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Rage Against the Roses

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I’m not a huge fan of manufactured holidays, but I do make an exception for St. Valentine’s Day. After all, it’s all about L-O-V-E! Romance and reunions, sweethearts and soft music. February 14th is an important reminder to cherish the ones you adore.

However, I am a staunch supporter of the anti-roses movement. I know that long-stemmed, red roses are the ultimate gesture of romance. And you know what? I love to receive them – any day for the year! But on Valentine’s Day…. the one day that they’re marked up by 100% or more… no thank you. I can’t help but think about what $75+ could buy!

Hence, I bring to you Rage Against the Roses: Twelve Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her. This year, drop a few hints early, and ask for a gift that makes an impression all year round.

1. Heart Key Pendant, $250.00 –  Tiffany & Co; 2. Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush, $32.00 – Sephora; 3. I Heart Umbrellas, $29.99 – Modcloth.com; 4. Gift Cards, Assorted Denominations – Victoria’s Secret; 5. Milk Chocolate Love Bar, $8.00 – Chapters Indigo; 6. Set of 2 Love Dishtowels, $12.75 – Crate & Barrel; 7. Clinique Happy Heart Body Cream, $42.00 – The Bay; 8. Boxed Hearts Small Wristlet, $48.00 – Coach; 9. Britto 52-Ounce Heart Design Teapot, $89.99 – Bed Bath and Beyond; 10. Heart Sunglasses, $44.99 – Steve Madden; 11. Simply Sexy Card, $6.95 – Papyrus; 12. Tilsim Logo Heart Stud, $68.00 – Tory Burch.

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  1. The only reason I don’t mind receiving flowers on Valentine’s day is because the husband will buy me flowers all year round, so it is not one of the once a year things for him.

  3. Ok, these are all super cute! Nice job rounding them up :) I love the umbrella, the coach wristlet, and the sunglasses the best. Sunglasses are definitely number one!

  4. These are great ideas – I’d much rather receive any of the above gifts than roses which normally fade away within a few days and certainly not with that kind of mark-up. My favourites are the coach wristlet and the heart umbrella.

  5. Ahhh, that Tiffany’s necklace is very cute.
    I like roses on Valentines Day, but mostly I just like the acknowledgement that I’m special to someone. So any little thing is nice.

  6. You think just the way I do. I would rather receive a lovely meal or something else I could use like that Boxed Hearts Small Wristlet than receive over priced roses.

  7. My hubby always buys me a mini rose bush for Valentine’s Day and then I plant it in the garden in the spring – much cheaper and I can enjoy it a lot longer! I also usually get my favourite chocolates and dinner out!

  8. I have never cared for Roses and I try to relieve the stress by doing smaller things. We usually have a quiet dinner + wine at home.

  9. I don’t mind roses, but I don’t like the price of them considering how long they actually last, I’m happy with just a card and a kiss from my hubby and a nice meal and quiet time

  10. Love the Coach wristlet!
    But I do prefer roses on V-day – I just tell my husband he better be buying them from the grocery store and not a florist! :D

  12. I’m so sad I am allergic to roses :( But that being said I would take one each of #1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 instead please LOL !!

  13. I totally agree that is a shame the cost of flowers leading up to and on Valentine’s day. I saw orchids, my favourite flower for $10 a pop, at our Walmart. I went and bought 2 as the price was so good. I than told the hubby that that was what I did and I didn’t want any other flowers.

  15. I too refuse to purchase during this large mark up time! Unfortunately, my mother, who loooooves flowers has a birthday right in the same mark up time frame.

  16. What great looking items! I love flowers, but it does seem like such a waste of money to spend so much on something that only gives you enjoyment for such a short period of time.

  17. I love your picks! My partner and I rarely ever exchange gifts on this holiday, but we always make a point to have an extra special date night, which I cherish much more (and I hope he does too!).

  22. I probably going to get flowers tomorrow from my daughter if she remembers its my birthday. other than that I may occasionally buy flowers from the grocery store for 10 bucks or less they are nice and last long.

  23. We have so much more important things to spend our money on than roses. And the cats would find a way to get on the table and knock them over, probably eat them too.
    That teapot is adorable.

  24. These are so cute and much longer lasting than roses. Although I wouldn’t mind receiving roses on Valentine’s Day.

  25. I don’t really like the colour red and I would much rather have tulips or hydrangeas – but bless his heart, my hubbie can’t take the hint! Oh well, it’s the thought that counts :)

  26. I love that blush! I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day but I do like some of the cute products!

  30. these are so cute. I especially love the umbrella. but ouch on the prices. that’s why I only get a few things on holidays I like to go buy things on markdown the next day. it combines my love of shopping with my love of bargains.

  33. I love Valentines, love and hearts anytime of year. The umbrella is something I would fancy, living on the West coast I am always in need of an umbrella from fashion accessories to function

  35. I can’t believe all the different kinds of products you’ve found with hearts on them. My favorites are the umbrella, the heart pendant and most of all the Coach wristlet.

  37. I don’t believe in Valentine’s Day because it’s just a huge money grab. Cards are expensive and you have to take out a loan in order to buy a dozen roses and meanwhile the next day they’re $15. Nope hate Valentine day but I love the heart products from above.