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V-Day is coming fast
BY RACHEL SUTHERLAND
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Mama always said it’s the
thought that counts. When it comes
to Valentine’s Day, the more
thought, the better. The from-the
heart holiday is just days away and
you’ve been putting off today what
you could do tomorrow. Do you still
have time to impress? You betcha.
If you get crackin’ now, you’ll stay
out of trouble with your sweetie.
Here, are some ideas that will earn
you hugs and kisses, and can be
pulled off with a minimum of fuss.
DO-IT-YOURSELF
There’s nothing more special
for your sweetie than a one-of-a
kind gift you made with your own
hands.
-Flowers are an evergreen
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Valentine gift, but thinking out
side the box will score you points
for creativity (not to mention sav
ing you some bucks). Think vol
ume and space: A single carnation
is just cheesy (they’re the generic
of the flower world), but a tightly
packed, wide-mouthed bowl of red
carnations is stunning. Buy at least
two dozen carnations of a single
color, find a suitable vessel, trim
the stems uniformly, and pack 'em
in. A lush bow would be a nice fin
ishing touch.
-Express your inner creativity
with stamps, velvet and lace: Make
your own one-of-a-kind Valentine.
GET SHOPPING
-You don’t have to spend a
bundle to show your beloved that
your heart is true. Just Born, the
creator of Marshmallow Peeps, has
launched a new Valentine’s Day
Decorating Kit complete with four
pink, sugared marshmallow hearts
and a tube of decorating gel and
tips on how to personalize your
Peeps. $1.99. Multiple retailers.
- Valentine’s Day doesn’t have
to be all hearts and cupid. Defy
convention and go for colorful
gifts. Just about anything red or
pink will do, but choose wisely. A
sassy, hot-pink wallet or suave red
argyle socks will remind your
sweetie of your love all year long.
Banana Republic rocks the lace on
killer pumps (below), $128.
Banana Republic stores at various
locations and online at www.ba
nanarepublic.com.
SET THE TABLE
It might be a cliche, but it
couldn’t be more true: The quick
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