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Just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean you need to wait another year to be romantic! The following is my Valentine’s list of simple and sweet romantic finds to enjoy throughout the year:

1) Send lovie dovie Greeting Cards from Papyrus.

2) Give Glass Magnets from Ben’s Garden, Inc. for $28.

I found these charming glass magnets at Anthropologie. Located in Oyster Bay, New York, Ben’s Garden offers an array of other handmade articles such as coasters, paper weights, and decoupage.  Visit the Ben’s Garden site to view these delicate creations!

3) Read “Valentines”, a vintage V-Day graphics book from Taschen for $9.99

Just for a little cheesy romantic fun.

4) Make your own vintage-style flower arrangements.

Mix soft flowers with twigs, wild specimens and buds in rustic containers such as mason jars and wooden boxes. Here are some images for inspiration:

5) Indulge in delicious chocolates treats from The Chocolate Lounge in North Miami.

An amazing box of chocolates and toffee from Amelie Peche came my way through a generous client that brought them to my job. I was sad to discover these amazing treats are sold only South of the border (Mexico to be exact).

I have, however, tried to find comparable gourmet chocolates locally and have been very pleased with my discovery of The Chocolate Lounge. The Lounge features a full menu of sweets from petit gateaus, to authentic thick hot chocolate (made using real chocolate) and an assortment of macaroons (the cookies and cream is my favorite) amongst numerous other mouth-watering treats.