Valentine’s Gift Guide: For the Friend Who Hates V-Day

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, February 4th, 2011

“While I was there I happened to notice you had circled some ads in the paper. Don’t bother calling the guy in the second column. I can tell you right now it won’t work out. That guy is me.” —Contributed by Pat Patel in Reader’s Digest

By Sarah Jones

Small Photo Frame – ‘Friends’ – 6″ Square
Make Valentine’s Day a little more likable with a picture of you and your friend in a frame like this one from Classics and Country. / Classics and Country, 217 King St., Alexandria; 866-766-2601; www.classsicsandcountry.com; $14.95.

Red Lotus Lapitz Flower Candleholder
“As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled … “- Buddha Nicely said. / Ten Thousand Villages, multiple NoVA locations; www.tenthousandvillages.com; $28.

Kathy Bransfield ‘Ghandi Ivy’ Necklace
Remind your friend of just how special he/she makes this world by simply existing because he/she is the change you want to see in the world. / La Muse, 108 N. Patrick St., Alexandria; 703-683-1696; www.shoplamuse.com; 703-683-1696; $69.

Lotion Bars
Everyone loves being pampered, and your friend is sure to feel rested and relaxed after massaging one of these lotion bars over his/her skin. Available in Lavender, Lilac Breeze, Sandalwood Kiss and Plain Sensitive. / Old Town Farmers Market (open Saturdays 6:30-11 a.m.; 703-371-6802; www.truly-life.com; $4.50.

Packaged Assortment of Lotions and Body Scrubs
This is a lovely assortment of body scrub and lotions—some edible! Talk about a gift that does double duty! / Le Tache, 210 King St., Alexandria; 703-299-8430; www.letache.com; $36.95-$49.95.

What’s one way to get your best guy bud to stop hating Valentine’s Day? Get him one of these babies:

Chopard Alfa Romeo Mili Milgia GT XL Limited Edition
Class, pure class. / Liljenquist & Beckstead: The Watch Store, 1798 M Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean; 703-448-6731; www.liljenquist.com; $7,000. (Ask for Kennera Melanson or Joe Turchiarolo)

Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M with Shark-Proof Mesh Brace
He can stand up to sharks in the boardroom and at the beaches. / Liljenquist & Beckstead: The Watch Store, 1798 M Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean; 703-448-6731; www.liljenquist.com; $4,350. (Ask for Kennera Melanson or Joe Turchiarolo)

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