Joanna Goddard is the relationships blogger for Smitten at Glamour Magazine, so she spends her days thinking about love and weddings (as well as breakups and bad dates). She also writes the design blog, Cup of Jo. Joanna lives in Manhattan with her boyfriend, lots of vintage furniture, and a few water-starved plants.
Eek, February 14th is fast approaching. For this Valentine’s Day, here are some treats for guys and girls that will make your heart go pitter patter….
Vintage paper-doll brooches
These paper doll brooches are fabulous! From yaelfran, $14.
Bake a cake and decorate it with an awesome topper. By goosegrease, $12.50.
Here’s a great cow pillow for watching romantic movies. By skinnylaminx, $25.
most delightful pair of birds (salt and pepper shakers)
Bird salt-and-pepper shakers — perfect for two love birds! From sidedish, $45.
Give him this vintage wine rack, and (bonus) fill it with Two Buck Chuck! From whimsicalbazaar, $20.
DAY Ascot Tie Cravat Pure Cotton Black White Polka Dot 42 inches
Feeling fancy? Guys can hit the town in this rad ascot tie. From Gentlemansjabot, $19.99.
Design Your Own Nesting Doll Kit (Set of 5)
Design your own nesting dolls — of each other! By themercshop, $13.
San Francisco – SFO Jet Set Stationery – Set of 6
Long-distance relationship? Send your sweetie this stationery. By jetsetpaper, $6.
Nubian Goat No. 2, 7 x 8 Fine Art Print
This Nubian goat photo will make your crush grin from ear to ear. By SharonMontrose, $25.
The Dynamic Duo-1 Inch Buttons For Married Cool People
No caption needed!
By buttonempire, $4.50.
Lets grow old and wrinkly together
Get old and wrinkly together with this keepsake ceramic ring dish. By SugarStreetCafe, $17.
These cute animal patches can go on his favorite T-shirt, dish towel or pillow. By ladiesandgentlemen, $14. View Item | View Shop
Mix up some cocktails, then bust out these bicycle coasters. By paperedtogether, $12.
This owl pencil holder will encourage the writing of love notes! From OliveVintage, $14.
Not much of a cuddle bunny? Give her this rabbit for snuggling at bedtime. By sian, $75.
FRENCH LOVE AND L’ALCOOL (grey) (adult large)
Wear this French T-shirt that loosely translates to, “I’ll be here for you always and get you drunk when you’re sad.” By CubistLiterature, $25.
GLAM. vintage RHINESTONE clip on EARRINGS.
A fake diamond is a girl’s best friend. Treat her to these fabulous vintage rhinestone earrings. From thevintageholicfrog, $12.
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69 comments
Sign in to add your ownchakrapennywhistle says:
I love these picks! I just bought that skinnylaminx cushion cover. Can't wait for it to arrive!
3 years ago
yumiyumi says:
Love the cow pillow and the goat print!
3 years ago
esdesigns says:
I love the cushion cover too! I hope there are more...
3 years ago
inklore says:
fun collection of items!
3 years ago
littlebrownpen says:
You go Joanna! Fantastic picks.
3 years ago
BrokenTeepeeDesigns says:
Gotta love the goat....
3 years ago
zwzzy says:
Goats smile is totally :D
3 years ago
Collettestreasures says:
Goat?? Gotta love it!
3 years ago
petalandpink says:
Great picks! The goat is fantastic, and the buttons are definately my husband and I!
3 years ago
michelemaule says:
Loving the goat!! :D
3 years ago
infraredstudio says:
Nice couple photo Joanna.
3 years ago
shoptalkbuzz says:
I love your take on VDay and love...great picks! How cute is that elephant dish?
3 years ago
VedaArts says:
very sweet!
3 years ago
DesignsbyShellie says:
My boyfriend loves jabots and these sorts of things - Thank you for featuring that shop! I know where to get that special gift now. :)
3 years ago
gretchenmist says:
gorgeous! love all the animals :)
3 years ago
kariherer says:
love the design your own nesting dolls. I can't wait to pick one up for my sister! Fantastic idea!
3 years ago
cozycottagecreations says:
Fantastic items! I'll have one of each, please!
3 years ago
yaelfran says:
awwwwww, thanks a lot for including me Joanna!!!!!!
3 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
Those buttons by buttonempire!! That describes my husband and I to a "T." :-D
3 years ago
sonyarasi says:
Great collection!I love the elephant plate.
3 years ago
BlackStar says:
great finds! I love the cows.
3 years ago
herselfsurprised says:
love the tshirt, and yaelfran's paper dolls are super!!
