Show your home some love this Valentine’s Day with these heart-stopping accessories.
1 Say it with cake
Love, they say, speaks many languages, so why not express yours in Arabic this year? This fun cake mould spells out “hobb”, the Arabic word for love.
• Cake mould, Dh145, S*uce Gifts, Al Wasl Square, Dubai
2 Fruity fun
You may already be familiar with Bull & Stein’s apple sculptures – now it’s time to mix things up a bit. This oversized cherry will make a stunning addition to any space.
• Cherry sculpture, Dh1,481, Cities, The Galleria Mall, Dubai
3 Roses are red...
Fresh flowers will fade with time, but this handcrafted tray with a rose inlay by the Italian company Villa Home will take pride of place in your home for many years to come.
• Villa Home tray, Dh2,006, Cities
4 Message in a bottle
Produced by the Rhode Island-based company DCI, which makes fun gifts for every occasion, this heart-shaped bottle opener will always be handy to have around.
• Heart bottle opener, Dh37, www.wamli.com
5 Language of love
Love & Misadventure by Lang Leav is a beautifully illustrated collection of poems charting the highs and lows of any love affair. It's recommended reading for a loved one, but also pretty enough to just leave lying around on your coffee or bedside table.
• Love & Misadventure, Dh69, Virgin Megastores across the UAE