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Tuesday 9 February 2010

Sending love in style


In this age when so many of us are curiously self-obsessed, there’s still a chance to prove that genuine love is well and truly alive. Valentine’s Day may seem to you like a commercial conspiracy, but it’s also a rare opportunity to express our appreciation of and affection for our loved ones.

Valentine greetings can be traced back as far as Medieval times, but Valentine cards were first made in Britain in the early 19th century. Since then, all manner of cards, gifts and curios have appeared on the market. Last year, our custom made curious pop art rings were very popular - these were mainly requests from girls ordering miniature paintings in their likeness on the rings to give to their husbands and boyfriends.





There was also one memorably romantic request from a man wanting us to replicate his image, (from a photograph), on a ring to give to his girlfriend when he proposed to her. Fortunately, she accepted, and we’re very happy for both of them. He also told us that his portrait on the ring bears an uncanny resemblance - and that his girlfriend wears her curious Valentine ring, with his picture, all the time. How sweet!







If you’re not quite ready for a personalized Valentine ring, or a piece of statement jewellery - a card, perhaps even a postcard - should suffice. At ShopCurious, we’ve some lovely old-style postcards, adorned with rather stylish vintage brooches, that will make the perfect gift of love. They’re especially useful if you’re not quite sure what to buy, as they’ll serve as a Valentine’s gift and a card all in one.




Valentine’s Day is a time to indulge in a little nostalgia – and an original, vintage brooch will add a touch of unique colour to your day. The weather (at least here in London) is depressingly grey and gloomy at this time of year, so why not brighten up an existing outfit with a stylishly unusual embellishment? It’s less expensive than buying a new set of clothes – and the association with a loved one will make this small and inexpensive gift more precious than any luxury designer accessory.










Alternatively, you may prefer to treat yourself to one of these beautiful brooches. With or without a partner, some of us will always be romantic at heart...

Are you?

4 comments:

Make Do Style said...

Mr MDS always have a bit of a romantic time although I'm not sentimental and stick to non soppy things. These images are gorgeous and the brooches - a perfect Valentine's gift.

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Is that you in the 1st picture?!
How lovely!!
this post reminds me of how wonderful vintage pieces are~
Greetings from the warm & humid Singapore darling!
xo

Gadjo Dilo said...

I tried for years to breed a tulip in the shape and colour of my girlfriend's face, but unfortunately my girlfriend got older and kept changing her make-up.

Susan said...

Yes Lenore, c'est moi, though my hairstyle is totally different since this blog photo and portrait... so I can do undercover investigations without being recognised.

Gadjo - that's curiously romantic :-)