Choose the Perfect Valentine's Gift for Your Sweetheart

Chocolates for Your Better Half

La Maison Chocolates

La Maison du Chocolates new nine piece chocolate box sets the stage for a trip to Paris depicting the City of Lights in a variety of fragrances and flavors including orange and dark chocolate; mango gelee, vanilla and jasmine flowers; lemon and honey and ginger and lemon with dark almond praline. 16 piece box, $54, available at www.lamaisonduchocolat.us.

See’s Candies is offering a variety of options for the sweet tooth in your life, including Scotchmallow® Hearts with buttery caramel and honey marshmallow, coated in rich dark chocolate; Dark Chocolate Raspberry Heart with raspberry buttercream and decadent dark chocolate; Milk Chocolate Bordeaux™ Heart with brown sugar soft center in See’s classic milk chocolate; Assorted Chocolates box full of See’s favorites and their Sweet Indulgence Heart, a giant heart filled with two pounds of See’s milk and dark chocolate. See’s also has bags of hot and sour heart candies and strawberry and dark chocolate truffle hearts.

Theo Chocolates Love is Love 8 piece confection collection provides a variety of delicious chocolates in a pretty red box. Their new Casanova caramel collection is a great choice for anyone who craves unconventional caramels and includes lemon verbena, lavender jalapeno, ginger rose and honey saffron flavors.

Valerie Confections is offering a special Valentine’s Pie filled with rhubarb, strawberry and rose as well as a selection of her “Hearts & Arrows” black and blush chocolates in a Valentine’s Day bar, heart box and arrow box.

Lovely Libations

Bollinger Rose 2006

The Limited Edition Bollinger Rose 2006, with aromas of warm spice, chocolate, mocha and roasted coffee noes is a perfect bubbly present. Housed in a pretty metallic gift box, the vintage Pinot Noir forward flavor Rose is perfect to pair with a Valentine’s Day meal for two. $140 per bottle, available at www.wine.com.

Belvedere Vodka

Belvedere Vodka has announced a limited Edition bottle in a partnership with RED. Sales from the vodka will support The Global Fund’s work to fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. The bottle’s sleek red color and pearl matte finish make a beautiful gift presentation. $29 per bottle, available at www.belvederevodka.com.

Don Papa Rum

Known for its rich sweet style and fruity notes, Don Papa Rum is perfect for making tropical and traditional cocktails to share. $39.99 per bottle, available at www.donpaparum.com.

Tea Forte

Tea Forte’s 20 handcrafted pyramid tea infusers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. Their new Chakra collection is created with aromatic spices that encourage well-being and mental clarity, their Dolce Vita collection includes naturally sweet, organic dessert teas and their Noir collection will appeal to any lover of organic black teas, $30 to $34 each, available at www.teaforte.com.

Tealeaves

Tealeaves has created a Tender Loving Care Gift Set, a perfect Valentine’s gift for anyone wishing to be better in mind, body and spirit. The set includes a tin of their organic vanilla rooibos tea and a pouch of their organic health & well-being green tea as well as a stainless steel infuser, $46.95 at www.tealeaves.com.

Nespresso

Take your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend or bestie on a journey around the world one cup at a time with Nespresso’s new limited edition coffees. Their Ethiopia & Uganda twenty capsule assortment includes 10 capsules of the rich Robusto Uganda with cocoa notes, perfect for a Latte Machiatto and 10 capsules of their Arabica Ethiopia with noes of ripe fruit, flowers and malty caramel. $24.50 at www.nespresso.com.

Snacks for Your Sweetheart

Harry & David

Harry & David’s Deluxe Valentine’s Day Gift Box is a perfect choice for any foodie.

Full of delectable sweet and savory items including Royal Riviera pears, chocolate truffles, crackers, pepper and onion relish, vanilla shortbread cookies, dark chocolate covered raspberry heart cookies and gouda cheese. There’s also a pretty heart tea towel. $54.99 at www.harryanddavid.com.

