Here's a lovely collection of vintage heart-shaped candy boxes-
those fanciful, romantic gifts that ladies hoped they'd be
lucky enough to receive from their sweethearts on Valentine's Day.
lucky enough to receive from their sweethearts on Valentine's Day.
They were bedecked with ruffled lace, pleated satin, and fluffy tulle,
then topped off with a big bow and a rose to boot.
Inside was a variety of chocolate confectioneries by
companies such as Whitman's, Schrafft's, See's, or Brach's.
then topped off with a big bow and a rose to boot.
Inside was a variety of chocolate confectioneries by
companies such as Whitman's, Schrafft's, See's, or Brach's.
Whether traditional red, pink, or any sherbet-y pastel shade,
the more feminine, frou-frou, and frivolous, the better!
the more feminine, frou-frou, and frivolous, the better!
"Sometimes a girl's gotta have some chocolate!"
-Carrie Underwood
“My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates.
You never know what you're gonna get.”
-Forrest Gump
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Hope your Valentine's Day is especially sweet!
