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February 8th, 2008
Do you Valentine? We can take it or leave it some years, but for some reason V-Day 08 has us all in a tizzy! Maybe it’s because we finally figured out that Valentine’s Day is a chance to relax and pamper yourself and the ones you love. Whether you’re spending Feb. 14 with your girlfriends, your hubby, your shrink, Pilates instructor, Aunt Karen or your dog Spot, we’ve got some super-fantab ideas to make the day memorable, no matter what your romantic inclinations. Not in the mood to celebrate? Check out our excellent list of Hip Happenings for interesting, exciting and just plain awesome ideas for fun weekend events, and of course, big sales! |
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Portland Picks’ Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: |
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Don’t wait for someone to buy you something special for V-day. You know what you want, and if it’s heavenly soft skin you need the Kai Body Buffer from cheeky b—a light blend of exotic perfumes and natural essences, including palm, coconut and olive oil, infused in a hypo-allergenic sponge to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin (featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things). And of course cheeky b is sparkling right now and chock full of fab gift ideas for everyone from baby to Grandma! cheeky b |
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Whether you’re out on a hot date or spending a night dishing gossip with the girls, you need to look your best come Feb. 14. Moxie delivers with the cutest selection of frocks and togs this side of … everywhere! They specialize in local and independent designers (including Moxie's own line) that will blend perfectly with any taste. And with denim to die for and fabulous accessories (adorable jewelry, cute hats, even shoes!) you can be hotness from head to toe! And remember, gift certificates are available! Moxie |
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Still looking for something romantic to do on Valentine’s Day? We have a totally original suggestion to wow your honey: a pair of tickets to “Who Stole My Dead Husband?” an interactive musical-comedy dinner theater. They’re holding a special Valentine’s Day show! For only $169 a couple you’ll get a professional photograph, chocolates, a rose, 2 drink tickets (up to $7.50), a set of wine glasses to take home, plus tix to the show and a fabulous four-course meal. How's that for an evening to remember? |
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Our coworkers are the best Valentines. Everyone tries to be first into the office so their surprise will get the best desk placement. But once you put a Cupcake Jones cupcake on someone’s mouse pad, everything else is just fluff. Their decadent cakes are filled with the yummiest goodness—our fave is the Velvet Painting (a red velvet cupcake filled with vanilla bean pastry cream, with a candied red rose petal on top). We are already jonesing for it! Get your orders in quickly… Cupcake Jones |
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If those words sound as mesmerizing to you as they do to us, then you need Root Whole Body. With yoga classes, massage, facials, acupuncture and more on the menu, they serve up the most restorative treats you can imagine. This is all about you—and of course the one you love. Sip hot tea in their Zen-like lounge or linger in their co-ed sauna and forget the outside world. It’s incredibly lovely and soothing—and the gift of a few stress-free hours is absolutely priceless. Root Whole Body |
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Your boyfriend/husband/office fling is probably busy buying you flowers right now. So why don’t you do something nice for both of you? We recommend the Joy Box from Emerita. This fabulous giftie includes Emerita’s Embody Massage Oil, Response Cream, Oh Warming Lubricant and Natural Lubricant, plus candles and more, all prettily packaged in a pretty keepsake box—and we won’t tell anyone what you fill it with later. The icing on the naughty cake? The Joy Box is on sale for only $19.99! |
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No need to fret over singlehood—celebrate it with Hotel Vintage Park’s “Single? Wine and Divine” girls’ night out package. It includes everything a girl could want in a weekend away, including a complimentary bottle of wine, in-room Dermacologica spa gift basket, a professional “love fortune” tarot reading during the complimentary wine hour, free valet parking and cab vouchers. Plus an intimacy kit and condoms, because you never know where the night may take you. Rates as low as $275 per night! Hotel Vintage Park, Seattle |
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Picture yourself being perfectly pampered for Valentine’s Day. Book a massage, get your hair done, enjoy a mani/pedi, or an expert wax and a facial… and do it all at Bliss Salon & Day Spa. Their full-service menu is for men and women—and if you ask for the Valentine's Special you’ll receive 10% off all hair, facial, massage, waxing and manicure and pedicure services through the end of March 2008. After being prettified at Bliss, no doubt you’ll be in the mood for romance… Bliss Salon & Day Spa |
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Get him tickets to the Blazers games! Now is the perfect time to treat your man (or your dad, brother, sister or BFF) to the Trail Blazers Winter Survival Kit. It’s the ultimate entertainment package to add some real excitement to the season! It includes 2 free movie passes, a $20 gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings, and 2 tickets each to four great games (2/21 Seattle, 3/4 Phoenix, 3/15 Minnesota, 3/25 Washington)! Trail Blazers Winter Survival Kit |
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Don't stay at home by yourself on Valentine's Day... grab a girlfriend and head to Nirvana Day Spa for some TLC! Let them spoil you with complimentary champagne, chocolate covered strawberries or truffles with any spa service. Indulge yourself in a sinful Chocolate Bliss Pedicure or their famous Ultimate Milk and Honey Pedicure. While you're there, how about taking a peek inside yourself with a Palm/Tarot reading. Call to customize your services today!
