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7. Awkward Sympathy Card by Emily McDowell : “Oh. My. Goodness! I just can’t get enough of these quirky typography cards that say exactly how you feel in a not so totally awkward way,” editorial and online assistant Chantel Hans gushes. -
6. Artist’s Almanac 2014 by various illustrators, February illustration by Jason de Villiers : “I’m not much of a Valentine’s person, so I think this exquisitely handcrafted letterpress calendar is perfect to spread the love to every day of the year!” features and online editor Nadine Botha says, quite chuffed with her find. -
1. Ellis Faas beauty tutorial by Thalia de Jong for I Love You magazine : “Love is all around — join in,” editor in chief Sumien Brink encourages. -
4. Marrakesh Candle from Yswara : “There is nothing better than your home smelling fabulous,” managing editor Lise Avis states, “and this Valentine’s Day I think this candle will be perfect!” -
2. Michael Taylor Scarf from L'MAD : “I'd love to be wearing this gorgeous scarf for Valentine's Day! The idea of wearing an artwork around my neck is just so appealing to me! Or maybe I'll simply frame it…” brand manager Cecilia du Plessis muses. -
3. Boogie Nights by Chungkong : “I've developed a new habit of buying more wall art than I have walls — my latest fancy-taker is this range of Chungkong movie posters. How beautiful the process of simplification is,” account director Cat Anderson confesses. -
5. Match-Maker by Young Projects in NY’s Time square : “Even cynical little me must allow a bit of a tug at the heartstrings come Valentine’s week. This interactive zodiac-inspired sculpture reveals your four best astrological mates,” ed-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo gleefully exclaims. -
8. Tutti Frutti by Joana Vasconcelos, PHOTO Unidade Infinita Projectos : “For Valentine's Day, I would love to fly to Manchester to view this Portuguese artist's revolutionary art. Made from plastic sand moulds and stainless steel, this ginormous ice cream cone makes my heart sing,” features writer Debbie Loots waxes lyrical.
Be our Valentine with the team’s heartfelt Picks of the Week including an interactive match-making sculpture, sultry beauty tutorial, seductive minimalist poster and delicate silk scarf in the mix, not to mention the awkward confession card, delightfully aromatic candle and handcrafted letterpress calendar.
2. lmadcollection.com
3. chungkong.nl
4. yswara.com
5. young-projects.com
6. essieletterpress.co.za
7. emilymcdowell.com
8. joanavasconcelos.comBrowse more of the Picks of the Week here.
