Happy Friday, love bugs! With Valentine’s Day only four days away, it is time to start making plans if you haven’t already. Valentine’s Day is a time to show your appreciation for the people you love; however, we know planning something special and original for Valentine’s Day can be a lot of pressure. So in order to ease your mind and put you in the loving mood, we have come up with some ideas to make this Valentine’s Day one for books! For the adventurous couple. Get your hearts pumping while ice-skating at The Depot in Minneapolis then warm up with hot chocolate. Or, if you’re trying to avoid the cold, head to St. Paul for rock climbing at Vertical Endeavors. Finish your evening at the 50th and France area with a cooking class at Cooks of Crocus Hill.For the hopeless romantics. Start your day on the right side of the bed, with breakfast in bed! We suggest pastries from Patisserie 46, it’s like bringing a piece of Paris to your home {it is the city of love after all}. Be sure to pick up some unmentionables from Flirt Boutique or Room No. 3. And subtly suggest that your man goes to Style By Max to find something that sparkles.
Spoil yourself. You deserve a day to love and pamper yourself! Start your day off with a HydraFacial at the Skin Klinic in Edina. The HydraFacial is deep cleansing, hydrating, exfoliating, and antioxidant rejuvenation treatment all in one. Trust us, you will love it! After you are relaxed and fresh faced, get your hair and makeup done at the Beauty Lounge before heading to the Shops at West End for drinks and a movie with girlfriends.
For the food fanatic. We love the idea of making your Valentine’s Day dinner into a “taste of Minneapolis” event by going to different restaurants for each course. Kick the night off at Marvel Bar in Minneapolis for aperitifs. Next, make your way over to Bar La Grassa for appetizers - the Soft Eggs and Lobster Bruschetta is to die for! For Entrees, we suggest going to the always amazing {and romantic} Café Lurcat. Finish the evening with Nancy Silverton’s Butterscotch Budino at the 112 Eatery.
For the procrastination pairing. Looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie? We’ve got you covered. Head over to 50th and France area for a one-stop-shop gift that is sure to please. Get something sweet like a cupcake or a personalized cookie from Sweet Retreat, pick up roses at Garden Gate Flowers and don’t forget to get a sentimental card from Paperista! Oh, did we mention that if you swing by all three shops, you save $15 on cards, flowers and cake from Paperista, Garden Gate and Sweet Retreat? What a deal!