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Valentine’s Day is a day for romance. Traditionally a day when we hope to receive cards, flowers and maybe a gift from those that we love or admire. Cards are usually given anonymously. It’s great fun to try and disguise your token of appreciation and maddening trying to work out who the sender of your’s is. It is always a thrill to receive a Valentine from someone we have feelings for, particularly if it is a new potential relationship.

The story goes that in the 3rd century St Valentine married a couple in secret at a time when it was banned by Emporer Cladius 11. For this he was sentenced to death and while in prison he fell in love with the jailer’s blind daughter (allegedly the power of his love restored her sight). Just before he died he sent her a message signed “from your Valentine”.

Gifts for your loved ones

Long-established symbols of love are hearts, red roses and kisses and traditional gifts of flowers, chocolates and perfume are given at Valentines. Heart shaped gifts or items decorated with Hearts are also popular. If you’ve been with your sweetheart for some time then you may be past flowers and chocolate and need inspiration for a more original gift. Heart shaped pottery or pottery decorated with hearts would be a long-lasting token. Your partner would think of you each morning as he or she sipped their morning tea from their Heart covered mug or serve a romantic breakfast in bed on Hearts pottery. You could fill a jug with flowers or add a personal message or their pet-name to a mug or teapot.

It is traditional to give your partners gifts for Valentine’s but it’s also a nice gesture to show your other loved ones how you feel about them on this special day. Secret cards to confuse your children (my grandfather always used to send me a card from whoever my love of the moment was be it David Cassidy or David Soul). Anonymous cards to friends, but with a clue that it might be from their best friend so that their hopes aren’t raised too much, nobody wants to be cruel.

Surprise someone

I know we show our appreciation on Mother’s and Father’s Day but still, particularly if people are on their own, it’s nice to feel that you are loved – send flowers to your mum or an “I Love You” mug to your dad. They won’t expect it and will be thrilled to be thought of.

Restaurants are always packed on Valentine’s Day – full of little tables for two. Your favourite local never feels the same on this night. If you are determined to go out together for a romantic meal why not try something different. What about a picnic (I know it’s winter) but if it’s a bright, dry day nothing could be nicer. You could take hot chicken or sausages, flasks of soup and a bottle of red wine. Find a sheltered spot somewhere beautiful and tuck in. You can always drop into the local pub for something warming once you’ve had your lunch.

Whatever you do for Valentines Day do it with the ones you love.

Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II Dish Cloth (Steadfast and True) $16.50 Made in England Measure 18 x 27.5 inches 100% Unbleached Cotton...

Limited Edition Diamond Jubilee 60 Years a Queen Gift Boxed Mug by Emma Bridgewater Inscribed with “60 Years a Queen”, against a hand painted blue as the waves of Cornwall backdrop in a special keepsake box, the Bridgewater gift box set makes a great memento for all those who adore the Bridgewater lines of pottery or the Queen. We also think this would make a really cheeky 60th birthday gift for people too!...

Emma Bridgewater Pottery T&M Happiness .5 Pint Mug Peanut butter goes with jelly, peas go with carrots and a good cup of coffee in our Bridgewater mug goes with a good book (it even says so). Emblazoned with a mantra for happiness, Bridgewater's ½ pint mug not only makes a great point, it helps administer daily doses of caffeine.Emma Bridgewater Pottery is made in England in the small Victorian English town of Stoke on Trent. Each piece is hand p...

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Christmas Tree/Polka Dot Crackers Yet another celebratory aspect during the holiday season. Crackers are brightly colored paper tubes twisted at both ends that makes a cracking sound when pulled. They traditionally contain tissue-paper crowns (to be worn on the head throughout the holiday supper), a token gift and a joke. Gifts range from playing cards to tweezers. Sold in sets of six, Bridgewater crackers are the perfect complime...

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Black Toast Pocket Tissues A wonderful line extension for the avid Emma Bridgewater collector. Complement various collections with our new guest towels, cocktail napkins, pocket tissues and even table runners....

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Polka Dot Nest of Gift Boxes Sold in sets of three in a bright, Bridgewater Polka Dot pattern, our nesting gift boxes in three popular sizes make a statement about the person giving as well as the person receiving....

Black Toast & Marmalade Cereal Bowl $29.50 Bridgewater Pottery is handmade in the UK. Great for tableware, gifts and collectibles. This is the 6 1/2" diameter cerel bowl in the Best Selling Black Toast & Marmalade pattern. Dishwasher safe....

Bridgewater Pottery Black Toast 1/2 Pint Jug $38.00 From the Black Toast Collection by Emma Bridgewater, this small earthenware jug holds a half pint. Text reads: "Fresh Milk and Jersey Cream". A classic shape and size that you'll use everyday. Handmade and decorated in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Dishwasher and microwave safe....

