Krrb Blog, Neighborly living

When Valentine’s Day began in the High Middle Ages, it was about chivalrously expressing love and admiration. Not with generic cards and stale candy hearts but with heartfelt notes and thoughtful gifts. Every day through February 14, we’ll feature a Krrb corner with fresh gift ideas for your loved ones.

Up next is Hans My Hedgehog whose pencil illustrations of animals bring a little piece of nature into the home. Jessica Boehman’s love for the whimsical animal menagerie even translates in the name of her shop, based on a Grimm’s fairytale about a hedgehog boy who becomes king of the forest.

Hi Jessica! What is your most memorable Valentine’s Day moment?
The day I woke up to roses in my apartment. This was memorable because I was in Rome and my boyfriend (now husband) was in Singapore.

A long-distance Valentine’s Day! Tell us about the best Valentine’s Day present you’ve ever given.
My handmade “I love you more than you love Bruce Lee” card I gave my husband last year on our first Valentine’s Day as a married couple. He nearly loves Bruce more than he loves me. I think it may actually be a tie.

And your lucky Valentine this year?
My husband.

In case you missed it, here are the gift ideas from the previous days!
Day One: Friedasophie from San Francisco, California!
Day Two: Tellapress from Bushwick, Brooklyn!
Day Three: Sora Designs from San Francisco, California!
Day Four: Fine Day Press from Park Slope, Brooklyn!
Day Five: Birdhouse Jewelry from Greenpoint, Brooklyn!
Day Six: Lois and Linnea from Saint Paul, Minnesota!