If you are a frequent Q+DD reader, you’ll know that I love holidays – and pretty much any reason to celebrate. I even like not-so-sexy holidays. For instance, Passover got morphed last year into Lindsay + Lauren’s B.P.E. (Best Passover Ever). It was 80’s-themed and all…
B.P.E.
the charoset was jussssst right
Valentine’s Day (candy + roses) definitely falls into my top five favorite holidays list, alongside St. Patty’s Day (green beer + socially-acceptable pinching), Halloween (costumes + candy…again), Thanksgiving (turduckens + football) and New Year’s Eve (champagne + overpriced parties).
Happy V-Day!
Sadly, I do encounter quite a few people who are not that “into” V-Day. Some people just don’t have the spirit. I hear them say, “why should I be forced to tell my (insert: girlfriend/ fiance/ partner/ wife) that I love them more on this day than any other - yadda yadda yadda?” To which I simply respond, “because Hallmark tells you to! Hello!” Call me brainwashed – whatever – but I’m totally buying what Hallmark is selling. I love everything about this holiday! Chalky conversation hearts, under-clothed babies with bows + arrows, oversized V-day cards, pristine red+ pink roses…I love it all.
Which brings me to my point: no matter if you’re a V-day lover or hater, here are a few ideas for the weekend if you have not already made plans:
A Love Supreme: Nothing says, “I love you,” like sushi, well, that’s our philosophy at least. Head to Genki Noodles and Sushiin Buckhead or The Prado for a low-key, romantic Valentine’s Day dinner featuring a special “Cupid Roll” and “Love You Long Time” flirty cocktail. Detailed info below. (http://www.genkiatl.com/)
Valentine’s Day is for Suckas: Boycott this Hallmark holiday and reclaim romance for the real world at P’cheen International Bistro & Pub! Saturday, February 13 infuse a little humor into your night…sip on “Cupid Got Shot(s)” while you bust out your best Molly Ringwald moves during the teary eyed dance party courtesy of DJ Feri. Since the kitchen is open until 1:00 a.m., you might even find a date that you can spoon-feed the “Broken Heart” dinner specials to. (http://www.pcheen.com/)
Tainted Love: Give love a chance during Gold Room’s retro throwback “Tainted Love” party on Saturday, February 13th. Enjoy a night of dancing as DJ Andre Perry spins favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Try the “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue” and “Chocolate Covered Raspberries” specialty cocktails. Single guys and gals can try to get lucky in love by picking up a red wrist band at the front door as their official “single signal” for the night. (http://www.goldroomatl.com/)
Shop To Your Heart’s Content: If you’re still searching for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift, Limon Verde offers beautiful hand-made unique and affordable gifts for that special someone. To sweeten the deal, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Red Cross. And, the Shops Around Lenox have a bundle of sweet deals through Valentine’s Day. (http://www.limonverde.com/)
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Valentine’s Day Supper Club: Sun In My Bellyis hosting special Valentine’s Day dinners Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Both evenings will have one seating featuring a four-course meal created by executive chef Allison Lueker, complimentary specialty cocktails and live music by Nicole Chillemi. In addition, each party will receive a signature floral bouquet from Foxgloves + Ivy Floral Design Studio to take home. $50.00 per person. (http://www.suninmybelly.com/)
A few other V-Day ideas can be found right there: HERE.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, EVERYONE! And, stay warm – this is going to be a snowy one in Atlanta! 
xx, L
(It’s the little things in life.)
Though I largely believe my club-going days are behind me, we did find ourselves here for New Years Eve and a few other nights and had a blast.
This wall of sequin-clad women came walking towards us and one of them points at me and screams, “there she is!” Then a picture took place. Well, several. This is how I know 2010 is going to be spectacular. 
