Make one for your group of Galentines!
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re definitely feeling the love. But you know what would put us even more in the spirit? Dessert. Here,...
We’ll eat cheesecake-flavored anything.
That drugstore candy is not worthy.From Cosmopolitan
Forrest Gump once famously said “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get” — an astute point. There is something dangerous yet alluring about the mystery assortment of truffles and bonbons filled with everything from fudge brownies to spicy Tabasco confections that a more straightforward bar of the stuff can't hold a flame to. The box of chocolate's myriad of decadent delights gives the universally-loved treat a more enticing name — especially with all of that Valentine's Day love floating in the air. We dug through pages upon pages of sugary gift boxes to unearth the most innovative reworks of the beloved cacao bean that are sure to impress the number one chocolatier in your life. Of course, we also sprinkled in a few of the classics from Ferrero Rocher and Godiva — because we can't deny the comfort in actually knowing exactly what you're going to get (sorry, Forrest). Take a peep ahead at all the chocolatey and romantic gift assortments that are almost too sweet to eat. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Etsy Cocoa Bomb BoxThese six hot chocolate bombs come in four flavors and in a glittery heart-shaped box! A perfect festive option for someone who loves the classics with a twist. Shop Wednesdays Child USWednesdaysChildUS Cocoa bomb box, $, available at EtsyHu Kitchen Chocolate Variety PackA perfect chocolate gift for your vegan bestie, non-dairy significant other, or your dark chocolate obsessed loved one. Shop Hu Kitchen Hu Kitchen Chocolate Variety Pack, $, available at Hu KitchenMaggie Louise Love Is Sweet Chocolate BoxThis six-piece dainty chocolate gift box is the definition of simple and sweet. Inside you'll find two milk chocolates with strawberry crisp, two dark chocolates with salted caramel, one white chocolate with strawberry crisp, and one plain white chocolate treat. Shop Uncommon GoodsMaggie Louise Callahan Love Is Sweet Chocolate Box, $, available at Uncommon GoodsDylan's Candy Bar Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookie BoxThe heart cut-out on this box only shows a sliver of all of the chocolatey-goodness inside. Open it up and you’re met with nine cookie sandwiches doused and dipped in chocolate. Shop Dylan's Candy BarDylan's Candy Bar Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookie Box, $, available at Dylan's Candy BarEtsy Personalized Diamond Valentine Heart ChocolateThis Etsy shop lets you choose chocolate flavors and a naughty or nice custom message for your loved one. This shop is on break until Thursday, so circle back in two days and order all the chocolate gift boxes to your heart's content. Shop Diamond ChocolatesDiamond Chocolates Personalized Valentine Heart Chocolate, $, available at EtsyMaggie Louise Chocolate BoxThis chocolate gift box is packed with, “lip smacking-deliciousness,” literally. This funky little gift is made from delicious white, milk, and dark chocolate but most importantly, it’s gorgeous. Shop The Apollo BoxThe Apollo Box Maggie Louise Chocolate Gift Box, $, available at The Apollo BoxSeattle Chocolates Like You A Latte Chocolate Care PackageShow someone that you like them "A Latte" with this coffee-inspired care package. Inside it comes with a 4 oz chocolate truffle heart-shaped box, a Like You A Latte chocolate truffle bar, and a Tart & Soul chocolate truffle bar. Shop Seattle ChocolatesSeattle Chocolate Like You a Latte Chocolate Care Package, $, available at Seattle ChocolateEthel M Chocolates Valentine's Day Virtual Chocolate Tasting For Two This festive gift box comes with chocolate, of course, but it also includes a virtual tasting with Ethel M Chocolates' chief chocolatier, Mark Mackey. It's an entire V-day date all in one heart-shaped box. Shop Ethel M Chocolates Ethel M Chocolates Valentine’s Day Virtual Chocolate Tasting for Two, $, available at Ethel M ChocolatesWilliams Sonoma Valentine's Day Brownie BitesIf chocolate truffles aren't your thing, why not try chocolate-dipped brownie bites? Shop Williams SonomaWilliams Sonoma Valentine's Day Brownie Bites, $, available at Williams SonomaandSons Chocolatiers Valentine's Day Gift BoxThis gift box is a romantic selection of the finest chocolates — truffles, caramels, and pralines with flavors including but not limited to Pecan Coffee, Madagascar Dark, and Hazelnut. Take a taste test this Valentine's Day and fall in love with a new flavor. Shop andSonsandSons Chocolatiers Valentine's Day Gift Box, $, available at Food52Vosges Chocolates Grand Baset TowerVosges Chocolate is famous for its innovative reworks of the basic chocolate truffle. Inside this Valentine's Day edition gift box is a plethora of new fruity, dark, and sweet flavors to try. You can pre-order any of the treasures from Vosges' limited-edition Sacred Love Valentine's Day Collection and