If it were up to us, every gift would be a food basket. However, for this Valentine’s Day, we tried to add more variety to the Gift Guide (for Karachi). So here it is, our list of reccs after scanning the depths of internet so you don’t have to.
Here goes:
Valentine's Day Gift Guide in Karachi For 2024.
BOX SETS
1.
Cake & Flowers
Choosing heart and flowers is playing it safe but this personalised box by Pin & Dough makes a compelling case by getting its aesthetics just right. The cake is smol (so works great as a vehicle for a message) and of course, it is still cake. The flowers add a nice touch and make the box look more thoughtful. LFG.
Brand: Pin & Dough
Price: Rs.3,750 – Rs. 4,250 (depending on the flavour)
Order here: Pin & Dough
2.
Macaron and Cookie Jar Set
This box-set deviates from what would be predictable but it still looks really cute with all the pink going on. It neatly packs five macarons and two themed cookie jars.
Brand: Coco9
Price: Rs. 4,000
Order here: Coco9
3.
Yearly Planning Kit
To the person who loves being organised and making to-do lists, this will make for an excellent gift. Comes in many different colours and features:
a dated yearly planner, a planner box, a calendar, a desk notepad, a mini notepad, pen, bookmark, sticky notes and a sticker sheet.
We are low-key geeking out.
Brand: Blingspot
Price: Rs. 5995
Order here: Blingspot
4.
'Love Bired' Gift Box
If you are looking for something a little more high-end, this box by Folia might work for you. It packs a scented candle, heart-shaped cookies, greeting cards, a date night game and a chocolate bar.
Price: Rs 16,200
Order here: Folia Creatives
5.
A Chocolate Box Set
When going with chocolates, choose Raco. These chocolates are local but the quality is unmatched. You can choose from a variety of flavours: dark, milk and other experimental flavours like Chai Biscuit, Pistachio and Cardamom etc.
Brand: Raco
Price: Rs.1700
Order here: www.racochocolate.com
6.
Heart Macarons & Roses
This is a slightly more sappy option with the overtly red packaging and with the macarons being red also but if one appreciates macarons on Valentine’s Day, this is what you gotta do. This set of 5 macarons also comes with a bouquet of roses and white daisies.
Brand: Maccarron
Price: Rs.4500
To order: www.maccarron.com
SNACK PLATTERS
1.
Dips and Snack Board
If the idea is to evade the restaurant crowd and opt for a quiet picnic, this dips and snack grazing board would come in handy. This grazing board by Asorte has 4 dips, and munchies like: chips, bread sticks, toasted baguette, crisp veggies and crackers. The dips are: Tuscan dip, Whipped Feta, Chilli Labneh and Cajun Spice Dip.
Brand: Asorte
Price: Rs. 6,500 for the grazing board
Order here: Asorte
2.
Chocolate Fondue Platter
This chocolate fondue platter comes with a set-up of melted chocolate (lets you light a small tea light candle underneath the ramekin) and a choice of things to dip in: crackers, brownies, strawberries and marshmallows. A great way to celebrate Valentine’s without reserving a dinner table at a packed restaurant.
Price: Rs. 11,500
Order here: Yum By Amna Bakery
GALENTINE'S
1.
'Love Stinks' Cupcakes
A friend going through Bumble fatigue or a break-up? These perfectly themed cupcakes might help articulate what they are feeling rn.
Brand: Batter & Dough
Price: Rs.450 per cupcake (pick-up only)
Order here: Batter N Dough
2.
Gold-plated Heart Necklace
This heart necklace with a rose quartz in the midst is really speaking to us and would make for a great Galentine gift. It is gold-plated, tarnish free and water proof. Woof.
Price: Rs. 5000
Order here: Retroririi
3.
For The Boba-Obsessed Friend
Every gift doesn’t have to be as serious – sometimes it can just be a Boba Tea inspired airpod case.
Brand: Ali Express
Price: Rs. 900
Order here: Ali Express
4.
Ceramic Mug and Coaster
Very few people in life would be mad at receiving a cutesy ceramic mug and coaster set and that is what makes this the perfect gift.
Brand: Dugdugii
Price: Rs. 2,600 for the set
Order here: www.dugdugii.com
5.
Beaded Heart Bag
This ruby red beaded bag really encapsulates the valentine’s day aesthetic but also takes it up a notch by also being handmade.
Brand: BagzBee
Price: Rs. 2,850
Order here: Bagzbee
SOME MORE
1.
Gamer Cufflinks
by Esfir
For the one who can’t stop playing – hopefully a video game. A sterling silver plated gamer cufflink in the shape of a PS5 mini sized controller.
Brand: Esfir Jewels
Price: Rs. 5,600
Order here: Esfir Jewels
2.
Valentine's Bracelet
by Takhleek
Never a bad day to receive anything from Takhleek because their wearable pieces really stand out. Their Valentine line-up is also quite neat and include earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
Brand: Takhleek Handmade Jewellery
Price: Rs. 999 for the bracelet
Order here: Takhleek Handmade Jewellery
3.
For The Beauty and The Beast Fan
Beauty and The Beast might be a problematic story to refer to as romantic in 2024, but Chip Potts as a tea cup will be cute forever.
Brand: Ali Express
Price: Rs. 2,507 (shipping will also apply)
Order here: Ali Express
4.
Artificial Flower in a Glass Dome
This Beauty and the Beast-esque flower is easy on the pocket but makes for a cute gesture. Actually might just fit into the reading nook in your home as well.
Price: Rs 600
Order here: Daraz
5.
Conversation Candles
If you want to get something really smol but fun, these conversation candles might be a good pick. These are strictly for decoration purposes though.
Brand: Dusk Candles
Price: Rs. 1,650
Order here: Folia Creatives
6.
Bento Cake
If you just want to stick to getting a bento cake, here are all the places you can get one from:
GREETING CARD
Quirky Greeting Cards
Hallmark greeting cards, who? Super Salty Paper is one of our favourite artsy brand that does really cute stationery and keepsakes. Change things up a bit by pairing your gifts with spirited greeting cards.
Order here: Super Salty Paper
MOST WTF ITEM ON THE LIST
Chocolate Lip-Balm
Um, this is an edible chocolate lip-balm? Low-key genius, but also… I’m concerned. Comes in flavours: dark chocolate and milk chocolate.
Price: Rs. 500
Order here: Coco9
Okay, so these would be our picks for Valentine’s Day Gift options in Karachi for 2024! BUT we’d also be on the lookout for adding new things – of course! Let us know your personal picks and which gift ideas you want to stay back in 2023? Comment below.
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