A deep red mug lettered with a single word, LOVE. It is the one to bring someone a hot chocolate in bed, and it makes an easy Valentine's gift that keeps getting used long after the card has gone in the recycling.

Handmade by Sisi in Europe, each mug is dipped in its colour and lettered by hand, which makes every one a little different, with weights varying by up to ten per cent. A wider, lower shape than their smaller mugs at 9 cm across and 7 cm tall, it holds 250 ml. Dishwasher proof, though gentle washing and careful storage will keep that red rich for years.