Valentine’s Day Movies to Watch: 2024!

Every year, I would list cute Valentine’s Day movies that are not part of the regular Valentine’s Day movie list! Here are five movies I recommend if you want to watch some light-hearted early to mid-1990s romance.

Defending Your Life (1991):

Starring and Directed by Albert Brooks, Starring Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, and Lee Grant. Ever since I was eight years old, I have admired Albert Brooks movies. It made me think that when we all die, we have to defend our lives to move on to the next phase…whatever that is.

Frankenhooker (1990)

Starring James Lorniz and Patty Mullen. This is probably my favorite version of Frankenstein. Directed by Frank Henelotter (who is one of my favorite directors). Jeffrey (who is played by James Lorniz) is heartbroken that his fiancee Elizabeth (played by Patty Mullen) has died in a freak lawn mower accident. So he decides the best way to regain his love is by reconstructing her!

Boomerang (1992):

Starring Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry, Grace Jones and David Alan Grier. Eddie Murphy stars as Marcus Graham, an advertising executive. Who is a bit of a woman’s man who meets his match with his boss?

The First Wives Club (1996):

Starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton and is directed by Robert Harling. Four lifelong friends have winded down to three. They all reexamined their life choices up to this point and took their power and lives back.

The Cutting Edge (1992):

Starring D.B. Sweeny and Moira Kelly. This was one of my childhood movies. I watched the VHS tape so much that I think I wore it out. So it’s surprising that the last time I saw this movie, I was probably 11 years old.

What movies do you usually watch during this time to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood? Comment below!!

Until next time!!!

Source: Youtube Wikipedia.

Valentine’s Day 2024: A small business gift-giving guide!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner. Here are some amazing small businesses that carry great stuff for that special someone! <3!

“Conquer.Grow, specializes in anti-anxiety and stress relief products. As someone who manages trichotillomania, and hair pulling behavior due to anxiety, I can say firsthand that our stainless pendant makes all the difference in the world. If it can help me, I know it will help others. That’s why I think it would be a great gift idea. We have a limited quantity. Delivery times after we receive an order are 3-5 days. Stainless steel chain is included with purchase”- Charlie J.

The link to buy the item is here: https://conquer-grow.company.site/

“Carlo Quispe is a Queer Peruvian comics artist living in Brooklyn.  He
is the author of CARLITO, SuperManuel, and Hairy Tales.  His new comic
is called Uranus Attacks! about an alien invasion from the planet
Uranus, which inspired a line of hand-made clay figurines.”

Shipping details – Order until Feb 6 to get it by Feb 14th.

The link to buy the item is here: https://www.carloquispe.com/shop/p/creaturefromuranus

Heather May for Art By Heather May 

“I’m an artist specializing in a variety of different mediums, from traditional to digital works of art.  Personally, I’m also a writer, film blogger, and aesthetic nostalgic appreciator. Lately, I have been really into acrylics and expressionism and wanted to offer something in that medium for commissions. 

I’m currently running a Custom Valentine’s Portrait Special. 

ROUGE GIRLS: 12×16 print – Price: $55 

(sent digitally and upscaled for fast HD printing)  

Custom coloring and theme, but will be like the example styles shown here in technique. 

I do not use a website for purchasing of my works currently, because I do most of my art business directly and digitally to cut on shipping costs and faster service.  

Payment is directly through Cash App or Venmo (hmayxo) 

I have a very high seller feedback and meet my deadlines. 

You can reach out to me via my art Instagram via DM @ artbyhmay or personal @ starrymayx for inquiries.  I will then send work via email.  

I need about 3 days for each custom, so if you want it before Valentine’s, the sooner the better to put in your request.  Cut off date is February 5th with currently 8 spots available.

“My name is Maddie (@madd.bell on Instagram), and my shop name on Etsy is Cosmic Ranch (https://www.etsy.com/shop/cosmicranch)  Right now I am selling homemade Valentine cards in the shop.

