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Valentino Glam Rose and Feather Clutch, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

No one does glam and feathers quite like Valentino, and this Glam Rose and Feather Clutch is a perfect example. The body is covered in large black tulle roses and black feathers (it doesn't say what kind) along with crystal details along the top edge for even more glamour. It's fully lined inside with black satin and a pouch pocket, plus it comes with a chain link shoulder strap for different convertible carrying options. A beautiful bag that will serve you well for occasion after occasion, as long as you take good care of the feathers. $2,340

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Lily Lodge Flowers the Antidote to Boring Red Roses on Valentine's Day

by Deb West (RSS feed) —

Tired of overpriced not particularly beautiful red roses that often don't even open for Valentine's Day? Maybe your significant other doesn't even like roses? One woman I know married the man who finally figured out her favorite flowers were tulips and showed up with a bouquet of her favorite flowers rather than roses on Valentine's Day. Regardless of the reason, there are options available for those who want to give truly beautiful flowers to that important person in your life.

Ariana Lambert Smeraldo the owner of Lily Lodge, a spectacular flower shop in Los Angeles, California is no stranger to designer style. She was appointed West Coast Director of Stores and Public Relations of Bottega Veneta in 1998. It is not surprising that her store offers so much more than just the run-of-the-mill red roses. Just like many grandmothers have whispered to their granddaughters over the years that the women who choose Bottega know that their own initials are enough, Lily Lodge offers up floral arrangements for those with quiet but exquisite taste. Ariana understands that a combination of beautiful raw materials, a trademark style and understated elegance will always be chic.

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What You Need To Know About Red Roses For Valentine's Day

by ashleynorth (RSS feed) —

Red roses are popular year round but take on special importance at Valentine's Day. Suddenly they are everywhere. Bouquets of roses are sold by the side of the road and by salespeople hovering around restaurants. This, combined with the overflowing buckets at the grocery store, saturate a market that is deserving of a richness equivalent to its history. Favored mostly for its beauty and durability, combined with fragrance, the rose's popularity has caused an outbreak of ecologically harmful and trade-wide problems.

Many roses are raised in Ecuador and Colombia, and there is an ongoing concern of heavy pesticide use, unfair wage and labor conditions and the possibility that the rose tips themselves may have been treated with anti-fungal chemicals that are harmful to human beings.

Flower arranger and horticulture expert Betty Miles explains the importance of careful-sourcing and following care that will result in a longer life and a clear conscience. She notes that, due to favorable climate conditions as well as cheaper labor, most long stem roses (the most popular in America) are grown in greenhouses around the world, and generally in Colombia, Ecuador and parts of Africa. There can be a big difference between the white-bucketed variety amongst conventional locations and the fresher and perhaps more local available at a credible florist. Betty goes on to say:

When sourcing flowers in person, check underneath the bud to see if petals will have been removed. This will prove the flower to be old or not as fresh, diminishing their cut-life. 'Hardening-off' is a common flower arrangement term- taking a cut flower from a garden or, later, florist, and diagonally cutting an inch off the tip of the stem then immediately placing it in water (or cutting while the stem is submerged in water). Doing these steps, along with removing the lower leaves and stems will avoid rotting and water-contamination thus, shortening the life. If not removed, the most distal part of the stem will get dried, killing the cells within the stem, rendering it inactive, and killing the flower. This can and should be repeated by the distributor, the florist and finally, the customer. Though the packet of "flower-extender" that comes with your flowers appears artificial, it is an inert and biodegradable substance (typically a formula including dextrose and bacteria-inhibitors) that will extend the life of your cut flowers.

