Perfect Valentine Gifts await you at this Saturday’s Winter Salon Open Studio Celebration. And feel welcome to create some paper Valentines to take home. I made some special necklaces, Talismans for Abundance, Passion, Affection and Love for the occasion.

Talisman for Abundance, necklace by Kathleen O'Brien

©Talisman for Abundance, necklace by Kathleen O’Brien

Talisman for Passion, necklace by Kathleen O'Brien

©Talisman for Passion, necklace by Kathleen O’Brien

Talisman for Affection, necklace by Kathleen O'Brien

©Talisman for Affection, necklace by Kathleen O’Brien

If you are not inclined to make your own, you may choose from a selection of small old fashion type Valentines in glassine envelopes or regular card size with red envelopes.

Some small Valentines by Kathleen O'Brien

©Some small Valentines by Kathleen O’Brien

Then there’s always the fail safe flower bouquet that will not fade to convey your love.

"Bouquet 01", watercolor by Kathleen O'Brien, 12x9"

©”Bouquet 01″, watercolor by Kathleen O’Brien, 12×9″