Two heart shaped hot air balloons drift side by side, joined by a garland of tiny hearts, painted in watercolour by artist Liz Pope and reproduced closely enough that you can still see the pigment pooling at the edge of each wash. There is no printed greeting on the front, which is exactly why it carries a first Valentine and a fortieth anniversary equally well.

The card measures 4.25" x 5.5" and is blank inside, so the words are yours. It comes with a white envelope and arrives individually sleeved in a clear cello bag so it reaches you uncreased.