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Diptyque Spring 2009 White Candle Coffret

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Ultra-luxe Parisian parfumeur Diptyque is offering a White Candle Coffret gift box (above) for Spring 2009 evoking the fresh scents of the season. The three scented mini candles offer a "fragrant harmony of floral and herbal notes", comprised of Roses, Freesia and Lierre (Ivy). Presented in a crisp white box, the trio can be burned together or individually; each candle burns for 30 hours. Roses "evokes the world's most universally loved flower", Lierre "evokes the branches of ivy leaves running on the walls of an antique house", and Freesia "presents the scent of delicious, peppery white flowers wafting in the air of a beautiful spring morning." Priced at $98, the Coffret is available at the Diptyque stores in San Francisco and New York, as well as select boutiques. The firm was founded on Paris' famed Boulevard Saint-Germain in 1961.

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Teleflora's Rubies & Roses Sweepstakes

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

Seems like everywhere I turn I'm seeing ads for sweepstakes involving jewelry or other high-end prizes. It must be the two-fold punch of a sagging economy (spend money! win stuff!) and Valentine's Day. So indulge me -- or yourself, if you win -- because here's another: Teleflora's Rubies & Roses Sweepstakes. Select Teleflora rose purchases will be delivered with a game piece and PIN. The sender and recipient both can enter to win these prizes: Grand -- $60,000 ruby and diamond necklace; 100 winners -- $600 14k gold ruby and diamond heart-shaped pendant; 1,000 winners, $150 10k gold diamond and created ruby heart-shaped pendant. Official rules here.

P.S. Not sure your guy knows which flowers to send to you? Send him this.

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Same-day Flowers to 150 Countries

by Meg Massie (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If you're like me, you might have had a panic attack when you finally realized that it's already the middle of December and you haven't done any holiday shopping yet. If you're even more like me, then you're hopeless when it comes to picking out gifts for friends and family. Thankfully, there are some classic standbys out there to help you get through your holiday shopping with as little stress as possible.

In this season of extreme home decorating, everyone can appreciate a lovely flower arrangement. Flora2000 is a high-end flower delivery service offering same-day deliveries to 150 countries, and I'm in love with their bouquets. Even if you've put off your holiday shopping until the last minute, you can still get gorgeous gifts sent out ahead of Santa's sleigh. Whether you're ordering flowers for local delivery or overseas shipment, you'll be amazed by Flora2000's speedy service, and the arrangements are top-of-the-line.

In addition to over 3,000 floral arrangements, Flora2000 offers a wide selection of gourmet gift boxes and chocolates.

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Rose 'n Roll by Roger Vivier

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

Sometimes shoes are an accent to an outfit and sometimes they make the outfit. The Rose 'n Roll shoe by Roger Vivier is definitely one of the latter, featuring wool tartan in a bright plaid print with a large attention-grabbing rosette perched on the toe and (my favorite part) a little black laquered thorn coming off the sky-high stiletto heel.

I like this shoe, but I think I'd love it if it weren't for that wobbly bobble of a rose. Find a pair in Roger Vivier stores this fall and winter as part of the 2008/2009 collection. £830

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Suntory's Blue Roses

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Not this Valentine's Day, but next Valentine's Day, some lucky ladies will be getting not red but blue roses from loved ones looking to show their affection. 14 years in the making, Suntory Ltd. is already growing test batches of the new blooms here in the States and is anticipating big sales and premium prices when they launch them next year in Japan.

Blue roses are such a rare commodity because no blue pigment naturally exists in roses, which means serious genetic modification had to happen even to get this pretty shade of purple. But what I don't get is why do they insist on calling a purple rose blue? It strikes me as an impure form of blue (there's obviously still red in the mix) and it just begs for somebody else to come up with a slightly "bluer" color and call it better. Either way, they are really beautiful -- and no word yet on what this new blue rose will be called.

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Platinum Roses Preserve your Feelings

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Roses might be one of the most cliché items a woman can receive on Valentine's Day but that doesn't mean they aren't appreciated. If you want your floral gift to last the ages and carry your personal message as well, the Platinum Roses from Love Is A Rose fit the bill. Choose red, white, pink or yellow roses, have them adorned in gold, silver or platinum and inscribed with the perfect message. It is certainly a twist on the traditional bouquet -- even so, if I had a choice between flowers that are jeweled and flowers with a separate piece of jewelry I could wear... I might be picking option B.

