All posts tagged: Valentine's Day

Beth Kimmerle, candy book author, blogger, confectionary consultant and chef, is the all-around go-to expert in Candy Land. An avid collector of candy memorabilia, she shared her favorite finds with us. read more
While some were on romantic rendezvous this past Sunday and others were glued to their televisions watching the Olympic biathlon and luge, Chinese communities all over the world—from Beijing to San Francisco to Sydney—were celebrating the New Year, a fifteen day celebration that kicks off on the first day of the lunar new year. It's easy to find fun and affordable Chinese party favors and decorations on eBay, but our goal was to find more permanent items that would make the Year of the Tiger one to remember. read more
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. This figure excludes the Valentine’s that kids exchange in classrooms. View a sampling of the vintage valentines eBay has to offer, from hundred-year-old lacy confections to kitschy tokens of friendship. read more
Husband-and-wife photographer Alice and Chris Ross specialize in using vintage Super 8 cameras to record modern day weddings. "With an old camera, we capture something simple, beautiful, and elegant. People don‘t realize how accessible this kind of documentation is,” Chris told us. If you want to capture the nostalgic feel of moments that will soon be memories, give it a try; but if you can’t be bothered, a battered collection of antique photography equipment will look amazing on your bookshelves nonetheless. read more
One of eBay's top diamond sellers tells us why it's more fun to design your own engagement ring. Give it a whirl—you could win your dream ring (valued up to $25,000) with eBay's Build Your Bling contest. read more
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. Watch the video with host Alisyn Camerota. read more
If you can't afford to spring for an amorous evening out this Valentine's Day, take a cue from some of the most romantic restaurants around for a domestic dinner party you’re both sure to love. With a little help from the owners and chefs, we help translate the warmth of these intimate dining spaces, so you can pull off the look at home. Bon appetit! read more
Valentine's themed weddings and engagements don't have to be cheesy. The editor-in-chief of Brides magazine gives us tips on how not to overdo it. Plus, find out how you can win a new diamond ring worth up to $25,000. read more
Not that there’s anything wrong with red roses and satin-covered candy boxes, but we aim to raise the bar in terms of creativity this Valentine’s Day. read more
Valentine icons like hearts and flowers can be so cloying. For like minded skeptics who crave a little edginess without venturing into the realm of bad tattoo art territory, here are some objects that will help you think outside the traditional heart-shaped box. read more

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