What Women with Incredibly Specific and Lovely Taste Want for V-Day
Red roses and chocolates are fine, but wouldn’t it be nice to share what’s really on your Valentine’s Day wish list? We asked some of the coolest females around town what they’d like to receive as a gift, and their kooky, covetable and relatable answers inspired us.
1.
Heart & Arrow Necklace
“I’m loving Paloma Picasso’s Tiffany collection inspired by graffiti art in my hometown, New York City. It’s a modern twist to the classic heart and arrow design.”
—Michelle Edgar, VP of brand marketing at Epic Records
2.
Hot Tub and Cocktails
“What I want for Valentine’s Day is to be back in our home that we’ve been evacuated from after the October 2019 Getty fire, which I think will happen… That and a delicious cocktail and a night in the hot tub.”
—Susan Feniger, Co-Chef/Owner of Socalo and Border Grill
4.
Weekend in Ojai
“I’d like a romantic overnight at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, including joining my husband for their Kuyam experience, where you apply desert clay with essential oils on each other and then rest in dry heat.”
—Jenefer Palmer, founder of Osea skincare
5.
Rom-Com and Dinner
“I’d like fresh flowers, red velvet cake and lobster in my own home while we watch a romantic comedy, so I encourage my husband to start clicking away to complete his romantic duties.”
—Katie Brown, television host
Farmgirl Flowers (from $50); Sugaree's red velvet cake ($59); Lobstergram lobster ($90)
6.
Artisanal Brass Bauble
“Lisa Eisner is one of the coolest people on the planet. I love everything she makes, like this far-effing-out ring made from dead-stock turquoise from Utah.”
—Whitney Kaplan, owner of Arcana Books
7.
Lymphatic Massage
“I don’t need things—I want experiences! And as a new mom, a lymphatic massage and a quiet dinner out with my hot hubby is all this lady needs!”
—Kelly LeVeque, nutritionist
8.
Massage Tools
“I really love massage guns and massage balls! They are great for my sore muscles and stress.”
—Carrie Minter, founder of Carrie’s Pilates Plus
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