Wine, dine, and shine this Valentine’s Day (Photos)

Wine, dine, and shine this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day seems to creep up every year, that gift giving little holiday that fills the gap between Christmas and Mother’s day. Besides that, it’s the important one to get right. Many an individual has been left in the proverbial dog house due to this little day, so here are a few pointers to get you started in the right direction.

Valentine’s Day gifts have traditionally been cards, chocolates, and jewelry. This is one of those holidays you don’t give her a hoover vacuum unless she’s been dying for one, and instead lavish her with pretties. Southern Pines has some very unique shops that fill this need for your Valentine’s Day gift giving. Swank Coffee on Broad Street has that one-of-a-kind hand-made gift that makes it very special and unique. Swank also has many items that are environmentally friendly, ranging from earrings, art work, hand-made cards to bags and baby clothing. Rose Cottage Boutique is your home for the bling. Rose Cottage will get that reaction you want from your partner. Grab that 12 ct. ring, necklace, fur hat or handbag and make her giddy.

Going out to lunch or dinner is almost a sure thing, unless you are cooking that romantic candlelight dinner for two. What is more cozy and quaint than an Italian restaurant? Curt’s Cucina will have you cuddling close over calamari and a Chianti in no time. Firefly Kitchen & Bar is the area’s newest opening that is perfect for the occasion with share plates for small to larger parties and a specialty drink list to get the night started off right. If you don’t have the time or dime for a full dinner, head over to Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar and build your own dessert be it full fat, low fat, or no sugar added. Daily changing flavors and a 60+ topping bar make it tasty and a treat as well as supporting local charities. Whatever delightful dining destination you choose, be sure to call immediately to get that reservation for you and your sweetie as Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest for restaurants.

Be prepared for this holiday for lovers, no matter where you eat or shop, make it local. Keep your community thriving this month and all-year round. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone, and may cupid’s arrow be aimed in the direction you want.

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Keri Morris Johnson, a regular contributor to votrevieinc.com, grumblesl.blogspot.com, and the evilbunnyhunt.com, is a graphic designer by birth, restaurateur by circumstance, and travel goddess by choice. After being in the design/television industry for 11 years, she relocated from Chicago to...

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