouth Love You lIke XO Package
The artisanal food curators at Brooklyn-based Mouth have outdone themselves for Valentine's Day this year! Their Love You Like XO package includes heart-shaped lollipops, pâte de fruit, hard candies hand-marked with Xs and Os, fluffy marshmallow sandwich cookies, sugar-dusted malted milk chocolate balls, and goat milk caramels you laced with bourbon. Talk about a grown-up sweet-tooth's dream come true! You can even upgrade to a larger package for more goodies to go around. $62-121, mouth.com -
Kate Spade New York Posy Court Small Heart Dish
Prove that your heart is indeed in the right place by surprising your Valentine with this dainty dish from Kate Spade New York. This dishwasher safe vessel is crafted from white porcelain, accented with a wash of pale pink color, and trimmed in gold. $20, katespade.com -
Smathers & Branson Heart Needlepoint Key Fob
For the preppy Valentine in your life, this needlepoint key fob makes for a sweet and practical gift. The bright red hue is sure to banish the curse of lost keys forever, while a monogram option (for an extra price) lets you make the present personal. $28.50, smathersandbranson.com -
PLAY Comme des Garçons Cardigan Sweater from J.Crew
Sophisticated enough for a night out and standard enough for the office, this designer cardigan is the seasonal wardrobe booster your Valentine has been seeking. Dad is sure to look totally hugable when he slips on this wool sweater emblazoned with Comme des Garçons' signature heart logo. $410, jcrew.com -
Annika Bushman Prickly Pear Love Card from Steven Alan
Any longtime couple knows that love can be prickly sometimes--making this cute card (available locally at Steven Alan stores) an apropos-po Valentine's Day greeting. The card is hand carved and printed, and crafted from recycled paper in Highland Park, CA. $6, stevenalan.com -
ROWLEY by Cynthia Rowley Ombre Heart Legging
One of our fave cover-moms, Cynthia Rowley, launched a fab fitness collection called ROWLEY this past fall. And one of our fave pieces are these Ombre Heart Leggings! Perfect for the gym, yoga, or just looking chic while catching some lounge time at home, these lovely leggings make for a fashion-forward V-Day gift. $89, cynthiarowley.com -
Noosa Yoghurt
Yum! If you're in mind of a sweet a treat that's a little healthier than candy, try Noosa Yoghurt in V-Day worthy flavors like Strawberry Rhubarb, Tart Cherry, and Blood Orange. The mix of the fruit with the tangy, creamy yoghurt is the perfect blend of tart and sweet! noosayoghurt.com
