Ideas for a Super-Sappy Valentine's Day

A cute card is one thing, but a cute card that doubles as a garland is way better. String up this Heart + Arrow hanging card kit, pin up your card, clip on a couple of sweet photos and — yay! — instant adorable.

Go a little old school and print up your very own customized “I heart” shirt (or cute tote!) for you or your valentine.

Embrace your booty and (inner tease) by giving him this sexy card.

Count the ways you love your love by giving them a handful of handmade mini hearts.

This perfectly modern LOVE print comes in a ton of happy colors.

Order this lovely heart postcup with a custom, handwritten message on it.

This fabulous photograph is a gorgeous piece of art.

Send a low key (yet direct) message to your crush with this letterpressed card.

Ready to take the plunge? Genius designer Jungyun Yoon has created an “Inner message” ring that looks like a plain band on, but has a hidden phrase on the inside that leaves an impression on the finger.

“Imagine that your boyfriend gives you a ring that on the surface seems plain, but later when you take the ring off; it says, “Marry me.” Or imagine that even though you take off the ring to clean your hands you are still wearing an impression of the words, ’always’.”

Good Lord. Is anyone else swooning here?!

Play cupid with this super-adorable pillow set.

Have a lot to say? Write sweet nothings to your sweetie inside of this blank notebook. Vespa not included.

Who says figurines can’t be cute? This pair of snails is, totally.

Wear your heart on your wrist with this bangle bracelet, personalized with the name of your love.

A pair of perfect lovebirds sit atop this sweet card.

Is this giant red heart totally awesome or WHAT?

{Sexy pink walls at Upstairs on the Square.}

{Casual-yet-sultry dining at Grotto.}

{Exotic eating at Tangierino.}

A must for your dinner date: Hot shoes

Ladies, listen. You probably already know this, but I’m going to tell you again: Whether you’re wearing jeans or a dress, on your feet absolutely must be a pair of sexy shoes (like these patent leather pumps from — who else — Christian Louboutin. Yes, if you need to spend $800, you need to spend $800.) Because nothing revs up a standard-issue dinner date than playing footsie underneath the table while wearing a pair of killer heels.

Hearts are romantic. Especially when they show up in unexpected places. Cut their shape into food and on any other day it’ll be totally corny, but on Valentine’s Day you’ll get a big fat kiss.

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{A guest room at the Eliot Hotel.}

Why not wrap your V-Day gifts in some pretty homemade wrapping? It’ super easy: First, using a heart-shaped punch, punch out shapes from tissue paper, and arrange them between two pieces of wax paper.

Then, place paper towels on an ironing board, place the two pieces of wax paper with the hearts in the middle on top, and place more paper towels on top. Iron using medium heat to seal the wax paper together.

[Via Martha, of course]

Looking for any excuse to be cooped up inside a small box with your love? Hit up a photobooth! Photobooth.net will help you find the nearest photobooth in your area.

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Nothing screams “Valentine’s Daaaaaay!!!!” like heart-shaped cupcakes. These silicone heart cupcake molds will help you achieve that perfect heart shape, so the only thing you have to worry about is picking out the perfect pink frosting.

Want to just stay in, without the hoopla (or, hookah)? Sometimes, it’s the simple things that mean the most, like just staying at home and making dinner together, lighting tons of candles, and just relaxing with a bottle of wine. In the tub.

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