Montmorency Tart Cherries

Tangy tart Montmorency cherries and cherry juice are great gifts for the food lover in your life. Dried cherries are perfect for snacking or adding to oatmeal, yogurt, and salads and cherry juice can be enjoyed on it’s own or mixed to make creative cocktails or teas.

Murray’s

Murray’s Cheese Tower for Two and a good bottle of wine is all you need for a romantic evening at home. This pretty gift set includes Cornelia, Selles-Sur-Cher, Bijou and a teak rectangular cutting board, $75 at www.murrayscheese.com.

Something for the Fashionista

Lafayette 148 NY Sneaks and Booties

Step out in style for a casual date in a pair of Lafayette 148 suede Bade sneakers. Crafted with comfy Italian suede, this fashionable shoe is finished with a zip front, hardware rivets and a molded insole, also available in red, $298. Or dress up any outfit with a pair of ankle high Drishti Booties crafted from Italian leather, $498 at www.lafayette148ny.com.

Luxurious Cashmere

Give the gift of ultimate comfort with a silk cashmere duster ($698) or a silk cashmere lightweight knit wrap ($398), both are made from soft warm Ialaina cashmere-silk at www.lafayette148ny.com.

The Lemon Collections Loungewear

Feel warm and cozy all February with the Bella Toasty Sweater ($105) and Bella Courtney Jogger pants ($92). This loungewear set is comfortable feminine and is versitale enough to wear both inside and out. Lemon Collections also has a perfect ¾ length terry twisted robe ($78) and dozens of socks, leggings, slippers and tights all at www.thelemoncollections.com.

Brouk & Company Bags

Any romantic getaway wouldn’t be complete without Brouk & Company’s Excursion Weekender bag. Made out of lightweight wax canvas and vegan leather, it’s adjustable shoulder strap and exterior zippered pocket make it both functionable and fashionable, available in black and khaki, $89. Brouk & Company’s stackable high gloss jewelry boxes are also great gift choices. Their two piece set has soft suede interior lining and includes 2 levels that can be used independently or stacked. Available in white, silver, navy and pink, $139, at www.broukandco.com.

Stella & Dot Jewelry

Customize your sweetheart’s present by choosing an engravable charm or necklace from Stella & Dot. You can choose a font option and shape and include a heartfelt message, prices vary, www.stelladot.com.

Emi Jay Smoosh Sweatshirt

Be pretty in pink on February 14th with the Emi Jay Smoosh sweatshirt with rolled edges in Rose Quartz. The ultimate blend of comfort and style, this relaxed fit roomy top is made of modal and polyester, $124 at www.emijay.com.

Lunya Robe

Lounge in style with Lunya’s The Robe. This full length pima, modal and spandex high/low hemline robe has a neckline metal closure, deep pockets, sewn in belt and an absorbent V-neckline at the back for absorbency. Available in black or white, $250 at www.lunya.com.

Cosmetics, Hair and Body Care for Your Beauty

Philosophy Gift Sets

Philosophy’s many gift sets offer a variety of feel good products in one box. Their Amazing Grace with shampoo, bath and shower gel, body lotion and eau de toilette ($57); Away We Go with cleanser, moisturizer, shampoo, bath and shower gel ($32) and eye cream and the Pure Grace shampoo, bath and moisturizer duo ($50) are perfect choices. Available at www.philosophy.com.

Follain Blissed Out Bath Set

Follain Blissed Out Bath Set includes everything needed for a distressing bath experience. Included is a candle, body milk bath and body butter, all made with safe non-toxic formulas, $90 at www.follain.com.

NuMe Precious Metals Curling Wand

Nume’s Precious Metals Curling Wand will get any hair date ready and in shape with it’s pure tourmalineThe hot pink is perfect for Valentine’s Day and also is available in black, turquoise and rose gold, $99 at www.NuMeUSA.com.

