Spread Love Not Covid- Valentine's Day Gift Guide

We all love to be showered with gifts by our loved ones, especially on Valentine’s Day. But this year don’t overlook the fact that you need to shower yourself with love just as much as your other half.

Here’s our 14 days of Love Gift Guide that’s not just for your other half…

Day 1 – Love Where you Live! 

For us we live in the North East, we love everything from Berwick to York! The North East is an amazing region filled with fantastic friendly people and some stunning landmarks! 

          Gift 1                                                   Gift 2                                                              Gift 3

           

           Sarah Farooqi                                    Natalie Yates                                                   Rasa Zilinskaite 

 

Day 2 – Love Your Heritage! 

Being from the North East we have a lot to be proud of, from the mines around the region to ship building at the coast. Our home is filled with industrial history that we should be proud of!

                               Gift 1                               Gift 2                                               Gift 3

   Propellor Framed Original Oil on Board by Sam Wood   

    Alfie Joey                       Sam Wood                                      Bill Hindmarsh 

 

Day 3 – Love Love! 

This is one of the most amazing emotions to feel! Don’t be scared of it, from loving your favourite jumper to loving your soulmate, the internal warm fuzzy feeling that love brings is unbeatable! 

   Gift 1                                                        Gift 2                                                                   Gift 3

  Pauline Alldis                                         Julie Rankcom                                                   Peter Davidson 

 

Day 4 – Love Animals! 

Animals are amazing there’s no denying it! From a dog that is so loyal he wants to join in the bathroom to a farm yard piggy that just rolls in the mud all day! Animals never fail to bring a smile to your face!

      Gift 1                                                               Gift 2                                                                     Gift 3

Esmerelda Framed Original Watercolour and Ink by Jina Gelder  Tiger Cub, Framed Limited Edition Print by Anne J. Gill  

    Jina Gelder                                                    Anne Gill                                                               Imogen Clark 

 

Day 5 – Love our Planet!

Over the last decade it is clear that everyone has become a bit more conscious about the damage we are doing to our planet. Here in the gallery we love to do our bit, we turned to Recycled paper bags, we are changing all of our light fittings to be LED and over the years we’ve done a lot of charity work to support our community. We know our bit helps to make a difference and we know that if we all do our bit together we can make a big difference! We need to love and care for our planet, we only have one!

          Gift 1                                                      Gift 2                                                        Gift 3

   

          Darren Mundy                                       Emily Ward                                           Ben Staves 

 

Day 6 – Love is for Everyone!

As we come out of what has been a rough few years, we know that a lot of people are struggling with mental health and self worth! But trust us EVERYONE deserves to be loved! If you haven’t found your other half you will find them and you deserve every moment of happiness they will bring to your life! 

 

     Gift 1 

      Chris Stewart 

 

Day 7 – Love is all Year Round! 

It isn’t just an amazing emotion. Love is Life. It’s seeing the spring flowers bloom. It’s watching the sunset on the longest day of the year. It’s having the leaves fall from the trees in front of you. It’s the first snow of winter. As life goes on we forget that love is in every little event 

                                      Gift 1                                                                       Gift 2

                                      Spring                                                                     Summer 

   

                                     Heather Moore                                                      Fiona Gray

Gift 3                                                                                  Gift 4

Autumn                                                                             Winter

    The Bridge in Green Framed Original Acrylic on Canvas by Michael James

                      John Williamson                                               Michael James 

 

Day 8 – Love Yourself!

There’s not much to say here… You are special! You are Amazing! We know it’s hard to stop putting yourself down but trust us, the moment you admit you love yourself you’ll smile!

                    Gift 1                                     Gift 2                                                                         Gift 3

 White and Gold Handmade Ceramic Mugs by Julia Roxburgh  

                   Karen Jones                        Julia Roxburgh                                                      Karen Hughes

 

Day 9 – Love your Family! 

Family is an amazing gift. The joy and laughter that children can bring to your life is so special. Children can truly show you what it feels like to love someone. The joy of a sibling if you’re lucky enough to have one is another amazing feeling, you might not always get along but they are a best friend for life. 

                 Gift 1                                          Gift 2                                                                    Gift 3

Young Guns Framed Oil on Canvas by Keith Proctor 

                Keith Proctor                           Deborah Cauchi                                                  Tony Erskine

 

Day 10 – Love Music!

Music is a passion that so many people share. No matter what your taste in music you most likely love it in one style or another. Music for so many is a way to express their emotions without having to open up and become vulnerable. A shared love of music is worth celebrating! 

                                            Gift 1                                                                 Gift 2

 Paul McCartney Framed Original Acrylic by Fiona Sales

             Jan Radwanski                                            Fiona Sales

 

Day 11 – Love Colour! 

Be Bold. Be Bright. You are Beautiful! Colour is a wonderful way to express your love! Everyone has a favourite colour and a little treat in that colour is a lovely way to show you know a person

                   Gift 1                                                Gift 2                                                                     Gift 3

   

                  Bernie Wisniewski                        Mick Brown                                                          Jo Elizabeth 

 

Day 12 – Love your Castle! 

Living in the North East we have a lot of landmarks to love! The castles around the region are perfect place to start. From the history built in to Lindisfarne to gardens of Alnwick there is something at every castle to enjoy and love! 

                                   Gift 1                                                         Gift 2 

   

                                  David Holliday                                        Jenny Ulyatt 

Gift 3

 Edinburgh Limited Edition Giclee Print by Graham Caffull

                                                         Graham Caffull 

 

Day 13 – Love your Hobbies! 

Having a hobby is wonderful! Having something to do in your spare time that you love and gives you a sense of inner fulfillment is a great way to enjoy your ‘me’ time. 

                      Gift 1                                                                      Gift 2                           Gift 3

   Pony Trail, Rossett Path, Lansdale Hand Embellished Giclee Print on Canvas by Trevor Craggs

                      Kevin McNicholas                                    Angela Read              Trevor Craggs 

 

Day 14 – Spread Love Not Covid!

As post pandemic life starts to resemble some form of normal, all we ask is that this valentine’s day you give gifts filled with love and not the gift of covid! 

                                                                    Gift 1 

            Annie Kennerley