CELEBRATE ALL THE LOVES OF YOUR LIFE THIS SAINT VALENTINES DAY
Sweep them off their feet with these incredible finds.
Ahh.. love. It’s the greatest thing that can happen to a human being… a fate so delightful and intense one wouldn’t wish it on their worst enemy. In just a week, people across the globe will go out of their way to express their love through cards, flowers, chocolates, and romantic gestures on all lovers day (aka: February 14th).
Despite what some may insist — that Valentine’s Day is just a holiday created by the “Candy Companies” to move product — this day is actually a Holy day. It was created to commemorate the acts of service, compassion, and miracles performed by a Christian martyr who lived during the Roman Empire.
The Roman Catholic Saint Valentine made his mark on the world when he performed secret ceremonies despite Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages for young men. Besides his numerous acts of compassion and service-hood, it was St. Valentine’s miraculous act of healing a jailor’s blind daughter that touched people’s hearts across the world.
In the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I officially declared February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day. But it wouldn’t be until the Middle Ages that February 14th would become synonymous with romantic love, which later led to traditions of courtly love. Poets like Geoffrey Chaucer and writers like Shakespeare romanticized the day, associating it with lovebirds and exchanging tokens of affection.
Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be restricted to just romantic love, but all the infinite forms love comes in— from the love of family members to your besties (aka: the gal-entines) to pal-entines to lovers to co-workers! So, this Valentine’s Day let’s celebrate all the ways love shows up in our lives and give a little something special to those who are responsible for it.
Discover the perfect token of love for every lover in your life from this thoughtfully curated selection of V-day gifts below.
Xoxo,
Happy Loving!!
FOR HER
When shopping for something that says ‘I love you’ for the leading ladies in your life – the thought of grocery store chocolates and flowers just don’t seem to cut it (and rightfully so). This year, aim your cupid’s bow straight for the heart with this curated collection of incredible and unique gifts.
MARK ANTHONY LITTLE BOOK OF POEMS FOR $9 AT AMAZON
LA VERONA FLOWER BOUQUET FOR $65 AT URBANSTEMS
LAUDREE BOX OF MACARONS FOR $90 AT GOLDBELLY
WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS FOR $25 AT AMAZON
PERSONALIZED COUPLES LARGE MATCHBOX FOR $35 AT ETSY
VELVET HOUSE SLIPPERS FOR $23 AT AMAZON
FOR HIM
Because of him you laugh a little louder, love more freely, and life somehow just feels more at ease.
There’s no question about it – there’s no one like him and although a candlelit dinner with bottle of cologne or case of cigars with a Happy V-Day card shtick may be enough to gift for most—the man (or men) in your life deserve(s) more.
Whether he’s your dad, brother, amore, best (male) friend, or bestie at work – show the man (or men) in your life how much he means to you by gifting him something from this list of imaginative luxury gifts.
NON-ALCOHOLIC BOTANICAL SPIRITS SET FOR $94 AT WILDERTONFREE.COM
ARBEQUINA OLIVE TREE, 5FT FOR $128 AT TERRAIN
RESERVE SHEET SET FOR $568 AT BOLL & BRANCH
NESPRESSO CREATISTA MAKER FOR $646 AT NESPRESSO
MATCHA MAKER STARTER KIT FOR $329 AT AMAZON
JADE PORCELAIN CUP FOR $34 AT BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
