Plus: a really cool candle holder and the best gifts for the family do-er. It can inspire sappy cringe, bad chocolate, and lame design.
Just when recovery from that painful Christmas credit card bill is in sight comes another wallet-emptying obligation. Plato, in fact, argued that the kind between souls ranked over the carnal sort. So why not conjure up your own definition?
Practice self-love with this pearl apple bracelet. When I was growing up, my mom bought me a heart-shaped Linzer cookie every year and, later on, new undies. By the time I reached a dating age, the holiday had been hardwired into my brain circuitry as one of unconditional parental love, rather than the fickle romantic kind. If you want to future-proof your kiddo against the bitterness of any single V-Days ahead, make a small, unwavering tradition with them, too.
Or you could learn to shuck oysters together with a pair of these knives. Oysters Rockefeller is both easy and decadent. For the truly lazy, my go-to is ordering pizza and blowing it out on an extra-fancy bottle of wineβ red or white , whatever your preference. Maybe with this sleek Dansk candle holder and these lithe candles to get a vibe going? Whatever your move, you can cherish something special togetherβwithout the stress of overbooked reservations or a V-Day upcharge.
This is the time for small tokens of appreciation , be they goofy, tender, or just fun. Upscale Swedish gummies , handsome Pendleton socks , and this rose-quartz heart are all delightfully sweet options. Whatever adventure you choose, the night is your oysterβand, by the way, have you considered shucking them? My sister is the family doer. So, your first category is bougie upgrades to make her life a little softer: spa-worthy bath towels , a plush robe , ultra-smooth jammies , and nice wool slippers.