Visha Advanced Skin Care Bundle

Gift the gift of wonderful glowing skin to yourself or your bestie with Visha’s Advanced Skin Care Bundle featuring a purifying cleanser, bright eye booster, body scrub and correcting serum, $165 at www.VishaSincare.com.

The Mane Products

Get sexy hydrated silky skin with The Mane’s Ancient Egyptian Body Wash & Oil and Lotion Fusion ($14.99) . Their Pink Lemonade and Coconut Hair Care Collection curly hair and includes a mousse, sherbet, conditioner and shampoo ($70.95), at www.TheManeChoice.com.

Dear by Renee Face Products

Keep your skin flawless and clear for any date night with Dear by Renee Grapefruit Foaming Wash ($29.95). Their Ultra Firming Eye Cream ($69.55) with botanical extracts will decrease puffiness and dark circles, and the Botanical Toner will keep skin fresh and clear ($34.95) available at www.DearbyRenee.com.

Lipstick Queen Dating Game Lipsticks

Make your lips kissable with Lipstick Queens Dating Game lipsticks providing full coverage creamy lipsticks with soothing shea butter and vitamin E, choose from Mr. Right, Mr. Right Now, Good Catch and Bad Boy shades, $24 each at www.lipstickqueen.com.

Merle Norman

Keep lips kissably soft and supple with Merle Norman’s antioxidant rich lip conditioner with pomegranate extract, shea butter, and humectants and emollients to smooth, soothe and seal in moisture ($25). Their Liquid Lipcolor in Siren is the perfect red for any Valentine’s Day date with a hybrid formula that has full color lipstick pigment but glides on like a gloss ($15). For a lightweight shine, their Kiss & Hug Lip Gloss ($15) delivers rich opaque color, available at www.merlenorman.com.

REN Clean Skincare

REN Clean Skincare’s Moroccan Rose Otta Ultra Moisture Body Oil replenishes skin giving a healthy youthful glow ($65). Their Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish gently exfoliates leaving skin silky smooth

($60), available at www.renskincare.com.

WunderKiss Lip Plumping Gloss

WunerKiss Lip Plumping Gloss provides hydrated plumper looking lips in seconds. New Valentine’s Day shades include rose, nude and berry, $19.95, available at www.wunder2.com.

Arbonne

Arbonne’s Rosé All Day to Night Lip Set ($70) is a beautiful trio of dual-ended matte lip cream and shiny gloss featuring kissable mauve, nude and pink shades to wear alone or mix and match. Their Rescue & Renew Detox Face Mask ($44) with French pink clay will keep skin hydrated and ready for any glam make-up, avaialbe at www.arbonne.com.

Jane Iredale

Create a captivating smoky or winged eye look for your Valentine’s Day date with Jane Iredale’s cream to powder liners with the staying power of a liquid liner and the ease of a powder, $24 at www.janeiredale.com.

G.M Collin Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patches

Get your eyes ready for any romantic evening with G.M. Collin Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patches providing quick relief for tired eyes reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness, $50 at www.GMCollin.com.

Hydropeptide Perfecting Gloss

Keep lips smooth and supple with Hydropeptide’s Perfecting Gloss in six flattering shades, $38 at www.hydropeptide.com. Gifts for those on your list over forty can include their PolyPeptide Collagel and Eye Masks which boost collagen for a firmer appearance.

Colorful Seasons Hot Pink Flat Iron

Colorful Seasons flat iron can transform any hair into a smooth shiny mane. The hot pink color is perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift, $32 at www.herstyler.com.

It’s A 10 Hair Products

It’s A 10 Whipped Collection including shampoo, conditioner and hairspray will keep your hair smelling fresh and looking flawless on any date night with no stickiness or flaking, $25.73 at www.itsa10haircare.com.

Amarte Heart & Seoul Collection

Amarte’s Heart & Seoul Collection includes a cleansing foam, hydrator, eye cream, hydrolift cream and tow shades of Natural Finish BB Cream. This ritual leaves skin radiant and soft. It’s housed in a beautiful collector’s box and makes a perfect present on Valentine’s Day. $235 at www.amarteskincare.com.

