I apologize in advance to any diehard Valentiners.

Valentine's Day was essentially made up by a brand of note cards. (Or, perhaps, a saint first (?), and then the media took it and ran.) It's "alternative," if you will - for me, an excuse to eat sweets and more sweets, to fulfill my fancy card shop obsession (I AM the card lady), to buy indulgent gifts for myself, for my girlfriends. And while yes, my hubby and I make mid-week reservations and share a bit more wine than usual, it seems to me the day should be less about passion and romance and more about love, which covers a much wider range than the former, and all the while should note that there isn't just one particular status of relationship who deserves to "celebrate."

This guide is not specifically on gifting to woo. It's on gifting simply to love - whatever that may mean to you at this very point in time. Love for yourself, for your sister, for your friend, for your lover. Allow that someone to feed his or her soul. Let them know they deserve it - sweetheart: optional.

Amour Mineral Bath Salt
Evokes love and peace. Fragrant rose is the quintessential heart opener. Sweetly sensuous with a hint of peppery spice, kind to the body and easy on the mind. A beautiful combination of Dead Sea salts and Himalayan pink salts, steam distilled rose damask and black pepper essential oils.   $26

Bohemian Body Butter
Treat yourself to this perfectly rich and luxurious body cream that requires warming and massaging and leaves your skin nourished and glowing. Bohemian is sweet, citrusy and wraps you in a deliciously exotic blanket of vanilla and grapefruit.   $24

Rekindle Candle
Relax and inhale a calming, blissful marriage of vanilla and sandalwood. Light it up to set the mood in the bath, bedroom or just to fill the house with soothing fragrant oils.   $32

Earth Clay Face Mask
Treat yourself with a cleansing mask that detoxifies and rejuvenates your skin with pure earth clays while gently exfoliating with whole poppy seeds.   $22

Amour Salt and Clay Soap Bar
A beautiful blend of ethically-sourced salts and nourishing white clay, Himalayan pink salt, palmarosa, rose damask and black pepper essential oil. This gentle yet detoxifying handmade bar starts with a plant-based blend of olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter and shea butter.   $10

Sleep Aromatherapy Mist
A botanical mist perfect for your body, face, sheets, pillows. Sleep scent is soft and comforting. Inspired by the scent of warm cashmere, Sleep is a calming balance of Roman chamomile, French lavender, ylang ylang and frankincense.   $24

Aromatherapy Oil Spa Kit
Because spa... This simple collection of essential oils is intended for soothing and relaxing. Create your own signature spa scent right at home. Or choose scents individually.   $10+   $52

Organic Turkish Towel
This lofty, luxurious, authentic Turkish towel is thick, resilient and handwoven of certified organic cotton. Wrap yourself in it at the beach, on the couch or post-bath.   $78+

Hello Beautiful Loose Leaf Tea
Because, you are beautiful. This tea is specially formulated for the skin. The unique hand-blended, organic green and white teas are packed with antioxidant-rich botanicals and hydrating fruit complex. Organic lemon myrtle, orange peel, lime, goji berries, papaya and pomegranate provide minerals to support your skin's hydration and suppleness.   $35

New York Basswood Honey
This raw honey is light, delicate and mild. It's a rare, single-varietal honey that features warm herbal notes and a light clean finish. Considered exotic, and who couldn't use a little more of that in their life...   $15

Heart of Darkness Coffee Beans
For those who love a rich coffee, this dark roast of Brazil Cerrado Oberon is both deep and clean. Flavor is citric, chocolatey and nutty - the perfect morning indulgence.   $10

Copper Pour Over Kettle
Loose leaf tea drinker? Pour over coffee drinker? Treat not only yourself, but your stove top to a little indulgence today too with this simple, beautiful copper kettle. Plus, there's something sexy about that gooseneck and brass handle.   $140

Moroccan Glassware
There's a lovely and satisfying feeling about drinking from these handmade, recycled glasses. Their natural variation makes them unique; their simplicity keeps them classic. Perfect for wine - and wine is essential on Valentine's Day!   $8+

Gold Stripe Ceramic Dish
Simple, elegant, delicate. This versatile dish is great for snacks, rings, things. It's a sexy litttle adornment for the dresser, mantle or the coffee table, and now's the perfect occasion to get it.   $80

Linen Apron
Is the kitchen your happy place? Then get there. Now's the time to lose yourself in what makes you happy. And wrap yourself in handmade luxury while doing it.   $76

Black Lava Salt
Drama drama drama :) Add a touch of mystery and smoky, crisp flavor to your spice rack. This hand-harvest salt from Hawaii is renowned for it's health benefits and is both bold and beautiful. If salt could be sexy...   $35

Simple Linen Pillow
This pillow is made of Belgian linen and woven in Portugal. It's piece dyed and stone-washed, casual yet luxurious. It's big and dense, but refluffable, making it perfect to wedge around yourself with a book... or a loved one.   $108

Clouds Throw
Because nothing says romantic like cozying up under a big woven blanket. Handspun and natural, it's a beautiful piece for the living room couch, or to toss over the end of the bed. And perfect for wrapping around yourself (or two.)    $180

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