14 Modern Gifts of Love

By Caroline Barry

Perfect picks for the ones you love

(clockwise from top left):

Show your love indoors or out with Kiss, a bright red puckered lip one seater by Studio 65 for Heller, purveyors of modern, weather resistant, roto-molded plastic pieces we just love. $650 at Unica Home.

A token to last long after flowers wilt, give this glass, heart shaped vase in pink or red. $28 at Uncommon Goods.

The clock is a classic gift between lovers eager to spend more time together. This time it's done in a modern way, flat bottomed, fit for any shelf or mantle. About $40, by Thelermont Hupton.

Document your story with the Blackbird, Fly Camera, a twin-lens reflex camera descended from the cult classic Holga and Diana models. One lens is the viewfinder, the other takes the photograph - on 35 mm film. Remember that stuff?  Perfect for modernists who value the romantcism of nostalgia. $119 from Blackbirdflycamera.com.

Pop hearts, sweet forget-me-nots and a mix of sumptuous fabrics make these pillows by indie designers unforgettable. Which one is right for your love? Pipdesigns pop-heart cover, $10; Meringue Design's forget-me-not cover, $31; the ing thing's Rupert the Jester pillow, $35.

The modern poppy red wall clock is a fitting tribute to past, present and future. By uncommon, $45.

I Love Me, this group of self-adhesive heart mirrors, is part of Domestic's Narcisse series but just as easily says I love you. $96 at A+R Store.

Let the radio be the soundtrack of your love. This modern version of a classic style in pink hits all the right notes. Mini Dolmen by Lexon, $61.

Give your bookish love the gift of organization with Love and Be Mine bookends from Joshua by Oak, $34 each.

Ole Palsby's iconic carafe keeps things at the right temperature. Isn't that what every couple's looking for? $32 at LnT.

A perfect place for hang ups - parked at the door, with this red glass tile hanger. $52 by Jesse Dirk.

 A tiny speaker with big sound, the I.dear wooden speaker hooks to any mp3 player. $36 at the NY MoMA shop.

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