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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and we are offering 14% off EVERYTHING between now and midnight on the 10th February - use code VALENTINE at the checkout. We have loads of fabulous gift ideas for the special day. Here are just a few:
Soft Toys
If you’re looking for something cute and cuddly this Valentine’s we’ve got just the thing. Give someone you love their very own Nutbrown Hare from Sam McBratney’s beloved Guess How Much I Love You. With long, velvety ears and ‘I Love You’ stitched into his paw, this big bunny would make a lovely gift, for children or adults.
Tote Bags
For a gift your loved one can use every day, why not get this handy tote bag. With durable long, black straps this tote bag features a very sweet image of Tove Jansson’s lovable characters, Moominmamma and Moominpappa, happily rowing downstream together.
Cushions
If your special someone is into interior design then this Moomin cushion would make the perfect gift. Made of incredibly soft material in a pretty light pink, this cushion features a heart-warming image of Tove Jannsson’s Moomintroll giving his girlfriend, Snorkmaiden, a nice big hug.
Moomin Mugs
For a really unique and special gift, we’d recommend this Moomin Arabia mug. These mugs are beautiful collectibles for fans of the Moomins and we are the only shop in Ireland that sells them! This particular mug could be a great gift for either a loved friend or a lover as it features the special scene when lonely Toffle meets new friend Miffle for the first time in Who Will Comfort Toffle?
Winnie the Pooh Prints
Speaking of illustrations, we have loads of wonderful prints that would make great gifts this Valentine’s Day. Our Pooh prints are are always popular and this print of Pooh and Piglet playing in the snow has a beautiful message that will tell whoever you give this to just how you feel about them.
Jenni Kilgallon Prints
There’s nothing quite like a fairy tale romance, which is why this stunning Jenni Kilgallon print would make such a fantastic gift for someone you love. Inspired by fairy tales from all over the world this print features a happy couple under a full moon, love-birds sitting in the trees, and an enchanting castle in the distance. Each of these prints comes in an A4 mount with original hand drawn detailing, making each piece totally unique.
Moomin Prints
With moonlight, stars in the sky and even a bouquet of flowers, this beautiful Moomin print has everything you could hope for on a romantic evening out. The image of Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden snuggled close together on the bench is so sweet and makes this print an ideal gift to give to someone you care about.
Monika Mitkute Prints
Flowers are often a go to gift for Valentine’s Day, but they can be a little predictable. This breath-taking print by Monika Mitkute adds an elements of magic and otherworldliness to the standard bunch of flowers. Every bloom in this image seems, quite literally, to come to life as two magical humming bird float towards each other.
Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love
In this joyful follow up to Jessica Love’s Julián is a Mermaid, Julián and his grandmother go to a beautiful wedding. Suitable for children between ages 4 and 8, this is a story full of happiness and fun as Julián and his family celebrate the love of two beautiful brides on their special day. Continuing the themes of acceptance and self-expression from the first book, Julián at the Wedding is a true celebration of love.
Order this book now and you’ll get a signed edition with a gorgeous free print!
The Unwinding and other dreamings by Jackie Morris
Valentine’s Day is celebration of love and if you really want to get swept away in the romance of it all, Jackie Morris’s The Unwinding and other dreamings is the book for you. With dreamy, fantastical illustrations and a magical story told in simple, lyrical text, The Unwinding is a love story you’ll want to come back to again and again. For young adults and adults.
Greeting Cards
Check out our selection of beautiful and unique Valentine's Day cards.
Use code VALENTINE for 14% off all orders between now and midnight on the 10th February. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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