Valentine’s Day is the annual celebration of love. Even those in the best of relationships sometimes can feel a pressure to select the perfect gift for this much hyped occasion. Elegant dinner, flowers and/or chocolates are a perennial favourite safe gift. However, if you are looking for en trend gifts or something special, we, at […]
Tag: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2014
Valentine’s Day is just round the corner. Not only is it a day of romance and celebration, it can also be one of great stress. There can even be pressure to top past years or compete with friends. How do you show your beloved how much they mean to you? Men generally can never go […]
Hip Urban Girl’s Cookies & Champagne Event
Hoards of people, predominantly women, were at Steam Whistle Brewing Tuesday evening to shop, network, mingle and…GET COOKIES! Cookies & Champagne event, hosted by Hip Urban Girl, is now in its third year. There were many cookies available, ranging from standard favourites like chocolate chip, sugar and oatmeal to more modern takes like gluten-free rice […]
Valentine’s Dessert: Lemon Sabayon on Coulis of Cranberry with a Lady Finger
Valentine’s Day is on Tuesday so I’ve created the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. My lemon sabayon, served in a martini glass over a layer of cranberry coulis and finished with a spongy lady finger, is not only pleasing to the eye, but packs a big punch of flavor without making you feel weighed […]
Valentine’s Day Solo: Treat Yourself to Salmon, Spinach and Bulgur
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and for those of us who’re staying in, there’s no reason why you can’t celebrate, even if you don’t have a date! Forget take-out or ice cream! Love yourself and treat yourself to a nice, quick healthy meal. This one pot dinner with salmon, bulgur and spinach […]
Manis, Hors d’Oeuvres and Relationship Talk
Yesterday, Lux Spa in Toronto’s Yorkville district hosted a wonderful post-work event, featuring relationships author, Andrea Syrtash, who was in town to promote her book, He’s Just Not Your Type (and that’s a Good Thing). The evening, which featured some book signing as well as mini manicures and appetizers, was full of chit-chat not among […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas for Everyone! (From The Sig Other to BFF to Family)
Still looking for Valentine’s Day gifts? The Gift Insider has some suggestions (Please note that not all gifts may necessarily be available in all regions): The guy: Custom JC Jewelry Guitar Pick Custom JC Jewelry Guitar Pick-This handmade sterling silver or copper guitar pick is awesome. It can be personalized with song lyrics, […]
Outfits for a Valentine’s Day Out on the Town
Still looking for some Valentine’s Day outfit ideas? Here are some suggestions: For the romantic, candle-light dinner: Don’t bother with the LBD. Be a little different and wear something in a different colour. For a plain dress like the one above, throw on a scarf. The Casually-Trendy Dinner: Since Valentine’s Day is on a Monday […]