hayleythrills: valentine's day gift guide

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Relationship pencils

Relationship pencils

These made me laugh -- perfect for us singletons or newly single ( or those who have an angsty love-hate relationship with Cupid... ) on t...

9:25 AM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8BaRNcm8tyR8Zv5T6Eb4Ppjbg5SaO_3qImAMJyyD4YUanFDpupZg9kGSXFe7nyLheW_yfV5_vXc3oXHEpTEGog7lMoV8ZGAIeh2iUgmj6zWoPN9EPO-rtQ5N89rigOAwftNnipNAW60/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708761420330846690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8BaRNcm8tyR8Zv5T6Eb4Ppjbg5SaO_3qImAMJyyD4YUanFDpupZg9kGSXFe7nyLheW_yfV5_vXc3oXHEpTEGog7lMoV8ZGAIeh2iUgmj6zWoPN9EPO-rtQ5N89rigOAwftNnipNAW60/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SMei8wXxK8npxZR-3LXCq1I-Jq4Y2NdCiw8c6oVYXNB1L4y_avGYG0rzlW5A1hbr_jgOy-ullIJpS25Atu6xRTH97ojFp3YReBd2jSPl3lVApIEbVnFwdR2Zx90lCFk2byBNfi7Dctk/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708761413275555826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SMei8wXxK8npxZR-3LXCq1I-Jq4Y2NdCiw8c6oVYXNB1L4y_avGYG0rzlW5A1hbr_jgOy-ullIJpS25Atu6xRTH97ojFp3YReBd2jSPl3lVApIEbVnFwdR2Zx90lCFk2byBNfi7Dctk/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheI6-qQ9uAUOmPGot2UKwacNtX0pE333RZen-N9pMLE9piTMa1rTPhtRnyTTl9VjzbALEeIr8PTBGRTFkcIJ6XU6eq3pA1iDsQy-ddhi6PzHitFinLAG0s3u9w1ChFr03sKBaOwamiFo/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708761408024164066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheI6-qQ9uAUOmPGot2UKwacNtX0pE333RZen-N9pMLE9piTMa1rTPhtRnyTTl9VjzbALEeIr8PTBGRTFkcIJ6XU6eq3pA1iDsQy-ddhi6PzHitFinLAG0s3u9w1ChFr03sKBaOwamiFo/s400/aa3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" /></a>Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/QuillandFox">Quill & Fox</a> has the prettiest cards, don't you think? xoxo<br /><br />P.S. More <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/valentine%27s%20day">Valentine's Day</a> love coming up all day! :)

Valentine's Day cards

Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Etsy shop Quill & Fox has the prettiest cards, don't you think? xoxo P.S. More Valentine's ...

