Anatomical Heart necklace - fine silver inlaid with tinted concrete, by Lulu Bug Jewelry

Love is in the air, friends, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Now we all know that you don’t need a specific day to express your love to the special people in your life, and love ain’t just expressed through material things. BUT, a thoughtful gift is such fun to give and equally fun to receive!

I’ve always really enjoyed silly little occasions like Valentine’s Day, and this little ditty kicks off a series of short posts I’m putting together to help you find the perfect little something to hand over to your Valentine(s) this year. These items can all be found right here at Modern Mouse in Alameda and (soon) in our online store as well!

Note: These fine photos are from each respective designers’ websites (LuluBugJewelry, Periphery Designs and Mae Bee Jewelry).

Silver and Concrete Necklaces, by Lulu Bug Jewelry

If you haven’t yet seen Lulu Bug Jewelry’s silver and concrete jewelry, you simply must come by to see for yourself! Silver and…concrete?! Yes! If that ain’t unique I don’t know what is.

Tiny Heart Necklace in silver and concrete, by Lulu Bug Jewelry

Love the concept, but think that  hearts are too been-there-done-that? How ’bout this little guy? It’s a beet! (Mm, beets.)

Beet Necklace in silver and concrete, by Lulu Bug Jewelry

Organic Wood Jewelry, by Periphery Designs

Angela from Alameda’s Periphery Designs loaded us up with some new jewelry just in time for Valentine’s Day, and a few of my favorite pieces are the ones made with these beautiful, lightweight wood beads.

Organic Wood Bracelet, by Periphery Designs

And a matching necklace:

Organic Wood and Turquoise Necklace, by Periphery Designs

Wait, what? Doesn’t scream Valentine’s Day enough for you? Try these precious sterling silver heart-stamped stud earrings:

Tiny Heart Stud Earrings, by Periphery Designs

or this delicate, goes-with-everything necklace:

A Little Piece of My Heart Necklace, by Periphery Designs

Leather, Linen and Metal Bracelets, by Mae Bee Jewelry

Mae Bee Jewelry brought us a new batch of irresistible bracelets that have been so well-loved that I’m not sure it’ll last through the week, so hurry on over if you’re gonna pick one up!

Simple Love Bracelet - hammered heart on waxed linen, by Mae Bee Jewelry

Vintage Heart Bracelet, by Mae Bee Jewelry

Sterling Perched Heart Bracelet, by Mae Bee Jewelry

That’s it for today, but more ideas are coming your way. Stay tuned!