Valentines Day For Dummies: What's In A Rose??!

Rose Colors convey deep and various meanings, so here are some pointers to help you express yourself on Valentines Day, or avoid misunderstandings!

Red- Symbolizes passion, love, romance, eroticism, perfection, respect, and beauty. The deeper the red, the more intense the meaning. A single red rose packs a great punch and means "I Love You" and depicts utmost admiration (NOT a good choice for someone you just started dating)

Orange- Symbolizes enthusiasm, desire, fascination, pride, satisfaction of success and strengthened love.

White- Symbolizes purity, innocence, humility, pious, heavenly, silence, sincerity, and youthfulness. White roses are bold, refreshing, and my personal favorite!

Pink- Symbolizes appreciation, gentleness, admiration, grace, gladness, sweetness, and joy. Dark Pink Roses are expressions of gratitude and appreciation and convey, "Thank You."

Lavender- Symbolizes Love at first sight, enchantment, feminism, grace, elegance, and charm. Lavender roses are given to reflect the beauty and grace of those who receive them!

Peach- Symbolizes appreciation, "Closing the Deal", "Let's Get Together", and sincerity. Peach flowers convey a deeper sense of friendship than romance and are ideal for the casual dater to express their "fondness and gratitude" toward their not-so-serious partners

   Coral- Symbolizes desire

   Green- Symbolizes joy and optimism, youth and fortune

Violet- Symbolizes hope, generosity, faithfulness, modesty, passion, humility, respect, and admiration.

Yellow- Symbolizes joy, gladness, delight, Promise of a New Beginning, "I Care", enthusiasm, success and happiness. Use caution because darker yellows convey jealousy, treachery, and pride

Black- (Reserved for Break Ups) Symbolizes farewell, ill wishes and emotions toward the recipient, and unhappy endings...ouch!

Red and White- given together symbolize unity and devotion

Yellow with Red Tip- convey Falling in Love, desire to take things from friendship to relationship

Blue- Symbolizes stability, tranquility, trustworthy, and are perfect for a deep, intimate couple!

Burgundy- has been ironically dedicated in remembrance of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson and his legend. Burgundy also symbolizes unconscious beauty.

A thorn-less rose symbolizes Love at First Sight, and a simple red rosebud is symbolic of purity and loveliness (Ladies do NOT frown or gaze in disgust at a man who gives you a red rosebud)

Two roses entwined together communicate- Marry Me, and 13 roses indicate a secret admirer

For the Non-Traditional Dame:

• The Amaryllis Flower is symbolic of splendid beauty
• The Bird of Paradise Flower symbolizes joyfulness and magnificence
• The Calla Lily, beauty, magnificence, purity and innocence
• The Chrysanthemum flower symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy, and long life
• Daisies indicate purity, innocence, and loyal love
• Gardenias symbolize purity and sweetness
• Gladiolus Flowers symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, and honor
• Iris flowers vary in color and can convey eloquence, wisdom, faith, hope, and passion

If you're in Atlanta order your beautiful Valentines Day floral arrangements from http://www.candlerparkflowers.com/ (404) 522-0005

                                                                                     

   Xoxo, Nini



Hot Gifts For Valentines Day

While Super Bowl Sunday is all about the guys, Valentines Day is all about the gals!

This Alessi La Rosa Decorative Bowl from Bloomingdales  is beautiful and bold, and would be a great way to package a gift or gift-basket!

Art Deco Olivia Reigel Picture Frame via Bloomingdales

Enhance your lady's culinary skills with this Calphalon Tri Ply Stainless Steel 13 pc set because every girl needs fine cookware to prepare the finest meals!

Charbonnel et Walker Boite Blanc Chocolates via Neiman Marcus

Love In White by Creed will definitely arouse your senses with its light, dainty scent! A Domestic Tip for the ladies: spritz a few pumps of your favorite perfume onto your light bulbs when expecting company to help your fabulous scent fill the room a little faster! Love in White and other Creed parfums are available at Neiman Marcus and other fine retailers

Helping Hands Catch-All Dish from Bloomngdales to help keep track of our fabulous Valentines Day jewelry!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Love Birds Stud Earrings priced at $42

Another lovely Olivia Reigel Picture Frame to capture those beautiful yet cheesy couples' photos and precious moments!

This Prada Perfume not only smells sensuous, but the bottle is ideal for collecting with its vintage bulb atomizer! 

If you're in Atlanta send your sweetie a dozen or two of the Oh So Delicious Oh Yummy Cupcakes! For custom orders and pricing visit www.ohyummycupcakes.com and call (404) 482-1428

Every girl who doesn't have one of these fabulous YSL Arty Oval rings definitely wants one and would love the guy who gives her this fashion must-have FOREVER!

Ease the task of fighting with wine bottles and pick up this Waring Pro Rechargeable Wine Opener for your lady and enjoy a nice Claret with dinner or an Eiswein with your favorite dessert! It's available at Bloomingdales for only $50

Tom Ford's White Patchouli is delightful and to die for

Olivia Reigel Jubilee Frame via Bloomingdales

Michael Kors Original Perfume is a classic and timelessly sexy

Indulge in some ancient aphrodisiacs with Godiva's Ultimate Collection for Neiman Marcus!

Purple or Pink Moxi Lolly Roller skates via Urban Outfitters would make fun and fabulous gifts for any fun and fabulous lady, and help her maintain those goddess-esque legs you love so much!

Satin Chaise Lounge- this is one of those things every girl loves and needs, but they can be pricey- so if she's been good to you help her enhance her decor with this classic feminine piece- perfect for a large closet or bedroom corner!

Balenciaga Paris Collection is a charming yet sexy fragrance via Bloomingdales

Voluspa Blanc Candles in various wonderful scents will set the mood and help you relax. They're priced at $40 each with 100 hr. burn time. Place your orders at www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com



If you're in New York or Paris, treat your lady love to these historically fabulous Laduree Pastries, and if you're lucky- she'll share!



Now that the Super Bowl is Fini attention is back on the ladies and here are some Valentine must-haves and should-haves! Gift Tip: The best gifts are things us girls would LOVE to have but would HATE to buy ourselves...that's where you guys come in! But lets remember the true meaning of Valentines Day and express our love and affection for those near to our hearts- and don't forget about Mom this year!