Life without love is no life at all. Whether it be the love of a husband or wife, partner, brother or sister, friend or parent we all have the underlying need to be loved. Valentine's day is a day we celebrate our love, purchase flowers and giant boxes of chocolate, taking our valentine out to dinner or surprise them with small tokens of our love.

Store bought gifts are lovely but what really makes my heart swoon is a handmade gift. A gift that the giver has taken the time to create especially for me. A small handmade gift is always the way to my heart. What makes you swoon?