ECH HUNN DECH GAER! (Be my Valentine ..)

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We love Valentine's Day around here. Sure it can be over-commercialized, some might even call it cheesy, but all irony aside it is a day to remember YOUR LOVE (S).

La Saint Valentin - Valentine's day - عيد الحب commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is one of the most celebrated holiday around the world second to New Year's Eve/Day.

Our illustrator Arash Akhgari - Visual Artist captured the mood perfectly, don't you think? 

Shop for your LOVE at www.timelesspieces.com  

Credits: Arash Akhgari for TIMELESS PIECES; All Rights Reserved 

AUS ITALIEN! (From Italy with love)

On a recent trip to Tuscany and Umbria (Italy) (more on this later), I came across these adorable key-holders in assorted shapes and styles, made of Tuscan leather by Italian craftsmen.   What makes them special is that they are entirely handmade using vegetable-tanned Vacchetta leather and featuring ancient stitching techniques (typical of this region).

These whimsical and unique key-ring ornaments make perfect host/hostess gifts and at this price (€8-10  - $13-$15/piece) are an affordable indulgence. 
Rather than using them for keys, I prefer hanging the charms on my bags as decoration (a popular custom in Japan and Italy).

I purchased the Coccinella (Lovebug) and the Corno Portafortuna (Italian red horn) for Good Luck, the Gallo Nero for a friend who is a wine aficionado (the black rooster is the symbol of Chianti Classico) and the Pinocchio for my little niece.

In case a trip to Siena or Florence is not in your cards anytime soon (although I highly recommend it) you can purchase the key-rings online at these stores:

http://bit.ly/ORx3Px

or here

http://bit.ly/TgnUTH

(article first published on Gudde Moien Facebook page August 8, 2012)

Until next time,