It must be love: Gifts that say I Love You

Isn't it amazing that some of the easiest things in life can also be the hardest? Driving seems so difficult when we start, but once we've passed the test and have been driving for a while, it all seems so natural and we wonder what all the fuss was about. Similarly, meditation can seem like the hardest thing in the world - especially with our lives as busy as they are these days - but what could be easier than sitting down and trying to concentrate on your breathing? Sometimes things are so hard, simply because they are so easy.

With Valentine's Day drawing ever closer, our attentions are inevitably shifting towards the big day and the subsequent giving and receiving of Valentines Day Gifts. Yet although February 14th is clearly a day for love and romance, even when we have the very best of intentions, we can find ourselves faced with a problem that is as hard as it is easy; all we need to do is find Valentines Gifts that say "I love you" to that special person in our lives, but sometimes those three little words are so difficult to say.

Thankfully, for those among us who find it difficult to say, "I love you", no matter how much the emotion is sincerely felt, there is a fantastic selection of Valentines Gifts available to help make the task considerably easier. And even if you're the type of person who doesn't have any trouble expressing how they feel, Valentines Day Gifts that say "I love you" are a great way to reinforce the point.

If the person in your heart has a tendency to spend hours on end at the office, or even if they choose to bring their work home with them, why not incorporate into your repertoire of Valentines Gifts a beautiful I Love You Large Paperweight? Measuring 100 x 10 x 19 mm and featuring the words "I love you", this spectacular polished glass paperweight is finished off in a stylish gift box and looks great on any desk.

Whether or not paperweights were originally created as Valentines Gifts, the decision to construct the I Love You Large Paperweight from glass pays homage to the device's traditional construction methods and techniques. While paperweights can either be used for practical purposes, or collected for their aesthetic appeal, they can also be found within art museum collections - although probably not within a Valentines Gifts section. After all, no matter what the designated function of a piece, if it's a work of art, it should be appreciated.

Alternatively, if you consider yourself to be a bit of a genius in the kitchen, why not give Valentines Gifts capable of giving a warm loving glow all by themselves? If Valentines Day Gifts like this sound like they're up your street, and you're ready for the flames of passion to ignite in the safety of your own home, the I Love You - Candle Set could be the very thing for you. Using a heart to replace the letter 'O', the I Love You - Candle Set looks great no matter what the occasion, or the style of cake!

While candles are today available in a vast array of colours, scents and shapes - with many probably sold as heart-shaped Valentines Gifts - they have a long and established history; indeed, there is evidence to support the idea that candles were created by both the Cretans and the Egyptians as early as 3000 BC. Evidence supports the idea that candles made by the Cretans and Egyptians were created from beeswax.

Candles are also extensively used during religious ceremonies. Indeed, within Christianity candles are used extensively for both symbolic and aesthetic reasons. Other religions, such as Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism also make extensive use of candles.

However, whichever Valentines Gifts you eventually choose, as long as they convey how you really feel, it's not possible to go wrong. If you find it hard to express yourself, this isn't a problem as long as your Valentines Gifts say it for you.