It's the Tuesday before Valentine's Day and maybe I missed something, but I am not feeling or seeing the love in the air. I have seen the poorest showing of greeting cards present in the few stores that I would expect to see the best. The retail store windows in and around Manhattan have barely shown a trace of red hearts, cupid and anything resembling the concept of LOVE. Come on people!!!!! In the absence of anything positive these days, let's fill our hearts, minds and lives for just one day I ask you! Make is look like you care like you did in years past! SHOW THE LOVE for Pete's sake! I beg you!In an effort to SHOW THE LOVE this coming weekend... do this... hunt down a card, any card, for anyone... buy it and give it to someone, anyone. Cards are expensive. Go the distance. Support the economy.
Ok, so if you are a dude and you read my blog and you are in search of a small token for lady in your life... let me introduce you to Elma Blint of Baubles & Thorn. I met her over the weekend at the local flea market. In a sea of jewelry vendors, Elma has a small ring that is the perfect gift for this upcoming holiday of affection. A silver band with your choice of stone (I would suggest the one of your lady's birth month) is only $60. I love it! It looks great with my wedding bands and it is so classic and clean. Note to self... if she likes it... and you have babies... you can stack up their birthstones in the years to come! Just a thought. She has other beautiful pieces that are a bit more pricey, but this is a true gem... wink wink!
Ladies... what to buy your man... well you are not going to like this one, but I bought my husband a toy this year, so I am not certain that I am in a position to give advice or suggestion. In any event, this should be holiday where you give a card and receive a gift maybe? You can never go wrong with a good book or a comfy t-shirt. I was in Brooklyn Industries over the weekend and they have great t-shirts... a bit pricey for a graphic tee, but clever designs.
(incidentally the ring is not pictured on the website, but if you contact Elma directly, she will be happy to help you)
Happy Valentines Day and Show the Love for Someone OR Everyone!
