Valentine’s on Etsy
Let’s all just get over it and agree that there are a lot of Valentine gifts out there that are seriously cheesy. Pink stuffed animal pigs hugging while carrying a heart that says “I Oink You”, anyone? I am a firm believer that you shouldn’t have to have a specific day set aside to tell someone you like them… or love them… or care about them enough to get them cool sh*t. As a self confessed girly-girl however, I just love a Holiday.
Therefore, ladies and gentlemen, I have collected a small list of my favorite Valentine (or any time) gifts from Etsy.
Behold:
1) Paper straws automatically add a little flair to any party, get together, game night, or picnic. It’s slightly romantic in a “win me a stuffed animal at the fair” kind of way. Since I am a girl who adores hearts on just about anything…. these are lovely.
Red Hearts paper straws by The Party Fairy
2) Remember when you received the first mix tape from a crush? Looking back, I realize I took for granted how much time a teenage boy must have spent making something like this compared to what it takes in today’s world. Now all the boys have to do is throw a whole bunch of songs into a designated playlist, hit “shuffle”, and then BAM – a mix cd. It must be exhausting.
Let’s reminisce about the old days when pushing “Play-Record” meant something…. and admit that decorating the tape case was pretty much the best part.
Mix Tape Valentine Cookies by Whipped Bake Shop
3) Listening to NPR on the beach has never looked so cool. ‘Nuff said.
Retro Radio by Acadia
4) I am a sucker for anything geeky and cute at the same time …as well as books. So this seems appropriate.
The Love Bot 3000 by collageOrama
5) If you want to go the jewelry route for a gift, I personally am a huge fan of simplicity. I like things that look hand made, classic, and sometimes don’t mind a small initial here and there. I feel more feminine the more dainty the ring. (Plus, you can get a heart on these stacking rings… and remember? I love hearts.)
Stacking Initial Rings by Fruition Jewelry
6) These earrings fill all of the dainty feminine jewelry requirements: small, simple, look hand made and oh yeah! HEARTS.
Brass Heart Studs by Rachel Pfeffer Designs
7) Cards are just as important as the gift (if not more). I got a Valentine present once with no card, note, or even my name written on the box. I mean… really? He might as well have flung it to me out the window as he drove by (okay not really… but you get the point).
Cards don’t need to be sweet and sappy with doves carrying gold string and ladybugs holding hands on it or anything – but they are important. If you aren’t the mushy type, just choose something funny AND meaningful at the same time. Telling someone you love them more than bacon? That is some serious stuff.
“I Love You More Than Bacon” card by Oh Geez Design
8 ) This is another card that is kind of funny, super cute, and meaningful all at the same time. There are lots of people out there that like other people. I like people – I like my friends, some of my neighbors, my coworkers….my corner deli man. Maybe instead of a crush just saying they “like” you, they could make it a little more clear by saying, “but you know… in that kissy kissy way.”
If there is ever a time to tell a friend that you actually want to kissy kissy them… Valentine’s Day seems perfect. I mean hey, everyone else is. And if you get rejected you can just go down the street to the bar where 12 drunk singles are all celebrating “Singles Awareness Day”. Yep. The acronym of that is “SAD”.
“I Love You” card by Hello Small World
Photos are all taken from etsy.com listers
Story by Kate