7:15 AM

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Him

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S2tYCxJvr5VtahNToprU5MVtKVwWaYq5wEg4iI2Gq0qEQYSQLiVqPveQLNorISIddhDvCbO1HgVaG9OIQeY70kyqzPJAkDh1QbhNTbSL7J2rIYpJSVj31ZbclYU1Ppo-lYkqzj2DX90/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776198490274194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S2tYCxJvr5VtahNToprU5MVtKVwWaYq5wEg4iI2Gq0qEQYSQLiVqPveQLNorISIddhDvCbO1HgVaG9OIQeY70kyqzPJAkDh1QbhNTbSL7J2rIYpJSVj31ZbclYU1Ppo-lYkqzj2DX90/s400/aa3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://shop.nubegreen.com/Wardrobe/index.php?product=FFC-CLO-DME&shop=1&c=82.90">comfy T-shirt</a> for those weekend hikes and bike rides in the woods., $30.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KA-_VWtuE_5AaN0BdLtlrSWxrBhaRtL9emb9vfqpkuEmBuh0bBBiC4o9h1F46c_atPOvdyWm20Jt0WK9Xw_0dQ4o26KXNBq3gBF52yOxJVQNe9AMdmzQ_hNvP_jueN1p7VqYDQokKig/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776196398905682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KA-_VWtuE_5AaN0BdLtlrSWxrBhaRtL9emb9vfqpkuEmBuh0bBBiC4o9h1F46c_atPOvdyWm20Jt0WK9Xw_0dQ4o26KXNBq3gBF52yOxJVQNe9AMdmzQ_hNvP_jueN1p7VqYDQokKig/s400/aa5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>Set of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89527353/blue-ceramic-mugs-made-in-ussr?ref=tre-2095081104-7">blue ceramic mugs</a> for his required morning jolt of java, $15.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmsi1EPpKV-AL9-Q4vt8-fEuPUoC06vDU7OiCM8alxQYiEegJBoSKEdkTJS0n3FyqnYhoSgyWF5wuJgN32deE7xFyGcDyK7ODrG929tsau_GsNuPSBXCfpvkJH000g77O567gvXdSI/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776188335169570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmsi1EPpKV-AL9-Q4vt8-fEuPUoC06vDU7OiCM8alxQYiEegJBoSKEdkTJS0n3FyqnYhoSgyWF5wuJgN32deE7xFyGcDyK7ODrG929tsau_GsNuPSBXCfpvkJH000g77O567gvXdSI/s400/aa6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" /></a>Homemade <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85083278/homemade-milk-white-and-dark-chocolate?ref=tre-2095081104-1">milk, white and dark chocolate truffles</a> for a romantic evening, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkjxk7FssGu4S9US_pQkaFlHwAf_Yd3wbqikpLuuCYgeOrxu0m648urlQrCbjLCBL9EIxCQ92PupJtlTVuvBhCTtz7vq-KWz0tEDqK9Qj3QZLyh_SsSOPGSelLevVhZwu70CIEamkgWY/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706777054565741266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkjxk7FssGu4S9US_pQkaFlHwAf_Yd3wbqikpLuuCYgeOrxu0m648urlQrCbjLCBL9EIxCQ92PupJtlTVuvBhCTtz7vq-KWz0tEDqK9Qj3QZLyh_SsSOPGSelLevVhZwu70CIEamkgWY/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/knpeset.html">know-it-all pencil</a> set to let him know that even though his high self-confidence gets on your nerves, you find his brain incredibly sexy, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzEIRxgpE8HAMPawjW7hJ49tpKOBWQ2-GfjKUrrnSfCXMXWkMNzZpfw5yQ6H5-5tFh7dLTdRURrAYaeuvwQqJef99cTSb1v5l2yseN34qHgeUblCGeB3wC1fkgirDU0shQIh9fSY2UaM/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706791958714206850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzEIRxgpE8HAMPawjW7hJ49tpKOBWQ2-GfjKUrrnSfCXMXWkMNzZpfw5yQ6H5-5tFh7dLTdRURrAYaeuvwQqJef99cTSb1v5l2yseN34qHgeUblCGeB3wC1fkgirDU0shQIh9fSY2UaM/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" /></a>A <a href="http://fantasticfortunecookies.com/?p=76">giant, gourmet fortune cookie</a> hand-dipped in chocolate -- with your own personal fortune inside (prices vary).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmZHRi__AiFlHE1NefZzQlJCwPxQOZqcSKEMjaTUZlvGIZMk4z-IRlNUzZPj0GZsoU3VQvyxql2n-_6LBCLVOkRq-zBtcKv0D2ZITTq1v7FZRw5CIRXvcJBMILZ6cUlHNxel-TGPOTC4/s1600/aa7.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776187615296018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmZHRi__AiFlHE1NefZzQlJCwPxQOZqcSKEMjaTUZlvGIZMk4z-IRlNUzZPj0GZsoU3VQvyxql2n-_6LBCLVOkRq-zBtcKv0D2ZITTq1v7FZRw5CIRXvcJBMILZ6cUlHNxel-TGPOTC4/s400/aa7.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" /></a><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=773850&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-underwear.jsp">Heart-printed boxers</a>, so he can remember how much you love him all year long, $8.99.