hello ladies and gentlemen — this is a public service announcement. valentine’s day is coming up in a little less than a month’s time and whether you’re looking for something special for a loved one, or just love yourself so much you think you deserve to get yourself a gift (and we all do!), i’ve got some ideas for you. i like jewelry, but none of those heart shaped pendants for me, uh-uh. give me (hint, hint) a unique or handmade bauble any day of the week. here’s a few on my hit list:

clockwise, l to r: aesa hex rings from bona drag; Vintage Lufkin Ruler Bangle by jacq; arrowstack necklace from madewell; madewell braided friendship bracelet; stump ring by digby & iona; anthropologie’s blooming fondant bib necklace; j.crew classic link bracelet; a merry mishap’s black fringe necklace; Simple Crown Ring in sterling silver by laonato; buckminster necklace from candystore collective; Topaz cocktail ring by midwest Alchemy; Nestled set of Black rose cut diamond rings by sunday owl; sitka earrings by stone & honey.

this post in partnership with art.com.

for the holidays a lot of people on my gift list are art lovers, so i created a new art + you gift giving gallery on art.com. i emailed them the art.com gallery, asked them to have a look around and if anything piqued their interest to let me know. easy online shopping, and framing too — most of these images are available from art.com for christmas gifts if you place an order before december 10. it’s easy to give the gift of great art this season — meaningful, personal lasting, lovely gifts.

fluxus.

oh yay it’s almost valentines day. my enthusiasm for this day knows no bounds. it never fails to remind me of the time my ex-boyfriend sent me roses to the office and added the note “eat these if you get hungry”. way to shine, passive-aggressive nut job and completely diss the gift (at a whopping 110 lbs., he always wanted me to diet). so yay, valentines day is coming. here’s about as enthused as i’m going to get. woop fab friday.

this card is super romantic, from those crazy kids at old tom foolery.

maybe i’ll write myself a love poem, via design milk; or just be lazy and get one written for me at the poetry store.

these pink organza shopping bags by artist lauren dicioccio are just the kind of roses i’d like to receive, as seen on the jealous curator.

this is just so sentimental – via reform school; maybe i’ll just stick to mixed tapes, via ferm living. i don’t mind leaving those behind – after the break-up you never wanna hear those songs again, anyway.

this cute pin is dedicated to one of my ex’s, by michelle kaffko from renegade handmade.

none of that hallmark stuff for me (they’re the folks behind this bloody holiday!). if i really cared, i might attend the Valentine’s Day Card Making Party, hosted by The Bold Italic, Of Hearty Stock and Anthem Screen Printing .

i’m going to go all out and paint my toes bright red, via the candy shop. even if nobody does see ’em.