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Five fun gift ideas to show you care

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to get in the mood for buying your beloved something good. To save you from showing up with just a generic box of chocolates, we’ve added 30 items to the CH Gift Guide to spread the love. From balloons to jewelry, below are five standouts sure to warm hearts.

Geronimo Valentine’s Day Balloons

Surprise a youthful significant other with a set of heart-shaped balloons from the LA-based “Balloonatics” at Geronimo. Each array comes packaged in a lovely white box filled with one jumbo heart balloon, one matching frill and one replacement balloon in case of emergency. Geronimo offers delivery service for residents of LA, and expedited mailing service for the rest of the U.S. The set sells for $165 (includes shipping).

London Undercover Brussels Sprout Umbrella

Covered in a charming vegetable print, this lightweight umbrella makes a great gift for any foodie you want to keep dry. The elegant design features an engraved wooden handle and conveniently breaks down to just under 10″ long when shut. Get one for $38.

One Origin I (thou) Ring

Deliver your latest love letter in a unique and unexpected fashion with this dainty carrier ring. The creative design allows for a note to be attached at any moment, perfect for keeping a spark of spontaneity close at hand. The ring sells for $150.

New York Times 36 Hours

Once a week since 2002 The New York Times has offered detailed itineraries for dream weekend escapes in its “36 Hours” column. Now 150 North American destinations have been complied into one book—making the perfect present for planning future romantic weekends away. The book is available on Amazon for $24.

A.OK Earrings

Better known as “fool’s gold”, the Pyrite in these earrings from A.OK renders them authentically charming. Accented by binding copper, each pair is unique by natural design. Pick up a pair for $38.