self-love, the ultimate valentine's gift

Natalie Rivera
Feb 12, 2024
3 min read

Updated: May 22

It's that time of the year again when Valentine's Day comes upon us. Although it may be considered a "Hallmark Holiday" mostly popular in the United States, it has since its conception evolved to a day that is supposed to symbolize the love you feel mostly for your mate, family, and friends. Traditionally, there is a dinner with flowers and chocolates involved; however, nowadays, especially with the advent of Galentine's Day (the day before Valentine's Day, where females celebrate each other, especially single females in my experience), gift giving has expanded in categories and thoughtfulness.

With all the attention we put on others and making sure they feel cherished, especially on Valentine's Day, we can easily forget to give love where it's needed most, and that is ourselves. Self-love on Valentine's Day should be a given, as we should acknowledge that we, too, need love and self-care, and sometimes we can show that by rewarding ourselves. This can come in many forms, whether a gift that you always wanted, time alone, self-care, travel, time in nature, or rejecting something that makes you unhappy and stressed. How are we to show someone we care and love an appreciation for them if we don't show that to ourselves? It's that old metaphor that we see on every airplane ride: we must use the oxygen first if we are to help others. What if, by acknowledging our self-love, the gifts we give ourselves help others? It has always been in our mission at Patent of Heart to create product knowing that there is a full circle in giving back as with our women's leadership we help women's economic empowerment as Patent of Heart employs female artisans empowering women by supporting women and providing empowerment through education as proceeds our our sales go to female education. In gifting yourself and others with handbags and small leather goods, you promote women's leadership and women's independence. It's amazing how much a little self-love can help women's skill development and education for all.

For Valentine's Day we at Patent of Heart have the perfect gift suggestions for your loved ones (and yourself) such as leather wallets, handcrafted bags, leather clutches, backpacks and totes. All are sustainable and ethical fashion made with ethically sourced leather. Our Bella Mini Wallets are very popular as for a small wallet, they really pack a punch. We especially recommend the fuchsia with a grey zipper. Bella Wallet has room for all your credit cards and cash & coins; plus, it will fit in your small bags as well as your pocket. It is designed with high-quality pebble leather & finished with a contrasting vibrant zipper. Features six credit card slots, a center billfold, and a coin compartment with dual gussets. Secure zip closure.

Our Hearty Clutch handbag has a heart embroidered which makes it the perfect Valentine's Day gift. The Hearty Clutch is made by converting contemporary artwork into hand-embroidered designs by highly skilled female artisans. The embroidery is created using centuries-old chain stitch techniques with hand-dyed silk yarn and combined with premium leather to create the final design. Each clutch is adorned with a heart-shaped Swarovski Crystal charm in the upper-left corner. The clutch is versatile and can be carried in various ways, such as a wristlet or cross-body with detachable chain & leather strap options.

Hearty Hand-embroidered Leather clutch/crossbody bag

How can you not want the Joyce Mini Pouch for yourself and all your girlfriends? These colorful leather pouches are made from soft metallic leather with a contrast fun color zipper closure, they are perfect for storing little essentials. Fits credit cards and folded cash, earphones, small makeup products such as lipsticks, and many other miscellaneous things. They have a clean, chic style with a smooth texture and luxurious feel. All pouches are beautifully lined and have a durable, easy-to-use zipper to open and close at your leisure. We have a beautiful red colored option with a red zipper for Valentine's Day.