{Favorite red polishes: Sinful Colors' "Go-Go Girl," Revlon's "Revlon Red," O.P.I.'s "Comet Loves Cupid," and Rimmel's "Stiletto Red"}

{Estee Lauder Pleasures (limited edition bottle by Kazumi Yoshida) + rings on display}

{Lace from Affinitas, Hanky Panky, and Victoria's Secret}

{A heart garland by Knot By Gran'ma}

{Love notes on Post-Its + Tiffany pen}

{Hazelnut chocolate piece, the best of the box}

Even back when I was single, I always loved everything that had to do with Valentine's Day: the colors (red), the tastes (chocolate), and the textures (lace). It was easy for me to find some appropriate inspiration scattered throughout my house this year. Even though the ways we celebrate our valentines can be a bit cheesy and commercialized–and only stretch back as far as the nineteenth century–I for one like to enjoy a holiday that supports love and beautiful things.

What do you think? What's your favorite part of Valentine's Day?