Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Under £50
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Forget wilting bouquets and kitsch teddy bears - we've rounded up the coolest gifts to buy your lover or friend this Valentine's Day - all for under £50.
Christian Lacroix Notebook
£19, heals.co.uk
The two paintings at the back of this notebook tells the story of two people falling in love on St. Valentine's Day thanks to the holy Virgin of Guadalupe.
Urban ears combo
£39, urbanears.com
These interconnecting pairs of headphones lets two people listen to the same music at once.
Heart-shaped Cornish Yarg
£25.95, lynherdairies.co.uk
This artisan cheese was the 2012 winner of the Best English Cheese at the International Cheese Show. It's fresh and creamy under its natural rind.
Find it in Everything, by Drew Barrymore
£12.99, amazon.co.uk
Drew Barrymore's photography book of heart-shaped objects found in everyday life.
Blushing Chocolate Tea Heart
£16, twinings.co.uk
Each chocolate heart contains a seasonal loose green tea called Jasmine Butterfly in Love, which is so rare only 20 to 30kg of it is available worldwide each year.
I Think You're Great Mini Grater
A witty token of love from Twenty-Seven, who have been creating wedding stationery since 2005.
Valentine's Day Mystery Box
£24.99, firebox.com
Each box contains at least three 'properly romantic' Firebox products for him or her.
USB Mix Tape
£14.95, prezzybox.com
Make a mix tape for that special someone the '2014' way.
His and hers spoons
£28, liberty.co.uk
Vintage silver spoons perfect for sharing dessert.
Yrstore personalized scarf
From £25,yrsto.re
Curate and create your own scarf or T-shirt.
Mr Brainwash Fragile Hearts Mug
£26, giftlab.com
Los Angeles-based filmmaker and pop artist Mr Brainwash has designed this mug.
Bees & Honey Pillowcase
£12.50 (single case), culturelabel.com
This range is designed by Karin Åkesson, a Swedish-born illustrator who's inspired by English phrases.
The Bell Jar Necklace
£28, theliterarygiftcompany.com
The brass necklace features a quote from Sylvia Plath's stunning novel The Bell Jar where the protagonist's heart beats "I am I am I am", symbolising its desire for life.
By Heart, by Ted Hughes
£8.99, faber.co.uk
This book is a 'mental gymnasium' to exercise the ability to memorise the most enduring and beautiful poems in the English language, spanning four centuries and ranging from Keats to Heaney.
DIPTYQUE Rosa Mundi limited edition candle
£42, diptyqueparis.co.uk
The candle captures the multiple aromas of the rose in its natural state.
Big Love Ice Cream Set
£29.95, johnlewis.com
Attention Ice cream lovers. Alessi have found a way to keep your scoops cool and they've packed it with a heart-shaped spoon.
Pop-out rose card
£3.95, quilllondon.com
If a dozen roses is too cliche, how about this fun pop-out rose that doubles up as a Valentine's card?
Rob Ryan Hand screenprinted ceramic tile
£26, robryanstudio.com
A classic and quirky Rob Ryan piece.
Canvas Pouch
£18, alphabetbags.com
The pouch to brighten up anybody's day.
Personalised Sound Wave Print
Brand Newton and the Apple turns your voice, or any sound you choose, into a personalised sound wave print.
Tatty Devine necklace
£21, tattydevine.com
Make it super obvious with this speech bubble necklace inspired by pop art.
Red Leather Barrel Bag
£45, zatchels.com
Zatchel bags are lovingly made in England and can be personalised with laser engraving.
Grayson Perry Reliquary Pendant
£25, tate.org.uk
Gift a piece of Grayson Perry pottery, which is nestled in this pendant exclusively for Tate.
Always Right Mug
£11.95, oliverbonas.com
Honesty is the first step, you know...
Always for Love Socks
£8.00, lazyoaf.com
Wise words from pop graphic, illustration label Lazy Oaf.