St. Valentines: Romantic Interludes

I can't help it, I'm a sucker for romance. Thankfully, Andrew is too.

Today, I found an article: How to Write a Rockin' Love Letter. Samara maintains that this letter is to become an emotional snapshot of your feelings toward your SO. While she encourages you to write a missive so that you can edit later, you can begin by making a list of your SO's strengths. If the typical outline was daunting to you, try the freeflow version of mindmapping -it's incredibly easy.


If you're looking for a little inspiration to keep your SO interested or to have a bit of fun, here are a few pretty simple ideas that will help you engage your creative spirit.

Sweet Indulgence: As a treat or as a gift
Vosges Parisenne Hot Chocolate

Andrew's Chez Hayden dinner menu:
Grilled Ahi Tuna on Mango Salsa (sweet + savory)
Swordfish Kabobs (meaty + fresh)
Crabcakes (lowfat + delish!)

Andrew's Chez Hayden dessert menu:
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Rich, LowFat Chocolate IceCream
Naughty Chocolate Pudding Cups

More on Chocolate
If you're in NYC, check out the Chocolate Cafes
Why Darker is Better
Chocolate Behavior Quiz

Gifts from ECStewart Collections
·Register for a St Valentine's Surprise Giveaway
(Winner announced Thursday, Feb 14)
·For your sterling SO, you'll want to choose Sterling Bacchus as a pendant, earrings, or a set.
·For the cool chick, definitely a WinterIce Limited Edition Pendant
·For mom, I'd suggest pewter pendants or prints from the Aspirations collection.
·Those with hearts afire can find Limited Edition Hand Painted Heart on Luxe Suede Journal or the Luckenbooth Heart print.
·For that woman who loves wine, I'd suggest the "Men Are Like Fine Wine" print from our Uncorked! Series; she'll giggle all the way through to next week.
·Finally, if you're not quite sure what to get your SO, a CalligraphyPets gift certificate (comes with a free greeting card) is always a nice treat to place on his/her plate before dinner.

Mid-September Activities

Lately, I've been feeling as though life is having fun throwing me a few curve balls and last week I've been lamenting about how I didn't feel like I had much on which to comment. Fortunately, my Aspirations Show is going strong and I'm very happy that it's been well received, specially by my enthusiasts -thanks Christine and Jenny! I'd like to spin a few products off the series... Got any ideas? I'd love to hear them.

Currently, I'm having a quiet sale on my sterling silver jewelry. I'm not sure how long it's going to last, but would love to have you consider it as early holiday gifts.

Meanwhile, I had a mfg call on me late this week loving some of my wine series and also want a few other pieces not yet designed for licensing. Yea! I'm not going to say much because I always seem to jinx myself. Argh. Anyhow, Andrew and I are also busy in the workshop creating new product prototypes to determine their *worthiness.* Can't say much now, but the surprises will be revealed soon.

Now that the weather is cooling off (how 'bout those storms last night thru the SE?) I've been enjoying new recipes that my Culinary Alchemist has been developing, like the garlic toast with real garlic (found at Costco) and honey. Who knew?