“Good for All Night” may not be the most tender profession of love, but it sure gets the message across.
Available at kaightshop.com, $40.
Let her gaze at her own reflection in an I Love Me mirror, made of swirling hearts.
Available at aplusrstore.com, $96.
Let your favorite homebody stay in with the interactive Film Festival in a Box game — the love story version, of course.
Available at indieflix.com, $15.
If there is ever an occasion to splurge on Deborah Marquit’s well-crafted underthings, Valentine’s Day is it. Just think of the mileage you’ll get out of this set.
Available at net-a-porter.com, bra, $195; brief, $110.
Subtle and sweet, Atelier’s Vanille Insensée will make you smell good enough to eat — but not like a box of chocolates.
Available at ateliercologne.com, $170.
Cold pizza and hot wings taste great with beer, but matching a cheese to his favorite lager (or stout, pale ale, etc.) is more sophisticated.
Available at formaggiokitchen.com, $70.
Set the scene (and aim for a laugh) by playing Bon Jovi’s “Shot Through the Heart” when you present these bullet-casing cuff links.
Available at bario-neal.com, $160.
The One or a Bunch vase holds a single stem, or flip it over and fill it with a lush bouquet. Keep it filled for months with flowers from Brooklyn, New York, shop Rose Red & Lavender.
Available at brooklynmuseum.org, $20, and roseredandlavender.com, $150.
Outré high-design kicks become a symbol of love when cupid’s wings are attached.
Available at kix-files.com, $315.
Heart-themed jewelry generally triggers our gag reflex. However, Kiel Mead’s dainty gold, silver, and platinum rings look like thoughtfully twisted pretzels — giving the sweet notion and shape some much needed salt.
Available at kielmead.com, $50-$720.
It’s practical and useful, but this trompe l’oeil box is also way cheaper than the actual watch.
Available at bobbyberkhome.com, $36.
Sometimes when you say you want to slip into something comfortable, you actually mean it. This slouchy sweatshirt will be your go-to for nights spent Netflixing on the couch.
Available at miss-lonelyhearts.com, $40.
A teddy bear and bow cuff conveys just the right amount of sweetness without the corniness of heart motifs.
Available at shopboynyc.com, $150.
Dad’s throne may be a busted-up recliner, but today’s apartment-dwelling guy can relax in a stylish, foldable, buffalo leather and wood chair.
Available at blackbirdballard.com, $450.
Didn’t you ask for a big ol’ rock? Flaunt this faceted hunk of hardware to show everyone that you’re taken.
Available at shopvitafede.com, $140.
Set the tone with a little mood music: These pint-size speakers boast megawatt sound.
Available at x-mini.com, $49.
A Pura Vida Adventure package doesn’t come cheap, but a surf and yoga trip to Costa Rica is the ultimate joint gift.
Available at puravidaadventures.com, $1,995-$3,095.
Prime your pout before you pucker up with Nars’s surprisingly moisturizing new lip pencils.
Available at narscosmetics.com, $24.
This tray is the first step to either making or receiving breakfast in bed. There’s nothing wrong with dropping a hint.
Available at thefutureperfect.com, $52.
“You’re the Mac to My Cheese” is the foodie’s way of saying “You’re my soul mate.”
Available at eggpress.com, $4.50.
Brownies make our hearts go pitter-patter. Give someone that fluttery feeling with peppermint, peanut butter, chocolate, or cookie brownies from husband-and-wife-run bakery Better Together.
Available at btbaking.com, $21-$39.
We don’t know about you, but we’d love a delivery of spirits and libations for Valentine’s Day, Arbor Day, National Doughnut Day, President’s Day, Cinco de Mayo …
Available at franklywines.com, $69.
Thanks to Mona Lott, we now know that sex is possible in the tiniest of places. The only thing this book is missing is advice on what to do if you get busted for public indecency.
Available at urbanoutfitters.com, $13.
This front-tie silk top reveals a flash of skin, without being frilly or too risque.
Available at alexandragrecco.com, $175.
