Valentine’s Gift Guide: For the One You Want to Date

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Roses are red, violets are blue, and if you drop a hint for the one you like this Valentine’s Day, maybe cupid will chip in a little help too.

Radiant Ribbons Scarf
Keep your crush warm with a thoughtful gift. Let them wrap up in this handmade, hand-dyed scarf, and know that you have given back to the worldwide community. / Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St., Alexandria; 703-684-1435; www.tenthousandvillages.com; $34.

Rebecca Minkoff Matinee Satchel w/ gold dot foldback
Most ladies probably don’t own a red purse, but she’ll be sure to thank you when she receives one wrapped in a bow. / Treat, 103 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria; 703-535-3294; www.shoptreat.com; $385.

Melt My Heart Candle or Cinnamon Pillar Candle
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. / Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St., Alexandria; 703-684-1435; www.tenthousandvillages.com; $12/each.

Custom Recycled Vinyl LP Album Journal Notebook Sketchbook
A customized notebook made with his/her favorite vinyl is sure to show the writer, musician or sketch artist in your life how well you know him/her. / Sande Edwards, Arlington; www.sandeedwards.com; $15.00.

Cotton Messenger Bag
It’s not a murse, and it’s not a purse; it’s a messenger bag and any guy or gal would rock it well. / Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St., Alexandria; 703-684-1435; www.tenthousandvillages.com; $38.

Edible Candles and Packaged Assortment of Lotions and Body Scrubs
Share a gift and hope they get the hint. / Le Tache, 210 King St., Alexandria; 703-299-8430; www.letache.com; $21.95/candles, $36.95-$49.95/lotions and body scrubs.

–Sarah Jones

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