get 15% off with the code SACRED15.Shop Vosges Chocolates Vosges Chocolate Grand Bastet Tower, $, available at Vosges ChocolateCompartes Small Wave 15-Piece Chocolate BoxArtsy chocolates are the new wave. This gift includes 15 handmade chocolates that are as pretty as they are tasty. Shop CompartesCompartes Small Wave 15-Piece Chocolate Box, $, available at NordstromL.A. Burdick Signature Chocolate MiceYou've heard of the Three Blind Mice, but have you heard of L.A. Burdick's Signature Chocolate Mice? If not, order yourself a box because nothing says, "I love you," like a crate of chocolate mice.Shop L.A. BurdickL.A. Burdick Signature Chocolate Mice, $, available at L.A. BurdickThe World Market Chocolate Traveler Tabasco® Chocolate TinWho knew that something as fiery as Tabasco colliding with something as sweet and comforting as chocolate would be...excellent? It's time to spice up your love life. Shop The World MarketTabasco The Chocolate Traveler Tabasco® Chocolate Tin, $, available at The World MarketMilk Bar The Chocolatey ClassicMilk Bar's excellent delivery reputation makes sending your chocolate obsessed friend an entire cake and 12 truffles a relaxing (and yummy) experience. Shop Milk BarMilk Bar The Chocolatey Classic, $, available at Milk BarGodiva Half Dozen Dark Chocolate Covered StrawberriesFresh juicy berries meet decadent dark chocolate. Healthy? Maybe. Delicious? 100%.Shop GodivaGodiva Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries, $, available at GodivaFerrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Milk ChocolatesA staple, a classic, and a surefire way to make your Valentine smile. Shop Ferrero RocherFerrero Rocher Assorted Coconut Candy and Chocolates, $, available at AmazonLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?12 Candy Advent Calendars We're Opening NOW15 Uncommon Goods to Gift This Season28 Unique Advent Calendars We're Gifting This Year
February 14 can feel like a money pit. Regardless of how you spend the holiday (Takeout dinner? Homemade cocktails? Living room dance party?), you’re going to be spending on the holiday. And lest you forget, it’s nice to have a new outfit. While you could just recycle that little black dress you’ve worn for five years straight, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to dress to impress — whether you’re fancying up for your partner or hosting a Zoom movie marathon with your three best friends.But pulling out all the stops for a jaw-dropping look doesn’t necessarily mean pulling out all the cash in your wallet. To prove it’s easy to look great without draining your piggy bank, we rounded up a selection of stylish dresses that each ring in under $150. Click through now to find the one that will make your Valentine’s Day that much sweeter.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but if you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.The Reformation Jennie Dress, $, available at The ReformationUO Ballina Tie-Shoulder Mini Dress, $, available at Urban OutfittersYours Midi Smock Dress, $, available at ASOSStorets Evelyn Ruched Knit Dress, $, available at StoretsC/MEO Collective Square Neck Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon& Other Stories Neck Bow Ruffle Mini Dress, $, available at & Other StoriesEloquii Square Neck Maxi With Full Sleeve, $, available at EloquiiOPT Nour Dress, $, available at ShopbopEverlane The Cotton Mockneck Dress, $, available at EverlaneBB Dakota A-line Dress, $, available at AmazonIntimately All My Love Shine Wrap Slip, $, available at Free PeopleScoop Square Neck Mini Dress, $, available at WalmartHalogen A-Line Dress, $, available at NordstromMadewell Space-Dyed Midi Sweater Dress, $, available at MadewellH&M Sweatshirt Dress, $, available at H&MMango Ruched Floral Dress, $, available at MangoDamselflyGoods 90s Vintage Dark Pink Thin Strap Dress, $, available at EtsyAnthropologie Bias Slip Dress, $, available at Anthropologieendless rose Smocked Neck Mini Dress, $, available at VerishopCOS Sleeveless Fluid Wool Mix Dress, $, available at COSTopshop Black Star Print Shirt Dress, $, available at TopshopFree People Jessie Midi Dress, $, available at AmazonAerie Twist Back Sweater Dress, $, available at AerieCurvy Sense Athena Deep V Maxi Dress, $, available at CoEditionSimple Flavor Floral Midi Dress, $, available at AmazonLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?Your Valentine's Day Look Just Got So Much BetterLace Lingerie Sets To Buy Up For Valentine's DayJewelry Gifts To Get Your Valentine's Day Date
You can’t go wrong with these thoughtful ideas.From Men's Health
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”From Country Living
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Why not have your Valentine's Day flowers delivered directly to your door?
It hasn't always been about romance and chocolate.
Hi, yes, please get your pen and paper ready to take some notes.
Celebrate your togetherness without going completely over the top. From Esquire
Because why give chocolates when there’s artisanal sausage and oysters?