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| 1 | Celebrate Un-Valentine’s Day at Blitz |
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| 3 | PDX Collective Winter Sale! Dreary weather got you down? Get your happy on at PDX Collective’s fabu winter sale! Save big from twelve of your fave local shops: Bubble Boutique, Moxie, Mimi and Lena, Nolita, Parts + Labour, Physical Element, Pin-Me Apparel, Le Train Bleu, sameunderneath, Shoefly and The English Dept. Get ready to blow your fun money! What: PDX Collective Winter Sale |
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| 4 | Forget Your V-Day Troubles (or Just Relax) Valentine’s Day can be stressful! Whether you have a special someone or not! So why not take some time for yourself to forget everything and restore and relax with a yoga class at The Bhaktishop. Just drop in! It’s so easy to do something good for yourself—and what says “love” more than that? What: Lovely yoga at The Bhaktishop |
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| 5 | Order a Singing Valentine! The annual Singing Valentine promotion is a great fundraiser for our Sweet Adeline Chorus—the Pride of Portland Chorus. (They’re going to Hawaii!) Get in on the fun with a singing Valentine, where a quartet will come to you (or yours) and deliver a Valentine’s song! You can also add on See’s Candy for an extra charge, or do a Phonegram—a song sung over the phone—for $10. What: Singing Valentine from Pride of Portland Chorus |
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| 7 | Gardeners and Owners of Potted Plants, Rejoice! The Yard, Garden & Patio Show showcases inspiring ideas for beautifying your home and garden. On Friday, Feb. 15, the first 1,000 people with receive a free Al's Garden Center Pansy compliments of The Buzz, The Wolf & Portland's CW. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the first 1,000 people will receive a free garden knee pad, compliments of KGW & KINK. What: Yard, Garden & Patio Show |
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| 8 | Shop 08—Conference for Retailers Crave Party is proud to present SHOP/08, a conference to invigorate and educate independent retailers of all stripes. Still figuring out the nuts and bolts? Veterans needing fresh ideas? This one-day event teaches practical skills, offers encouragement, and builds camaraderie amongst retail professionals. Prepare to be inspired! (Want to exhibit? Email crave@craveportland.com.) What: SHOP/08 Portland |
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| 9 | Two Chances to Taste Walla Walla in Portland! Experience excellence one taste at a time with two fantastic events featuring Walla Walla wines. First, TASTE Walla Walla® Portland will feature over 50 Walla Walla wineries. Next, “Wine by the Glass” will showcase six new wineries, great food and beautiful glass art. Proceeds from both events benefit the Classic Wines Auction and its charities. |
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| 10 | Valentine’s Sale at Dragonfly Greetings Dragonfly Greetings in West Linn is having a spectacular sale, just for Valentine’s Day! Save 20% off jewelry from designers including Chamilia, Firefly, Alchemy and Far Fetched, and save 20% off handbags from Ellington Leather bags, Queen Bee, and lots more. You’ll be sure to find something fabulous for you and for gifting! (Plus tons of Valentine cards for kids, hubby, BFF and more!)
What: V-Day Sale at Dragonfly Greetings & Gifts |
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| 11 | Pink Ice See a hockey game tonight and help benefit the OHSU Cancer Institute! A full $5 of each voucher redeemed (see below) goes to the OHSU Cancer Institute. The Winter Hawks can only donate using the vouchers—so get yours ASAP, and then get on the ice! And bonus: this makes a superior pre-Valentine’s gift! What: Pink Ice Cancer Awareness Night with the Winter Hawks |
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| 12 | Half-Price Shoe Sale at TAGG Shoe sale alert: TAGG is marking down all men's and children's shoes 50% right now! You won't find savings like this anywhere else, and they carry the hottest styles and most-wanted brands. Save big on boots, shoes and kicks for kids in the most wearable styles. Don't procrastinate--and don't say we didn't warn you--it's not often they have a sale like this. What are you waiting for? What: 50% off men's and children's shoes at TAGG When: Now! Where: 818 NW 23rd Ave. Call: 503.243.1700 |
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| 13 | First-Ever Sale at Dana Lynn!
If you don't know Dana Lynn, you are missing out! Now's the perfect time to get acquainted--for the first time in their seven-year history, they're offering 25% off all jewelry and handbags. (Most are one-of-a-kind, by local designers!) Plus, fine jewelry purchases will receive $100 off every $1000 spent. Don't settle for less, ladies. What: Big sale at Dana LynnWhen: Now through Valentine's Day Where: 828 NW 23rd Ave. Call: 971.230.0144 |
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Even if you’re not in the holiday mood, we hope we’ve presented something to strike your fancy for gift-giving any time of year. And if there’s a man in your life who needs help with V-day, direct him to www.PortlandPicksforMen.com —last week was their V-day Gift Guide, with lots of ideas for pampering Y-O-U! A subscription to www.PortlandPicksforMen.com makes a great gift idea, btw! And it’s FREE! |
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