Many years before we even had a chance to choose between dozens of beautiful Valentine's Day gifts & gift ideas, a simple gift card or flower bouquet was enough to make someone happy. Gifts were bought on the streets, downtown at the market or within shopping malls. Valentine's offers always existed, so one could choose the perfect gift easily. Now...
Valentine's Day is EXACTLY 2 weeks away! For those giving gifts to the ones they love, why not consider a set of Tobacco Leaf dessert plates? It's a heck of a lot more original than a box of chocolates. (But being the chocolate and porcelain lover that I am, I'd appreciate both!) It's pretty traditional for women to receive flowers...
Did you notice R. Haviland & C. Parlon's Colette Gold teacup and saucer in this month's issue of TeaTime Magazine on page 12? Colette Gold is one of our best selling R. Haviland & C. Parlon patterns! Make It Yours! Colette Gold Tea Cup & Saucer (HP438022) - $145 www.mottahedeh.com
Want to know how to make these? Want to know how they taste? These are Chocolate-Strawberry Ganache Bars. The recipe came from The New York Times. Click here for the full recipe and a little video (CLICK), or keep reading for the recipe. (The original recipe is a dark chocolate-cherry, but I used what I had and that was strawberry...
I just wanted to bring back some of our old V-day posts from last year. Click on the links below the pictures to see the full post! Love Unites Us Black, White, Red & Prosperity What Women Want - The Little Things: Syracuse Rose What Women Want - Know Her: Alencon What Women Want - Flowers: Famille Verte What Men...
Better than a valentine's day card, and it won't be thrown in the trash or in a box! Take a quick peek at seven of our different verse trays that may be fitting for this Valentine's day. Perfect for rings, jewelry, or for the manly valentine, stamps and paperclips on a desk. Make it yours! Trifling Verse Tray (CW250B...
For the majority of my life-time, I had no valentine on Valentine's Day. I was happy being alone. I've never been the type of person who has longed for a romantic relationship. I felt I had everything I needed from my close friends, and focusing on my relationships in general provided me with the support and stability needed to navigate...
The gift I gave to my husband for Valentine's Day: These were the clues for next weekend. It starts with the apple and moves clock-wise around the heart. Apple - represents the Big Apple, NYC Coffee Beans - represent the Coffee and Tea Festival taking place in New York City next weekend. He's a huge fan of coffee and everything...
"Jewelry" What the ladies find romantic: “Some surprises I've enjoyed in the past were pearl earrings and an engraved music box (at separate times). I also like those mushy cards with cursive and ribbons on them from Hallmark.” – MK “Also, jewelry is tricky, but such a wonderful memento. Boyfriends who are feeling timid about what there girlfriends might like...
HOLD UP! Wait just a minute there. We've been talking a lot about what women want, but Valentine's Day isn't just about the ladies! A relationship is a two way street. So I asked the guys too, "What do you find romantic, what do you appreciate, what makes you feel all lovey-dovey inside, what would you want on Valentine's Day...
