Valentines: A Return to Innocence
“The truth is, there’s gonna be other girls out there. I mean, I hope. But I’m never gonna get another first love. That one is always gonna be her.” –from Little Manhattan (2006) Though a lot of us...
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I’m not a fan of crappy drugstore chocolate and clichéd greeting cards. Valentine’s Day is a pretty commercial affair for sure. And I don’t like to exclude those uncoupled (hello smug marrieds?). I...
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Photo credit AspectVisuel via AsianOffbeat.com We all know about Valentine’s Day, love it or hate it, come February try to escape the ubiquitous drug store candy. Our neighbours to the east celebrate...
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vintage valentines from SerendipitySalvage I can totally get why people don’t like Valentine’s Day; all the expectations, hearts and cupids, and the proliferation of red and pink (a colour combo that...
View ArticleI Heart Movies
Whether you’re playing the field or not, attached or not, in love or not, staying in with a flick is an option that you should consider for Valentine’s. You’d be saving yourself from a whole lot of...
View ArticleGreat Gifts for Valentine’s Day
I admit, I agree wholeheartedly with Mandy’s sentiments about Valentine’s Day mentioned on our blog last week. I for one have always hated the ads that start up in January, urging us to express our...
View ArticleI Heart You
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow. (Or TOMORROW!!!! Depending on your persuasion. ) I like the idea of fêting those you care about, though I don’t buy into commodified romance. That feels kinda oxymoronic...
View ArticleSweets For Your Sweet
It’s Foodie Tuesday! Did you wake up this morning and realize that, despite your best intentions, you are completely unprepared for Valentine’s Day? Don’t panic. Skip the card store with its incredibly...
View ArticleDIY Valentine’s Invasion
floating hearts via Apartment Therapy Valentine’s Day is next week and if you are looking for some ideas to show your loved ones a little extra affection I’ve rounded up a few love-inspired DIY decor...
View ArticleSpice up Your Sweetheart’s Valentine’s Day
It’s Foodie Tuesday! Valentine’s Day is on Thursday! I was in a store the other day and marveled at the holiday display, overflowing with giant teddy bears and sappy Hallmark cards. Image: Hungry...
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