Ideas from the heart

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean lingerie – we have a selection of ideas for the home which are sure to raise a smile

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1. Surprise your loved one with breakfast in bed. Make heart-shaped pancakes with this cute and kitsch pan and then stamp your toast with this “I Love You” stamp, £6 for the set. To make it extra special, why not serve up champagne in these beautiful heart flutes, £5 for a pair, all from Matalan.

2. Bring on the bling with this silver hammered heart platter, £32 from Debenhams.

3. Take calls on a “hot” line with this iconic glossy Red Lips phone, £29.99 from The Contemporary Home.

4. Just taking the time and trouble to create heart-shaped goodies shows that you care. John Lewis makes it easy with this heart-shaped mould for baking, £14.

5. Heart-warming – A Red Hot Chocolate Set, £23, with heart decorated cafetiere and cups and saucers, and a stencil set, £6, to spell out an “I Love You” message on the coffee froth. From La Cafetiere – see www.LaCafetiere.com