Nothing says panic shopping like Valentine’s Day. Fatigued financially and emotionally by Christmas-shopping excess, Valentine’s Day sneaks up on us. And let’s face it, we’ve all seen the crazed look as someone throws a bunch of red roses with baby’s breath into their shopping cart, and dashes to the checkout line.
If you’d like something with a bit more style, then we’re here to help.
Alexander Girard LOVE Mug and Tray
Give someone your heart with the gift of a Girard Classic Love Mug, based on the motif from design guru Alexander Girard. There’s also a Love Tray, made of laminated plywood, that is perfect for serving your near and dear a heartfelt cup of tea in the aforementioned mug.
Collected Works Books
For the cerebral Valentine in your life, we turned to our friends at Collected Works for book suggestions that put their ‘heart’ in it. For the hardcore horror fan, My Heart is a Chainsaw. History buff? Definitely Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. For smaller-sized hearts, there is NOT a Heart. And of course our favorite, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. Here’s hoping your Valentine’s Day isn’t lonely!
Dressed in Red
Say it loud and say it proud with show-stopping clothing and accessories from TOKo that have Valentine’s Day written all over them. If your beloved isn’t getting the hint, then this could be the gift you give yourself. And trust us, when it comes to this vibrant red, everyone wears it well.
Heart-Shaped Cookies from Dolina
Something sweet for your sweetheart? We can’t think of a better way to say I love you or even, I think I might like you just a bit…than Dolina’s almond linzer hearts with raspberry jam.
Story by Julia Platt Leonard 
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