đ⨠Christmas is over, and itâs officially time for love! â¤ď¸
- Heather Boothe
- Jan 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 24
Hi Friends!
I'm Heather, a nature-inspired artist who creates unique pieces from materials found in our beautiful environment. From seashells to forest treasures, I transform natural beauty into works of art that youâll cherish. Take a moment to browse my selection; you might just find something that catches your eye! If you donât see exactly what youâre looking for, please reach outâIâd love to collaborate and bring your ideas to life!
Wow, can you believe we made it through the holiday season? Itâs hard to fathom how hundreds of dollars can just disappear in a flurry of wrapping paper within minutes. But the look of surprise on loved onesâ faces makes it all worthwhile.
Now, as we shift our focus from holiday cheer to Valentineâs Day, letâs take a little trip back in time. Did you know that Valentineâs Day, while now celebrated as a romantic holiday, actually dates back to 1415? According to MSN, the first recorded valentine was sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans, while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. Can you believe it? A former prince, with a beautiful wife he would never see again, was writing poetry from his cell! Hereâs a snippet of his heartfelt message:
I am already sick of love,My very gentle Valentine,Since for me you were born too late,And I for you was born too soon...
A bit dramatic, right? But such is the way of love! Interestingly, Valentineâs Day also coincides with the beginning of bird mating season, which makes sense for celebrating love.
In America, the tradition of exchanging gifts really took off around the 1840s, according to the History Channel. And hereâs a fun fact: we send about 145 million Valentineâs Day cards each year! With roughly 332.4 million people in the U.S. (as of 2022), that leaves about 187.4 million people without a valentine. Why not help change that?
Iâm excited to announce my new Valentineâs Day line, perfect for spreading love! Explore my creations and find something special to share with your loved onesâor maybe treat yourself!
See you in the digital streets!
Much love,
Heather
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