Catch The Inside Source on Fox & Friends

By Meredith Barnett
February 8, 2010

Still searching for a Valentine's Gift that's a little more heartfelt than chocolate and roses? The Inside Source Editorial Director Meredith Barnett appeared on Fox & Friends this Sunday to offer truly personal gift ideas inspired by some of the latest trends. Catch the video here with host Alisyn Camerota, and check out the specifics below.

Plus, for more great gift ideas, check out our Valentine's Day Gift Guide.

Trend 1: OLD WORLD ROMANCE

Your love should be as timeless as these heirloom style pieces.

Antique Heart Shaped Keys: Antique keys are a beautiful collectible and can also be strung on a chain and worn as a necklace. The little hearts in these make them special for the holiday.

Vintage Valentine Cards: These are really special. They are Valentine's cards from the early 1900s with gold paper and lace. So much more romantic then sending a modern paper card; you could absolutely put them in a frame.

Victorian Cabachon Brooch: The pink stone is a nod to the holiday, but the brooch can be worn year round. Make this look modern by wearing a bunch of clustered brooches on a t-shirt or blazer.. [$40 on eBay]

Small Heart Shaped Dishes: These litte dishes look like mother of pearl so they have that very nostalgic tough. You can use them all the time – to store jewelry, to display candy, etc...[$30 each, by Jan Burtz]

Trend 2: RETRO ROMANCE

Graphic, clean-lined mid-century modern collectibles inspired by Mad Men let you escape to another era.

Glass Cocktail Tumblers: These glasses are actually brand new but they have such a retro look. We mixed them with this authentic mid-century cocktail shaker. [$150 for set of six]

1950’s Cocktail Pitcher: If you decided not to splurge on a romantic meal out this year, host a big night in with friends. While th red Bakelite handle makes this feel seasonal, you can use it all year round. [about $40]

Vintage Super 8 Movie Camera: Low tech is hip again. Use this authentic 1960s-era movie camera (it still works!) for making romantic home movies with an old-timey vibe. [$20 on eBay]

Antique Cufflinks: Cufflinks are always a no-fail gift for guys and come in a huge variety of price points. Look for a pair with a hint of the holidays, but that doesn’t go overboard. Red enamel or Bakelite are always a good bet.

Trend 3: ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s Day icons like hearts and flowers can be so cloying. For likeminded skeptics who crave a little edginess without venturing into the realm of bad tattoo art territory, here are some objects that help you think outside the heart shaped box.

“Aorta” Vase: This creamy white porcelain bud vase is so classically elegant, but the fact that it’s modeled after the real blood-pumping muscle gives it a slightly macabre feeling. ( $40 on eBay)

Jonathan Adler “Love” and “Hate” pillows: Jonathan Adler makes wonderful, whimsical things for your home like these "love/hate" pillows—in a very old-is-new again needlepoint.. The juxtaposition between the words and the is so fun -- it will definitely make your Valentine’s Day Grinch smile. [$175 each]

Heart and Dagger Pillow by Michele Varian: The dagger is tough, but the bright pink suede keeps this pillow sweet. This gorgeous throw pillow makes a statement all year round. [on sale for $171]

“Love is Not Dead” Necklace: This acrylic comes from designers Alex + Chloe. You can see the way the letters are melting -- they manage to be both cheeky and flirty and dark all at the same time. [Vday sale for $30]

True Blood Season 1 DVD set: Millions of caught on to the guilty pleasure of this hit HBS show. Join in the campy fun or revisit for a second time around. [$50 on sale at Barnes + Noble].

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