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6841604227_e4676fa1c1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6841604227_e4676fa1c1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1006000/47415.html">You're The Greatest</a> pocket square to bring out his <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-friday-pocket-squares.html">dapper side</a>, $10.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6841618823_c29033b1a2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6841618823_c29033b1a2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 474px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.20x200.com/artworks/4047-dylan-fareed-we-are-so-good-together">print</a> that sums up your relationship perfectly, $60.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPsIcvz3TbZ8CZ9Rk-0DoCwgyXvvOrLAZj3l69V2PP1f1hiMjyydRtw92TfODIrrpZAFQj8swXftbwH32ZBrwkf96q0_bVkeYS9OAHdm2MMMB1Y-ywLxO4RYG9qYXA2SiqtqvS64XPM/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776200762215698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPsIcvz3TbZ8CZ9Rk-0DoCwgyXvvOrLAZj3l69V2PP1f1hiMjyydRtw92TfODIrrpZAFQj8swXftbwH32ZBrwkf96q0_bVkeYS9OAHdm2MMMB1Y-ywLxO4RYG9qYXA2SiqtqvS64XPM/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/valentine-gifts/heart-waffle-maker-1/">heart waffle maker</a> for those lazy Saturday mornings of breakfast in bed, $38 (and <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/pancake-plates-set-of-2">pancake plates</a> to go with it).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t-0QHi1JKGrdEx7LwARFtOjoBbi40ts6hCq155nHPDXonC02KeFcjt8bFjTVhfC3RFflJWlHFhRM4IipVKNtmqy4VawEkXuVbhLPOXs00IC5-g3VoRHf3Qf2U6fRis0PM6rsN4BOIlc/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706798257277573874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t-0QHi1JKGrdEx7LwARFtOjoBbi40ts6hCq155nHPDXonC02KeFcjt8bFjTVhfC3RFflJWlHFhRM4IipVKNtmqy4VawEkXuVbhLPOXs00IC5-g3VoRHf3Qf2U6fRis0PM6rsN4BOIlc/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/desktop-zen-garden">desktop Zen garden</a> to keep him calm during those stressful days at work, $50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzQTRb8t3OQCNaT_BQqCG8n_Pmah9QrdYDKBc7e7XLrtqe5q_42FkquKpB0ge7QgFryrqDiIEXh3YYmbp1e9nBuvp3YJSAuM-eQG6bHQOfc1wtB-VtFwTDSydBkz3PWhvf0l0QZbDe4A/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799607516001810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzQTRb8t3OQCNaT_BQqCG8n_Pmah9QrdYDKBc7e7XLrtqe5q_42FkquKpB0ge7QgFryrqDiIEXh3YYmbp1e9nBuvp3YJSAuM-eQG6bHQOfc1wtB-VtFwTDSydBkz3PWhvf0l0QZbDe4A/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaU7MT0-bwZDYLTpWh7XGg0w36g-2ako4sqC_u_mXWeTZZa6R3NgwvpbyGTO4eEYyQxeHXaEoBu_3Z9584KmpuHhoxPwnaRF8aUeK0qebwHc0L18KzK1JWAqO4cp1sLduPFUeLYZQhOQ/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799600722943618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaU7MT0-bwZDYLTpWh7XGg0w36g-2ako4sqC_u_mXWeTZZa6R3NgwvpbyGTO4eEYyQxeHXaEoBu_3Z9584KmpuHhoxPwnaRF8aUeK0qebwHc0L18KzK1JWAqO4cp1sLduPFUeLYZQhOQ/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbO5BjQY5BFBsJJwKiCWn0SMAHyptPzf_W9ALn4WxzOeueR4o8kK2gYrRNahU6sqQqKt7H3OVnJQbtldsuljHUvtrKkfWA-JYLttMl872w-RAvDtPXg5ndQ4TLQTwRcEY3H4i8uRcyy4/s1600/03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799600112112930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbO5BjQY5BFBsJJwKiCWn0SMAHyptPzf_W9ALn4WxzOeueR4o8kK2gYrRNahU6sqQqKt7H3OVnJQbtldsuljHUvtrKkfWA-JYLttMl872w-RAvDtPXg5ndQ4TLQTwRcEY3H4i8uRcyy4/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>Plus, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89266182/funny-valentine-card-anniversary-card-i">three</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82200870/periodic-table-greeting-card">funny</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64980988/i-love-you-more-than-bacon-valentine">cards</a> to make him smile because, well, seeing him smile is all you really want for Valentine's Day, ($4, $5 and $3, respectively).<br /><br />P.S. Two more <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">gift</a> <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">guides</a> for men...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Him

