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Love is in the Air

What a great holiday to appreciate the love you get, and an excellent opportunity to give the love you have.
The simplest of gestures often have the greatest impact; tell someone you love them, compliment a stranger, thank a friend… ultimately it’s the interpersonal connections that measure the value of our days and ultimately our lives.
We’ve put together a beautiful gift collection to inspire this romantic holiday as chocolates, lingerie and pretty gifts have their place too.

Love is all you need” – The Beatles

Ways to Love

valentine's day date night

Date Night

Your special night…

  • Profess your love
  • Make it all about romance
  • Whisper sweet nothings
  • Break out of habit and plan something spontaneous
Practice Self Love

Practice Self Love

Everyday…

  • Take time for yourself
  • Draw a hot bath
  • Treat yourself to services … think massage, facial, cut, color…
  • Buy a new book and pour a hot cup of tea
  • Buy yourself chocolates, or flowers, or BOTH!
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Just for Fun

It’s all good…

  • Send an anonymous love letter ❤️
  • Answer the NY Times
    36 Questions That Lead to Love
  • Surprise someone with a gift
  • Plan a Galentine’s day … girl power!
  • Read your horoscope
Valentine's Day sweethearts

Traditions

Some things never change…

  • Legendary Sweetheart’s.  Some fascinating facts:
  • These nostalgic hearts were originally made in the 1800’s. They began printing sayings in 1902
  • 8 billion candies are produced each year making up 40% of the Valentine’s candy market
  • Missives that have been in production every year since 1902 are “Be Mine”, “Be True” & “Kiss Me”
  • The most sought after saying is “Marry Me” 
  • Some missives from days gone by; “Dig Me”, “Hep Cat” & “Fax Me” (too funny!)
  • Recently Sweethearts requested suggestions. The most popular; “Text Me”, “Tweet Me” & “Love bug”
valentine's day flowers

Flowers

Brighten your world…

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Any type of flower is perfect for you

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Fun Facts

Trivia action…

  • The name “Valentine’s Day” came about when St. Valentine signed his last letter “From your Valentine” before his execution
  • It was once believed the heart was the humans center of memory, where feelings of love were recorded
  • Back in the victorian era, people expressed their emotions through floriography. Giving a certain kind of flower conveyed a special meaning and red roses symbolized romance
  • The color red is widely used during Valentine’s Day because it has long been considered the color of passion and sexuality
  • Richard Cadbury introduced the first box of Valentine’s Day chocolates in 1868
  • Every year, more than 36 million heart shaped boxes of chocolates are sold across the country
Wine Ponder

Pop the Bubbly!

There’s never been a better time to make a special toast…

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Set the Vibe

Candle light, flowers, your favorite china and you’re all set…

Blackberry Thyme Baked Brie  country cleaver

Get the Party Started

Blackberry thyme baked brie

JK Place Capri

A breath of fresh air…

If you’re looking for romance, magnificent views, exceptional hospitality and world class cuisine you’ve come to the right JK Place Capri.  A hospitality experience unlike any other.  Serving up the comforts of home with the perhaps one of the most exquisite views in the world. 

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A Love Song…

Let The Lyrics Do The Talking

A Romantic Movie…?

Love Actually

Shakespeare in Love

Gift Guide

FERNANDO JORGE  Satellite Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Earrings  $46,600

FERNANDO JORGE
satellite diamond, mother of pearl 18k yellow gold earrings
$46,600

FERNANDO JORGE  clarity diamond & 18kt gold bracelet  SOLD OUT

FERNANDO JORGE
clarity diamond & 18kt gold bracelet
SOLD OUT

FERNANDO JORGE  18K Yellow Gold Disco Choker  SOLD OUT

FERNANDO JORGE
18k yellow gold disco choker
SOLD OUT

MORITZ GLIK diamond kaleidoscope shaker ring

MORITZ GLIK
diamond kaleidoscope shaker ring
$4,700

KARMA EL KHALIL  Pink Kunzite Cocktail Ring  $13,915

KARMA EL KHALIL
pink kunzite cocktail ring
$13,915

KARMA EL KHALIL  Morganite Rose-Gold Ark Ring  $32,890

KARMA EL KHALIL
morganite rose-gold arc ring
$32,890

INITIO PARFUMS PRIVES  Oud For Greatness Eau de Parfum  $350

INITIO PARFUMS PRIVES
oud for greatness parfum
$375

JO MALONE  Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense  $195

JO MALONE
scarlet poppy cologne
$196

roja parfums

ROJA PARFUMS
scandal pour homme
$485

R13  Cheetah Oversized Sweater  $425

R13
cheetah oversized sweater
$539

BURBERRY  Locklyn Love Sweater  $970

BURBERRY
locklyn love sweater
SOLD OUT

ACNE STUDIOS  Nimah Face Striped Sweater  $360

ACNE STUDIOS
nimah face striped sweater
SOLD OUT

KAT THE LABEL penelope underwire bra

KAT THE LABEL
penelope underwire bra
$69

FLEUR DU MAL violette balconette bra

FLEUR DU MAL
violet balconette bra
$178

ONLY HEARTS so fine lace bralette

ONLY HEARTS
so fine lace bralette
$55

HANKY PANKY AFTER MIDNIGHT Racy Keyhole Teddy

HANKY PANKY
after midnight racy keyhole teddy
$88

COSABELLA Cutie 3 Pack Underwear  $60

COSABELLA
cutie 3 pack underwear
$60

HANKY PANKY Racy Signature Lace Open Teddy

HANKY PANKY
racy signature lace open teddy
$78

BEACH RIOT  Dylan Sweatshirt  $98

BEACH RIOT
dylan sweatshirt
$98

EBERJEY  Softest Sweats Top  $84

EBERJEY
softest sweats top
$84

HANKY PANKY  long sleeve top  $88

HANKY PANKY
long sleeve top
SOLD OUT

ANISSA KERMICHE  Blobby ceramic candlestick  $252

ANISSA KERMICHE
blobby ceramic candlestick
SOLD OUT

DINOSAUR DESIGNS  Rock large marbled-resin vase  $295

DINOSAUR DESIGNS
rock large marbled-resin vase
SOLD OUT

ANISSA KERMICHE  blobby ceramic candlestick  $252

ANISSA KERMICHE
blobby ceramic candlestick
$252

UGG  Fluff Yeah Poppy Slide Sandal  $110

UGG
fluff yeah poppy slide sandal
SOLD OUT

SELETTI  "neon art" - heart  $72

SELETTI
“neon art” – heart
SOLD OUT

St. Valentine

RICHART LUXURY CHOCOLATES
Petits Classic
$27

GREAT ONE COOKIE COMPANY  Valentine's Cookie Bouquet  $26

GREAT ONE COOKIE COMPANY
valentine’s cookie bouquet
SOLD OUT

DYLAN'S CANDY BAR  Butterfly Gummies in Paint Can  $16

DYLAN’S CANDY BAR
butterfly gummies
$16

valentine's day gift

NEWBY TEAS
matthew williamson collection gift set
$145

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE  Jane Austen  $12

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Jane Austen
$15

Linda Goodman's Love Signs: A New Approach to the Human Heart  $20

LOVE SIGNS
Linda Goodman
$23

ANNA KARENINA  Leo Tolstoy  $18

ANNA KARENINA
Leo Tolstoy
$15

(posted: January 2021)

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