Valentine's Gift List: It just isn't about chocolate anymore

While watching Mad Men Season 2 with Husband recently, one character on the show commented to another that women still want chocolate on Valentine's Day. After hearing the line I snickered, turned to Husband and said, "I DO NOT want chocolate on Valentine's Day."

Husband snorted in return and commented, "As if I would get you such a thing." Which is true. Husband hasn't ever been particularly keen on Valentine's Day which he considers a holiday that retailers dreamed up in order to force honest, hard-working men such as he to peel open their wallets. After a couple more snorts, Husband turned to me and asked, "If not chocolates, then what?"

I started laughing and said, "Are you actually planning on getting me something this year?"

"No, not really. But I'm just curious."

So this list - is really for Husband. We will celebrate in our own unique way - usually going out to a meal NOT on Valentine's Day so as to avoid exorbitant prices for so-so food - and hey - going out, just the two of us alone is enough of a treat that we don't have to worry about what day it is. He loves me in the 14th, and I'm sure he'll love me on any other day.

But anyone who is looking for some cute inspiration, or Husband, if you actually read my blog...

My Valentine's Wish List

Okay - sort of chocolate, but this candle smells yummy...and I can save my own rear from rapid expansion



Daughters would go crazy over these - and I have to say that I'm very much attracted to these as well



I used to sell Nambe products when I was a retail mall rat, but never saw this piece. Nambe is wonderful, doesn't tarnish and this is such a pretty piece for a bedside table



I'm thinking that pancakes, muffins, or coffee cake might taste sweeter mixed up in these bowls...light, melamine, and easy to use



I can't justify getting a new mixer, much in the same way I can't justify getting a new car - but seriously, in both I want an awesome red color




Still my favorite paring knife -and in red you can easily find it in the kitchen



For individual mac and cheese, chocolate souffle, or a mini lasagne - this is super cute. I might have to buy five so that the whole family can enjoy its cuteness. (On second thought only four, as husband might gag with the sugary sweetness of it all)



I actually wouldn't want this in my kitchen, but it was too cute not to share...adorable, especially for you young lovers out there who haven't yet been jaded about romance



Perhaps all that is keeping me from the perfect lasagne recipe is the perfect lasagne dish - this would be my first choice, especially in red


If ever I get my dream kitchen, I would love one of these on the counter filled with my stainless steel utensils.



On really bad days, when I am dying for something chocolate, this is the book that sends me over the edge...one day I'll find the guts to attack what's inside


I know that this one is not romantic in the slightest, but it is something that I really want so that I can organize more/better/efficiently...and if husband got me this, I'd be thrilled to the moon.