Freshmen Emily Stearns and Alexa Pacheco spread the love during their Galentine’s Day celebration. The St. Paul’s Outreach Women’s House hosted a Galentine’s Day brunch Saturday morning to share the love with St. Thomas women. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
Galentine’s Day originated on the popular TV show “Parks and Recreation” in 2011 as a celebration of female friends on Feb. 13. The day’s festivities centered around appreciation for female friends. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
The SPO Women’s House on Ashland was decorated with many Valentine’s Day decorations, including a balloon garland on the fireplace. Galentine’s Day is intended to promote love and appreciation of one’s girlfriends. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
SPO household members Kirsten White, Jayme Jones, Lenore Popp and Paula Bengtson show off a handmade Galentine’s Day frame. Eleven women currently live in the SPO Women’s House. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
Women at the party made Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day cards. On the original Galentine’s Day on “Parks and Recreation,” the characters made crafts such as hand-crocheted flower pens and mosaic portraits. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
Madelyn Reichert, Becca Shoenfelder and Grace Herberts make Valentine’s Day cards. The slogan “Uteruses before Duderuses” was coined in a 2011 episode of “Parks and Recreation” from which Galentine’s Day originated. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
Guests show off their patterned fuzzy socks during brunch. Pajamas and festive socks were encouraged attire for the event. (Natalie Hall/Tommie Media)
Donuts were decorated with pink frosting and red and pink sprinkles. SPO head of household Katy Scuderi made more than 300 donuts Saturday morning. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
Morgan Russel, Laura Phillip and Carissa Herbert decorate Valentine’s and Galentine’s cards. The women bonded over glitter, hearts and glue Saturday morning. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia)
The St. Paul Outreach Women’s House hosted Galentine’s Day festivities on Feb. 13 as a celebration of female friends.