Flower arrangement: arranged. Dinner reservation: reserved. The amount of days before you’re free of any more Valentine’s Day obligations: three. Nice work... you’re in the home stretch. Now, about that gift. Here’s four of them you still have time to grab before the 14th. Grab wisely.
Mutually beneficial gifts: always a solid play. Like this night at the W, where a professional photographer will do your date’s hair and makeup for a private shoot (we trust you’ll find the bed a useful prop). There’s also an in-room dinner, champagne and a massage. You’ll need that last one.
It’s probably safe to say your date likes purses. And as long as we’re assuming things, let’s also assume she’d like a hand-stitched, 100%-wild-python-leather clutch from Billy Reid. It’s got antique brass magnetic straps. Leather lining. And it’s made from wild python. Just wanted to make that clear.
Sprig’s pastry chef is making truffles for Valentine’s Day. The kind that are infused with Irish cream and almond liqueur and orange brandy. You’re getting a dozen of those, by the way. They’ll also take custom orders, depending on what your date’s into. Hint: it’s vodka. Your date is into vodka.
Ah, the mixtape. It’s thoughtful. Romantic. The most underappreciated technological advancement of the 20th century. Which probably explains why Oakleaf & Acorn has a mixtape kit now. There’s a blank cassette, a notes sheet and a case that says “Best Mixtape Ever.” Consider “Purple Rain” mandatory.
