Valentines Day has historically struck fear and loathing into the hearts of single people everywhere. But it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ve put together some options if you find yourself sans date this year, like me.
Just call up a friend or five, your Ma, your niece, your neighbour, your Granny (you get the idea), pick your favourite scenario and run with it… let the love fest begin!
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For those who want to enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner at home this Valentine’s Day, we asked Fraser Valley’s Chef Gordon Desormeaux for some tips. Better known as Chef Dez, you may have read one of his food columns, seen him perform at a local cooking show or taken one of his cooking classes. Since we can’t always hire him as our personal chef to cook for us, we asked his advice on creating a romantic dinner for two at home.
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Have you ever gone to a wedding, stag? Until recently, I would have answered no. I have been in a relationship for most of my adult life, and the few weddings I’ve gone too as a single lady have been with an escort. I’ve always thought that as far as functions go, a wedding is the one I’d least like to be unaccompanied at. For starters, the entire event is a celebration of coupledom; not only of the couple saying their vows, but of all couples everywhere, especially those surrounding you for the entire event. If you don’t believe me, just look around during the toasts. The day will typically start off as a stoic witnessing of the unalterable tethering of one life to another, then turn into a giddy celebratory atmosphere, but about the time the toasts are being offered to the bride, the groom, the bridesmaids, the groomsmen, the parents…every couple in the room gets very squishy and cuddly.
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Exploring fabulous local businesses often leads to a ton of fun finds. At the helm of FVP is a professional personal shopper, who has employed a team of shopaholics (coincidence???), which means we are always on the lookout for the newest/snazziest/cutest bits and pieces.
Last week we came across Bra Bling, a fun bra strap decor/reminder tab. They are handmade in Maple Ridge by Amber van den Hoven . Frustrated by forgetting which side she’d last nursed on, she decided to create something pretty rather than the standard safety pin reminder. ”I’m a blingy kind of girl,” says Amber, “I wanted something girly, fun, and something I could use after nursing.”
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