with love
This month, Gift Library Loves...
Exciting new additions to our collection This month heralds that date in the calendar that sends fear down the back of many a man. We’ve pulled together some ideas and inspiration for Valentine’s Day that won’t let you down. All you have to do is make your selection, place your order online or by telephone and we’ll do the rest for you. We’re constantly finding new and exciting designers to add to our collection. We’ve gathered a few of the latest additions here for you but please do check our website every week for the latest new products. Happy Shopping!
Caroline Stanbury Founder
Arrow of Love Necklace A delicate 18-carat gold-plated silver necklace featuring an open heart and arrow pendant. The arrow slips through the heart to fasten. Dimensions: Drop c. 24cm. £125 Two easy ways to order your gifts from Gift Library Order online at:
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– For Her: Lulu Frost –
Gift Library Loves
Lulu Frost With a family jewellery heritage stretching back generations, Lisa Salzer founded Lulu Frost in 2004. The New York based brand blends vintage style with contemporary design.
Corkboard Brooch Necklace Designed to allow you to interchange the removable brooch with your own heirlooms or vintage finds. Dimensions: L: 40.6cm. £350
Art Deco Earrings Made from vintage 1920s art deco dress clips. A firm favourite. Dimensions: 5cm drop. £250
As each piece is designed using a 1920s vintage find, all are unique.
Lulu Frost – Mesh Bracelet Featuring a detachable vintage brooch on gold-plated brass mesh, a transformative everyday piece. Dimensions: L: 18cm. £250
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– For Her: Special Somethings –
SPECIAL
Somethings
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Kiki McDonough – Eden Heart Bracelet A glamorous bracelet for everyday wear in gold with a diamond heart from designer Kiki McDonough. Dimensions: L: 17.8cm. Heart: 1.2cm. £975
Kiki McDonough - 18ct Gold and Diamond Heart Bangle. An elegant oval shaped 18ct yellow gold bangle with a diamond heart on one side and a gold heart on the other. Dimensions: Heart: W: 11mm. Bangle Dia 6.7cm to 6.1cm. £1900
Kiki McDonough – Eden Diamond Heart Pendant A new addition to the Eden collection, we think this diamond and gold heart pendant is the stand-out gift for the one you love. Dimensions: L: 40.6cm. Heart: 1.9cm. £1200
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– For Her: Special Somethings –
Lara Bohinc – Lunar Clutch A chic statement clutch with zip closure and leather tuck in strap. Dimensions: W: 21cm, H: 11cm, D: 5cm. Cappucino Python Skin £940
These pieces by Lara Bohinc come from her signature line, which embodies timeless elegance and modernity. They have become instantly recognizable design classics.
Corbin Paris – Orylag Fur Key Chain in Beige Made with Orylag fur, a rare and exclusive type of rabbit fur from France that is as soft as chinchilla but much more resilient. With an easy opening clip - ideal for attaching the key chain to accessories. £85
Lara Bohinc – Platinum Solar Eclipse Bracelet A sculpted bracelet encompassing three radiant orbital paths overlapping at the wrist. Dimensions: W: 4.8cm, L: 20cm. Materials: Platinum Plated Brass. £450
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– For Her: Jewellery for Lovers –
JEWELLERY
for Lovers
If you’re looking for a gift for Valentine’s Day that will last once the roses have wilted, we have selected our favourite pieces whose understated beauty speaks for itself.
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Bex Rox – Kissing Seahorse Necklaces Be truly romantic with these articulated 18-carat gold plated signature seahorse necklaces. Cast from a real seahorse - the symbol of strength, courage and protection. Fastened with a magnet clasp. Mini Kissing Seahorses W: 2.5cm, Chain - 46cm £220 Large Kissing Seahorses W: 4cm, Chain - 46cm £290
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– For Her: Jewellery for Lovers –
Phoebe Coleman – Angel Wing Bracelet 18-carat gold-plated silver fine chain bracelet featuring a wing charm. The perfect everyday bracelet. Dimensions: L: 17cm. One size. Gold £79, Silver £69
Worried about getting it wrong? Call one of our personal shoppers for advice on finding the perfect present.
