Image courtesy of Tatty Devine- with thanks.
It’s official. We have less than a week to go until Valentine’s Day, that especially memorable date that falls on the same day each year – contrary to the protestations of many men nationwide – 14th February. “So what special plans have you made for Sunday?” I hear echoing around our office. What indeed are you supposed to plan, you might ask? Well the modern answer is not an awful lot really. In days of old Valentine’s Day was an extra excuse to spoil a loved one rotten, now I fear this ‘celebration of love’ has been exploited and blown out of context – primarily by beneficiaries of the holiday industries – such as the major card manufacturers and chocolatiers (not to mention any names). As you can tell I’m a bit cynical about Valentine’s Day as I don’t whole-heartedly (see what I did there?) like the thought of a specific day where my boyfriend can tell me he loves me, as surely that’s what lovers are supposed to do all year round?!
For those who disagree with me (everyone, I’m sure), and who would like to take this upcoming opportunity that Valentine’s awards them to make a grand gesture (whether it be to shower their loved one with gifts, whisk them away on a romantic getaway or maybe even pop a very special question) – well this gift guide won’t be for you. Instead we’re doing a collective alternative gift-guide seeking out only the most heartfelt gifts, with the emphasis on hand-made love tokens that don’t cost the earth. So if you’d like to get handy with the sugar paper and scissors, our very own Art Editor Valerie, has some great suggestions to get you cutting and sticking to the theme of love.
With several websites promoting the make-do-and-mend approach there are many step by step guides to making necklaces for that special lady in your life, with the best being: a bottle-top necklace, and for the more adventurous, why not try your hand at a necklace, earrings and matching bracelet!
Alternatively if you’d like to buy something readymade there are a plethora of original and amazing hand-made gifts available on Etsy.com, or for the true eco champions among us, why not invest in some beautiful organic flowers as suggested by our Earth Editor Zofia – nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like organic flowers, I’m sure you’ll agree!
If you’re still at a loss after all of our helpful hints, then I’ve put together a top three in terms of non-bank-breaking jewellery, especially for you.
Tatty Devine ‘Lolly Necklace’, £29.00.
Lady Luck Rules OK ‘Twilight Toadstools Costume Pendant’, £16.00.
Me + Zena ‘Giant Broken Heart Necklace’, now reduced to £17.60.
Lastly for those lovely singletons out there why not take our Music Editor Andy’s advice and enter our comp: Yes Yes Yes are offering the chance to indulge your saucy side and dress up as a burlesque dancer, fetishist or just put on your Sunday best and join them for an evening of Ambient Acts, Vintage Erotica and DJ’s. Who knows, you might meet the person of your dreams!!
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14th February, Andy, Etsy.com, Lady Luck Rules OK, Me & Zena, Tatty Devine, Valentine's Day, Valerie, Yes Yes Yes, Zofia
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