To honor St. Valentine...

A little digging around in our Little Book of Saints didn't reveal much about St. Valentine, except that  since the middle ages, he's been thought of as the Saint of Courtly Love.

Not really sure what that means, but I've always thought that Valentine's Day should be all-encompassing – not just for lovers, but for anyone you love. Therefore, little gifts are appropriate not only for your spouse or S/O, but how about your friends, sister, the dog, your kids, your cousin, your mom, yourself? I also think we should have stockings for every gift-giving occasion, not just Christmas. Wouldn't it be fun to dig into a sweet Valentine's Day or Mother's Day stocking and find little treasures? I know the world is not with me on that one, but we do have some wonderful ideas at the shop for Valentine's Day treats, from great little soaps for $2, to fabulous jewelry (in all different price points). We'll wrap it all up for you and make it lovely...

Here are some photos to get you thinking. Not shown are our beautiful alpaca scarves (yes, it is definitely winter!), collections of French soaps and lotions (and more of the wonderful royal jelly body butter from Savannah Bee), new 'guy things' that make great little gifts for the men in your life (excellent keychain flashlights, all-in-one tools, super slim magnifiers for the pocket, etc.), plus throws, picture frames, journals, candles (all of which would be fab gifts for any valentine). Come visit; we'll help you put together the perfect offerings.

Adorable Swedish heart luminaria for the table or mantel.

Yummy heart soaps in citrus (so retro, like candy hearts) – $2

Honey for your honey – delicious creamed honey from Savannah Bee

Ahh, honeycomb – add to cheese and crackers for an appetizer

The Savannah Bee array, including tall flutes and honey sticks

Boxed lavender soaps – can't go wrong with this one

Love, Hope, Dream dishes for rings, soaps...

I love you. 'Nuff said.

Luxe soap in my fave new scent: Pierre Vert (must have the perfume!)

Fun metal letters for an ode to your love: see how we've started with just a simple "xo?"

Little dish for chocolates, or better yet, a ring

Swedish paper heart garland

Wee letterpress book on love

Just add tickets to Paris for the best gift ever!

The best snow globes ever – for the skier in your life

New collection of skin sticks (solid lotion, all natural)

Adorable necklaces, made in Portland, just $29

Soapstone carved hearts make a great paperweight

Love Bee necklace

Bird on a branch necklace on "love" or "friend" card

Just part of our fab new collection of bracelets (and lots of other jewelry)

Special delivery envelope necklace

Add a great photo for a gift that will be loved

"A glass of friendship" deserves good champagne

New Argan oil hand creams and pure oil for our dry skin (!)

Gorgeous fizzy bath bombs for an evening (or two) of luxury

Leafy love

New hibiscus (and lavender) elixirs to add to any drink – so good

We are loving these – great for your sweetie