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Valentine’s Day 2023 Gift Guide: What T Editors Covet Most Right Now


I’ve always liked to spend Valentine’s Day at home – avoid crowded restaurants and dress up on freezing cold February nights. But that doesn’t mean it will be like any other night. When I was growing up, my mother would serve what she called a “red dinner”. Beets and salmon (pink allowed) are often the stars, paired with cranberry juice and strawberry mousse for dessert. Now, my fiance and I have started a new tradition of making by Meera Sodha mushroom bag — a recipe we don’t usually do on a weeknight. To inspire your own special night, consider gifting your dinner friend a plant-dyed linen apron (The Abstract pattern dotted with fuchsia would be perfect for anyone planning a red dinner). Set the mood with a cocktail — the long dry January days will delight Amaro Falła, the latest non-alcoholic product from the St. Agrestis in Brooklyn – poured into festive glasses. Maison Balzac, the Australian brand that specializes in colorful tableware, has an exotic selection and although it’s sized better for chips or dips, I enjoyed it very much. coupe has a fake pink shrimp perched on its rim.


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Gifts, like all things, are on trend – a fact that came to mind after the December holiday break, when my pantry was suddenly filled with chocolate bars. But if life is like a box of chocolates, then chocolate bars are whatever comes after life: a good end to a night of watching “The Last of Us” with a loved one, when both of you watch the segments (it’s fun!) until all that’s left are shiny leaves. I suppose such a gesture would be much more romantic than scrambling for a passion fruit truffle or a heart-shaped bonbon in a regular sampler. It also feels more special, as the bars are where some of the country’s top chocolatiers show off, offering diverse packages and tasting sets for you to slowly share with your audience. your collaborator as you debate chocolate’s personal taste and nuances. Where to start? Dandelions of San Francisco has a great trio, filled with 70% dark chocolate bars using cocoa from Colombia, Ecuador and Tanzania, while Compartés, in Los Angeles, offers lovely fruit sets in flavors like Raspberry Rose and Strawberry Shortcake. The Tcho is based in Berkeley currently selling a box of Sweet Thang, which includes all six types of dark chocolate and oat milk, ideal for sharing (or just stocking up for yourself). And if you have many lovers, stock up on the latest gift from Los Angeles’ Valerie Confectionery — a tangy sweet bar covered with rose petals and dried raspberries — and make sure to spell those names right on the wrapper, inspired by traditional Valentine’s Day cards.


A ring for Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be cliché. Look for designers whose work tells a story through their technique and aesthetic. British jeweler Alice Cicolini inspired by the architecture and patterns of the Silk Road, like the ring Chrysoprase evokes of Uzbekistan richly tiled temple top. Her works use meenakari, a Persian enamelling method brought to India in the early 1600s. Sophie Joanne, a self-taught jeweler, also creates his enamels with this classical art form. The Amsterdam-based designer drew inspiration from the symbolism of flowers, as seen in this pink lotus enamelled 14-karat recycled gold ring. For a more modern glaze style, London-based designer Cece Fein Hughes of Cece Jewelry offers vintage autographed rings and pendants stamped with enameled sketches. Many of her hand-drawn designs feature sea creatures, such as mussels and pearl rings, inspired by her father, a retired deep-sea diver. Gift givers can also work with Fein Hughes to create a custom canvas that she will engrave on a piece.


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For me, there’s nothing better about Valentine’s Day than rare, intriguing books — and Climax is the perfect place to look. Isabella Burley, also CMO of Swedish fashion company Acne Studios, founded a London-based distributor of porn books, art books, periodicals and other ephemeral stuff in 2020. Past treasures include a photo magazine and CD set titled “Everything for Real 2” by Grace Wales Bonner and “Tokyo Love,” 1994 picture book by Nan Goldin and Nobuyoshi Araki. Right now, the store has titles like the first version of “Wrestler” (2004), a book of photos by Collier Schorr showing New Jersey high school wrestlers in action, as well as books you never knew you needed like 1995 “A collector’s guide to trolls” by Pat Peterson (dedicated to furry rubber toys that were particularly popular in the 60s and 90s) or “Crafts” (a picture book of erotic crafts) by Nancy Bruning Levine, published 1976. With such a specific selection, it can be difficult to know what to buy for a loved one — I recommend this rocket gift voucher to grant them comfortable shopping at Climax.

Even if you don’t celebrate the Lunar New Year, know that you’re officially in it — the lunar new moon cycle is now underway. (Arguably, that’s the timetable we all follow as subscribers to the same moon.) According to the Chinese zodiac based on this calendar, we’ve entered the Year of the Year. Rabbit, an animal that symbolizes abundant luck. And who wouldn’t want better luck in their life? Valentine’s Day brings an opportune time to give loved ones (or yourself) an amulet in the form of an adorable bunny. This practical kitchen decor is full of these gentle creatures: One set stone egg cups from Los Angeles-based design duo Nickey Kehoe, offers an original jug for eating a soft-boiled breakfast, while a urushi plate from Japanese lacquerware brand Isuke adds charm to any cupboard. Those who enjoy setting up an Easter table setting (another upcoming holiday) will love Anke Drechsel’s handmade velvet rabbit adorned with spring flowers. And for fashion accessory collectors, these cartoons pendant earrings Marni’s words are whimsical and fun, created to spark conversations.


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I fluctuate between wanting things and never wanting anything new again, but deep down I am a collector and one of the things I love to collect is snapshots. They remind me of baseball cards: You can exchange, store, gift them or just carry them in your wallet. Some photos will be more valuable than others, but their physical nature makes each photo like an actual slice of the very day you took it. This can lead to the retention of some seriously romantic memories.

I have taken these pictures with many different camera models over the years. The most recent range of Instax Mini Camera The most fun and friendly. Some models have added features like long exposure, double exposure, macro, and child mode (for fast-moving subjects), but the most satisfying improvements overall are portraits and photos. macros have near-digital sharpness. There’s even a front mirror on some models so you don’t cut your special someone out of selfies.


Bijoux is over

Unleash your inner Casanova by donating these garnet, blue topaz, and pearl drop chandelier earrings. Created by Italian jewelry designer Diego Percossi Papi, they are handcrafted in Rome — no two pairs are exactly alike — and they are sold exclusively at Issimo, the online vendor curated by Marie. -Louise Sciò, creative director and CEO of Pellicano Many Hotels. Percossi Papi said the design was inspired by traditional ex-voto offerings – “symbols of gratitude or devotion,” left to saints and deities. The cloisonné enamel that adorns the earrings is done to a unique technique by the designer, who has been perfecting it since the 1960s.

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