Looking for a lavish Valentine’s Day idea? For £1000, you can have a hamper of goodies from Fortnum & Mason delivered to a loved one via horse-drawn carriage.
The Picadilly-based establishment, specializing in “food, drink, gifts and luxuries,” has a variety of Valentine’s-themed goodies on offer. Winning options range from the £40.00 “Valentino”—a tea set complete with Royal Blend tea, sugar, chocolates and a heart-emblazoned mug—to the £75.00 extravaganza called “Le Boudoir.”
The “Le Boudoir” hamper is chock-full of elegant treats encouraging your sweetheart to pamper themselves. This gift is a feast for the senses, from champagne and candles to bath oil and body cream, from fresh strawberries and champagne to foie gras and biscuits.
The cupid in you can also opt to add more to any pre-packaged hamper. Browse through Fortum & Mason’s extensive online catalogue at www.fortnumandmason.com.
There, you’ll find endless permutations of thoughtfulness on view: a dozen red roses; a basket of island-evoking tropical fruit like pineapple, mango, oranges, papaya and baby bananas; a heart-shaped “Melt Into Me” cheeseboard with a selection of fine cheeses and biscuits; boxes of rich chocolate truffles; perfume and more.
If you’re feeling particularly swashbuckling this year, you could spring for peridot and blue topaz earrings from Kiki McDonough (£875.96), or pop the question with the help of a jar of “Marry Me Quick” Splendid Sweets (£5.00).
The clop-clopping of horses hooves at the curb and an unexpected delivery: With the help of Fortnum & Mason, you’ll be sure to sweep your sweetie off their feet!