Support your sisterhood this Valentine's Day with our handpicked selection of last-minute gifts.
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about romance and red roses. If you want to shout out to your sisterhood this year, look no further than our selection of gorgeous gifts and tokens of appreciation that are sure to make their day.
Ambustum Scented Candle There are few gifts as guaranteed to delight every recipient as a gorgeous candle, and the Ambustum candles are very gorgeous indeed. Hand poured using high quality fragrance oils and a coconut and rapeseed wax, the range has been carefully created by female founder Sari Thomas, with each candle burning for 45 hours. There are 6 scents available, including Black Pomegranate, Sandalwood Musk and Honey & Tobacco. £29.50, shop here
Mayberry Slippers By Emu Australia Nothing says ‘cosy night in’ quite like a pair of slippers. We love this irresistibly fluffy, unbeatably soft pair of sheepskin slider slippers (try saying that quickly) from Emu Australia, available in eight colours. £49, shop here
Flower Bouquet From Bunches Sending flowers to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a cliche - after all, who doesn’t love having a vase of beautiful blooms to brighten up their home? We recommend you opt for a bouquet from family-run business Bunches, that donate at least 10% of all their profits to good causes in the UK and the developing world. Choose a stunning and 100% plastic-free letterbox bouquet, which arrives in a recyclable paper wrap. What’s not to love? From £25, shop here
La Luna Necklace By Apache Rose London Add a little star power to their Valentine's Day with the unique La Luna necklace from online jewellery boutique Apache Rose London. Founded by AllBright member Anna Burke, the boutique offers a selection of precious keepsakes. £49, shop here
Louis Pommery English Brut NV Sparkling Wine As the first English Sparkling Wine to come from a Champagne house, this bottle of fizz has been hailed as a “genuine product of innovation”. Featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties, it has a truly unique and delicious taste, with citrus, white peach and pear notes. It’s no surprise it’s won a number of prestigious awards. £29.75, shop here
EPOS Coffee Machine By Melitta Looking for a truly indulgent gift to spoil someone with this Valentine’s Day? Let us recommend the EPOS coffee machine from Melitta. Combining first-class technology with a sleek and beautiful design, this could actually be a product that makes them want to get up in the morning. Fitted with an integrated grinder, the brand’s first electric Pour Over system makes the freshest and smoothest cup of coffee - all at the touch of a button. The machine uses the ‘blooming’ system, adding a small amount of water to the coffee and letting it ‘bloom’ before adding the rest, meaning the flavour can develop fully - and you can really taste the difference. It’s guaranteed to make working from home that little bit more enjoyable. £299, shop here
Tablescape In A Box If you're lucky enough to live with your friend, or you've joined a bubble together throughout lockdown, why not treat yourselves to a truly special night in with the thoughtfully designed 'tabelscape in a box'. Created by AllBright member Coline Gautier, the box contains everything you need to dress your table up to the nines, including natural linen napkins and a table runner, a vintage-inspired glass vase, a golden candlestick holder and pink champagne candle, and much more. £109, shop here
Floozie Cookies Indulge their sweet tooth with a mouthwatering stuffed cookie from Floozie Cookies. The brainchild of former Claridge pastry chef, Kimblery Lin, the melt-in-the-middle cookies come in 5 irresistible flavours such as Cinnamon Crunch and Pecan Pie, with a 6th seasonal cookie available each month. Why not be generous and send your friend a box of all 6? Hopefully they’ll be willing to share... £3.50 each, shop here
AllBright Digital Membership Give the gift of knowledge this Valentine's Day with AllBright's digital membership. Anyone you sign up will gain unlimited access to our 170+ expert-led Academy courses, daily digital events and thought-provoking articles. Plus, they can enjoy the benefits of Sisterhood Matching, our unique programme providing tailor-made connections between members. Anyone with digital membership can now network and connect with our global sisterhood, providing a strong community at a time when we need it the most. Head here for more information
Restful Sleep Pillow Mist by Olverum Give the gift of a restful night’s sleep with the aptly named, Restful Sleep pillow mist by Olverum. It’s infused with a unique blend of calming and relaxing essential oils, including bergamot and lavender, to help your lucky recipient drift off in minutes. £25, shop here
Earrings By Sylvia Maya Designs Why not spoil a friend to a delicate pair of earrings designed by AllBright member, Sylvia Maya? We particularly love this handmade blue and green pair, studded with Swarovski crystals for an added bit of sparkle. £38, shop here
