boy hearts girl

valentine's day is right around the corner! finding the right gift for that special someone can be a challenge, so i navigated the minefield of love-themed items and came up with a few ideas for her and for him!

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1. a good read with recipes

2. something shiny

3. red hot kitchen tools

4. a gift certificate for a mani-pedi goes nicely with a new polish :)

5. everyone's favorite period drama

6. love for her desktop

7. a passionately painted pillow

8. mentionable unmentionables

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1. fuzzy slippers

2. heart boxers

3. bacon chocolate (yes, really. and yes, it's awesome.)

4. whiskey stones for chilling nightcaps to perfection

5. comfort food, courtesy of mr. thomas keller

6. needlepoint flask (add your own maker's mark!)

7. a heartfelt, but not too mushy, print

8. mr. eastwood - the ultimate manly man

of course, flowers and champagne and chocolates are always solid choices! what are you getting your other half for valentine's day?