Sweetheart’s Day Specials
Sucharita Mulpuru
Issue date: 2/11/02 Section: Style
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With Valentine’s Day on a collision course with recruiting and mid-terms (for first-years anyway), lucky is the person with time for leisurely shop stops. Whether it’s someone special in Schwab or a long distance love, here’s a quick overview of easy gifts, many prepackaged and ready-to-go, all available in the neighborhood on short notice.
Under $50
Romantic Candles. Select among a whole slew of February 14 fun—floating flowers, candy candles that say “sweetheart” and plenty of pretty pink picks. $3.95 and up. Illuminations, Stanford Park Mall.
Yummy Chocolates. Available by the pick and the pound. See’s has stacks of pre-wrapped ‘assorted mixes’ sold in big and small boxes, but Sweet Things may give a little more of the personal touch with it’s homemade recipes. Starts at $1.95 per piece and $12.40 per pound. See’s and Sweet Things, Stanford Park Mall.
Beloved Books. A special edition of the kids’ classic like Guess How Much I Love You comes complete with a lovable coupon book for dispensing at those extra special moments. $15.95. The Museum Company, Stanford Park Mall.
Warm Whiskers and Mittens. A little lambswool to keep a loved one snug. Ladies love this adorable microwaveable herbal-stuffed, sheep-shaped pillow perfect for those unexpectedly chilly Palo Alto nights. $34-39. Earthsake, University Avenue.
$50-$100
Shona Figurines. Handmade by the Zimbabwean tribe, these pieces are carved into symbols of love, family and unity. $49-95. The Museum Company, Stanford Park Mall.
Fancy Pens. Over 60 brands of elegant styles, from Cartier to Montblanc to Waterman, for those itching to release the writer within. The good stuff starts at $50. Signatore, Stanford Park Mall.
A Lap Desk. A lovely duo with a pen, this wood ‘pad’ and stuffed leather pillow are super for notes, letters or bedtime reading. $75. Restoration Hardward, University Avenue.
Under $50
Romantic Candles. Select among a whole slew of February 14 fun—floating flowers, candy candles that say “sweetheart” and plenty of pretty pink picks. $3.95 and up. Illuminations, Stanford Park Mall.
Yummy Chocolates. Available by the pick and the pound. See’s has stacks of pre-wrapped ‘assorted mixes’ sold in big and small boxes, but Sweet Things may give a little more of the personal touch with it’s homemade recipes. Starts at $1.95 per piece and $12.40 per pound. See’s and Sweet Things, Stanford Park Mall.
Beloved Books. A special edition of the kids’ classic like Guess How Much I Love You comes complete with a lovable coupon book for dispensing at those extra special moments. $15.95. The Museum Company, Stanford Park Mall.
Warm Whiskers and Mittens. A little lambswool to keep a loved one snug. Ladies love this adorable microwaveable herbal-stuffed, sheep-shaped pillow perfect for those unexpectedly chilly Palo Alto nights. $34-39. Earthsake, University Avenue.
$50-$100
Shona Figurines. Handmade by the Zimbabwean tribe, these pieces are carved into symbols of love, family and unity. $49-95. The Museum Company, Stanford Park Mall.
Fancy Pens. Over 60 brands of elegant styles, from Cartier to Montblanc to Waterman, for those itching to release the writer within. The good stuff starts at $50. Signatore, Stanford Park Mall.
A Lap Desk. A lovely duo with a pen, this wood ‘pad’ and stuffed leather pillow are super for notes, letters or bedtime reading. $75. Restoration Hardward, University Avenue.