I open my e-mailed New York Times today, and find an Op-Ed that echos my feelings about gifts given on Valentine's day.
Valentine's Day From My Side of the Counter
What better than the opinion of a jeweler about giving jewelry on Valentine's Day?? I was discussing this point with Danny, Alicia and Christa over lunch yesterday. I am not into giving lavish gifts in the first place. Money really CAN'T buy my love. I'm the type of girl you give a toaster if I need one! Or sheets, I love new sheets....
anyway, I am not one to be blown away by jewelry or roses on V-day, or most occasions. It's just too uninspired and cliche. How much thought goes into these gifts?
Precisely why the best Valentine's Day gift I ever got was (along with a necklace btw) a homemade card. I hate cards for the same reason I dislike jewelry and flowers...but a homemade card shows forethought and creativity. The next best gift I ever received from that boyfriend was a hand thrown coffee mug, made for no particular reason while he was in a ceramics class. I'm drinking my coffee from it right now, as I do every morning.
The necklace I received from him broke, and one of a pair of earrings he gave me is long lost....but I've got that card tucked away, and the mug reminds me of better points in that relationship. Nevermind that my memory of receiving bot the card and the mug are far clearer in my mind than any other gift he gave me.
Thoughtfulness and creativity go a lot farther for me than the norm. Take that extra step this Valentine's Day!
Have a Happy Valentine's Day!
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