Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for lovers and you don’t have to be a starry-eyed lover to share in the festivities. The Hallmark holiday is a great way to express appreciation to all the special friends in our life. Love cards, chocolate hearts and long stem roses mark the annual holiday.
We certainly don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to make someone feel special. But, since it’s fast approaching, remember a simple card can brighten someone’s day. Find the “ Valentine formula†that works for you.
- Le Valentin flourless chocolate cake with strawberry mousse, strawberry gelee and chocolate cremeux, $6.75 each. Can be purchased at Ghyslain on Market, 721 East Market St., 502.690.8845.
- Designer Inside/Outside Hoop Earrings. Prices start at $3,255. Can be purchased at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers, 138 Chenoweth Lane, 502.895.6124.
- Oxidized sterling silver necklace made with reconstituted coral and highlighted with semi precious gemstones. $100. Can be purchased at From The Vault, 3720 Frankfort Ave., 502.893.0900.
- 14K white gold heart pendant with lapis surrounded by diamonds. $1,000. Can be purchased at Seng Jewelers, 453 Fourth St., 502.585.5109.
- Gentlemen’s Seiko stainless Kinetic watch, $475. Can be purchased at Clater Jewelers, 1201 Herr Lane, 502.426.0077.
- Metalsmiths Sterling Silver Bracelet with heart charm. $368. Can be purchased at Gumer & Co., 225 S. Hurstbourne Lane, 502.327.3330.
- 14K yellow gold green amethyst dangle earrings, $243. Can be purchased at Clater Jewelers, 1201 Herr Lane, 502.426.0077.
- 18K white gold puffed diamond heart. $3,700. Can be purchased at Seng Jewelers, 453 Fourth St., 502.585.5109.