A Heartfelt Valentines

The ubiquitous red roses or the box of chocolates can easily say; obligation met, but no imagination has gone into this. There’s nothing wrong with an incredible bunch of red roses, or a sensational box of chocolates, it’s actually more about the effort, the delivery and demonstrating whether you really know the one you love. There is always something special about being surprised or touched by a gesture that is unexpected or meaningful. Applying a little thought to Valentine’s Day can really say “I Love You”.

Chocolates

Does the love of your life like milk, dark or white chocolate? Do they love salted caramel? Making the right selection is essential, and the packaging can make all the difference.

In London go in for expert help to Artisan du Chocolat it’s a veritable chocolate treasure trove with branches in Notting Hill, Chelsea, Selfridges and Borough Market.

If you’re looking for phenomenal taste sensations in New York, then head down to Spring Street in Soho and the quirky but fabulous Vosges Chocolate. Think Black Pearl truffle, made with ginger, wasabi, dark chocolate, and black sesame seeds.

Flowers

Red roses are perceived as the flower of choice, but there’s nothing wrong with letting your imagination and creativity go off-piste. London’s Scarlet and Violet deliver gorgeous arrangements that are visionary and alive with scent. If you’re not sure what to choose, leave it with them, your recipient will be enchanted.

For otherworldly romantic blooms in the big apple, Michael and Darroch at Putnam and Putnam in Flatiron will rustle up something to get the heart beating.

Poetry of Love

Make your selection for him or her of these sensational love poems and then have a calligrapher in London or New York write them in sensational ink on beautiful paper and have it framed in New York by Julius Lowy or John Davies in London.

Music

Take your beauty or beast for a live concert performance of Beauty and the Beast at London’s South Bank Centre, or experience singer song writer Katie Bradley’s beautiful soulful voice in the magnificent setting of St Martin’s in the Field.

Make your love’s heart soar with the New York Philharmonic at the Lincoln Centre, your Valentine’s will be a total symphony of romance.

Dinner in

Always tricky to get a reservation so why not get home early and fill your home with flowers and strictly candlelight. Don’t worry about trying to slave in the kitchen, go and gather an incredible menu of food, wine and champagne from any of the following purveyors, heat or chill and you’re all set. You’ll be surprised at how gourmet you can go. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is the champagne of choice.