Weekend February 10, 2001

Valentine's Day Secrets

From Allana Baroni

Gifts for Guys:

1. A dozen handkerchiefs tied with red ribbon given with a red lipstick kiss on the top hankie. Attach a note that reads "This is my favorite shade...know it, love it, kiss it"! For extra credit throw in the book "The Art of Kissing". Handkerchiefs $14.00 for 6 at Barneys New York. The Art of Kissing $9.95 at major bookstores.
2. Hour Glass given with a note that reads "Honey, just thing of all the things we can do in an hour..." Pewter hour glass from Barneys New York $115.00.
3. Artist's rendition Kaleidoscope. Engrave it with a personal thought. Available through Barneys New York $175.00
4. Hot Tamale. Fill a clear glass martini pitcher with hot tamale candies. Burry a red watch in the pitcher and attach a note that reads "Wear his when you're feeling hot...then watch out"! Sub Sports Watch $165.00 available through the Jennifer Kaufman boutique (310) 854-1058.

Gifts for Chicks - Twists on the classics:

1. Cherrie on top. Start with her favorite dessert and place a red piece of jewelry on the very top of the dessert.
2. Fool the Eye. Start with a box of chocolates, remove some of the chocolates and replace them with fun earrings.
3. Beyond roses. Pin a flower broach and flower earrings onto to the leaves of the roses. Find the necklaces, earring, broaches, etc. at the Jennifer Kaufman boutique (310) 854-1058. Prices range from $40.00 to $185.00
4. Cool Jewels. Go for a funky belly chain instead of the same old stuff. Find them at www.safesearching.com. Prices range from $95.00 - $225.00.
5. Charitably Cool. Check out the "Love is Blind" baseball shirt embellished with red rhinestones. It's $35.00 and available through www.girlshop.com. Proceeds go to The Bailey House to assist AIDS patients.
6. The Real Deal - A Romantic Tub Scene Lay a path leading to a surprise.
   
   A. Start with rose petals and highlight the path with pewter Love Stones. Each stones is etched with romantic words like touch, kiss, love, etc. The stones are about $35.00 and available at www.RedEnvelope.com or through the Red Envelope catalog (877) 473-3240.
   
   B. Fill your tub with rose petals and highlight the center with a lavender heart wreath. Place tons of candles, aromatherapy bath bombs, grapes to peal for each other, edible gourmet body paints (they come as a set with chocolate, strawberry and caramel flavors), etc. around the tub for fun. You can find everything you need for your romantic scene at www.RedEnvelope.com or through the Red Envelope catalog (877) 473-3240. Prices range from $25.00 - $250.00
   
   C. For extra credit hang photographs from your wedding, vacations, etc. on the mirror. Attach them with silk flower photo clips $8.00 each. They are available through the Fred Segal store in the Zero, Minus, Plus department (310) 395-5718. Using red lipstick write love notes, draw hearts and xoxox's on the mirror.

Have Fun!