Valentine’s Day Deals That Are Sure to Set the Mood

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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Hello, hello, shoppers! It’s Devon here, and I’ve been doing some extensive research to bring you the best ideas at the sweetest prices for you and your love bugs.

For the Fellas:

For the guy who doesn’t really understand romance, we have just the gift that will tug at his heart strings. Uncommongoods.com is offering Ward Wallau and Bill Hartel’s unique cuff links that are made from the seats of famous ballparks throughout history. Pick your guy’s favorite team, and your gift is sure to be a home run. The cuff links start at $150.

For your geek with the gadgets, remind him of your love every time he picks up his iPhone by giving him a custom skin cover. Gifts.com allows you to customize skins with your own image for only $14.95 — much cheaper than Apple’s new iPad. He’ll never forget to call again!

If neither of these sound right, how about grabbing your guy a great pair of Naked and Famous jeans at shopfarinellis.com of Arlington. They’re offering a handful of jeans on sale starting at $96.80. I know my guy could certainly use a spruce up like their Weird Guy style jean, marked down to $128 from $160. Now that’s a gift that will make us both happy!

Now, for those who dare, The Full Cup of Alexandria is offering a unique opportunity. From Feb. 8 through Feb. 27, they’ll be showcasing the renowned Boudoir work of photographer Brett Cordeau of  Intimate Art Photography — what a perfect time to sign up for private Boudoir portrait sessions and give a gift that is sure to leave your guy stunned … in a very good way. Of course, The Full Cup is stocked full of sexy little things that will help set the mood for the photos and make you feel like a million bucks.

For the Ladies:

Guys, treat your lady to a day of pampering and relaxation at The Medical Spa at Nova. For Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a great package called the Sweet & Savory Body Scrub for only $90. Your lady will come out feeling and smelling as sweet as can be. The scrub uses Mediterranean Lemon, Mandarin, Grapefruit, and Lemon Petitgrain essential oils with brown sugar to make a luxurious scrub that is gently massaged to exfoliate and quench that dry winter skin. Afterward, she can further melt in their hot steam shower and the spa’s sauna. The package even includes a box of chocolates and a long-stemmed rose! Guys, trust me, this deal will not disappoint.

If your lovely lady loves chocolates, then Artfully Chocolate Kingsbury Collections (ACKC) has got you covered. Located in Old Town Alexandria, ACKC offers a variety of hand-dipped chocolates that are sure to make your love swoon. I recommend the 24-piece truffle box for $46. They’ll even customize the box to include only what your wife or girlfriend loves. And, for those of you who are really looking to cure her sweet tooth, ACKC offers a delectable Chocolate of the Month club at $25 per month. You have the choice to purchase the whole year or to only select certain months. No matter what you decide, she’ll definitely be thankful when her craving hits.

If your looking to spice things up a bit, I suggest heading over to Bloomers in Old Town Alexandria to pick up something saucy. They have a darling red and white lace romper that is sure to heat things up for only $70.  Also, you could head over to Vienna’s Trousseau to pick something from the Claire Pettibone collection like a lace chemise priced at $99 or a camisole and top pant set priced at $129.

Lastly, for your diva darlings, I recommend swiping something from Meg Carter Designs. Natalie and I both cannot get enough of her jewelry; it’s sure to make your love’s jaw drop. With earrings starting at $55 and necklaces starting at $42, this gift won’t break the bank, but is bound to win you brownie points.

For The Couple Who Plays Together:

For those of you who want to make romance together, rather than buy it, I have some suggestions. For one, you could head down to Old Town Alexandria and hit up Hank’s Oyster Bar. Oysters are a natural aphrodisiac, and with Hank’s serving up some delicious drinks, the evening is sure to lead to a great end.

Up for something more adventurous? Head southwest in the Commonwealth to Skydiving Orange to test your love and your courage. For those of you who are first-timers, there’s an instructional course and a tandem jump with an instructor. Tandem jumps start at $255.

For the couple that is looking to spend a quiet, romantic evening together at home, I suggest calling in Angelina’s Cuisine for a couple’s cooking class in the privacy of your home. Angelina will come to your house and teach everything from the basics of cooking to experts’ tips. Don’t want to deal with the hassle and mess? Angelina takes care of the shopping as well as the clean up! All you need to do is decide what you want to learn how to make and enjoy your evening with some tasty food and your loved one. Angelina charges $150 for the evening.

Well, I hope that run-through has helped set the mood for you for the day of love. I’m getting excited! I have a persistent craving for chocolate and have been lusting after some new earrings. Hope my handsome boyfriend finds this post!

–Devon Carter

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