Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!


For a girl with "heart" in the name of her blog, my love for Valentine's Day waxes and wanes. The cheesy, over-commercialized "romantic" aspects of the holiday gross me out big time. I much prefer wildflowers and a bag of M&Ms to roses and fine chocolates any day. I do love all the handmade, kitschy, and nostalgic bits of the holiday, though, and I'm so glad they've made a resurgence lately.

Chris and I usually play it low key for Valentine's. We have a longstanding tradition of watching a Disney movie (this year it's Lady and the Tramp) and eating heart-shaped Zebra Cakes. It's probably one of the best traditions ever. In the history of mankind.

Anyway... Happy Valentine's Day, friends!

Original illustration by Courtney Jentzen

6 comments:

Kira said...

Love your tradition! Happy Valentine's Day!

Ksenia said...

I can totally relate to your post. And what a lovely way to celebrate this day :)

Tang said...

Sounds like a perfect tradition to me! :)

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Emily said...

I'm totally with you. Overcommercialization makes me NOT want to celebrate something! ;) I love that you and your husband have your own tradition. And I'm in love with handmade things and thoughtful expressions of love for everyone in my life, not just my significant other. Happy Day!

Quindome said...

Zebra cakes are pretty much the best. I totally just bought some for my office mates and we all admitted they were delicious. Love that tradition!