Drew Barrymore's Valentine's Day gift recommendations don't involve heart shapes or flowers – and they'll look beautiful long after February 14th
A huge fan of gifting, the actress shares how to help your partner, friends, and family upgrade their homes for Valentine's Day (and beyond)


The most classic Valentine's Day Gifts, flowers, and chocolate are nice, but they are also ephemeral. This V-Day, we're investing in longer-lasting gifts that will improve your loved ones' experiences of home for years to come. Drew Barrymore is leading the charge.
The actress (also known for her Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection) shared her Valentine's Day gifting recommendations with Elle. We couldn't help but notice that more than half of them were centered on the home. From towels to lighting to kitchenware, Barrymore's list is perfect for satisfying the home-obsessed person in your life. Whether you're celebrating Galentine's or showering your romantic partner with gifts, there's something for everyone on your list.
Barrymore's recommendations fit into current interior design trends that prioritize personalization and uniqueness. For instance, she advocates shopping vintage towels on Etsy for a completely one-of-a-kind gift. She also recommends embroidered napkins, which allow for customization based on who they are given to. These non-traditional presents for February 14th demonstrate that there's nothing more romantic than paying attention.
If you want to upgrade your towels, try looking to the past. Barrymore loves keeping a collection of a vintage towels. She told Elle: 'I just feel like I’m in the ’50s or the ’70s living my best life. I can’t find any towels in the modern age that make me feel like these floral vintage towels do.' It's the perfect gift for the ecclectic maximalist in your life.
If you're searching for a gift for the avid host in your life, a collection of personalized napkins they will actually put to use is the perfect present. Drew explains to Elle: 'I collect and love napkins. Vintage or monogrammed napkins. You could just do a set of six and then someone has that in their arsenal to set up a table.'
Barrymore proclaims 'A bowl is the best gift,' and we're inclined to agree with her. This glass and wooden one from Amazon has fabulous design sensibility, with tongs included for easy salad serving. It would also be perfect for pasta or a delicious risotto.
A candle is always a great gift, according to Drew. They can upgrade your lighting and the scent of your home with one small addition. This trendy fragrance from Loewe took the world by storm when it came out, and the fresh fragrance is still going strong. It smells like green vines and comes in a beautiful container.
According to Drew Barrymore, all adults need cheeseboard knives. These are similar to the sold-out ones she recommended from Williams Sonoma. She tells Elle, 'The other day, I was serving a cheese board to some friends...and I had no knives for it. If I had just had some cheese knives, I really could have sold this moment. "Look at me, I’m an adult. I’m effortless. I’m cheeseboarding you."'
Give the gift of light! These lamps transformed the energy of Drew Barrymore's home with their modern, organic shape and cozy natural materials. Their natural energy is perfect for making the home look more fun and exciting.
Whether it's through her Rose Collection, or with a carefully chosen lamp, Drew Barrymore is all about celebrating Valentine's day in style. By following her example, you can be too.
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Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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