Phoebe Coleman – Love me Tender Bracelet 18-carat gold-plated silver fine chain bracelet featuring a delicate golden heart. Chain - 17cm. £79
Phoebe Coleman Angel Wing Necklace The perfect piece for a loved one. 18-carat gold-plated silver necklace. Dimensions: Chain L: 44cm. Pendant 2cm drop. One size. Gold £125 Silver £110
Phoebe Coleman – Love Me Tender Ring 18-carat gold-plated ring featuring a delicate heart shaped design. Dimensions: Heart H: 9mm, W: 8mm. Size: M and L. £105
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– For Her: Milli Millu –
Gift Library Loves
Milli Millu Founded by Barcelona born Mireia Llusia-Lindh, Milli Millu handbags fuse style with function and luxury with attainability. Get ahead of the curve for 2013 with an investment piece that won’t break the bank.
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The Zürich Crafted from black calf leather, this structured day bag includes 5 separate compartments including one for a 15.5” laptop. Top zip closure and additional locked pocket on the outside. Dimensions: W: 34-42cm, H: 33cm, D: 15cm. Available in: Black, Pink, Yellow, Green and Tan (not shown). £495
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– For Her: Say it with Love –
Love Letters – Love Ring Made from 9-carat gold this open back ring is set to become a classic. One size. £790 Hanky Panky – Set of Three Thongs Claimed to be the world’s most comfortable thong, Hanky Panky is the goto-garment for women around the world. Body: 100% Nylon. Lining: 100% Cotton. One Size. £54
GL Tip Seen on the wrists of stars including Anne Hathaway & Madonna
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Vanessa Tugendhaft – Diamond Bracelets on Thread Pave diamonds in a circular setting on neon thread. Signature pieces by young Paris-based designer, Vanessa Tugendhaft. Dimensions: L: 17.5cm. 0.085 carats. £165 each
“I fell in love with Vanessa’s jewellery on a recent trip to Paris.”
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– For Her: Scent With Love –
Scent Penhaligon’s – Artemisia Bath Oil Created in 2002, Artemisia by Penhaligon’s is both floral and fruity with a beautifully sensual powdery dry down. Size: 200ml £39
With Love
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Temperley London – Amber and Patchouli Candle Signature candle from Temperley London, hand poured in England and beautifully scented. Burn time: 40 hours. £30
Acqua di Parma – Magnolia Body Cream A moisturising body cream fragranced with Acqua di Parma’s signature magnolia scent and encased in a heavy frosted glass jar with gold lid. Size: 150ml. £46
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– For Her: Olivia von Halle –
Gift Library Loves
Olivia von Halle Silk that is as easy to slip off as it is to slip on.
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Olivia Von Halle – Silk Pyjamas Inspired by the lounging pyjamas worn by Coco Chanel and her contemporaries in the 1920s. The sizing is based on a combination of height and dress size, please see online for sizing chart. Material: 100% silk; piped in silk; mother of pearl button fastenings. See online for our full SS13 collection. from £280
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– For Her: Heart Felt –
HEART
felt
Rose Heart A heart of fresh roses created using rich Black Magic Roses and Scarlet Mimi Spray Roses. Arrangement should last approximately 7 days. UK Delivery Only. £175
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Red Roses Indulge the romantic in you. A dozen red roses chosen for their rich red petals and intense shade. UK Delivery Only. 12 Roses £90 24 Roses £170 36 Roses £240 50 Roses £320
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– For Her: Heart Felt –
GL Tip Raw ingredients are meticulously selected for their flavour. Artisan du Chocolat – Declaration of Romantic Feelings Filled with an assortment of 54 couture chocolates, the lid of this box is printed with an official notice for you to write your feelings on. £37.50 Bubble Bath and Scented Candle Peony and wisteria scented candle with aromatherapy bubble bath. £65 Mount Street Printers – Heart Card A heart engraved on 400gsm oyster coloured card with matching tissue lined diamond flap envelopes. Dimensions: W: 14.8cm, H: 10.5cm (A6 when folded). Individual cards £3 Set of Five £15
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– For You: Baltic Bikes –
Gift Library Introduces
Baltic Bicycles If the last year has left one legacy, it’s that we’re all going to be getting on our bikes. Here at Gift Library, everything we do, we do with style. So here’s our cream of the cycling crop.