Turn each other on with a ReMade USA lamp crafted from antique and vintage doilies. The orb casts sexy, lacy shadows — no negligee required.
Available at remadeusa.com, $850.
Take your honey bunch on a romantic bike ride in the park, followed by a picnic fashioned from the edible treats you’ve stuffed in this bag.
Available at omhu.com, $350.
Nip meet-my-folks wardrobe spats in the bud with a crisp button-down. No need to tell him about the fabric’s sweat-repelling properties — it’ll just make him nervous.
Available at outlier.cc, $165.
Hand-cut paper Mantis religiosa from Brooklyn are the antisaccharine sentiment. Unlike their real-life counterparts, they won’t bite off their mates’ heads during copulation.
Available at etsy.com, $9.
Extra hands may be needed to help you into — and, hopefully, out of — this smoking-hot garter belt.
Available at nancymeyer.com, $132.
Reheat past relationships without getting burned: Designer Jill Platner will melt old gold jewelry for store credit.
Available at jillplatner.com.
She won’t even have to approach the boys at the bar: They’ll know she’s single (or not) by her nifty Open/Closed necklace.
Available at curiosityshoppeonline.com, $45.
To ensure they won’t text during dinner, give an ingenious Phonekerchief, whose silver fibers block incoming calls and texts.
Available at uncommongoods.com, $15.
You know what they say about idle hands. Put them to work with a copy of Soil Mates, which explains which plants to marry in the garden.
Available at anthropologie.com, $17.
Just imagine how much she can stuff into a colorful bucket bag.
Available at revolveclothing.com, $132.
Let him change his mind to his heart’s content with Facebook-inspired Like and Dislike stamps.
Available at urbanoutfitters.com, $14.
If you like her then you better put a ring on it.
Available at bonadrag.com, $240.
Your future holds passion and lots of change.
Available at dianaeng.com, $45.
Sail away together with a nautical pillow.
Available at pillowsandthrows.com, $70.
Play your cards right and you’ll find the one.
Available at binth.com, $9.50.
The key to a heart is through the stomach.
Available at lepapierstudio.com, $24.
You’ll have her seeing stripes with this little number.
Available at urbanoutfitters.com, $58.
When it comes to love, don’t be afraid to jump in with both feet.
Available at us.topshop.com, $8.
She really gets your engine running.
Available at littlebrownpen.com, $60.
“I’m in the market for new accessories. Interested?” He’ll look spiffy with a jazzy tie clip.
Available at pierreponthicks.com, $38.
“This place makes me feel dirty. What say we go home and clean up?” Seal the deal with dirty linens.
Available at stores.shopcarefulpeach.com, $63.
Manly men need flair, too — like a Mister Freedom Bourgeron Biribi jacket in Ball and Chain.
Available at misterfreedom.com, $250.
Download the Cartolina iPhone app to send all your crushes digital postcards.
Available at cartolina.com, $2.
Sweet, sweet love. Drink it in. Or maybe just sip a cup of Sweet Love Kusmi tea.
Available at us.kusmitea.com, $18.
Shack up together at Rancho Pescadero, with an itinerary of whale-watching from bed, poolside cerveza and guacamole, and kicking it on Todos Santos’s beach.
Available at ranchopescadero.com, starting at $185 per night.
He can toss everything he needs into a rugged Altadena Works rucksack.
Available at altadenaworks.com, $235.
Say exactly what you mean with mix-and-match Jennifer Meyer word studs in kiss, love, you, and me.
Available at ylang23.com, $275 each.
Let him pen sweet nothings with a handsome Postalco letter-writing set.
Available at southwillard.com, $270.
You’re in love. A fluoro Elasticco heart poster will get the point across.
Available at plasticashop.com, $49.
For old-world glamour, give her a Faire Frou Frou giant powder puff — made to order by a burlesque queen.
Available at fairefroufrou.com, $63-$225.
Blackberry Farm’s breakfast kit comes packed with necessities such as griddle cake mix, apple butter, ham, and coffee.
Available at blackberryfarmshop.com, $95.
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