Not Everyone Loves Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can feel… a lot.

The pressure.The clichés. The expectation that love should be loud, red, and wrapped in something shiny.

For many of us, Valentine’s Day doesn’t quite fit. And that doesn’t mean you care less — it often means you care more, just in a quieter, more meaningful way.

At Hickory Dickory Designs, we believe love doesn’t need to shout to be heard.

If you’ve ever felt that Valentine’s Day is more about ticking a box than expressing something real, you’re not alone. Mass-produced cards, throwaway gifts, and words that don’t quite sound like you can make the whole thing feel oddly impersonal.

Love isn’t one-size-fits-all.And it certainly isn’t limited to one day in February.

Some people prefer:

• Small gestures over grand ones

• Meaning over novelty

• Keepsakes over things that end up in a drawer

And that’s exactly where slower, more thoughtful gifting comes in.

Love, But Make It Personal

For those who don’t resonate with traditional Valentine’s cards, a keepsake can say far more than a printed phrase ever could.

A name.A date.A private joke or a few simple words that only the two of you understand.

Our wooden Valentine’s keepsakes are designed for people who want to give something that lasts — something that can be displayed, kept, and revisited long after Valentine’s Day has passed.

They’re not about trends.They’re about connection.

For Every Kind of Love

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romantic gestures in the classic sense.

It can be about:

• Long-term partners who’ve built a life together

• Couples who prefer understated affection

• Best friends

• New love, quiet love, or love that doesn’t fit a label

Love doesn’t need explaining — it just needs space to be itself.

A Different Way to Mark the Moment

You don’t have to opt out of Valentine’s Day entirely to do it differently.

You can choose:

• A keepsake instead of a card

• Something made slowly instead of being mass-produced

• A gift that becomes part of your story, not just part of a single day

That’s why so many of our customers choose wooden Valentine’s keepsakes — they’re not about the date on the calendar, but about the feeling behind it.

If Valentine’s Day Isn’t Your Thing…

That’s okay.

Love can be quiet. Love can be subtle. Love can be carved into wood and kept on a shelf long after the roses are gone.

And if that sounds more like you, you’re very much in the right place.

Discover our personalised wooden Valentine’s keepsakes — designed for those who prefer meaning over clichés