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Valentine's Gift Guide for Couples

Chelsea Montgomery
Feb 10, 2016
3 min read

If you find yourself in a relationship this Valentine's Day you may feel a lot of pressure to do something with your special someone that you will both enjoy, aside from Netflix and chill. The allure of a romantic dinner has been lost on me for some time now. I love a delicious meal but Valentine's Day never seems to deliver, restaurants are over packed and the food just does not taste as good as it could.

Here are some of my ideas for Valentine's Day for you and your special someone. Some are fun, some are unique and some are classics but delivered in the most luxurious way that I promise they will not disappoint.

Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie at the Shangri-La Toronto.

I was never a spa fan until I went to the Miraj Hamman Spa by Caudalie at the Shangri-La in Toronto. I always felt like the spas I went to felt less-than luxurious and that something was just missing, which prevented me from ever being able to fully relax and let go. The Miraj Hammam Spa is a true escape and within minutes of walking in I forget that I am in downtown Toronto, I forget my daily stressors and I am in a state of pure bliss. Read all about my first time experince here. This Valentine's Day the Spa has three wonderful offers for your Sweetheart or for couples. I have experienced the Gommage treatment and my skin was transformed and I felt so good about myself. With you and your partner feeling that good after being taken away to a state of pure bliss who knows what could happen after?

A Trip to Struck Contemporary Gallery with A Takeaway

I love Galleries and I love Coffee Table Books. My parents would take me to art galleries when I was young, taking me on along on the tours where I was usually the only child. I learnt so much on these tours. I learnt how to look at Art, critique Art and understand the context in which pieces were created and how they are reflections of their time. Art is deeply personal for both the artist and the viewer. As I got older I began to save my birthday money and babysitting money and would purchase the coffee table book of the show. I have quite the collection now and love to go through them with people and talk about the work. Like going to the shows and seeing the pieces in person it can be deeply personal and is a way to make a connection with someone.

Struck Contemporary Gallery in Toronto is a wonderful way to spend time with your special someone and make a deep connection and have conversations brought on by the art that you may never have had. Before you leave Struck though you have to stop in their book shop as they have the largest selection of Taschen Books in Canada. Taschen makes some of the most beautiful books of art, especially Fashion books, that are perfect for the coffe book lover like myself or for someone's very first one. Go to the gallery, peruse the works and allow your lover to select a book, allowing them to go back to the time you both spent together. Intimately discovering the art.

Saje Wellness Tantra Kit-Sensuous Kit for Lovers

So not every activity needs to be done outside of the home...but I am not condoning sitting in front of a screen binge watching a season of television, Valentine's day only comes once a year. Scent has one of the strongest ties to memory. Think of all those times that you smell that cologne or flower and you're transported to a time and place. Saje Wellness has to be one of my favourite companies out there right now. They're dedicated to making you feel better and have a better quality of life through their essential oils and you can have a better Valentine's Day with their Tantra Kit. You can get in the mood for romance with the Tantra Tin. Included are four sensual products formulated to promote feelings of warmth and passion. The blends of essential oils include Lavender, Vanilla and Rosewood which are all effective for overcoming anxiety, stress, impotence and frigidity. The Tantra Tin includes: Tantra Mist, Tantra Bath Salt Soak, Tantra Massage Oil & Tantra Candle. So go home and spend some time with that special someone, made that much better with Saje.