Valentine's Day: Hello! staff share their dream gifts to give and receive

<b>Erica Cupido, Staff Writer, @ericaec:</b><br> I'd give these socks because cozy date nights in watching movies (or catching up on <em>The Bachelor</em>) call for a warm pair. <p>Canadian Wool Socks, $11.95, <a href="http://www.oldfaithfulshop.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/canadian-wool-socks-mens">oldfaithfulshop.com</a></p> My Valentine knows that besides chocolate, what I appreciate most on Feb. 14 is getting a card that makes me laugh. <p>Cheesy Valentine Card, $6.50, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/love-notes/cheesy-valentine-card.html#.VrKUDrTpgYK">drakegeneralstore.ca</a></p>
<b>Nicole Duplantis, Digital Colour Specialist, @nicoleduplantiss:</b><br> I'd give a replacement bottle of rare bourbon (oops! lol) <p>Eagle Rare 10 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, $49.95, <a href="http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/eagle-rare-10-years-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon/604785#.VrFHhrTpgYJ">lcbo.com</a></p> I'd like to receive <em>The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars</em> on vinyl <p>LP record, $33, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Ziggy-Stardust-Spiders-Vinyl/dp/B01AJZ8EMG/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1454457645&sr=1-2&keywords=the+rise+and+fall+of+ziggy+stardust+and+the+spiders+from+mars">amazon.ca</a></p>
<b>Farzin Ghayour, Assistant Photo Editor, @farzinghayour:</b><br> Nothing says I love you like gold! I would purchase that special someone the Nike Air Max 1 ID in gold metallic Leather. Best case scenario? You and your partner share the same shoe size! <p>Nike Air Max 1 ID, $200, <a href="http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pw/mens-nikeid/7puZool">nike.com</a></p> Carrière Frères candles have been around since 1884 and are hard to find here in Toronto, but since I'm obsessed with floral scents I first special ordered the lily of the valley through Spruce, and it was worth the wait! So it's no surprise that the orange blossom is next on my wish list. <p>Carrière Frères in orange blossom, $60, <a href="http://spruceonparliament.com/shop/orange-blossom-candle-by-carrire-frres">spruceonparliament.com</a></p>
<b>Clare Douglas, Digital Editor, @roseofclare:</b><br> I'd give this retro cinema sign because it allows me to write any message I want (from my favourite lyrics to words of wisdom) to the one I love. <p>The Original Cinema Lightbox, USD$60, <a href="http://mycinemalightbox.com/collections/frontpage/products/cinema-lightbox-plastic">mycinemalightbox.com</a></p> <p>Nothing is better than getting a spring-ready floral scarf in the dead of winter. <p>La Vie Est Belle modal scarf, $40, <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/style/printed-modal-scarf-la-vie/882709248040-item.html?ref=by-shop%3astyle%3afashionaccessories-fashionscarves%3atx2-fashion-accessories-fashion-scarves%3a6%3a">indigo.ca</a></p>
<b>Susan Catto, Deputy Editor, @sjcatto:</b><br> I'd give a really gorgeous wallet. <p>Salvatore Ferragamo leather billfold wallet, $405, <a href="http://www.harryrosen.com/accessories/wallets/salvatore-ferragamo/leather-billfold-wallet/p/77710505">harryrosen.com</a></p> I'd like a modern (or art deco) initial necklace with his and my first initials, which also happen to be our kids’ initials. I might need two to get both letters. <p>Initial Block Necklace, $20, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/ca/en/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=37405750&category=SEARCH+RESULTS">urbanoutfitters.com</a></p>
<b>Anna Redman, Staff Writer, @aredman28:</b><br> My husband is a diehard David Bowie fan who’s still grieving the loss of his idol. I know he’ll love having this special clear vinyl edition of Bowie’s last album. <p><i>Backstar</i>, $37.99, <a href="https://www.hmv.ca/en/products/music/vinyl/all-vinyl">hmv.ca</a></p> I just got a brand new iPhone and I’m worried about cracking the screen. I think the card slots in this basic black wristlet make it the perfect solution for keeping my phone safe and having all my go-to cards at my fingertips. Plus my cousin has one and she loves it. <p>Kate Spade New York universal smartphone wristlet, $79.99, <a href="http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/kate-spade-kate-spade-new-york-universal-smartphone-wristlet-black-exclusive-pattern-ksiph-016-sblk-int/10342260.aspx">bestbuy.ca</a></p>
<b>Patrick Limgenco, Publishing Applications Designer</b><br> <p>My ideal gift to give is a memory. I love being able to reminisce on a fantastic time, be it a spur of the moment road trip, a planned vacation, something we’ve both never done before. There’s nothing more romantic than a hot air balloon ride!</p> <p>I just watched the friends episode where Chandler and Monica have to make their own presents. I love the idea of making something and I especially love the idea of receiving a mix tape (if and only if you actually made it yourself)!</p>
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