Valentine's Day!

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Happy Valentine's Day, loves! Whether you're single or taken, I hope you're having a great day full of love and chocolate (because that's what Valentine's is about, duh). I'm so thankful for all the love I have in my life, even if I'm sometimes frustrated with the people who love me and impatient about finding "true love".

In the spirit of the holiday, here's a few fun links for you...enjoy! xoxo

-these shoes are TOO perfect for today...and any other day you're just bursting with love (engagement party, anyone?)

-forget to buy a card for someone? Melissa has you covered with this adorable (free) printable!

-my favorite red lipstick so you can give someone an oh-so-festive smooch ;)

-Whitney wrote a great post about finding "the one"...perfect if you're feeling a bit bummed about today

-Hilarious Valentines if you're single, if you're a history fan (or dating one), or a big Pitbull lover...

For the Boys

Valentine's Day is coming up super soon, and if you're dating a lucky man (or married to one!), you may need a few gift ideas. These are all things that I would buy a special guy in my life--things that he may have already had his eye on, didn't know he needed, or are special enough to make him feel loved without being in-your-face gushy about it.

1. Rules for being a Gentleman print: A nice reminder for your guy, especially if you frame it first.
2. Leather flask: Paired with a bottle of his favorite liquor, I don't think any guy would turn this down. Extra points to you if you get it embossed with his initials!
3. Travel shoe care kit: Maybe your dude just bought himself a slick new pair of shoes that he's been lusting after for a long time. This kit is the perfect way to keep them looking pristine forever. Also good for guys whose shoes maybe need a little TLC.
4. Ray-Ban Caravan sunglasses: Classic, streamlined and totally essential. (These also look good on women as well...if you're looking to treat yo self...)
5. Monogrammed leather key fob: The monogram makes this gift way more personal than just a random key fob...and it's inexpensive enough to be an add-on to any other gift or a "just right" gift if you haven't been together too long.
6. Silver tie clip: An ideal accessory if your guy wears a tie to work each day. Classic and minimal enough to not be too flashy, but still stylish and chic.
7. Cashmere v-neck sweater: Everyone loves cashmere. Buy his favorite color, a color that makes his eyes look amazing, or a basic neutral--I don't think you can go wrong. Also monogrammable for a personal touch.

Old Love

 so sweet

Since February is the month of celebrating love in all of its many forms, I want to share this sweet, sweet New York Times article of two people who married at 71 and 81.

I know I'm guilty of thinking love is only for the young and you couldn't possibly fall in love after your 30th birthday or that romance dies once you hit 28 or so. I'm happy to admit that Sam and Eve's story made me realize that although our grandparents and their peers are old, they're not immune to love or romance or first-date jitters or any of those other amazing feelings that you experience in a relationship. If anything, they've experienced those feelings more frequently and more strongly than I have.

I don't really know what else I can say about the article, other than read it--it'll make your day a little bit brighter.

And now I'm going to go mail a valentine to my sweet grandparents.

xoxo and ps: I have no idea who the people are in the picture, but aren't they just the cutest?