Candy Hearts
Shake, shake, shake. Hear that? It’s cheesy, mis-printed, chalky candies rattling around in an adorable little pink box. Despite being undoubtedly not as good as so many other candies, they’re still a classic. Most of us remember dumping them out, or digging our fingers in the box to find the ones you could read and that were perfect to give to your bff. When I saw the little box in the grocery store for 39 cents I had to buy it and paint this collection.
Candy Hearts, with its matte texture, and chalky pastels, is a luxurious nod to classic Valentine’s, lush velvet, and retro hues. Cherry red, bubblegum pink, muted gold. Which color has you dreaming of lipstick shades, chaise lounges, and telephones? You know, the kind you didn’t carry around in your pocket?
Can you really think retro without banana yellow? This happy hue will bring you sunshine on a cloudy day, or waking up walking on sunshine! This trio of golden-yellow and lipstick-pink candy hearts may have you longing for a trip to the thrift store to find that perfect pair of high waisted bell bottoms.
Feeling fancy? This piece oozes classic Valentine’s glamour. The bright red background is contrasted by a row of peach, pink, and purple candy hearts casting dramatic shadows. The hues and graphic style give off a retro vibe that will have you dreaming of curlers and red lipstick.
These candy hearts are all of the class of Valentine’s with none of the cheese. This cool red may cue you to put on your boudoir slippers, sit down at your vanity, and sign your letters with a kiss. And don’t forget the perfume spritz! XOXO, yours truly, forever and always.
This painting, with a timeless soft gold backdrop, is a nostalgic ode to these little hearts. Chaise lounge, silk dress, dare I say curtains, but a luxurious hue nonetheless. Put on your crystal earrings, scoop up these little candies, and grin and giggle as you lounge and read them to yourself- on your velvet chaise, in your silky pjs, of course!
Cue the Blondie music and pastel-colored telephones! This golden-orange is inspired by crushed 70s velvet and offset by two pastel “Call Me” candy hearts. Pardon me while I go change my ringtone to something that sounds like that classic, “bring, bring”!
This muted, dusty red, is delicious enough to eat and inspired by that classic box of chocolates. You know, that only has one or two you actually like. Pour a glass of wine, gaze into your vanity mirror, and let these deep pastel hearts remind you who’s the greatest of all time! You, obviously!