A comfy T-shirt for those weekend hikes and bike rides in the woods., $30. Set of blue ceramic mugs for his required morning jolt of java,...

8:55 AM

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Her

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCrirEHzws2gq95DPq4zjIJ6dMWdNSh5NLG7I__IsJbLHky-LFAE72urxaxBeyfGaJUnnGdYCWl5OpcIpge-lenvkhTxIW1I_OHE4R2QSAMkB73KI0bBZOkW2NMsw2ITR_cA_oNb63p4/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706460948561036434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCrirEHzws2gq95DPq4zjIJ6dMWdNSh5NLG7I__IsJbLHky-LFAE72urxaxBeyfGaJUnnGdYCWl5OpcIpge-lenvkhTxIW1I_OHE4R2QSAMkB73KI0bBZOkW2NMsw2ITR_cA_oNb63p4/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/letter-in-a-bottle">letter in a bottle</a>, so that you can always keep in touch, no matter how busy your lives get, $16. (<em>Note: You could also pen a sweet note to your crush!</em>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9p_p5aArJy_LUOB9kjvzIiO0h00fZbF8LK79N7onMxaQBDLGb49wT_2ne1VNpq_3RBBy-QNY7YL9N_Dtb-LIuhOpHY6C4_bzCahKznElgOHQQhunJFKuvYCuIE7oOlw7BtgcLPgT4rg/s1600/02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706427664307165618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9p_p5aArJy_LUOB9kjvzIiO0h00fZbF8LK79N7onMxaQBDLGb49wT_2ne1VNpq_3RBBy-QNY7YL9N_Dtb-LIuhOpHY6C4_bzCahKznElgOHQQhunJFKuvYCuIE7oOlw7BtgcLPgT4rg/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>A personalized <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40298521/sterling-silver-fortune-cookie-necklace">sterling silver fortune cookie necklace</a> (<em>the cookie is folded out of thin sterling silver, with the hand-stamped message hidden at the clasp</em>), $76.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CtU1Al6JT5-Dm2Atn7m6UK_A7UUjNw8ejBgITnDrtIh0PVuK0xaWgB79OoDjyef003kzlU7lXvf0DozdYmf5yMD3qkXKqkjzPVcw_EbsVtO-rLfc24dg3KOABvoSmZ6mu8SXzd8MGqI/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706428539131736482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CtU1Al6JT5-Dm2Atn7m6UK_A7UUjNw8ejBgITnDrtIh0PVuK0xaWgB79OoDjyef003kzlU7lXvf0DozdYmf5yMD3qkXKqkjzPVcw_EbsVtO-rLfc24dg3KOABvoSmZ6mu8SXzd8MGqI/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A collection of <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/shakespeares-love-sonnets">Shakespeare's Love Sonnets</a> because, well, let's face it, he was the original Casanova and the ultimate romantic, $18.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9EhUhvNd89ksvdZbJPNwM7m19D3gzHCe5iJf4sI7jLoeHdbZSSMQ4sBFQmoTzxSiK1B-pfcdXnlpceWyLfDL9aDX1AoAep5JVigMSvoKBRB0ZFWAnko1OhDmtjfMFzZedPhEUR6xxQ0/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706462711945313634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9EhUhvNd89ksvdZbJPNwM7m19D3gzHCe5iJf4sI7jLoeHdbZSSMQ4sBFQmoTzxSiK1B-pfcdXnlpceWyLfDL9aDX1AoAep5JVigMSvoKBRB0ZFWAnko1OhDmtjfMFzZedPhEUR6xxQ0/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/linneas-lights-magnolia-candle">magnolia-scented candle</a> to bring spring a little early, $30 (and a <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/linneas-lights-rose-candle">rose scent</a>...).<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6836556289_d81cecffe6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6836556289_d81cecffe6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 480px;" /></a>Ban.do's <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/ban.do-heart-tote/prod/452?rc=51">heart tote</a>, so she can carry Valentine's Day love with her all year, $20.