A Vintage Valentine

When I was in high school our student council would sell pink carnations with a Valentine heart attached. Secret admirers would write messages asking their crushes for dates or to attend the upcoming dance. Popularity was always measured by the amount of carnations you were carrying on Valentine's Day. The flower hierarchy created plenty of hurt feelings. Although I received my fair share of flowers I never really appreciated the holiday and always considered it to be a corporate excuse for excessive spending. 

Now that I am married I have a slightly different take on Valentine's Day. I use the holiday as a way to celebrate the connection my husband and I share. In my Etsy explorations I found some super cute items to add to my wish list and a few that I think my husband would enjoy- Can't leave him out! 

1. Vintage Valentine

2. 1950s Red Dress

3. 1940s Red Lingerie

4. Pin Up Swim Suit

5. Love Wall Art

6. Love Tokens

7. Custom Coffee Mug

8. Bear Valentine Art

What are your plans for Valentine's Day? Do you like to celebrate or do you choose to boycott as I once did?

Valentine's Day Love List

I have never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day. In high school students would sell carnations or chocolates in the cafeteria during our lunch period. The popularity of female students could be seen in the number of flowers or Hershey Kiss hearts they carried through the halls. 

As I have matured I have developed a begrudging fondness for Valentine's Day. I love the kitschy cute vintage Valentines that grace the counters at antique shops and the fussy over decorated Valentine candy boxes of decades past. But what about V Day in 2013? What is a modern girl with a vintage heart to do? 

Somewhere in my subconscious I have this desire for the perfect Valentine's Day- cocktails, dinner, romance,  and maybe even a little gift? So I decided to create a Love List for Valentine's Day. It is close enough to the date now that I will not have to worry about a certain Mr. Liu feeling pressured.  

1. Typewriter  2. Heart Cup  3. Valentine Dress

1. Heart Locket Bracelet  2. Bakelite Heart Bracelet  3. Custom Love Letter

Of course I feel that the best gifts are always handmade. (And usually the most thoughtful) 

1. African Violet: Who wouldn't love more plants?

  2. Tissue Pouch: Anyone who knows me knows that I use a lot of tissues!

 3. Love Note Tea Bags: A sweet personalized romantic gesture