For Your Sweetheart

You made it through the holidays, and yes, it’s that time again. Gift-giving time. Valentine’s Day can sometimes feel a bit like an obligation. Like the outside world is telling you February 14th is the day you must buy something for your sweetheart. It’s ok. You can do it. Just keep it simple and sweet. You can’t go wrong with the big three - dinner, flowers, and chocolate. You’ve got that part down, right? Choosing the gift can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be crazy extravagant. The key to a great one is the message it sends. Go for something unique, something meaningful. And really, obligation or not, anytime is the right time to make a loved one feel loved.

| Posted: 18 Jan, 2012 by Christy

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• Our Love Rocks

  

  This acoustic guitar print makes a rockin’ gift for your sweetheart. Of course if your love is of the electric variety, that option is also available.

  $13 at 3 Lambs Graphics | Buy

  

  | Posted 25 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Custom Heart Bracelet

  

  A classic heart makes a classic gift. This one is gold plated and hangs from a dainty chain. Customize it with her initial stamped on one side, yours on the other.

  $27 at Beazuness | Buy

  

  | Posted 25 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Game Time Schedule Watch

  

  Is your valentine a sports fanatic? Show your love with a Game Time Schedule Watch. Just plug it into your computer and download his favorite sports schedule. He’ll never miss a game – now that’s love.

  $100 at Game Time Sports Watch | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Kent Dual Drive Tandem Bike

  

  Is there anything more romantic than a bicycle built for two? Enjoy spending time together while you get fit. The couple that bikes together…

  $268 at Target | Buy

  

  | Posted 20 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Vintage Map Paperweight

  

  Remind your sweetheart of an earlier time. It might be where he proposed or the place you first met. This handmade glass paperweight featuring a vintage map of that special spot is a glassy way to show your love.

  $26 at Tanner Glass | Buy

  

  | Posted 20 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Velvet Valentine Heart Mouse

  

  A techie alternative to a box of chocolates, this velvety soft heart mouse is fully functional - perfect for sending love notes via email.

  $20 at Mousenvy | Buy

  

  | Posted 20 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Anatomical Heart Cameo Necklace

  

  Certainly not your traditional love heart, some might find this a little unsettling. For the less conventional, a gothically romantic anatomical heart cameo might be just right.

  $34 at Deadly Romantic Girl | Buy

  

  | Posted 20 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Custom Date Ring Stack

  

  This stack of rings customized with a date chosen by you makes a unique gift. Go simple and use Valentine’s Day, or make it personal and use a date that means something to both of you.

  $80 at Foundling | Buy

  

  | Posted 19 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• You’re A Keeper Message Box

  

  Whether he reeled you in or it was the other way around, let your outdoorsman know he’s a keeper. Inside this tiny fishing-themed box, he’ll find a golden fish and a message.

  $11 at Lucky Bug Paper Co. | Buy

  

  | Posted 19 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Birds of a Feather Ceramic Teacup Set

  

  With a removable tea strainer, this ceramic birds of a feather teacup set is perfect for brewing your favorite loose tea. Buy two for your bird of a feather, and you have a sweet way to say “let’s share a cup of tea together.”

  $23 at Ruche | Buy

  

  | Posted 19 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Loved Ring

  

  This ring mighty be dainty, but with “loved” engraved on one side it is kind of a heart stopper. One little word says it all. The two tiny diamonds on the other side probably help a little.

  $100 at St. Kilda | Buy

  (Options from $100 - $1,005)

  

  | Posted 18 Jan, 2012 by Christy

• Custom Love Tree Giclee Art Print

  

  Rather than carving your names in a tree, let Juri Romanov from Orange Optimist personalize your very own tree of love. Add a frame for a romantic gift.

  $55 at Orange Optimist | Buy

  

  | Posted 18 Jan, 2012 by Christy