In the days after Christmas, high street stores transform themselves from Santa's Grotto in to garish pink, red and black amalgamations of cheesy hideousness. In supermarkets, nestled in the aisles between the reduced price Christmas chocolates and the Easter eggs, heart-shaped goodies line the shelves: Valentine's Day is nigh.
This is not a time of year that is generally celebrated in our household. Mr VKH says he refuses to be told by card and gift companies when to tell me he loves me. Aw, such a romantic. It has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that he's a cynical old sod who won't buy in to grotesque mass commercialism (it's fine, he never reads this!).
Luckily for him I totally agree. Love should be celebrated continually and not just when it's commercially acceptable. So, I've found a few beautiful products that say love is all around, all year round:
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| Pair of silver embossed heart lockets, £12.50 An Angel At My Table |
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| 'Kiss' Neon light, £275 Rockett St George |
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| 'Utopia' heart holder, £68 Jonathan Adler |
And for the slightly less romantically inclined...
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| Set of 6 espresso mugs, £58 Deservedly So at Notonthehighstreet |
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| Set of 2 pillowcases, £25 Twisted Twee |
But, ahem, if anyone's feeling particularly over-amorous over the next few weeks, a good old fashioned bunch of flowers is always appreciated. And chocolate. Or champagne. Preferably both.
I love you all, darlings.....!
Kx