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ApSnvSFcX-_t8EeI87M_eKhz8sZBmWtmvIatGNEp4KjcavDQHrjE1xeAyeXLyYf2iPRfUdWvbEsyD8we0YHrcSA_vwbafPzWZIG-le2ahIHUT6vfNnVUKXASFGAWqBVbUG-m0Uaa_wA/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453500316556706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ApSnvSFcX-_t8EeI87M_eKhz8sZBmWtmvIatGNEp4KjcavDQHrjE1xeAyeXLyYf2iPRfUdWvbEsyD8we0YHrcSA_vwbafPzWZIG-le2ahIHUT6vfNnVUKXASFGAWqBVbUG-m0Uaa_wA/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90739101/valentines-day-card-funny-valentine-card?ref=sr_gallery_19&sref=&ga_search_query=funny+valentine%27s+day+card&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">funny card</a> to make her smile and for when you two decide to rename Valentine's Day as Single Ladies Banding Together Day, $3 (more funny cards <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=funny+valentine%27s+day+card&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">here</a>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkbfvYep8_B3uHzrg0-KTprTShhyMovdzdPHcDY6_dvlpDj-iFSbU_jdwD0UFdqXC-gEhcdUQ4SffOWhzjDTMedC3V1giRR17gd1OfBATxw-U-JstDTYjRBC0x8-RhuFDAyavPk3z-E/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453501358164562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkbfvYep8_B3uHzrg0-KTprTShhyMovdzdPHcDY6_dvlpDj-iFSbU_jdwD0UFdqXC-gEhcdUQ4SffOWhzjDTMedC3V1giRR17gd1OfBATxw-U-JstDTYjRBC0x8-RhuFDAyavPk3z-E/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/perfect-endings-valentine-cupcake/?pkey=cvalentine-gifts">Nine cupcakes</a> topped with icing hearts (<em>and with the promise of not judging her if they're gone by the end of the day...</em>), $59.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtmhpXDQZffrmHkYQPz6usdOLu8HcCdDPL3hn8qNX0PBnYfhjmi9Z8kJZgvPtoIfkif50eZ9YtEx3W_ZTLeS-hD13nu-ASSkm41fncpaxMjy-4-D7SD40fD6p5Rl4RDc4Yeh75vjqsTc/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453497480296146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtmhpXDQZffrmHkYQPz6usdOLu8HcCdDPL3hn8qNX0PBnYfhjmi9Z8kJZgvPtoIfkif50eZ9YtEx3W_ZTLeS-hD13nu-ASSkm41fncpaxMjy-4-D7SD40fD6p5Rl4RDc4Yeh75vjqsTc/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://tattly.com/products/enamorado">temporary tattoo</a> to show her tough side, $5.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-kvUDv-CvUCQmLV3DCDQ_Rn6rrAP0VrtuqgCSXHGvhMWrX10YMQHlp8nIuhxDg9ix6s6PTI_sK9yKXmyuYBT8GoT69TL2Qi_WVcu6R64Hu_O7r8bCwKAOEWhNp5C6tUqq7o6c99eAbg/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706454307633543538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-kvUDv-CvUCQmLV3DCDQ_Rn6rrAP0VrtuqgCSXHGvhMWrX10YMQHlp8nIuhxDg9ix6s6PTI_sK9yKXmyuYBT8GoT69TL2Qi_WVcu6R64Hu_O7r8bCwKAOEWhNp5C6tUqq7o6c99eAbg/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a>An <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60053211/custom-individual-portrait">individual</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24038430/custom-11x17-couples-portrait-drawing">couples self portrait</a> to hang in the living room and admire for years, $80 for individual and $160 for couples.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6836691233_819635e1d4_z.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6836691233_819635e1d4_z.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 593px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.fandango.com/">Fandango date</a> to see <a href="http://www.thevow-movie.com/">The Vow</a> because you know Rachel McAdams is secretly her girl crush, $25.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6836883157_02aa85d68b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6836883157_02aa85d68b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 467px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6836892373_1a4230868b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6836892373_1a4230868b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 442px;" /></a>The classic staple, with a twist: A <a href="http://products.proflowers.com/flowers/Love-is-in-the-Air-Plant-30063460?ref=organicgglgeneric_&prid=pfseogg&viewpos=57&trackingpgroup=vdf">hanging plant</a> ($29.99) or a <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/flowers/bouquet/arrive-in-style-372893p.asp">bouquet of white lillies and mums</a>, $44.95.<br /><br /><strong>What about you, friends? What tops your Valentine's Day list? xoxo</strong><br /><br />P.S. Look for a <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/gift%20guide">gift guide</a> for him tomorrow! :)

