
You’ve made the
restaurant reservations, but you're not done yet. Here are some gift ideas for your special lady friend.
Flowers
Don't do supermarket bouquets or delivery from a certain 1-800 website. For artistic arrangements that she’ll remember, order from
Eric Buterbaugh Flower Design at the Four Seasons Hotel.
$100-$300. 300 S. Doheny Dr. (310-247-7120).
Candy
You won't find a better gourmet box than
Boule’s Grand Hatbox, filled with handmade chocolates, passionfruit marshmallows, and their famed fleur de sel caramels.
$95. Boule, 420 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310-289-9977).
Jewelry
Steer clear of hearts and themey baubles.
Tiffany Solitaire diamond earrings are simple, classic and affordable. You can go bigger and more expensive than these 22-carat studs, but the box alone will get you points.
$950. Tiffany & Co. stores (800-843-3269).
Spa
Gift certificates can be impersonal, and you rarely get to enjoy them yourself. Call
Enlightened Concierge to bring the spa to you. They’ll arrange an entire evening, with a 90-minute couples massage and an organic spa dinner for two. All you have to do is stay home.
$1,500. enlightenedconcierge.com
Sexy
Give the gift that gives both ways — sometimes even literally — at
Kiki de Montparnasse, a sophisticated sex shop with an upscale selection of intimate clothing and instruments of pleasure.
8280 Melrose Ave. (323-951-9545).
Engraved
Etchstar will take your sweetie’s cellphone, laptop or iPod and engrave it with a message or one of thousands of designs. Don’t find one you like in their gallery? Upload your own. They’ll even messenger it over to you when it’s done.
$60 and up. Take $5 off until Feb 14 using the code VDAY5 at checkout. 7600 Melrose Avenue (323-651-3824).
Getaway
Escape together for a high roller night at
The Mondrian. The Valentine’s package includes champagne, chocolates, continental breakfast for two and overnight valet parking, so you can drive straight to work after checkout. Or skip work and sleep in.
$450. 8440 Sunset Blvd. (323-650-8999).