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Give Your Token of Affection a Little Thought
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show your sweetheart how wonderful you think they are. Whether you whisk them away for a romantic adventure, give them a gift, show up with flowers, or woe them with chocolate, this is your chance to wow them!
Valentine's Day's top 5 gifts are chocolate, flowers, jewellery, perfume and of course a romantic dinner. Next up are lingerie, a romantic escape, pampering, toys, and champagne. With this as a starting point, you can give your sweetheart a token of your love that is unique and lasting.
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Top 5 Valentine's Day Gifts
For Her
- Chocolate - everything from drugstore chocolate hearts to artisanal chocolate, this tradition is still a favourite with most women. Though if your relationship is new, remember some people are allergic to chocolate, so make sure you know that she can enjoy it before you spend the big bucks.
- Romantic Dinner - whether it's a 4-course dinner at a fancy restaurant or a romantic candle-lit home-cooked meal, food is the way to everyone's heart. If you chose to go out, remember to book EARLY. Sometimes it's even more romantic to surprise her with a wonderful evening on Feb 13th, and breakfast in bed on Feb 14th.
- Flowers - red roses have become the standard for Valentine's Day, but did you know that there is a language of flowers? Check this out. You can create a custom message, and avoid the crazy rush on red roses, by being a little creative in your flower choices. Again, not to be a downer, make sure your honey isn't allergic. A runny nose or an asthma attack isn't all that romantic.
- Jewellery - everything from a simple pair of earrings to the ultimate gift of love - an engagement ring, Valentine's Day is a great day for jewellers. If your relationship is new, keep it simple - fresh water pearls, silver, or a birthstone would be great. If your relationship has matured, make sure any non-ring jewellery is obviously not a ring from the packaging! A garnet necklace is a lovely gift, but not if your girlfriend thought you were poping the question.
- Perfume - the sense of smell can influence mood, emotions, memory and well... we all know about pheromones. Perfume can enhance, or detract, from the sensual experience you get to enjoy with your partner. Buying perfume, however, can be a touch-and-go endeavor. Before you shop, check the scents they currently use. If there aren't any around, don't go shopping. Body chemistry can turn a beautiful scent acidity or fetid, and again, there's that allergy thing.
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Chocolate
why stray from the standards...
- Quality or quantity?
- Type of chocolate: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate?
- Bars or bonbons?
- Plain or with nuts?
- Assorted selections or all one option?
Sky High Chocolates
Chocolate Decadence is taken to dizzying heights with this awe-inspiring tower of the richest chocolate creation around! Contains: dark chocolate-co... more »
A.K.A. Gourmet Say it with Chocolate
A chocolate lover's dream come true! It's all here in this sweet selection of dreamy chocolate treats: a variety of Ghirardelli chocolates (including... more »
Chocolate Romance
Send a Ghirardelli chocolate fest to your chocoholic friends and relatives this Valentine's Day. From rich Ghirardelli chocolate bars to hot cocoa pac... more »
DelightfulDeliveries.com Mrs. Beasley's Lover's Chocolate Sampler
Perfect for: I Love You. Mrs. Beasley's has designed this exclusive Valentine's Day package just for chocolate lovers. Each heart-shaped compartment i... more »
DelightfulDeliveries.com Sweet Heart Chocolate Box, Small
Our fine hand made chocolates are simply irresistible! You get our assorted hand made chocolates in 100 chocolate edible heart shape box, 1lb.
DelightfulDeliveries.com 2 lb. Chocolate heart box filled with assorted handmade chocolates & Teddy Bear
Chocolate heart box filled with assorted handmade chocolates with 14" jointed teddy bear holding heart. Choose 1lb. or 2lbs. of assorted choclates.
DelightfulDeliveries.com Mrs. Beasley's Tower of Love
Perfect for: I Love You. A Valentine's gift that rises above all others. Our 3-tier heart box tower presents an impressive assortment of six Caramel P... more »
igourmet 8-oz. Koppers Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, Milk
Koppers has been producing award winning chocolate candies since 1937 right in the heart of New York City's vibrant Greenwich Village. Koppers single-... more »
Flowers
6 Roses LS Boxed - Red
Price: $39.99
Nothing casts a spell of love like lovely, long-stemmed roses. Our professional florists arrange six stunning roses along with delicate floral accent... more »
One Dozen Red Roses Boxed
Price: $69.99
Nothing celebrates with romance and beauty like a dozen velvety, vivid roses. Our professional florists arrange 12 stunning roses along with delicate... more »
Triple Touch of Elegance(tm): 36 Red Roses Arrngd
Price: $159.99
Love! Love! Love! That's what your sweetheart deserves and we have three times the roses for the special someone that makes your heart pou... more »
3 MONTHS IN BLOOM(R)
Price: $129.99
Indulge someone special (or treat yourself) with 3, 6, or 12 months of spectacular, fresh flowers. Weve selected a stunning single variety, to suit... more »
LOTSA LOVE(TM)
Price: $49.99
This three-in-one gift brings them Lotsa Love' anytime! Our florists select flowers such as romantic roses, daisies, heather, babys breath, and more a... more »
Find the Perfect Romantic Spot For Dinner
- Chowhound Boards - CHOW.com
- Restaurant reviews, comments and recommendations by city, plus recipes, cooking techniques, and news, updated daily. Devoted to the pleasure of food and drink.
