For the ones you love, here are 14 Valentines to gift this year, from practical to fanciful, sweet nothings to grander romantic gestures…
Above: Modern love letters: Margot loves the Amour Handkerchief by Scarlette Ateliers, 100 percent cotton and handmade in India; $19.50 from Bon Tucson. Above: We love these sweetly Embroidered Throw Pillows from Morrow Soft Goods ($94). Choose from a heart, bow, toi moi, or something more personal: initials or a stitched name. Above: For the Valentine whose love language is paper goods (as mine is): The Letterpress Flat Note Paper, “inspired by crisp French linens with delicate floral folk embroidery and block printed patterns,” is £25 for a set of 10 from Annie Brougham.
Above: A sweet bundle: a Soft Knit Facecloth (knitted from 100 percent organic cotton yarn in Denmark, shown here in Light Madder, £7.50 from Wax Atelier), and a Homework Soap Bar in Pink Clay, sold separately ($14 from Likewise).
Above: Margot introduced us to the work of Arnold d’Alger, who hand-paints vintage porcelain he finds in French bric-a-brac shops with gold. We like these heart plates, at left—called Un Jour, Un Coeur—€30 each from Bazar d’Alger. Or, have Arnold personalize a piece (at right) with “a word to inscribe, a memory, a wish or a dream,” from €40.
Above: For the pragmatic Valentine who secretly has a romantic streak, a French Market Bag in Brick by Normandy-based Filt, makers of “woven cotton bags, fishing nets, ropes, candle wicks and other woven cotton goods since 1860.” The bag is $20 from French Dry Goods. Above: Julie loves the pink Rinka Mug, made in Japan by Kaneko Kohyo, $40 for just the mug or $60 for mug and saucer from ARJ Los Angeles. (Also available from RW Guild.) Above: For the Valentine you want to splash out on (or for yourself): The P. Le Moult Pajama Set in Red Stripes is $235 from Bon in Tucson.
Above: “I’ve always wanted a really nice umbrella,” says Justine. “This one’s so pretty in blush pink.” The Carl Dagg Umbrella is made in Sweden; $184 from Clove and Creek. Above: We’ve got our eye on embroidered socks lately. A pick from Margot: the Maria La Rosa Floral Embroidered Sock in Red Daisy, $52 for a pair from Vestige. Above: A perennial favorite: Hay’s Pink Candle Holder in borosilicate glass, $35 (and the taller Flare Glass Candle Holder, too). Above: Julie has her eye on the beguiling Handmade Ceramic Pomegranate by Manousos Ceramics: “the Greek symbol of love,” she says. It’s $59 from Mouki Mou. Above: “I’m not a fan of fragrance, but I like the idea of this body oil with a scent described as a mix of Japanese hinoki and Siberian fir,” says Fan. Wonder Valley’s Hinoki Body Oil is $85 from Lindquist. Above: A delightfully old-fashioned Brass Match Case holds 40 safety matches and has “two different striking surfaces—match striker paper and knurled brass, which is perfect for when the paper is done.” It’s $38 from Mersea.
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