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Baltic Bicycles – Paula Built for the worst of British weather; a 3-speed hub and natural leather saddle make getting about on city streets a comfortable experience. Handmade with top of the range components, each bike is individually numbered and finished with cream paintwork. Dimensions: Frame Size: 50.8cm. £550
Baltic Bicycles – Gustav Named in honour of Erenpreiss’ founder, Gustav combines contemporary style with quality design. A comfortable and reliable means of getting about the city, Gustav comes individually numbered and includes leather handlebar grips, radial spokes, 3-speed hub and a natural leather saddle as standard. Dimensions: Frame Size: 54cm. £550
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– For You: Baltic Bikes –
For our full range of bikes and accessories please visit www.gift-library.com
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– For Home: Bachelor & Beyond –
Bachelor
& Beyond Gold Liptease Cup & Saucer A fine bone china cup and saucer with a contemporary twist. Dimensions: Teacup: Dia: 8.5cm, H: 6cm. Saucer: Dia: 16cm. £23
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Artel – Set of four Vodka/Liqueur Glasses Handmade by Czech masters, these strikingly contemporary glasses feature geometric prints and polka dots. Dimensions: Glass: Dia: 5.7cm, H: 6.3cm. £195
Armand de Brignac – Ace of Spades Champagne A complex and full bodied champagne produced by Champagne Cattier. A distinctive gold bottle marks the brand’s first bottling in 2006. Labels are made of pewter and the bottle is packaged in a black embroidered velvet bag. Bottle £215
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– For Home: Bachelor & Beyond – Bib and Sola – Save Water Shower Together Carafe These handmade Murano glass carafes each come with a quirky message. Dimensions: Carafe Dia: 11cm, H: 31cm. Glass: Dia: 8cm, H: 9cm. £125 Fornasetti – Burlesque Scented Candle This luxurious candle features the signature Fornasetti scent, Otto - a combination of oriental, leathery and woody notes. Decorated with the iconic face of operatic muse Lina Cavalieri. Dimensions: Dia: 9cm, H: 16cm. £99
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The wax recipe for these candles was created by Cire Trudon Fornasetti – Labbra Scented Candle A collectible and iconic ceramic object by Fornasetti with a captivating scent created by master perfumer Olivier Polge. The candle inside is a blend of thyme, lavender, orris, cedarwood and a touch of incense. Dimensions: Dia: 9cm, H: 16cm. £99
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– For Him: Quirky Classics –
Quirky
Classics
GL Tip Piero Fornasetti is celebrated as being among the most original creative talents of the 20th Century.
Fornasetti – Pistola Incense Box A wooden box with a ceramic lid and 80 incense sticks in the signature Otto scent - a combination of oriental, leathery and woody notes. Dimensions: Size: W: 7.6cm, L: 20.6cm, H: 2.7cm. £145
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Maison Martin Margiela – Magnifying Glass This quirky magnifying glass is a nod to the humour that runs through Maison Martin Margiela’s collections. Dimensions: L: 8.5cm, H: 17cm. £49 Otis Batterbee – Small Classic Envelope A sleek accessory for grooming products and travel documents alike. Lined with durable waterproof fabric. Dimensions: L: 23cm, H: 17cm. Materials: Outer: 100% Wool. £48
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– For Him: Sound Investment –
SOUND
Investment
R1 Deluxe Tabletop Radio With the introduction of Ruark’s second generation R1 in 2010, the essence of their original design remained but with numerous refinements. These include exceptional sound quality, the facility to adjust tone, a loudness option, a high contrast easy-to-read display and a comprehensive alarm system. Walnut Veneer £159 High Gloss Lacquer £179
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Tweety Rechargeable Speaker Be under no illusions about this tiny speaker; once you’ve tried it you’ll never travel without it. Compatible with any audio device with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Built in rechargeable battery. Dimensions: Dia: 5cm, H: 2.6cm. More colours online. £49
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Caroline’s
Last Word
GIFT–LIBRARY COM Order online at: www.gift-library.com Call one of our personal shoppers on:
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Electric Love – Neon Heart This neon Perspex heart from Electric Love is a work of art. Perspex box: W: 25cm, H: 25cm, D: 8.5cm Flex: 95cm. £790