Valentine’s Day!

I love Valentine’s Day- it reminds me of giving out those little perforated cards to all the kids in my class in elementary school, of the great care packages my sister would send me when I was in college and of the wild champagne fueled V-Day parties I used to throw in NYC for all my single friends (I introduced a now-married couple at one of them, just call me cupid)! If you overlook the commercialization of the day and embrace it as a celebration of the people in your life, it can be a day to reaffirm to all of them how special they are to you. Some of us get overwhelmed with all the stupid diamond and chocolate commercials, the fact is the thought really does count with this holiday- a simple gesture is better than none! Here are some suggestions- no matter what your budget is- to show your loved ones (people and pets!) that you care.

The best cards around are by KISS greetings- photographed and designed by Miami photographer Bridges Aderhold  www.bridgesaderhold.com . These cards are like works of art- printed on heavy paper and gorgeous they can be framed as a lovely memento. They are available at Books & Books or at  www.kissgreetings.net 

These beautiful cards are available online (order today to get them in time) or at Books & Books

 If you are looking to get sweets for your sweet look no further than the amazing cookies from Sucre:

This Miami-based company makes beautiful candy grams, chocolate cookies, strawberry & guava hearts! Order today to get them in time for Valentine’s Day- need 48 hours to complete an order, prices are between $10-15 a dozen, special requests welcome! Call 786-260-3760, 786-314-8068 or contact sucre@bellsouth.net

For your four-legged love, The Raleigh is hosting a pet-friendly brunch- “My Furry Valentine” features  brunch, matchmaking and adoptions benefiting Miami Pets Alive (MPA). A special menu features tasty treats, priced from $12 to $24, for humans and dogs along with MPA volunteers “matching” single guests in need of a little loving. Brunch served from 11am to 3pm. For reservations contact events@raleighhotel.com 305-612-1173 www.raleighotel.com

If you’re looking for a romantic setting the InterContinental Miami,  http://www.icmiamihotel.com  is offering specialized accommodation and/or spa packages. All are based on 2 people and are set at different budgets for the many ways to say I love you:

The Proposal- $999
§         Overnight accommodations in Presidential Suite
§         Moonlit couple’s massage at mySpa in the Ocean Suite
§         Private dinner/cooking presentation with your personal chef in the Ocean Suite
§         Personalized robes
§         In-suite breakfast
§         Rose petal and champagne turn-down
§         Full access to the pool, steam, sauna, fitness center and relaxation lounge
 
Love You Package  $599
§         Overnight accommodations in the Parlor Suite
§         post-massage naps and essential oil baths at the mySpa guest suite
§         Rose petal and champagne turn-down
§         Full access to the pool, steam, sauna, fitness center and relaxation lounge
 
Like You Package $399
§         Welcome glass of champagne
§         mySuite at mySpa – Enjoy any treatment side by side in our duet suite.
§         Lunch at Indigo
§         Full access to the pool, steam, sauna, fitness center and relaxation lounge

Single’s Ladies Anti V-Day Package – $150
Express Mani/Pedi Combo
30 minute Power myMassage
 30 minute Power mySkincare
 includes complimentary glass of champagne and strawberries

For reservations call: 1-305-5771000

HAPPY VALENTINE”S DAY! I LOVE all my readers! XOXOXO