THE HYPE SWEET NOTHING THAT ARE SOMETHING ELSE.A dozen roses send a romantic Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. message, so don't spoil it with an inept greeting on the little card tucked between the blooms. Greg Scotte of Floral Originals in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. says he's seen some strange love notes in his 20 years in business. ``I've honestly thought some of the messages were jokes, but they weren't,'' he says. Here are a few of the odd Valentine's Day messages: ``Your kisses are sweeter than wine, but without the paper bag.'' ``If we were cockroaches cockroaches insects which may carry Salmonella spp. in their gut and play a part in the spread of the disease. , I'd want to have all 456,938 of your children.'' ``I am irrationally exuberant for you in the third quarter of my fiscal life, with rising indicators.'' (the fourth if room) ``Darling, you make me as hot as those hand dryers in a turnpike restroom.'' PARTY ANIMALS I WOOF YOU VERY MUCH!: Feeling down because you don't have a date lined up for Valentine's Day? Well, you can always count on man's best friend to be there for you. So why not thank your canine buddy by taking him out. Three Dog Bakery A dog bakery is a business that produces fresh baked goods for dogs. According to Retailwire1, there is a trend among US consumers to humanize and indulge their pets. This indulgence is also partly fuelled by the trend to purchase natural and organic products. is holding a Valentine's Day party that's for the dogs - literally - with doggie treats and even a sloppy kissing contest. They will also be selling special gift packs such as the Ration of Passion for $14, which includes an assortment of treats to make any dog behave. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at both Three Dog Bakery locations: 24 Smith Alley at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena Built on the foundation of one of the oldest, most beautiful and most prosperous cities in California, Old Pasadena arose from the ashes of a decaying bowery that had a well deserved patina of homeless and hippie. (626-440-0443) and 10250 Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. Blvd., No. 139, at the Century City Shopping Center (310-557-1254). - Daily News CONTEST CENTRAL FEELING LUCKY?: If so, check out these contests: Conversation candy hearts are a holiday tradition and dieter's fave fave Informal n. One that is preferred above others or likely to win; a favorite. adj. Favorite. [Short for favorite.] , but the phrases are sooo lame. Instead of complaining, suggest something fresh and fun like ``E-mail me,'' ``Hottie'' or ``Bite me'' (Mimi's favorite comment on TV's ``The Drew Carey Show.'') To enter the contest, write to King of Hearts, Necco, 134 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141. Next year's bag of candy could have your your favorite line. Win a trip to the Bahamas for you and your honey by participating in P.J. Salvage's second annual window dressing/in-store display contest. Show them what you can do by sending a photograph of your work to P.J. Salvage Valentine's Day Contest, 941-943 Newhall St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - but hurry; the deadline is Feb. 15. Pick up forms at your local store. Win a kiss from your favorite celebrity in the S.W.A.K (Sealed With a Kiss) auction sponsored by Sephora cosmetic stores. This month only, a selection of kisses will be auctioned off on eBay/AOL to benefit Operation Smile for underprivileged children. Among the celebs who've offered lip prints and signatures are Jennifer Aniston, Kim Coles, Naomi Judd, Charlize Theron and Gwyneth Paltrow. Each is framed, and comes with a Sephora lip balm balm, name for any balsam resin and for several plants, e.g., the bee balm. balm Any of several fragrant herbs of the mint family, particularly Melissa officinalis (balm gentle, or lemon balm), cultivated in temperate climates for its fragrant to help you practice your pucker puck·er v. puck·ered, puck·er·ing, puck·ers v.tr. To gather into small wrinkles or folds: puckered my lips; puckered the curtains. v.intr. . Lane Bryant customers can win a one-of-a-kind pair of Venezia jeans decorated with 1,400 glittering Swarovski crystals valued at $5,000 by entering at stores or online at www.lanebryant.com by March 15. - Barbara De Witt CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (dog with a bow on its nose) |
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