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Drink Your Roses

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

A piece in Jolene Thym's Picky Eater column has me intrigued. One of the things I miss most about living in Northern California is the unique offerings from small wineries and distillers. Thym recently received a sample of Crispin's Rose Liqueur, created by Crispin Cain of Greenway Distillers. The distillier ferments apple juice and honey and then distills it to create an eau de vie which they then infuse with roses. Thym describes the taste as " like being in a small room stuffed with roses." Oh my! The unique beverage is only available at one place online and sells for $85 for a 375-ml bottle. This just made my Christmas list. It would likely be a great bottle to bring for dessert, perhaps paired with baklava or something else light and yet decadent.

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Extreme Roses Are A Hot V-Day Gift

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Garden

When we first heard about the existence of the world's tallest roses, with lush blooms sitting on stems that tower well over five feet above the ground, we immediately knew that they would be an in-demand item for Valentine's day. It turns out that the Washington Post thinks so, too. According to their latest article on the subject, "extreme roses" are growing in popularity faster than the flowers are blooming. They are turning up in celebrity homes and some were featured in the Rose Bowl Parade earlier this year.

Be warned, though: as with most excessively large things (SUVs, for example), these roses aren't inexpensive. Organic Bouquet, a company that specializes in the larger than life roses, charges $250 per dozen. On the plus side, they'll make a huge impact on your Valentine and, because the breed of rose is known as "Forever Young," one dozen should last quite a while.

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The Personalized Roses

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

A bouquet of roses on Valentine's Day sends a message, but that message could be anything from "let's be friends" to "I love you." The only sure way to make the message clear is by directly including it with the roses. And in this case, you can actually put the message directly on the long-stemmed Colombian roses directly. From Hammacher Schlemmer, these Personalized Roses are each embossed in gold with your choice of "I love you," "Happy Birthday," and "Happy Valentine's Day." They are sold by the dozen and packed with baby's breath and greens, in your choice of red, white, pink or yellow roses. Price: $80.

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World's Tallest Roses

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Garden

Flowers seem to be a fairly standard Valentine's Day gift, one that is so expected that it is actually quite difficult to impress your Valentine with them without going to extremes. Filling up a room with roses could be prohibitively expensive, but the World's Tallest Roses, while still pricey, might make even more of an impression. Just look at how pleased the woman in the picture is to see the roses!

The roses are over five feet tall and are carried exclusively by Organic Bouquet. The roses are imported from Equador, where the combination of sun and volcanic soil allows them to reach such impressive heights. Price for 1 dozen: $250.

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Steuben Everlasting Bouquet

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Art

Nothing says "I love you" like a big bouquet of roses - especially if you ask the florist's opinion before Valentine's Day. Instead of flowers with a relatively short shelf-life, Steuben's Everlasting Bouquet offers roses that will never stop blooming. Only 24 of the limited edition pieces have been created and all feature a pair of roses at the center of the multifaceted Steuben crystal. The crystal is cut in such away as to allow the roses to seem to multiply before your eyes as you gaze into it, as well. A small hidden compartment is included in the base. Price: $5,000..

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English Rose Candles

by Anne Metz (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

According to my mother, good manners means never showing up anywhere empty-handed. Leading by example, she buys a ton of hostess presents each year.

Her hostess gift of choice is always a lovely scented candle. Smaller than a wine bottle, but less perishable than chocolates, candles fit snugly into the category of something nice -- which everyone loves --no matter what their decor. Her candle of choice, Diptyque's Pink Rose candle, comes in a elegant pink frosted glass votive holder. The 50-hour burning candle captures the freshness of an English garden without any of the cloy usually associated with roses. It's the perfect hostess gift, so while you're at it, go ahead and pick up a few extras. The weekend dinner parties are just around the corner. Price: $52.

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