Emma Bridgewater Black Toast Chick Egg Cup This fun little chicken shaped egg cup from the Black Toast Collection by Emma Bridgewater Pottery is the perfect place to serve a hard boiled egg at brunch. This little chick is microwave and dishwasher safe. Made by hand in Stoke-on-Trent, England....

Black Toast & Marmalade Egg Cup $18.95 Bridgewater Pottery is handmade in the UK. Great for tableware, gifts and collectibles. This is the ever popular egg cup in the Best Selling Black Toast & Marmalade pattern. Dishwasher safe. 2 1/4" high....

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Popular Crafts Guide to Pottery $10.95 ...

Traditional and Folk Designs for Embroidery, Painting, Pottery and All Other Crafts (Spanish Edition) $9.95 ...

Black Toast & Marmalade 8.5 Lunch Plate $28.50 Bridgewater Pottery is handmade in the UK. Great for tableware, gifts and collectibles. This is the 8 1/2" lunch plate in the Best Selling Black Toast & Marmalade pattern. Hang on the wall for decor or serve lunch on it! Dishwasher safe....

Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II Dish Cloth (Steadfast and True) $16.50 Made in England Measure 18 x 27.5 inches 100% Unbleached Cotton...

Limited Edition Diamond Jubilee 60 Years a Queen Gift Boxed Mug by Emma Bridgewater Inscribed with “60 Years a Queen”, against a hand painted blue as the waves of Cornwall backdrop in a special keepsake box, the Bridgewater gift box set makes a great memento for all those who adore the Bridgewater lines of pottery or the Queen. We also think this would make a really cheeky 60th birthday gift for people too!...

Emma Bridgewater Pottery T&M Happiness .5 Pint Mug Peanut butter goes with jelly, peas go with carrots and a good cup of coffee in our Bridgewater mug goes with a good book (it even says so). Emblazoned with a mantra for happiness, Bridgewater's ½ pint mug not only makes a great point, it helps administer daily doses of caffeine.Emma Bridgewater Pottery is made in England in the small Victorian English town of Stoke on Trent. Each piece is hand p...

Bridgewater Pottery Black Toast 1/2 Pint Jug $38.00 From the Black Toast Collection by Emma Bridgewater, this small earthenware jug holds a half pint. Text reads: "Fresh Milk and Jersey Cream". A classic shape and size that you'll use everyday. Handmade and decorated in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Dishwasher and microwave safe....

Emma Bridgewater Black Toast Chick Egg Cup This fun little chicken shaped egg cup from the Black Toast Collection by Emma Bridgewater Pottery is the perfect place to serve a hard boiled egg at brunch. This little chick is microwave and dishwasher safe. Made by hand in Stoke-on-Trent, England....

Black Toast & Marmalade Egg Cup $18.95 Bridgewater Pottery is handmade in the UK. Great for tableware, gifts and collectibles. This is the ever popular egg cup in the Best Selling Black Toast & Marmalade pattern. Dishwasher safe. 2 1/4" high....

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Christmas Tree/Polka Dot Crackers Yet another celebratory aspect during the holiday season. Crackers are brightly colored paper tubes twisted at both ends that makes a cracking sound when pulled. They traditionally contain tissue-paper crowns (to be worn on the head throughout the holiday supper), a token gift and a joke. Gifts range from playing cards to tweezers. Sold in sets of six, Bridgewater crackers are the perfect complime...

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Black Toast Pocket Tissues A wonderful line extension for the avid Emma Bridgewater collector. Complement various collections with our new guest towels, cocktail napkins, pocket tissues and even table runners....

Emma Bridgewater Pottery Polka Dot Nest of Gift Boxes Sold in sets of three in a bright, Bridgewater Polka Dot pattern, our nesting gift boxes in three popular sizes make a statement about the person giving as well as the person receiving....

Black Toast & Marmalade Cereal Bowl $29.50 Bridgewater Pottery is handmade in the UK. Great for tableware, gifts and collectibles. This is the 6 1/2" diameter cerel bowl in the Best Selling Black Toast & Marmalade pattern. Dishwasher safe....

