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

Erica Cupido, Staff Writer, @ericaec:
I'd give these socks because cozy date nights in watching movies (or catching up on The Bachelor) call for a warm pair.
Canadian Wool Socks, $11.95, oldfaithfulshop.com
My Valentine knows that besides chocolate, what I appreciate most on Feb. 14 is getting a card that makes me laugh.
Cheesy Valentine Card, $6.50, drakegeneralstore.ca

Nicole Duplantis, Digital Colour Specialist, @nicoleduplantiss:
I'd give a replacement bottle of rare bourbon (oops! lol)
Eagle Rare 10 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, $49.95, lcbo.com
I'd like to receive The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars on vinyl
LP record, $33, amazon.ca

Farzin Ghayour, Assistant Photo Editor, @farzinghayour:
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!
Nike Air Max 1 ID, $200, nike.com
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.
Carrière Frères in orange blossom, $60, spruceonparliament.com

Clare Douglas, Digital Editor, @roseofclare:
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.
The Original Cinema Lightbox, USD$60, mycinemalightbox.com
Nothing is better than getting a spring-ready floral scarf in the dead of winter.
La Vie Est Belle modal scarf, $40, indigo.ca

Susan Catto, Deputy Editor, @sjcatto:
I'd give a really gorgeous wallet.
Salvatore Ferragamo leather billfold wallet, $405, harryrosen.com
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.
Initial Block Necklace, $20, urbanoutfitters.com

Anna Redman, Staff Writer, @aredman28:
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.
Backstar, $37.99, hmv.ca
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.
Kate Spade New York universal smartphone wristlet, $79.99, bestbuy.ca

Patrick Limgenco, Publishing Applications Designer
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!
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)!