The Hummingbird Bakery, celebrated for its authentic American flavors and iconic confections, presents a marvelous Valentines Collection – an exquisite variety of impressive tiered cakes and Valentines delicacies certain to infuse romance into the upcoming love-filled season. A standout in the collection is the 6” two-tier Valentine’s Red Velvet Heart Cake, adorned with luscious cream cheese frosting and a plethora of heart with intricate piping around the edges.
There’s also an option to personalize the message on top for an added touch of special. Also available is the Valentine’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Heart Cake, a charming table centerpiece: chocolate sponge coated in chocolate buttercream frosting with a heart of golden salted caramel at the core, adorned with pale pink, red, pink and white hearts. Alternatively, the Valentine’s Pink Vanilla Heart Cake, displaying pearlescent sprinkles surrounding a simple heart in the center, serves as a stunning centerpiece and a delightful surprise for someone special.
For enthusiasts of cupcakes, there are two selections: Valentine’s Cupcake Selection Box featuring six adorable cupcakes with darling heart designs, and Valentine’s Mini Cupcake Selection Box encompassing 12 mini cupcakes featuring heart fondant designs and sprinkles, perfectly suited for petite indulgent moments. For a truly special touch, indulge in the limited-edition Blush Chocolate & Red Velvets Hearts Box – an elegant treat comprising two pearlized ruby chocolate shells filled with red velvet sponge and cream cheese, topped with pink and ivory pearls, and adorned with gold leaf. A luxurious gift for Valentine’s Day.
Drowsy Sleep Mask £59
Gifting your beloved with a good night’s sleep could be the perfect present. Drowsy Sleep Masks have gained a cult following, lauded by UK beauty editors. Brothers Thom and Rich Hemelryk, who both endured chronic insomnia due to the stress of managing high-pressure hospitality businesses, embarked on a mission to create a product to reclaim their lost sleep. Their obsession with sleep was the driving force behind the creation of Drowsy, a luxuriously silky, plush, and stylish light-blocking mask featuring double padded silk and offering complete face coverage. The Hemelryks dedicated a year to meticulously testing every aspect of the mask, experimenting with hundreds of fabrics, fillings, and designs, resulting in the creation of Drowsy, unequivocally my preferred and most comfortable and effective eye mask I have ever used. I’ve gifted them to all my friends – it is simply the most comfortable and effective eye mask I have ever used. A wide range of colors is available – Damask Rose or La Vie en Rouge would make an exquisite choice for a Valentine’s Day gift.
Lush Spa Treatment – The Good Hour £140
A wonderful massage always makes for a thoughtful gift choice, and Lush provides an excellent array of treatment options at its Spa locations (Bath, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Oxford Street), and Poole). The Good Hour entails a revitalizing and soothing full-body massage applying firm pressure to alleviate tense muscles. This takes place in a ship’s cabin inspired treatment room, offering the perfect opportunity to truly unwind during the blissful 70-minute full-body massage which addresses all the major muscles, allowing your thoughts to drift away. My massage therapist Sonja, employed firm pressure and a variety of massage techniques, including trigger pointing, to ease the tension in my back and limbs, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and uplifted. The accompanying soundtrack, produced by Lush Fresh Handmade Sound, transported me off to sea with a medley of sea shanties, and brought me back to land feeling refreshed. It’s an exceptional treatment, and one that I wholeheartedly recommend!
Smartbuysunglasses
SmartBuyGlasses offers an unparalleled range of styles for every preference and occasion, featuring the most extensive eyewear selection available online with thousands of models from over 300 premium brands, ensuring you find the perfect pair to express your individuality. The platform also provides expert guidance from certified opticians, along with top-notch support from its customer service team.
I can vouch for the outstanding service provided by SmartBuyGlasses. I utilized the website’s user-friendly virtual try-on service to select my pair of Gucci sunglasses (style GG0035SN, showcasing shiny dark Havana acetate frames with shaded brown nylon lenses, RRP £256) from the sleek Gucci sunglasses collection. In less than 48 hours, my new sunglasses arrived in a stunning malachite-colored Gucci case and look absolutely sensational.
Townhouse Valentine’s Day Assortment and Vouchers
Townhouse, the premier destination for deluxe nail care and a trendsetter in the realm of nail art, has introduced its exclusive and captivating Valentine’s Day Collection. Featuring three entrancing designs: Queen of Hearts, February Baby, and Cupid Calling, this collection is designed to captivate, infusing a romantic and glamorous allure into your manicure.
Launching on January 30th, this collection seamlessly blends romantic hues and dreamy designs, encapsulating the essence of love. The Palette, inspired by classic Valentine’s Day colors, effortlessly transitions from daytime elegance to nighttime allure. A Townhouse Gift Voucher is also an ideal gift for Valentine’s Day.
Memoize London Collection II Gift Set £97
Holly Hutchinson, after seven years of developing bespoke fragrance products at a global perfume house, founded Memoize London with a unique approach to creating perfume. The vision was to craft individual and innovative perfumes that combine effortless wearability with a personalized, custom touch. To realize this vision, Holly assembled a top team of experienced British perfumers, utilizing materials sourced from the world’s most reputable material suppliers, to produce a world-class collection of scents.
The Memoize London Collection II Gift Set comprises four exquisite niche fragrances for your loved one – Luxuria, Rose Luxuria, Superbia, and Humanitas. This is an excellent way to sample a range of fragrances. The 7.5ml bottles are also the perfect size for travel.
lixirskin Vitamin C Paste £35
lixirskin, formulated by Dr. Colette Haydon, a doctor in dermo-pharmacy, in her London laboratory, specializes in advanced skincare, focusing on pure molecules with published clinical results. One of lixirskin’s hero products is the Vitamin C Paste, an enveloping paste that melts into your skin, radiating with warming Jasmine and Mandarin. It is designed for use as a quick morning mask, providing protection and correction in one. This is perfect for this time of year, when skin can appear dull and lifeless due to central heating and harsh winter elements. The Vitamin C Paste neutralizes oxidized sebum and proteins to revitalize dull skin undertones. It scavenges free radicals, offers natural sunscreen protection against UVA and UVB rays, and regulates melanin production. It also supports collagen production and protects elastin. I have personally found that lixirskin’s Vitamin C Paste has made my complexion smoother and more radiant from the onset, and over the past month my skin has become brighter, more evenly toned, and firmer.
Jurlique Rose Love Balm £15
For irresistibly soft lips this Valentine’s Day, this multipurpose balm is the perfect choice: suitable for use on lips, cuticles, elbows, or dry patches to deliver intense hydration and shield against moisture loss. It contains natural Beeswax to soothe and hydrate, enriched with softening Rose harvested from Jurlique’s organic farm. The delightful balm texture leaves no waxy residue, and is scented with the delicate natural fragrance of Rose.
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