DeoDoc Intimate Skin Care Products

Swedish DeoDoc has created a full line of intimate skin care products including daily intimate washes, sprays and pre-shave oils in a variety of scents including coconut, jasmine pear and violet cotton, prices start at $15, available at www.deodoc.com.

Royal Langnickel Makeup Brushes

This perfectly pink travel makeup brush set will have you looking pretty wherever you go on Valentine's Day, $19.99 at www.beautyusa.royalbrush.com.

Flattering Fragrances

Tocca Cleopatra Gift Set

Tocca’s Cleopatra Gift set will keep you or your loved one smelling sweet wherever they travel. Set includes a fragrance spray, hand cream and body scrub with notes of grapefruit, lush greens, cassis, white jasmine and vanilla. $45 at www.tocca.com.

Ex Nihilo French Affair

Both women and men can wear Ex Nihilo’s captivating and luxurious French Affair Eau de Parfum, with notes of bergamot, rose and vetiver. 3.3 ounce bottle , $325 at www.ex-nihilo-paris.com.

Avon Take Me Afar Amari Spray

Spritz on Avon’s Imari Take Me Afar Eau de Toilette to spice up any occasion. Featuring notes of Italian lemon, bergamot, iris, rose and vanilla, this affordable spray housed in a cute heart drawstring bag will easily fit in purses and carryon luggage, .5 ounce spray, $8 at www.avon.com.

Acqua di Parma Nomade Set

Acqua di Parma’s Nomade Set is the perfect gift for any man on the go. It includes an after shave balm, bath and shower gel and deodorant spray featuring their signature Colonia fragrance with notes of Sicilian citrus, rosemary and lavender, $125 at www.acquadiparma.com.

Byredo La Selection Florale

Byredo’s La Selection Florale presents three travel friendly iconic floral scents including Blanche (white florals), La Tulipe (freesia and rhubarb) and Rose of No Man’s Land (rose) housed in 12 ml spray vials, $110 at www.byredo.com.

Prada L’Homme Intense

Prada L'Homme Intense is a multi-layered Eau de Parfum. At the heart of the fragrance are notes of amber, patchouli, and iris creating combinations of notes that accentuate the endless facets of the Prada man. 3.4 fluid ounces, $98 at www.prada.com.

Valentino Donna Acqua

Donna Acqua by Valentino is a classic woman’s scent with notes of green almond and frosted pear, 3.4 ounces, $120 at www.valentino.com.

Build A Love Nest

Cangshan Cutlery

Chefs and home cooks will love receiving the Cangshan N1 Series 6 piece German Steel Mountain Knife Block Set for it’s sleek modern design and well crafted knives. The acacia or walnut wood block is a beautiful addition to any kitchen, $425 at www.cangshancutlery.com.

Knork Flatware

Knork Flatware provides the perfect utensils for any romantic home cooked or take away meal. Combining innovation and function, this modern flatware is so comfortable in the hand that you will never want to put it down. The heavier, balanced design and fork with a broad and curved outside tines helping to cut through food are added pluses. Available in matte original, black titanium, satin brass and antique copper titanium, prices range from $24.99 to $69.99 for a five piece set, available at www.knork.net/.

Casper Duvet

Give the gift of perfect sleep with the Casper duvet. Never too warm or too cold, this warm comfy duvet has small rectangular cambers to help the down stay fluffy and in place, $250 to $350, www.casper.com.

Alessi

Alessi’s Il Caffe Set of four heart-shaped espresso spoons can stir up any date. Designed by Miriam Mirri, these 18/10 stainless steel spoons are perfect for any dessert or beverage, $42 at www.alessi.com.

Date Night

Where to go to romance your sweetie with beautiful music? If you are around LA head to the Catalina Bar & Grill to sit side by side and listen to the handsome and talented Steve Tyrell sing standard love songs, Feb 14 – 18th and 22nd – 25th, tickets at www.catalinajazzclub.com.