Posts Categorized: Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A funny thing about my relationship with Matt: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday—but it’s Matt’s absolute favorite. As a result, every year, he always plans a special (and super thoughtful) date night. One year, he got us a reservation at Blue Hill and put in a special request to sit at the exact… Read more »

Channel Beyoncé at Brucie

I’m all for staying in on Valentine’s Day and avoiding the pricey prix fixe menus that pop up at every single dinner spot in New York, but Brooklyn restaurant Brucie may be changing my tune. The tiny (and delicious) eatery just unveiled a Beyoncé-themed special menu for the holiday. The best part: You can order… Read more »

Modern love

Have you seen all the cute Valentine’s Day cards over at Urbanic Paper Boutique? This card made me laugh. 🙂 Here’s another one that I love, with a video demonstration by Joy Cho.  PS—Make your own Valentines. (Image via Urbanic Paper Boutique)

DIY Valentine’s card idea

Yes—Valentine’s Day is still a more than a month away, but during the snowstorm this past weekend, I made a trip to one of my favorite Brooklyn card shops, and decided to get a little crafty! The main reason: Have you heard about heat embossing? It’s what gives cards that elegant, raised, dimensional effect. All… Read more »

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day, my darling readers! Are you doing anything special to celebrate? It’s funny—Valentine’s Day really isn’t my thing. But Matt loves the holiday, and always finds a way to make it special. This year, we decided to compromise: We’re staying in to cook! The plan is to rewind back to our third date… Read more »