Valentine Gifts
FOR HER
ALTAIA FRAGRANCE BRINGS THE ROMANCE OF ARGENTINA HOME
Imagine if you met and fell in love in Italy only to discover that your families were intertwined long ago in Argentina? How would you celebrate? How about creating a fragrance collection weaving past and present in a magical olfactory tale? Introducing Wonder of You from ALTAIA – the name is an acronym for “A Long Time Ago In Argentina” – when extraordinary events centuries ago linked the families of these two lovers. This elegant celebration of the art of perfumery balances the freshness of citrus with caressing florals as the fragrance captures the joy of being in love every day. Speaking straight to the heart, Wonder of You evokes the smile, the kiss…the look of love. $210. for 3.4 oz. beautyhabit.com
HEARTFELT EARRINGS FROM CAMEO NOUVEAU
Delicate cream-colored beads as pretty as seed pearls shape the Sublime Heart earrings by MISHKY. This heartfelt jewelry is part of a new capsule collaboration collection created by Columbian designer, Natalia Swarz. You may have seen her work on the pages of Vogue. But now you can literally wear your heart on your ears with these playfully feminine earrings that make Taylor Swift (a loyal fan) proud. Made in Columbia by artisan weavers empowered by MISHKY to work from home while raising their families. $72.00 cameonouveau.com
BEBLANQ CANDLES CHASE THE BLUES AWAY
Moody blues got ahold of you? Leave them behind with a little help from the new scented candles from BEBLANQ (pronounced be blank). Luckily, we’re out of lockdown but uneasiness lingers. What do we need to adjust our mood? A serene, scentful space lit by these luxurious candles, a pleasure – and truthfully, a necessity. Valentine’s Day and beyond, these candles inspire, encourage, enliven. They lift us up, helping us realize infinite opportunities. Scent alone doesn’t fully take us there, there’s a Spotify playlist to speed the journey. Since life does not come with a pause button, BEBLANQ’s DETOX candle’s aura-cleansing aroma is as close as we can come to pressing reset. Dream on! $37.00 www.beblanq.com
Valentine Gifts
FOR HIM
FLEUR’D SAYS GIVE HIM LAPEL FLOWERS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Photo Credit Andrew Werner
From the boardroom to the red carpet to the altar, Fleur’d – blossoming lapel pins and more – celebrates your unique style legacy. Handcrafted in New York, these beautiful boutonnieres are a timeless symbol of the very well-dressed. Fleur’d adds wit and whimsy to tuxedo dressing. OK so these days black and white is more likely to be joggers and a T, no reason not to jazz things up with a colorful bloom made of leather, burlap, mink, cashmere, and a host of other gorgeous materials. Starting at $38.00 for Burlap, bespoke options available. www.fleurdpins.com
DEFENAGE DELIVERS SMART SKINCARE THAT UNDERSTANDS YOUR DNA
Imagine if skincare was “smart”? Well, DefenAge is. Their Age-Repair Defensins® formula understands your skin’s needs better than your own DNA. Rejuvenation is instant, thanks to their 8-in-1 BioSerum (aka retinol replacement). Seven clinical studies back the results. Because men are not consistent when it comes to taking care of their skin, why not gift the man you love with The DefenAge Men’s Kit, a tech-driven skincare system that’s foolproof? The Valentine’s version offers mega-sized HERO products. $427 ($320 with free account) www.defenage.com.
