All Creatures

The Wild Unknown 2012 Kitten Calendar, $30;  Zara Printed Blouse, $79.90;  Zara Bird-Print Shirt, $59.90;  We are Owls Tigers Cashmere Scarf, $208;  dr. martens 1460 8-eye pony boots, $270;  St. Kilda Endless Love Ring with diamonds, $2,199;  Catbird Seahorse Studs, $160;  Jezebel Ant Necklace,  $520

OMG

Just a wee little bitty sneak peek of the package that I snatched greedily from the hands of the UPS man yesterday. St. Kilda's dark, gorgeous, poetic wedding line is in the shop. We are shooting it today, and will have it up on the website sssssssshortly.

St. Kilda Endless Love snake ring, blackened 18k white gold, diamonds, $1705

A Fine Affair

St Kilda

Yayoi Forest

Yayoi Forest

I've been darting about the store, stacking rings upon rings. Very satisfying to come up with a mix that is at once casual, easy, and elegant.

my funny, and not expensive, valentine.

Dear Dudes,
You don't have to break the bank, or get super girly, to get a thoughtful Valentine's Day present. As long as it's thoughtful, it's a good gift. Period. It doesn't have to involve hearts and roses, although hearts and roses can be quite nice. Some ideas:

heart in hand bottle opener ($12)

an old-timey hanky ($4 / 5 for $20)

john derian plates (the three shown here are $88 and under)

an old-timey card, equipped with a hanky ($4)

Jewelry is always nice. St. Kilda pieces are consistent winners, as are Yayoi Forest heart necklaces. Check out that cute little frog with black diamond eyes!
(pieces shown here start at $100)

Terrariums and little vases ($28 - $90)

teeny heart studs (singles are $28 for silver, $40 for gold)

Or really, seriously, just get a card and write something heartfelt and true on it. Anyone worth their salt will love that the most anyway. (under $4)