CHIA SNOOZING KITTY $26.99 CHIA SNOOZING KITTY Provides essential vitamins and folic acids, aides in digestion by increasing roughage, assist in removing hairballs, keeps cats away from hazardous houseplants, organic and pesticide free, satisfies their natural cravings for grass, helps freshen breath. Contains: Handmade pottery planter Chia seed packet for 3 plantings Convenient plastic drip tray Planting and care instructions sheet

Hammered Bronze 70332 Accent Lamp by Kichler $72 Designed to emulate antique pottery, the Kichler Hammered Bronze 70332 Accent Lamp gives that "updated" old world feel to spaces modern and contemporary. Features a linen hard back shade, metal base and hammered bronze finish. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Hammered Bronze 70332 Accent Lamp is available with the following: Details: Linen hard back shadeMetal baseHammered Bronze finishOn-Off turn switchLighting: One 60 Watt 120 Volt Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 16.5 In. Shade: Upper Diameter 10 In., Lower Diameter 10 In., Height 7.5 In.

Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jonathan Adler $48 The Jonathan Adler Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers makes a great host/hostess gift--if you can bring yourself to give it away! The set is inspired by some of Adler's most iconic pottery. As an added bonus, the packaging is as irresistible as the product. Place a set in front of each of your guests to make the tabletop more playful and start the conversation ball rolling. Jonathan Adler is known for a design aesthetic that combines bold colors, modernistic forms and groovy retro patterns. One of the country's leading interior designers, Jonathan Adler has also been the lead designer for Bravo's "Top Design" series and creates lighting for Robert Abbey. The Jonathan Adler Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers is available with the following: Details:Salt and Pepper shaker made of high-fired porcelainHigh gloss glazeDecorative gift boxDesigned by Jonathan AdlerShipping: This item usually ships within 2 days. Dimensions: Item: Depth 3 In., Height 5 In., Width 5 In.

Hammered Bronze 70334 Table Lamp by Kichler $128 Reminiscent of ancient pottery, the Kichler Hammered Bronze 70334 Table Lamp is perfect for the homeowner who wants an original piece of quality lighting. Its linen hard back shade provides a stark contrast to the lamp's hammered bronze finish, making the lamp stand out in almost any room. It uses a 150-watt (max.) bulb and has a 3-way turn switch. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Hammered Bronze 70334 Table Lamp is available with the following: Details:Linen hard back shadeMetal baseHammered Bronze finish3-way turn switchLighting: One 150 Watt 120 Volt Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 25 In. Shade: Upper Diameter 15 In., Lower Diameter 17 In., Height 10 In.

Tower Table Lamp by Babette Holland $420 The Babette Holland Tower Table Lamp is metal pottery which radiates color from all angles. Each Babette Holland piece begins as a simple aluminum circle. In the hands of a Master Spinner, it rocks and spins in a lathe until what remains is a beautiful form. Multiple layers of transparent, metallic-based finishes are applied so that the form, in light, shimmers like silk and jewels. The Tower Table Lamp features a spun aluminum base and silk shade. Babette Holland Design, located in Brooklyn, NY, designs and finishes new modern American aluminum lighting and home accessories. The Babette Holland Tower Table Lamp is available with the following: Included Features:One silk shade.Spun aluminum base.In-line switch.UL Listed.Options:Finish and Shade: Bronze Fade with Pebble Silk, or Bronze with Driftwood Silk (shown).Lighting: One 100 Watt 120 Volt Incandescent lamp (not included). Please note: This is a custom product, made-to-order. For information regarding return or cancellation of custom products, please see our Terms and Conditions. Shipping: This item ships in approximately 3-4 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 28 In. Shade: Width 16 In., Height 10 In.

Asheville Multi-Light Pendant by Arroyo Craftsman $776 "Think simple, as my old master used to say - meaning reduce the whole of its parts into the simplest terms getting back to first principles," said architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Arroyo Craftsman Asheville Multi-Light Pendant does just that, using simple earthen tones and the sparkle of natural minerals, evocative of North Carolina pottery. Arroyo Craftsman, located in Baldwin Park, CA, handcrafts and custom-finishes lighting products for residential and commercial applications. The Arroyo Craftsman Asheville Multi-Light Pendant is available with the following: Details: 3 Glass shadesMade of brassRectangular ceiling canopyUL ListedMade in the USAOptions: Finish: Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Bronze, Mission Brown, Pewter (shown), Raw Copper, Rustic Brown, or Verdigris Patina.Glass: Almond Mica, Amber and Almond Mica combination, Amber Mica, Gold White Iridescent, or White Opalescent (shown).Lighting: Three 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This is a custom product, made-to-order. For information regarding return or cancellation of custom products, please see our Terms and Conditions. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 36 In., Height 13.12 In., Overall Length 42.25 In. Ceiling Canopy: Length 36 In., Width 6 In.

I found these 2 polka dots cookie jars for you, but the originals are not that much more expensive.
I suggest you to purchase something a little less expensive, like a cup/mug, but still the original. That would make your mom very happy and you may afford that item.

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