But, I’m not one of those anti-Valentine’s Day people. Any reason I have to show a little love to the people in my life seems like a good one, even if it is just a Hallmark Holiday. I think it’s a glittery-pink-doily-heart bright spot in a very grey month that desperately needs a pick me up. And it’s not just about romantic love; Valentine’s Day is day to celebrate all kinds of love. Love for your best friend who telepathically knows when you need a GNO, love for that coworker that knows exactly what you like from Starbucks, love for the roommate that takes out the trash, love for your mom, love for the little girl you babysit who thinks you are nineteen times cooler than you are, love for that guy that holds the door at the post office every time you see him there. And I guess that breathless-fearless-flying-floating-swept-off-your-feet-everything-is-fireworks-and-magic-weak-in-the-knees-over-the-moon kind of love isn’t so bad either. Is a holiday that celebrates the thing that makes the world go round really all that bad? This girl thinks it’s pretty awesome in fact, even if that does make me hopelessly romantic in my sensibilities. So awesome, in fact, that I made handmade Valentine’s Day cards for the people I love the most. Not cliché, not trite; just made with love and a really awesome glue stick.
So, this year, instead of hating on Val Day, show the people you love what they really mean to you. Ask that dude four cubicles down to be your Valentine. Tell everyone you know you love them, in whatever way they are most special to you. I recommend a handmade Valentine. But if you don’t have time for that, I found some pretty adorable ones that someone else handmade on etsy. Check these out!
Wishful Thinking
Robot Valentines
Simply Adored (I love the ribbon!!)
Pride and Prejudice (These really appealed to my two degrees in English...)
And a play on Vintage Valentines, my favorite V-Day aesthetic!
Meanwhile, I'll be busy letting the beau sweep me off my feet!
Kisses,
AJS
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