Valentine's Day and its annual gifting conundrum of flowers vs. treats are back. But this year, we won't have a last-minute doubt in our minds what the right present should be. Because this year, we're gifting both in the form of one: the edible bouquet.The double-edged sword of V-Day presents, edible bouquets are just what they sound like — take an artful floral arrangement and insert food in the place of blooms. Some are sweet and flower-shaped, while others are savory novel creations. Imagine everything from bacon blooms to a dozen dipped-donut pops, long-stemmed beef jerky, and Reese's bunches. Ahead, these literally good-enough-to-eat bouquets and more that will earn you MVV (Most Valuable Valentine) status on February 14. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but if you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Exotic Meats Grand BouquetNothing says 'I love you' more than a beautifully crafted bouquet of exotic salami and jerkies. Man Crates Exotic Meats Grand Bouquet, $, available at Man CratesButtercream Frosted Cookie BouquetA dreamy dozen of long-stemmed and heart-shaped sugar cookies covered in rich and fluffy buttercream frosting. Cheryl's Cookies Long Stemmed Buttercream Frosted Cookie Flowers, $, available at Cheryl's CookiesExotic Jerky BouquetFor your very own salt bae — this savory bouquet comes stuffed full of twenty long-stemmed jerky sticks made from an assortment of premium elk to buffalo and venison meat.Carnivore Club Exotic Jerky Bouquet, $, available at AmazonDonut BouquetWhat's better than a box of donuts? A bouquet of donuts. This pretty pink arrangement features a lineup of ten chocolate-dipped, drizzled, and sprinkled minis.Harry & David Donut Bouquet, $, available at Harry & DavidSalami BouquetNothing says, "I love you," quite like a six-salami bouquet of gourmet seasoned meat.Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet, $, available at Food52Chocolate Berry BouquetChocolate-dipped strawberries are a Valentine's Day classic — but arranging them in bouquet form takes things to legendary levels.Edible Arrangements Valentine's Day Berry Bouquet, $, available at Edible ArrangementsReese's Candy BouquetMarilyn Monroe had it wrong — diamonds aren't a girl's best friend, Reese's peanut butter cups are.I Ate My Gift Reese's™ Candy Bouquet, $, available at From You FlowersButtercream Cupcake BouquetSurprise your Valentine with a delivery of ten fresh-baked buttercream roses nestled atop a bed of crisp kale. Baked Bouquet Pretty in Pink Cupcake Bouquet (6), $, available at Baked BouquetThe Original Bacon BouquetOn second thought...One dozen bacon roses should do the trick.Bacon Bouquets The Original Bacon Bouquet®, $, available at Bacon BouquetsSugar Cookie BouquetAt first glance, this pastel bouquet resembles your ordinary floral arrangement — but after closer inspection, its sweet frosted-petal and sugary-cookie nature become apparent.FlowerPowerCookies Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Bouquet, $, available at EtsyFun-Sized Candy BouquetBRB — we need some alone time with our couch, Netflix, and this stacked fun-sized candy bouquet.Online 24/7 Fun-Sized Candy Bouquet, $, available at AmazonLong-Stemmed Chocolate RosesThe OG of edible bouquets: a dozen long-stemmed chocolate roses — each bloom is crafted out of rich milk chocolate and comes individually wrapped in your choice of foil color.Old Time Candy Create A Chocolate Roses Bouquet, $, available at Old Time CandyFerrero Rocher BouquetThis is no regular chocolate-rose bouquet — these golden blooms pack a fine milk-chocolate-hazelnut surprise. Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Candy Bouquet, $, available at AmazonFruit Flower BouquetSkip the sunflowers or daisies and go with a fresh arrangement of vibrant melon, orange wedge, chocolate-dipped strawberry, and pineapple blooms instead.Fruit Bouquets Berry Cute, $, available at Fruit BouquetsCookie Roses BouquetThe key to our hearts? One dozen cookie roses should do the trick.Cookies By Design Sweetheart Roses Cookie Bouquet, $, available at Cookies By DesignPickle BouquetRecently seen on a 2020 taping of the Today show, Grillo's Pickles founder and CEO, Travis Grillo shared the idea of a Grillo’s Italian Dill and Bread & Butter pickles bouquet and we are SOLD — it's a little bit of a project, but this DIY bouquet will not disappoint.DIY Food BouquetIf none of the previous edible bouquets caught your appetite, then feel free to go the DIY route — all it takes is a few skewers, this handy arranger, your giftee's favorite snack, and a little dash of creativity.Annabelle Noel Designs 3-Pack Easy Arranger Bouquet Maker, $, available at The GrommetLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?V-Day Food Gifts We're Crushing OnThe Best Sites For Funny-Sexy-Cute Valentine's DayThe Best Valentine's Day Food Deals This Year
The true story is, well, it's complicated.
"I like you very much. Just as you are."From Country Living
Your partner is going to swoon.From Men's Health
It’s tougher than it looks!
Love is in the air. From Harper's BAZAAR
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