{"id":247,"date":"2020-02-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/post\/2013\/02\/11\/new-twists-on-valentines-day-favorites.aspx"},"modified":"2020-02-10T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T14:00:00","slug":"new-twists-on-3-valentines-day-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/new-twists-on-3-valentines-day-favorites\/","title":{"rendered":"New Twists on 3 Valentine\u2019s Day Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Roses are red, violets are blue&#8230;isn&#8217;t it time to try something new? If you&#8217;ve been struggling to come up with a creative gift idea for Valentine&#8217;s Day, this list is for you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; padding-left: 15px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/76748fc9b7dc3622a944b4af9abf08a9.jpg\" alt=\"Conversation hearts\" width=\"300px\" \/><strong>Let&#8217;s talk conversation hearts.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s nothing more iconically Valentine&#8217;s Day than conversation hearts, but they&#8217;re not the tastiest of treats. The folks at theKitchn have found five flavorful ways to <a title=\"Visit theKitchn.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/five-tasty-takes-on-conversation-hearts-183062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reinvent this classic candy. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Everything&#8217;s coming up roses.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf roses are what your sweetheart wants, then by all means, don&#8217;t disappoint! However, if you&#8217;re looking for a fresh take on a fresh flower bouquet, you have a variety of store-bought and homemade options. For the sweet-toothed, there are <a title=\"See examples of cookie bouquets.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cookiesbydesign.com\/valentines-day-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cookie bouquets<\/a>, cake pop bouquets and other <a title=\"Visit the Edible Arrangements website.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ediblearrangements.com\/fruit-baskets.aspx?CategoryID=86&amp;Section=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edible Arrangements\u00ae.<\/a> Want to make a more lasting impression? Try <a title=\"See examples of paper flowers.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?q=paper%20rose&amp;view_type=gallery&amp;ship_to=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">handcrafted paper flowers<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livelyroot.com\/collections\/plants-as-gifts\">live plants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The best bouquet, however, is one that reflects your valentine&#8217;s own personal tastes\u2014whether that&#8217;s a favorite flower, an assortment of teas, or something as simple as warm, <a title=\"See an example of a sock bouquet.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.howdoesshe.com\/how-to-make-a-sock-bouquet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comfy socks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think outside the box (of chocolates).<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s hard to go wrong with chocolates, assuming your significant other likes them. But, you can put a creative spin on this old standby by changing up either the chocolates or the box.<\/p>\n<p><em>The chocolate:<\/em> Chocolate isn&#8217;t just for candy anymore. Today, you can find chocolate in everything from <a title=\"See an example of chocolate soap.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/handmade\/how-to-make-chocolate-marble-soap\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soap<\/a> and candles to <a title=\"Learn more about chocolate wine.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtontimes.com\/news\/2011\/apr\/7\/chocolate-wine-appeals-at-dessert-time-any-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wine<\/a> and pasta. If you have a chocoholic on your hands, here&#8217;s your chance to get creative!<\/p>\n<p><em>The box:<\/em> The classic heart-shaped candy box can hide a variety of romantic surprises. Instead of chocolates, fill the inside with something that will appeal to your loved one&#8217;s interests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An assortment of paints for an artist<\/li>\n<li>Embroidery flosses for a stitcher<\/li>\n<li>Ear buds and other mp3 player accessories for a music lover<\/li>\n<li>Memory cards or USB drives for a technophile<\/li>\n<li>Golf balls and tees for a golfer<\/li>\n<li>Fresh herbs or spices for a gourmet<\/li>\n<li>Other little indulgences like bath salts, lip balms or nail polishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, there&#8217;s nothing more romantic than a gift that shows how well you know the person you love!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roses are red, violets are blue&#8230;isn&#8217;t it time to try something new? If you&#8217;ve been struggling to come up with a creative gift idea for Valentine&#8217;s Day, this list is for you. 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