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
Sorry, 
Now, I guess if you’re going to wear a blanket to a bar, it definitely makes sense to wear one with sleeves. You just can’t argue with that logic. I mean, how else could you shoot pool?
Give a high five?
Even hold your cocktail?!
You couldn’t, my friends. You couldn’t.
I actually can’t believe bar crawling wasn’t Snuggie’s original purpose. Yep, Snuggie pub crawls are all the rage and last night? I jumped right on that bandwagon. 
I imagined myself a Project Runway contestant while fashioning my Snuggie dress… please witness my Snuggie couture: 
Have a 
Between my Houston party…
My office party…
My party at Smith’s with my cast mates…
Dinner at Woodfire Grill with EZ…
Dinner at Rathbun’s/Krog with my family…
And, of COURSE, the amazing brunch that Lindsay threw at Waffle House…
…dayianu! (that would have been enough)
It. Was. Spectacular! We packed Whiskey Park with popped collars, pearls, cardigans, top siders, even seersucker in the dead of winter. Erin and I were tickled pink (and green!) 
…however, I always have a bit of party left in a reserve tank and I plan on using it this Wednesday at the American Red Cross event at East Andrews for Haiti relief. ![haiti[1]](http://thequickanddirtydirty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/haiti1.jpg "haiti[1]")
Here’s your official invitation:
If Lindsay has decided to become involved, she is in it to win it, my friends. Front of the pack, 110% committed, game face on. I love this quality in a person and she has it in spades! 
Anyway. Darling, creative Hollis has a new venture and it looks so fun!
And
But I may be a little biased.
There are two $500 cash prizes that will be awarded, one that the hosts pick and one popular vote pick. So…vote early and vote often. Click 
xx, L
Can’t. Hardly. Wait! 
Well, in the SPIRIT of the season (pun intended) might I suggest a festive way to combat these sneaky little calories: Oakland Cemetery’s “Run Like Hell” 5K on 10/31/09! If you aren’t familiar with Oakland Cemetery, I suggest you check out L’s former post by clicking
Regardless, Happy Halloween! It’s almost here!!!!!