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Her

A letter in a bottle , so that you can always keep in touch, no matter how busy your lives get, $16. ( Note: You could also pen a sweet note...

10:50 AM

Fashion Friday: Heart-shaped elbow patches

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaWBVx0oi-5mj7a3paE1Ek6aIcy5SvyOpNLcKIMdVlgXVIr9V7CAHb9AjHQ-MwkYp-OsHz8TMWe1jqK1D0l3hhZXLYov3gR-poiLy1I9syEuG3AZbhesWtj2h6Wvn14TckiyAa4Fxe8w/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704939458423100002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaWBVx0oi-5mj7a3paE1Ek6aIcy5SvyOpNLcKIMdVlgXVIr9V7CAHb9AjHQ-MwkYp-OsHz8TMWe1jqK1D0l3hhZXLYov3gR-poiLy1I9syEuG3AZbhesWtj2h6Wvn14TckiyAa4Fxe8w/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" /></a><a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/valentine%27s%20day">Valentine's Day week</a> is coming up, friends, but in the meantime, here's a little preview to tide you over: Now you can literally <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-elbow-patch/">wear your heart on your sleeve</a> (<em>c'mon, you knew I couldn't pass up that joke...</em>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEmiU2hG_ir-WhtQijJXa64ahAttaRA7BlcoxsLkB3Eg2Av7hNB9abprw1Xe8HnTp5dv5-WKydxzK7hiSz1ZLReTS-EaR5HVC7nHQD1YwYSUX-om8QEjT1y2UP4GfAc6tz9g70wKqLAQ/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704939459019591218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEmiU2hG_ir-WhtQijJXa64ahAttaRA7BlcoxsLkB3Eg2Av7hNB9abprw1Xe8HnTp5dv5-WKydxzK7hiSz1ZLReTS-EaR5HVC7nHQD1YwYSUX-om8QEjT1y2UP4GfAc6tz9g70wKqLAQ/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" /></a>P.S. Catch up on <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/fashion%20friday">Fashion Friday</a> too! :)

Fashion Friday: Heart-shaped elbow patches

Valentine's Day week is coming up, friends, but in the meantime, here's a little preview to tide you over: Now you can literally we...

10:40 AM

Pop culture pencil sets

Pop culture pencil sets

For every kid who grew up in the '90s and dreamed of being a TV teen couple... :) P.S. The most important question: Are you Team Dawso...

10:45 AM

Lyric posters

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6752560573_8b3c1ee0ed_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6752560573_8b3c1ee0ed_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6752560709_0f63396a0d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6752560709_0f63396a0d_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6752560859_1aa67e141b_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6752560859_1aa67e141b_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6752561007_3299483ce6_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6752561007_3299483ce6_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 533px;" /></a>Remember Nicole Martinez and her clever <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2012/01/talk-nerdy-to-me.html">nerd prints</a>? Well, it turns out she's also got a musical side. Wouldn't these <a href="http://society6.com/NerdyDirty">lyric posters</a> brighten up any room?

Lyric posters

Remember Nicole Martinez and her clever nerd prints ? Well, it turns out she's also got a musical side. Wouldn't these lyric pos...

8:00 AM

Talk nerdy to me

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6731032723_2141bae9cb_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6731032723_2141bae9cb_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6731032771_b0f5223621_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6731032771_b0f5223621_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6731032823_e3f470b51d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6731032823_e3f470b51d_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6731032891_301db28dc3_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6731032891_301db28dc3_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6731032857_0381e14a35_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6731032857_0381e14a35_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a>Ahhh, this is perfect for Valentine's Day: Boston-based illustrator Nicole Martinez brings together the head and the heart with her series of nerdy dirty prints, available <a href="http://society6.com/NerdyDirty">here</a> and in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyDirty">etsy shop</a>. Aren't they genius? My inner geek is smiling this morning! xoxo<br /><br />P.S. Remember <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/nerd-boyfriend.html">Nerd Boyfriend</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/06/etsy-love-geeky-buttons.html">geeky buttons</a> and <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/for-grammar-nerds.html">these grammar t-shirts</a>?<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/art/sweet-as-pi/">Honestly WTF</a>]

Talk nerdy to me

Ahhh, this is perfect for Valentine's Day: Boston-based illustrator Nicole Martinez brings together the head and the heart with her...

7:30 AM

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