The perfect Valentine's Day gift- because these flowers don't die

via courtney khail

Still looking for that perfect Valentine's day gift? How about flowers? Even better, how about a one of a kind painting of flowers? That way you get the everlasting happiness of flowers without the tackiness of silk ones. (Apologies to any silk flower lovers out there- I just always associate them with a lot of dust and unnatural colors. Speaking of- there is someone who lives a little while away from our house that definitely put those fake really brightly colored bouquets in each one of their pots. The best part? The tags are still on them. It's amazing.)

And bonus points if you give a painting AND chocolate. I don't care if people think it's cheesy- if you show up with chocolate and flowers you win Valentine's day.

*Well that or a hat from the swap meet. That could win Valentine's Day too. (Oh Jay Z, I love you.)

Craving: Dynamo Chocolate

seen on design*sponge via dynamo

Gourmet typographic chocolate slabs? Why, don't mind if I do.

Good Design: Mast Brothers Chocolate

mast brothers chocolate via oh joy

I'm not 100% sure why I like this packaging so much because it goes against so many branding "rules" I've learned- but I do.

I love the rustic patterned paper, the twine, and the simple sans seriff type. I love how approachable and "cozy" each one is; how unlike most chocolate bars that look identical (and feel mass produced) these have a one of a kind, "made especially for you," artisan feel.

And all this was felt before even tasting the chocolate.

Guess I just answered why I like it so much.