Creative, Quirky Valentine's that say more than just "Be Mine."

My Quirky Valentine

Erin Keane on 02.04.10 at 11:25 AM | no comments |

Valentine's Day Shmalentine's Day is what you may be thinking to yourself as this oft dreaded holiday roles around. Hallmark really did a doozy when they created this one. I think part of the reason Valentine's gets a bit of a bad rap is that it attempts to make expressing your affection a cookie cutter experience.Relationships are as unique as the individuals who comprise them, so why not bust out of the flowered, candied, heart shaped box this year and...

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Veasyble is bringing new meaning to privacy as they explore intimacy and public vs. private space. It is born of the need to create intimacy in our increasingly mobile world. Philosophy aside, I think it would be kind of fun to be in that pod makin' out, having some private time or whatevs. It sort of reminds me of a portable fort.
How cute is this? And what a throwback! I love it when I see men with their initials embroidered on their shirts, but this is even better. Sometimes these thoughtful little surprises are so much better than the grande gestes often associated with Valentine's.
Got a leather lover on your hands? Maybe just someone into something a little unconventional? Just because this is the day about pink and red and roses doesn't 'mean you have to follow suit. Lace up in a leather corset or any other tough girl lingerie. Make the day your own.
If you know me, you know I like Zombies. Ever since I was a zombie ballerina for Halloween this year I've been totes down with the undead. This is why I think these off-the-cuff cards are fun. Sort of random, but if you have the sense of humor for it, a Valentine with a brain on it is so much more memorable than a heart. Find these at JillKinLA's shop on Etsy.
I have to admit I'm borrowing from a friend on this one. During a stint of living in different states, he boyfriend started getting her ugly dolls as little love tokens. So ugly they're cute, these stuffed monsters are a creative take on the stuffed animal as a gift.
If you're an iPhone user, chances are your significant other will understand the magnitude of this valentine. Though you may occasionally loose track of a conversation because your iPhone grabbed your attention, that doesn't mean (s)he doesn't have your heart. Even better valentine? Hide the iPhone altogether (I know I know, that really would be a grand gesture).
If your valentine has an appreciation for vintage, or is a writer, typewriter key jewelry is a fun way to show you care. Etsy has a million options, from cufflinks to earrings. You can go with a monogram, or a more romantic version (see pic).

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Veasyble is bringing new meaning to privacy as they explore intimacy and public vs. private space. It is born of the need to create intimacy in our increasingly mobile world. Philosophy aside, I think it would be kind of fun to be in that pod makin' out, having some private time or whatevs. It sort of reminds me of a portable fort.

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