- Zagat Restaurant Guides
- The Web's Most Trusted Guide to Restaurant Reviews and Ratings for New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston and every place in between.
- Fodor's Online Travel Guides | Restaurant Reviews
- Read thousands of restaurant reviews from Fodor's travel guides, then check out the user ratings posted by travelers like you.
- Restaurant Row - World's Largest Dining Guide
- Restaurant Row.com - a worldwide dining guide offering comprehensive restaurant information and reservation services. Search by location, cuisine type, ambiance, features and entertainment. View restaurant menus, wine lists and photos; read and write restaurant reviews; buy restaurant gift certifica
Romantic Dinners At Home
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Jewellery
Look at the jewellery she wears now, and use that as a guideline:
- Does she prefer to wear gold? Silver?
- Does she like ornate jewellery or to keep it simple?
- What does she wear everyday?
- What does she wear when you go out for special occasions?
- Some women love to get hearts for Valentine's Day, other think it's tacky and cliche. What does your's think?
Also consider checking out this article on how to buy jewellery for your girlfriend
Garnet Drop Earrings
Price: $34.95
Set in sterling silver, robust and powerful Garnet adds a touch of class to these elegant drop earrings. Hand-crafted Indian garnet set in hand-made s... more »
Oval Garnet Solitaire Pendant
Price: $110.00
Oval Garnet Solitaire Pendant - 0.98 carats in 14k gold - 3/16"W x 1/2"L (chain included)
14k White Drop Fresh Water Pearl Necklace - 17 Inch
Price: $454.00
14k White Drop Fresh Water Pearl Necklace - 17 Inch - 6.0 Grams of 14k White Gold White and Black Pearl -
Sterling Silver Diamond Necklace
Price: $100.00
A rugged look meets with the elegant refinement of silver and diamond in this Sterling Silver Diamond Necklace. Specifications: Sterling silver O... more »
14kt White Gold 1/6-ct Round Diamond Solitaire Bezel Pendant
Price: $300.00
Elegant in its simplicity, a solitaire diamond necklace belongs in every fine jewelry collection. Specifications: 14-karat white gold pendant an... more »
Traditional 14-kt. Gold 1/4-ct. TW Diamond Solitaire Earrings
Price: $450.99
Add an extra sparkle to your wardrobe by wearing these fashionable gold diamond solitaire stud earrings. Specifications: 14-karat yellow or white... more »
Perfume
You want to buy something that makes her feel wonderful when she wears it. The best thing is to buy her regular scent, especially if she has a special scent she wears for you - get her more of that! Now, find out what it is.
If you can't find out, smell what she's wearing and figure out the fragrance notes. The five standard fragrances categories are: Floral, Oriental, Woody, Fresh (think rain or citrus) and Fougère (a complex blend of a number of scents). More info
If she doesn't wear perfume, don't try getting her perfume. Consider whisking her away for a romantic weekend or getting her a nice pendant instead.
Mitsouko by Guerlain for Women - 1 oz EDT Spray
Price: $45.00
Introduced in the year 1919, by the design house of Guerlain. Mitsouko is a spicy, woodsy fragrance with a blend of spices, oak moss, chypre and moss.... more »
Joop! by Joop! for Women - 1.7 oz EDT Spray
Price: $45.00
Introduced by Joop! in 1987 JOOP! is a luxurious oriental woody fragrance. This Perfume has a blend of floral bergamot rose jasmine vanilla and sandal... more »
Emporio Armani by Giorgio Armani for Women - 1.7 oz EDP Spray
Price: $38.50
Introduced by the design house of Giorgio Armani in 1998 EMPORIO ARMANI is a refined flowery fragrance. This perfume has a blend of fruit jasmine heli... more »
S de Scherrer by Jean Louis Scherrer for Women - 3.3 oz EDP Spray
Price: $70.00
Fragrance has a blend of white magnolia, tuberose, orange blossom, tiare flower, over a base of vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli.