3 years ago
rikrak says:
oh i'm always such a fan of yours, joanna - and these are great finds! love yaelfran's paper dolls and that fabulous goosegrease girl!
3 years ago
WalkingToJericho says:
Really wonderful selections!
3 years ago
undertheroot says:
i love my man and these 'little bites' are sweet as candy.
3 years ago
thegratulatest says:
Hey Joanna, love your blog!
3 years ago
PeppermintDaydreams says:
you've got a keen eye Joanna! great selection!
3 years ago
zuppaartista says:
what awesome selections! i love that gray dot bunny!
3 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
Great choices, the nesting set looks so fun!
3 years ago
IlluminatedPerfume says:
I'm loving those dynamic duo buttons. Very cute!
3 years ago
LushPunk says:
I just got my "French Love and L'Alcool" shirt from Cubist Literature the other day! I loved it since the moment I saw it .. and that reminds me, I better go leave feedback! :D
3 years ago
briaberger says:
Yay for Cubist Literature! I bought a tote with that same phrase on it and I ADORE it! Great picks!
3 years ago
EarthBabyDesigns says:
What a great collection. I love the build your own nesting doll kit. A good gift for my already crafty 4 year old.
3 years ago
craftgasm says:
Those husband-wife pins are adorable. (I wish she made them for unmarried folks, too!)
3 years ago
craftgasm says:
Also, is it just me or do the Design Your Own Nesting Dolls look suspiciously like toes protruding from the table?
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Cute pics! I love the elephants....
3 years ago
edor says:
love the goat photo!
3 years ago
doeydesigns says:
love the SFO stationary ... perfect for the jet-setter!!
3 years ago
KalliopeJewelry says:
That goat is the cutest - it sold, wtg! SharonMontrose's pics are wonderful!
3 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
Happy near Valentine's Day ~ Great features *
3 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
Yay! I have the nerdy husband/crafty wife pins! Some cute things here. I'll have to take a closer look.
3 years ago
ShiStudio says:
Let's all grow old and wrinkly together - I love it!
3 years ago
isewcute says:
Love the husband & wife pins! ...also have my eye on those super sparkly vintage earrings! Going to drop a hint to my hubby about them!
3 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
Fabulous selections!! :)
3 years ago
zombuki says:
Love the nesting doll kit for sure :3
3 years ago
LieblingDesigns says:
Love the "I'd rather be smooching my nerdy husband" pin. I so need that.
3 years ago
lauraslefthook says:
I like that dynamic duo set of pins as well. My husband is the computer geek and I like to think of myself as the crafty one, lol.
3 years ago
KisforCalligraphy says:
Thanks for an awesome list handmade goodies! xo
3 years ago
shopgoodgrace says:
oh gosh!! super duper picks!!
3 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
love the buttons! love the elephant dish!! great taste!
3 years ago
bunnyboutique says:
How sweet is the french writing T-shirt...awwww....
3 years ago
felicitycrew says:
what a curation extra-ordinaire! Love you finds!
3 years ago
Yoola says:
Wonderful !!!!
3 years ago
amarshall says:
I just clicked over to Button Empire and picked up those Nerdy Husband/ Crafty Wife magnets (my husband is an engineer, we call him an engi-nerd) along with a few other rad pins! Yeay!
3 years ago
FlanneryCrane says:
Love the Nubian Goat! Right down my alley! and the vintage owl, of course...
3 years ago
MarcellasExcess says:
such FUN items Joanna!
3 years ago
accentyourself says:
Fun collection. I love the husband/wife buttons.
3 years ago
PaintedHorse says:
These are just great! Love them all. Thanks for sharing...
3 years ago
ablemabel says:
Those buttons are the best!!
3 years ago
buttonempire says:
Many thanks for the lovely feature of our buttony duo and all the nice props from the readers! Viva la smooching!!
3 years ago
OrganicPanic says:
I WANT THE GOAT!
3 years ago
OrganicPanic says:
and I'll take the pillow as I leave.....( as long as nobody see's me ).............
3 years ago
pinkshowercurtain says:
great picks! LOVE the buttons and nesting doll kit. :)
3 years ago
Iammie says:
oh, how cute!!!
3 years ago
SoVeryCharming says:
Really love the owl pencil holder!
3 years ago
BluCille says:
Cute bunny...but pricey.
3 years ago
AndreaWagnerDesigns says:
Beautiful collection!
3 years ago
FoundVintageStyle says:
love the dynamic duo buttons! lots of great pics here!
3 years ago
bstrung says:
Love it!
2 years ago