It’s that time of the year again! Do I dare say it? Valentine’s Day. The one that either you love or dread, but I have some ideas if you to tend to lean more out of the “basic” kind of Valentine’s Day vision. This is meant for all the “Goth Girlfriends,” the nerdy, and even fitting for the alternative anti-v’day crowd.

I’m not shaming the “sweet” pastel side, but some of us just prefer a second Halloween, or at least a twist to the cheese. These are just some ideas to break from the norm but still have a little fun, in the least vanilla of ways. Okay, maybe I’ll throw a few ideas that skirt the traditional, but only because they offer something still slightly out of the box.

Chouette Designs

Chouette Designs is a size-inclusive, demi-fine, and custom jewelry line. Choutte is a women and LGBT owned brand. Use discount code “ELLOFELICIA10” to give 10% off.

Rope Collective

San Diego’s first rope-dedicated studio. Events to come “A Different Kind of Romance” and “Anti-Valentine’s Rope” check the link for these and more all year round, even classes for beginners.

Restrained Grace

Restrained Grace, an antifascist company handcrafting femme-focused leather gear, jewelry & gifts for the k!nky, queer, and polyamorous. Use code “BeOurValentine30” for 30% off all jewelry, day collars, and ready-to-ship products! Until 2/4/24 *combines with free shipping discount.

Skelly Paper Co.

Find your “Valloween” supplies here at Skelly Paper Co. cause you can’t give your Goth-Girlfriend her gift in just any old wrapping paper or box.

Paper + Paste

Anti-V’day, Galentine’s, Pastel, “Until Death” type? We got you! Paper + Paste, creating unique and custom products for your special events and moments in life. Get 10% off with CODE: “ELLOLOVE”

Odd Peach Studio

New Magnets just for Valentine’s Day! Handmade art goodies including ceramics, prints, stickers, wood slice ornaments, and more! Customs and commissions are always welcome.

Parade

Welcome to the Parade! Soft, sustainable creative basics in full-spectrum color. Use code “ello_felicia” for 20% off your entire order.

Lovehoney

Lovehoney is the global leader in sexual happiness. Shipping orders in discreet, brown boxes direct from our warehouses to your door. With 24/7 customer care, 280k+ product reviews, and lots of awards!

AdoreMe

Enjoy life your way! We support you to feel your best, happiest, and most authentic version of yourself. Every new customer that shops the link and enters code “ellofelicia19” will get their first VIP set for just $19.99.

LovePop

Gifting made easy! Lovepop is on a mission to create one billion magical moments. Free US shipping on orders over $24.

Toynk

Valentine Gifts for the Nerdy. Shop our “Buy 3, Get 1 Free” and earn a FREE PIN with any $50+ Toynk.com purchase! Free shipping for every order, every day for the contiguous U.S.

Foam Brain Games

Love and Dice Intertwine In Our Brand New Valentine’s Day Mystery Loot! May you get a nat 20 this Valentine’s Day.

Whatever you choose to do or not, just make February 14th fit your feels. Hallmark won’t care if you skip, but your partner(s) might, so best of luck!

XO,

Felicia