Chanel No.5 by Chanel for Women - 1.7 oz EDT Spray
Price: $90.00
Introduced by Chanel in 1921 CHANEL No.5 is a refined gentle floral fragrance. This Perfume has a blend of modern florals and balanced notes. It is re... more »
Organza by Givenchy for Women - 3.3 oz EDP Spray
Price: $75.00
Introduced by Givenchy in 1996 ORGANZA is a sharp oriental woody fragrance. This Perfume has a blend of honeysuckle amber nutmeg vanilla and gardenia.... more »
Next 5 Top Valentine's Day Presents
For Her
- Lingerie - a perfect gift for you and her, but make sure you are thinking about her when you buy it... not just how she'll look. Itchy lace, snaps, and hooks in the wrong spots are simply not sexy, and you don't want her looking amazing but feeling irritable and scratchy. Take a quick look at her lingerie collection and then check out W Network's 6 Tips To Buying Lingerie
- Romantic Escape - whether you treat her to a romantic night in your local 5-star hotel or whisk her away to some wind swept beach to watch the sunset, escaping the day-to-day routine is a great way to show your lover that she deserves the best.
- Pampering - consider getting her a day at the spa, a full mani/pedi, or a massage. What the heck, get a couples package and enjoy the experience together. DO NOT get her a gym membership, anything to do with weight-management, or anything that is designed to make her look better. She looks great as she is, this is all about letting her know that you know it!
- Toys - anything from things to tantalize you both in the bedroom, to a new tech-toy. By now you should know her tastes in bed-room toys and whether a gift of this type will delight her or leave you on the couch for a week. (If you don't know what she likes and when it's appropriate, that conversation is a present you should give her!)
As for tech-toys, how about a red 8G ipod nano preloaded with her favourite tunes; a digital camera; a sexy new cell phone, like the LG Chocolate. If she's into gaming, a Wii. Or throw caution to the wind and get her a new Macbook! - Booze - champagne is always a good top up for any other gift. If you present it with 2 crystal champagne flutes and a little caviar, you've got the start of a wonderful evening. If your lady is a connoisseur, consider getting a bottle of her favourite tipple: Single Malt Scotch, Grand Marnier, or Port. Pick her up a case of wine to populate her wine rack. A selection of her favourite bottles that she'd never buy for herself will give her a felling of abundance. If she's really interested in wine, consider finding a wine tasting course and sign yourselves up as a couple. What a great way to stretch Valentine's Day out for months.
Toys
Tech Toys for Girls & Boys
Car Charger For Apple iPod, iPod nano, iPod mini
Price: $19.99
This car charger is compatible with Apple iPod(3rd, 4th and 5th generations), iPod U2 Special Edition, iPod Photo, iPod video, iPod nano and iPod min... more »
Apple iPod nano Deck
Price: $29.00
"Apple iPod nano Deck Like all iPod Docks, the iPod nano Dock enables quick connectivity if you have a desktop computer without an easily accessible U... more »
Portable Sound System with AM/FM Stereo Radio for iPod, iPod mini, iPod Nano
Price: $59.99
Features Digital clock display Alarm functions iPod charging system Fits iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano Auxiliary input jack
iPod Nano Armband, Red
Price: $29.99
Exercise your right to a great soundtrack with the ultimate workout duo: 100 percent skip-free iPod nano and one of five flexible, lightweight armband... more »
Apple 4 GB iPod nano Silver
Price: $199.98
The new iPod nano is completely remastered. In fact, just about the only thing that hasnt changed is the name. Featuring a smaller, thinner, lighter a... more »
Voice Recorder for iPod
Price: $49.95
Record memos, lectures, interviews, or conversations right onto you iPod by plugging in this handy voice recorder. The recordings transfer easily to y... more »
TuneFM for iPod, Black
Price: $49.99
The TuneFM for iPod wirelessly connects your iPod to your car, home, or portable stereo quickly and easily. Just plug the TuneFM into the dock connect... more »
1394 Retractable Sync & Charge Cable For Apple iPod
Price: $35.99
Compatible with iPod(3rd, 4th and 5th generations), iPod video, iPod photo, iPod U2 Special Edition, iPod nano and iPod mini. Allows you to synchroni... more »
White Car Charger For Apple iPod, iPod nano, iPod mini
Price: $22.99
This car charger is compatible with Apple iPod(3rd, 4th and 5th generations), iPod U2 Special Edition, iPod Photo, iPod video, iPod nano and iPod mini... more »
Electronic Travel Charger For Apple iPod, iPod nano, iPod mini
Price: $19.99
This Electronic Travel Charger is compatible with Apple iPod (3rd, 4th and 5th generations), iPod video, iPod photo, iPod U2 Special Edition, iPod nan... more »
What Will You be Giving For Valentine's Day
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prosperity66
Great info here! Posted January 24, 2008 |
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mermadebaubles
This is by far the best Valentines lens I have seen. I completely agree with the Jewellery part!! :D I guess I am biased though. I am favoriting this so I can read the rest later, good content. Posted December 18, 2007 |
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Welcome to the Valentine's Day group! Posted February 08, 2007 |
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