If you are like me, still catching up after last week’s snow, you may have forgotten that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Yes! Very inconveniently, it lands smack dab between the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras – both of which require copious amounts of planning and energy. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love grand romantic gestures and extravagant gifts from time to time, but sometimes, it’s just not the year. Life is moving at warp speed, and I barely have time to sit down, let alone orchestrate a picture-perfect Valentine’s celebration.
But here’s the thing, love isn’t just about romantic moments, it’s built on the small ways we show up for each other. There are so many components of a lasting relationship like trust, support, and passion, but this year, I’ve decided to focus on just one; humor. Because, let’s be honest, without laughter, life can wear on you. Humor brings levity to the daily grind of parenting, home, work, and an ever-growing list of extracurricular activities. It’s what helps us survive the chaos. For my love, I’m seeking a silly gift or two to honor humor as one of the most important pillars of our relationship. Something lighthearted, something ridiculous, something that reminds my husband that even though we disagree on 1,000 other things, our sense of humor is not one of them.
Miss Mae’s Blanket, We Might be on Fire
Lover Door Hanger, Phina
His Pillow Candle, Judy
Valentine Vase, Anthroplogie
Burning for You card, Home Malone
Holi Intimate Oil, Vibrant Market
Kissing Mugs, Uncommon Goods
Chocolate Box Earrings, Home Malone
Love Laughs, Octavia Books
Heart King Cake, Haydel’s
Po Boy Bunny Hat, Dirty Coast
Light My Fire Matches, Judy
Sale & Event Picks:
Jan. 29 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.): The Closet by Saint Claude Social Club Opening Party, The Columns Hotel
Feb. 1: Ellen Macomber drops new wearable collection, Martine Chiasson Gallery
Ongoing: CoolSculpting Special, Bopp Dermatology
Feb. 8 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.): Vintage Shopping Crawl, See Left Bank social media for details
