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Let’s face it: February is bound to be an absurdly hectic month for female Vancouverites. Whether it be work, school, family, socializing, or involvement in Olympic festivities, squeezing obligatory Valentine’s beauty routines into our calendars seems like a stretch (manis and pedis and waxing, oh my!). So where does lingerie and sweetheart shopping fit in? […]

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I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. I do however believe in surprising the people you love.  So, in the spirit of totally shocking surprises, I have decided to do something really out-there on February 14.  It’s kind of sexy, perhaps even a little dangerous, and my fiancé will never expect it: I am going to cook.  To make this experience less intimidating, I decided to shop for food the same way I shop for clothing—forego the one-stop-shopping mall or grocery store, and hit up small, independent boutiques, gourmet bakeries, cheese shops and markets.  It may take a little longer, but I figure if this is the one meal in 2009 that I’m cooking, I can put a little extra effort into it.

I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day.  When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.—Author Unknown

While wandering through the mall last week, I passed by window displays of teddy bears, cards, chocolates and roses.  It wasn’t until a picture of a heart-shaped diamond pendant caught my eye that I realized I had been oblivious to the obvious: Valentine’s Day. Though I am not really the romantic type, I definitely don’t have any problems with the holiday.  Leave out the sappy love poems, but bring on the chocolates and flowers. And I don’t mind a nice dinner for two.

Come out to the Bloor Street Gap on Wednesday, February 11 for a little pre-Valentine’s Day shopping and fun. Our own Sarah Casselman will be there presenting a fashion show featuring GapBody lingerie and loungewear, plus spring looks for women and men (bring yours). We’ve also sweetened the pot with free treats and cocktails (so […]

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