Valentine Countdown: For Her

For the ethically conscious couple, Ingle & Rhode are the jewellers of choice. They produce jewellery in in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Add to that their designs are gorgeous. Here's what's on their website:

"... we only buy diamonds we can guarantee are conflict-free, and our diamond cutters and polishers work in good conditions. Our gold is fairly traded, and mined without the use of cyanide or mercury. 10 per cent of our profits fund health, education and development projects within communities with whom we trade". Need we say more. Go on, click here for a peek of products and prices.

Valentine Countdown: For Him: Handmade Jewellery

leaves and two tendrils lapel pin by Georgina Ettridge. This item is made to order, so you have to contact the designer beforehand.

Leaf & Hidden Heart Cufflinks, Georgina Ettridge, £135 (for gold and silver shown), and £96 if you want to get them in sterling silver.

Valentine Countdown: Slice Em Up!

For Him & Her:

It may be cheesy, we know. It is such a predictable gift especially as it's advertised everywhere, but we can't help fall in love with it. There is just something about this toaster that makes us want to use it over and over again. YummmmY. (available at lastminute.com).

Valentine Countdown: Turn To MAWI

For Her:

Necklace, £149 / Earrings, £122 , All Mawi ~("Like opening the top drawer of your grandmothers' box of keepsakes and creating a jumble of accessories imbued with family history").

For Him

The men's line SIR offers a very trendy and contemporary twist to men's accessories. Her works are for the trendy man who is cutting edge fashionable, and appreciative of worldly history.

Necklace, £162 / Bracelet, £216 All SIR by Mawi - (According to their website, SIR by Mawi encapsulates Mawi's never-ending affection for history and exploration of far-flung cultures - the look is eccentrically English - Victorian, military, royal and punk influences symbolize a strong sense of British heritage alongside tribal and global themes that all combine to create a unique, eclectic feel).

Valentine Countdown: A Gift for the Girl Who likes the Outdoors

Does your girl plan to spend the summer on a beach? or is she gearing up for music festival season? Or is she after a tan in her backyard? Whatever she's doing outdoors, she can always carry a piece of you with her (or at least a piece of what you've bought her). Go ahead, click here to purchase.

Valentine Countdown: A Gift For Him

It's practical, it's efficient, it's useful and it's hip. What more could a guy ask for, right? We thought this could be a really trendy gift for the guy who has everything else. And it will only set you back around £20. To purchase this item and find more quirky items like this one, click here.

The Valentine Countdown

Ok, folks, listen up. We will be counting down to Valentine starting today. Each day up until Feb 14, Whimsy ChiChi will be offering an idea for a gift that you could give to your partners or those you see worthy. I will be checking out what is out there and then posting it with full details. Any suggestions you might have are highly appreciated.

For Him

Attitude, by Giorgio Armani, from £30. Whimsy ChiChi thinks it smells divine. Have him use it on the day and then let the potion do its magic. This one's a real subtle turn-on girls.

For Her:

Fact: This fragrance has never failed Whimsy ChiChi. Ever. Each time I put it on I am bound to have someone ask me what I'm wearing. This is one guy magnet. And boys, if you give it to your girl it just shows how confident and trusting you are. Your lady is bound to fall for you all over again. L'Eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake from £42