Gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 14 is Valentine's Day, the celebration of love and lovers. But where does this tradition come from? 

History tells us that the origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to Roman times, when February 15 was celebrated with wild and somewhat exaggerated festivities known as Lupercalia, ancient pagan rites dedicated to Lupercus, the god of fertility. In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius I wanted to put an end to these rituals and decided to move them to the previous day, February 14, creating a more moderate celebration of love under the protection of the saint venerated on that day: Saint Valentine.

Tired of the usual chocolates? Looking for something new and unexpected? Here are lots of original and elegant gift ideas to surprise your sweetheart. 

Let's start with a set of glasses to toast your love together. The Joy line is handcrafted in Italy and its colors enliven any table setting with refined verve. The elegant shapes of the glasses and the contrasting stems make this collection unique and satisfy everyone: from tumblers and drinking glasses to wine, water, gin, and even cognac glasses. And for a complete table setting? We also have matching jugs. 

For those who love to be original, the Graffiti collection is the ideal solution. Because, as we know, great stories are born (also) around the table... The white porcelain and black lettering, distinctive in their simplicity, engage with diners to elicit a smile and bring joy and lightness to everyday life. Even on Valentine's Day, say it with a plate! The most beautiful phrases to dedicate to your love could be these:

• You are as beautiful as a pizza
• For you, I would climb the tops of turnips
• Today I feel sweet
• The charm of a rascal
• Sugar bomb
• Tease me
• What are you doing? Are you depriving yourself?
• Look at me like you would look at a carbonara
• I'm too cool
• In love, the one who fries wins
• The heart with the words "Love" or "I think of you"

Choose your favorite and laugh together. Life is too short to eat from ugly plates!

For those who want to be amazed even on February 14, the Terrea service is an excellent gift idea: the granite-effect porcelain is unique to the touch and makes the items more resistant to small impacts in everyday use. Its textured appearance comes in black and white, for tableware with character that does not go unnoticed. And for a Michelin-starred dinner? The 28 cm gourmet winged plate is perfect for serving your favorite aphrodisiac recipe with class...

For a table with timeless charm, to show off on a special occasion such as Valentine's Day, here is the Firenze Neoclassico line, finished with real 12 kt gold thread. Its striking, rich blue decorations cover the white porcelain in sinuous curls and are featured on plates and accessories such as coffee cups, sugar bowls, serving dishes, oval serving platters, teapots, and soup tureens. Pure elegance.

Finally, instead of the usual bouquet of roses (or, why not, in addition to it!), the floral decoration of the Heritage line is convenient because not only does it not need watering, but it can also be conveniently placed in the dishwasher at the end of the dinner... A style inspired by the colorful 1950s that remains timeless and adds liveliness to the table. Sand, Coral, Blue, and Sea are the shades to choose from, with contrasting fruit saucers and serving plates. 

If we haven't convinced you yet, explore all the lines on our website and find the one that will steal your heart, to frame your love around the table too.