| ing a romantic gift for Valentine's Day for a | | | | breakfast table waiting her, or delivered by |
| woman should be a pleasure, with thoughts and | | | | courier to her door. |
| feelings of how much it will make her feel loved, | | | | 2. Early morning delivery of flowers to her home, |
| special and wanted. | | | | or yours if you live together. Including roses? Well, |
| To put emphasis on the special, then you should, | | | | that's up to you, but more of that later. |
| first and foremost, consider her and her individual | | | | 3. A visit to a good day spa where she can be |
| likes and dislikes. Whether you are just considering | | | | pampered from head to foot for the morning. |
| a gift of flowers, such as red roses, or a gift | | | | 4. A light lunch somewhere that is a bit out of the |
| basket, it will not be very romantic if you end up | | | | ordinary, but relaxing and with a warm and |
| buying something which your Valentine does not | | | | welcoming ambience. Maybe a floating restaurant |
| like or appreciate, and which clearly shows you do | | | | if you have one close enough, or anything else |
| not have a clue about the real her. Your gifts and | | | | with a romantic touch. |
| tokens of love must come from the heart. | | | | 5. It's off to the parlour for a hairdo, manicure, |
| Valentine's Day comes but once a year, so why | | | | pedicure and makeover. |
| not make it just that, a day? If your budget | | | | 6. She'll be feeling on top of the world by now, a |
| allows, and she can be available for the day, then | | | | great time to go to a boutique or two to find |
| try spending some time thinking about what | | | | that perfect outfit for the evening meal. |
| would make her very happy and spoilt, pampered, | | | | 7. Home on schedule, to await the delivery of a |
| and very much loved. | | | | gift basket that includes a bottle of her favourite |
| By planning a full Valentine Day, you will | | | | wine (for later), some feminine and floral |
| undoubtedly make her Valentine's gift unique. In | | | | fragrances including bath salts, so she can have a |
| fact, the gift will be a series of gifts and events | | | | long relaxing soak in the bath before going out for |
| spread throughout the day. Timing and order | | | | the meal. |
| could be very important, and that is something | | | | 8. While she's in the bath, hide a new bottle of a |
| you will have to judge depending on your girlfriend | | | | perfume she has always wanted inside the new |
| or wife. | | | | dress so she will find it as she gets ready for the |
| The permutations for a true Valentine "Day" are | | | | evening. |
| endless. If you first decide what to include, then | | | | 9. A wonderful candlelit meal, with her favourite |
| think about the best timing and order for her to | | | | choice of foods available; a romantic ambience is a |
| get maximum pleasure, the days itinerary will | | | | necessary to top off the evening. |
| gradually full into place. For example, if a romantic, | | | | 10. As you order your dessert, a well timed |
| candlelit evening meal is an essential, then you | | | | flower delivery of fresh roses delivered to the |
| need to get that booked well in advance and the | | | | restaurant, and then your table. You'll need a |
| time set. Should you believe she would love to be | | | | reliable florist and a bit of time watching for this! |
| pampered in a day spa for much of the morning, | | | | 11. Back home and an offer to open the wine. |
| then that that too would need to be booked well | | | | 12. While she is in the bathroom, replace the |
| in advance, as would an afternoon makeover and | | | | bedroom lighting with scented candles, and place |
| hairdo. | | | | her last gift, some new lingerie, on the pillow to |
| While it cannot be that much of a surprise as a | | | | await her. |
| day (after all she will need to be asked to be | | | | That is an expensive example, and please do not |
| available all day), you can keep the individual | | | | send me the bill. However, I am sure you get the |
| elements of the day, and the physical gifts, | | | | idea. Valentine's Day can be an experience, not |
| secret. How is this for an example?: | | | | just a card, a rose, and a meal. |
| 1. A very beautiful Valentine Card on the | | | | |