Nio Cocktails If you’re missing out on your usual Galentine’s tradition of heading to your local bar for a couple of cocktails, never fear. Nio Cocktails are a very worthy stand-in, featuring a selection of delicious drinks that arrive at your door smartly packaged and ready to drink - simply pour over ice and share a toast on Zoom. You can choose from cocktails including a Daiquiri, a Manhattan, a Cosmopolitan and many more. From £19.50 for 3, shop here
Believe. Build. Become by Debbie Wosskow and Anna Jones Inspire hope for the rest of 2021 with Believe. Build. Become, written by the co-founders of AllBright. The book offers a step-by-step guide to help readers refocus their mindset, establish their goals and build their confidence to create the work-life of their dreams. Based around the AllBright Academy courses , hear Debbie and Anna share their own stories to success, from the start of their journeys until now. £11.99, Shop here
Smash Cup From Sweet Trees By Browns For a truly unique gift this Galentine’s Day, spoil your friend with their very own Smash Cup. Crafted from smooth Belgian milk chocolate, each cup comes stuffed with a selection of chocolate favourites, including Maltesers and Minstrels, before being topped with a chocolate-y, crispy crunch made from a secret recipe, which is decorated with even more chocolates. And yes, you have to smash the cup to get to the treats inside - did anyone say lockdown stress reliever? Almost too good to eat, the cups are created by former pastry chef Christina Brown, who runs her all-female team from her kitchen table and has accomplished a £2m turnover this year. £23.99, shop here
Eye Mask By This Is Silk Send your loved one a dreamy eye mask crafted with 22 momme silk for a heavenly night's sleep. Known for its anti-ageing properties, the silk won't absorb eye creams or moisturiser like cotton, meaning their favourite beauty products will work even harder while they sleep. £26.99, shop here
Coaching Gift Cards For a unique gift this Valentine's Day, why not opt for a gift card for coaching sessions with AllBright ambassador and endorsed coach, Neelam Kaul? Neelam is offering the cards for 1-3 sessions and she can help supercharge their career with coaching in areas including confidence, work-life balance and networking. Price varies, shop here
Haoma Soap We could all use a little self-care at the moment, so why not send your loved ones an organic, vegan and handmade soap from beauty brand Haoma. £8, shop here
Handblown Zomi Tumblers By Kalinko Give a little ethical luxury with this set of unique, handblown glass tumblers from Kalinko. The homeware brand specialises in items made in villages in Burma, with these tumblers created just outside of Yangon, using recycled glass. £48 for set of four, shop here
Apple & Hibiscus Gin By 58 Gin Presented in a beautiful glass bottle, this new pink gin from award-winning, artisan spirits distillery, 58 Gin, is the perfect gift for a friend this Galentine’s Day. Created by MD Carmen O’Neal, the sugar-free pink gin is produced using alcohol cut from the heart (which sounds brutal, but is the purest part of the distillation process) and it is the perfect mix of sweet and sour. £34, shop here
Cotton Bedding Bundle By Bedfolk The best gifts are the ones that can be enjoyed again, and again, and again. With this in mind, why not treat your loved one to a luxury cotton bedding bundle from ethical bedding company, Bedfolk? Crafted with 100% cotton, and free from any nasty chemicals, these super-soft sheets and pillow cases were practically made for weekend lie-ins. From £79, shop here
Cartografie Chocolate Gift Box For an extra special box of chocolates, opt for one of Cartografie's delicious new selection boxes. Launched during lockdown by Kae Shibata (ex-Pastry chef at the Ritz) alongside Sven-Hanson Britt and Daniela Nunzi-Mihranian, the new brand offer an incredible range of handmade single origin chocolates that will make anyone's day. From £7, shop here
Ocean Bottle Looking for a stylish gift that will also help protect the ocean? Enter the award-winning Ocean Bottle. The sale of every bottle funds the collection of 11.4kg of plastic, the equivalent of around 1,000 plastic bottles, that would normally end up in our oceans. Each beautiful bottle is made from recycled content and double wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel, to keep your hot drinks hot, and your cold drinks cold. £40, shop here
Coffee From Beans Coffee Club Give the gift that keeps on giving with a gift card for a subscription to Beans Coffee Club, the UK’s largest coffee club. Your recipient will be guided through a quiz to establish which flavours they’ll love, and a bag of carefully selected fresh coffee will arrive at their door each week or month, depending on their preference. From £11, shop here
Brownies from Jack and Beyond London-based bakery Jack and Beyond offer an incredible range of sweet treats, but the brand's gorgeously gooey brownies are a sure-fire crowd pleaser to send to any friend this Valentine’s Day. Choose from delectable flavours including Cookies and Cream, Salted Caramel, Red Velvet and more. £28.80 for a box of 8, shop here
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