Valentine's for Singles - Part I

Valentine's Day is often reserved for children and those who are in romantic relationships. So instead of putting together a traditional Valentine's Day Gift Guide, I decided this year to focus on those of us who are usually ignored this time of year, that is, the singles. Whether you spend Valentine's Day with friends, rejoicing at having escaped yet another year still single, alone crying over a box of chocolates, staking out potential sweethearts, chasing away wannabe worshippers, or oblivious to the fact that the holiday even exists, this series of posts is for you!

One of the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day while single, if you do decide to go ahead and make the most of it, is, of course, to spend it with other singles.

In the sometimes tumultuous and often lonely sea of singlehood, it is comforting to have the safe harbor of a lasting friendship. This notecard entitled "Old Friends" by Mary Ann Archibald symbolizes the sort of friendship about which I am talking. A constant friend who serves as a companion, a morale-booster, a confidant, an advisor, and even, at times, a critic is one of the greatest treasures in life.

Our second featured item is a tribute to the time-honored tradition of going out drinking with friends! "Double Trouble," an adorably odd t-shirt by Tsai-fi, features two unusual drinking buddies who have had one drink too many and have begun to spew out cosmos! The design is also available in pink printed on a charcoal t-shirt. Get one for yourself and one for your drinking companion!

Many of us have at least one friend who knows too much about us: that friend who has been there to comfort us and sometimes laugh at us when we are having issues with the opposite sex, that friend who finishes our sentences and shares our peculiar sense of humor. "Up to no Good," an altered domino that can be used as a keychain or pendant, celebrates those friends without whom we could not imagine going through life. Created by Art by Heather, this domino can be converted to a magnet upon request.

Lastly, what better time is there to cause mischief than on Valentine's when all your other friends are preoccupied with their sweethearts? They will never suspect a thing...

"Partners in Crime" is an original acrylic painting by Jo Knee Appleseed, featuring co-conspirators. I will leave it to you to decide which is the criminal mastermind and which is the accomplice.

One last note, Mary Ann Archibald, Tsai-fi, and Art by Heather also have websites and/or blogs, in case I have piqued your interest, which I certainly hope I have. Be sure to check in later for the rest of this series!