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gifts of love for valentine's day girlawhirl gift guide
Feb 3, 2009
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Honestly, Girlawhirl usually steers clear of anything kitschy or too cutesy, which includes most of the collectibles that accompany any holiday. But when Valentine's Day rolls around she's open to love – when it's tastefully incorporated into an object or item that catches her eye… Little Marvin's gleaming gold heart patches are certainly eye catching. In the wake of the Mumbai Terror plot that kept a family member in peril for 16 hours, Marvin's reaction to her safe return was surprising – even to him. "I began to cut gold hearts and sew them to the sleeves of my shirts. It just seemed like the right thing to do at the time. Like a meditation, in a way; a simple reminder of where to lead from."
Soon everyone, from his family, friends and co-workers to even strangers on the New York City subway were asking where they too could get hearts. And so, Heart Transplants were born. Sold in singles, or sets of two to share with a friend, shiny gold Heart Transplant patches will make their debut on February 7 at littlemarvin.com. A few more love treats for Valentine's Day:
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