“The paper heart doily captures a certain nostalgia and tenderness that surrounds Valentine’s Day. Paired with unconventional lyrics from love songs old and new, each Valentine is handmade using paper in a local secondhand craft store. Free shipping through USPS. Cut off order date is February 8.”

 Confetti Jolly Cone from @thejollystop. The link to buy is here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1596911687/confetti-jolly-cone-faux-clown-sundae?etsrc=sdt

“The JollyStop was inspired by my love of kitsch, vintage diners, and old-fashioned sundaes. We create handmade clown cone art figures served on a doily or a vintage-sourced cup. They will never melt on you and are sure to put a smile on your face! You can follow @thejollystop to see more of our cone creations.”

“If you want a bit more of a Valentine’s oriented item, this is also an option Jolly Heart Sundae Print.”

The link to buy is here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1596911687/confetti-jolly-cone-faux-clown-sundae?etsrc=sdt

The store link is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thejollystop/?etsrc=sdt

Timber Line Jewelry

“Modern geometric jewelry styles featuring brave statements with versatile tones and patterns.

Incorporating characteristic angles, familiar shapes, and eye-catching patterns, this handcrafted jewelry showcases elevated wooden materials in new ways, combining them with the beauty of contrasting elements.”

Double Diamond Brass Earrings: https://www.timberlinejewelry.com/timberlinejewelry/45273svafv16twd5x6xojfrslxmuk9

 Katrina Mortko- “silly stickers, magnets, and buttons, all handmade :)”

Sticker pack: https://mortko.bigcartel.com/product/mortko-sticker-pack

Store link: https://mortko.bigcartel.com/

Shipping for Valentine’s Day by February 9th! “

“I’m Sasha, aka TheSurlyMagician ( on Etsy and Instagram )!! I’ve taken two of my favorite things, making stuff & eating, and turned them into jewelry, coasters, and more that all look good enough to (but please do not) eat. Most of my goods are made from sugary baking ingredients like sprinkles and tiny sugary decorations (very edible) and resin (very not edible).

For the entire month of February, I am offering 5% off your entire order with code LADYCULT. This includes these Valentine’s sugar hearts coasters!

Kristina Santiago is an artist and tattooer who looks to create pockets of sunshine in daily life thru art , ceramics, & tattoos.

Item of choice from the website is “Sleepy Girl +Sunrise Mug Pin Set:

The website is here: https://snakes-dames.myshopify.com/

Shipping deadline 2/8

Samara is the owner of Impulse Control Vintage (Instagram: @impulsecontrolvintage )

“Curated vintage jewelry and accessories that feel effortless and modern. Where you can find that perfect piece you didn’t know you were looking for but now you need.”

“All items are DM to purchase via Instagram. Orders by 2/9.”

A big thank you to the amazing businesses that participated !!!!

V- day movie night!

With Valentine’s Day upon us I decided to make a list of movies to watch while you snuggle up with that special someone. I decided to spice up the list a little so they are not your ordinary romantic movies.

  1. My Bloody Valentine (1981)- this is the few horror movies that is actually centered on Valentine’s Day, teens and gas masks. slasher-film-rules-my-bloody-valentine-1981-warningmy-bloody-valentine-red-sweater-4
  2. The Bride of Frankenstein (1931)- If you can’t find the perfect your soulmate go with option B. Build one! bride_of_frankenstein_091the-bride-of-frankesnstein-1935-gif
  3. Der Fan (1982)- When you want more that your favorite singer’s autograph opt to go this route.der-fan-bild-2tumblr_nh94k9olk21r0fzoyo2_1280
  4. Harold and Maude (1971)- love does not know age or limitations. Director Hal Ashby reminds us in this movie that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and the power of love.film_608w_haroldandmaude_originalharold-maude
  5. Only the lonely (1991)- Sometimes you have to grow up a little in order to fall in love. 1322only_the_lonelyonlythelonely2