SOAK THOSE CARES AWAY WITH TOA BUBBLE BATH FOR MEN
Photo credit Turner Photography
For the manliest of men, a rugged way to relax and rejuvenate in the tub: Bubble Bath. Yes, Bubble Bath reinvented for the brawny set by TOA Waters – named after the Toa River, the mightiest river in Cuba. Bubble baths may conjure sweet confections but the TOA Waters collection is charismatic, conceived to bring out the inner Casanova in a man. Enriched with whole milk, B-vitamins, calcium, botanical extracts and so much more, there’s no excuse for your Valentine not taking time out to nourish his soul. Feel free to join him. www.toawaters.com
Valentine Gifts
TO SHARE
DRINK NATURALLY WITH SEEDLIP’S DISTILLED NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT
You could say that the rage for non-alcoholic cocktails began 300 years ago, when physicians distilled herbal remedies using copper stills. As nature and alchemy merged, a family in Lincolnshire (UK) started farming, hand-sowing seeds using baskets called ‘seedlips’. Today Seedlip is the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit – by the way, it’s blended and bottled in England. Toast this Valentine’s Day with a delicious nature-made cocktail with one of their three unique blends: Citrus Seedlip Grove 42, Herbal Seedlip Garden 108, and Aromatic Seedlip Spice 94. All booze-free so no regrets in the morning. $32.00 for 700 ml. www.seedlipdrinks.com
BRYTE BEDS MAKE EVERY NIGHT A GOOD, GOOD NIGHT
Every element of a Bryte bed scientifically adjusts to the way you sleep – without disturbing your partner. A soft, breathlike motion provides multi-sensory relaxation, calming overactive minds. Once you’ve begun to sleep, Bryte’s cooling features draws you into deeper sleep by reducing your core temperature. Then with the gradual increase of daylight, warmth, and gentle motion you are eased awake without stress-inducing alarms. Bryte proactively alleviates pressure and redistributes support throughout the body. The result: you are reinvigorated, physical, mental, and emotional health is re-balanced, so every night is a good, good night. Starts at $7,600 with a monthly subscription of $15 for the Sleep Concierge Service. www.bryte.com
MAGIC HANDS BRING BLISS FROM TRUMEDIC MASSAGER
Without question this is a time to keep wellness top of mind. So when the volatility of the market, the weather, the virus statistics gets to you – and tension settles in your back and shoulders – opt for the Magic Hands™ Massager from Trumedic. It delivers a massage experience that looks as good as it feels. Craving lasting relief and relaxation? Look no further. This colorful massager is designed to recreate the relaxing sensation of a two-handed shiatsu massage to soothe soreness from head to toe. Of course, you can keep this to yourself but blissing-out the one you love is indeed a Valentine’s Gift. $179.99 www.trumedic.com
Valentine Gifts
FOR YOUR PUP
BONNE ET FILOU MAKES SWEET TREATS FOR PAMPERED PUPS
Meet Bonne et Filou, the French-inspired treat company that is lovingly compared to Laduree! Always interested in the lavish lifestyles that the dogs of French King Louis XIV, Bonne and Filou, lived in the Palace of Versailles, Founder & CEO, Nicolas Nemeth, and his wife, Linzi, set out to make a treat so beautiful and delicious that even pet parents would want to try it. Dare you not to steal a bite! bonneetfilou.com
TUXIE LUXIE PRESENTS PJS FOR THE LITTLEST DOGS
Your pup doesn’t need the red carpet to look natty or nice. In fact, they can be home – with us “pawrents” – just chilling, looking swell in the whimsical, limited-edition designs inspired by Tuxedo, the Maltese who’s the muse for the fun fashion collection for dogs that is so comfortably chic. This lovingly made collection is designed to enhance the special bond every “pawrent” has with their furbaby. Starts at $60.00 www.tuxieluxie.com
SIT STAY FOREVER PUTS YOUR PET’S SAFETY FIRST
Jumping on the Jitney? Or riding on a sea plane? Need to tote Fido or Fifi along? And need a bed for your furry friend on arrival? Sit Stay Forever has you covered, naturally. Putting safety first, the eco-filled beds and carriers, toys and organic grooming products are toxin free and hypoallergenic not to mention colorful and comfy for your pet. Find Sit, Stay, Forever out East at The Dog Store in Wainscott, Super Groomer Edward Alava’s Hamptons outpost. Your dog will thank you. Beds start at $34.99. www.sitstayforever.com
FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS MARTHA STEWART BRINGS US CANINE CBD
It’s no secret that Martha Stewart loves animals. You name a creature, she’s nurtured it. Dogs, however, are not only her dearest companions, but they are part of her family too. Prioritizing their emotional and physical well-being just as she does her own, she’s created CBD oil drops and savory soft-baked chews with the help of Canopy Animal Health. Leave it to Martha to offer our furry friends CBD in irresistible gourmet flavors, bringing them wellness, calm and mobility, a worthy mantra for dogs of any age or size. Starts at $19.99 www.marthastewart.com
Photos courtesy Martha Stewart