Thursday 2 February 2012

Valentines Flowers For Men - Local stores serve up sweet Valentine’s Day offerings


Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is an annual commemoration held on Feb. 14 celebrating love and affection. It is traditionally a day on which people express their love for each other by presenting valentines flowers for men, offers of confectionery, and sending greeting cards. Thankfully, these offerings are found in abundance in Fairfield, as many stores gear up for one of their busiest sales days of the year.

Isabelle et Vincent, a Traditional French Bakery, located on 1903 Post Road promises nothing less than confectionery perfection. Husband and wife owners, Isabelle and Vincent, operated a bakery in France for fifteen years before relocating to Fairfield. This specialty bakery offers the very best in traditional French pastries, chocolates, cakes, seasonal specialties, rolls, breads and more. Using only the highest quality, freshest, all natural ingredients, each and every product is made each morning, by hand and from scratch. “Valentine’s Day is a big day for us, aside from Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter, its probably our fourth biggest day of the year,” said Isabelle. “All of our chocolates sold out last year, so this year we plan to make more candies.”

Heart shaped milk chocolates with caramel inside and dark chocolates with ganache (with terms of endearment on top) will be offered along with a wide array of different flavored chocolate truffles, lip shaped chocolates, fraisier in heart shapes with vanilla mousse and fresh strawberries, a three chocolate mousse (dark, white, milk), and millefeuille opera Paris Brest with macaroons (pistachio, vanilla, raspberry).

Fresh breads include baguettes, boule and rolls in plain, multigrain, semolina, and olive. “Everything is home made on the premises, fresh daily. You cannot find these products anywhere else. We prefer to have the highest quality products, and use only the best quality ingredients with no preservatives, very pure and natural,” said Vincent. “We want to be the best we can be for our customers.”

Custom orders are welcomed anytime and for any occasion (holidays, graduations, communions, baptisms, birthdays and more). “This is a family business. We have wonderful customers; they give us back more than we give them. They are really, really wonderful and we say thank you,” enthused the couple. Vincent also promises an exciting animated Easter display not to be missed. Isabelle et Vincent, usually closed on Mondays, will be open Monday, Feb. 13. For more information please call (203) 292-8022

Sweet Rexies, ‘so much more than a candy store’, located at 1552 Post Road is also looking forward to a busy Valentine’s Day. “Valentine’s Day is one of my biggest sales weeks,” said Nancy Lewis, Owner. “We are offering one stop shopping this year and are offering our customers convenience. We will be selling roses for the first time, along with all of our other products.” Sweet Rexies will be offering custom orders, custom gift baskets to fit every budget (including college gift baskets), Godiva red quilted heart shaped gift boxes, artisan chocolates, cake balls and assorted truffles in varying flavors including dark chocolate coconut, butter pecan, dark cherry cordials and dark champagne. Hand painted hearts will also be offered in a red velvet flavor, a dark chocolate with port inside, and a dark chocolate champagne with almond and strawberry filling. Customers can also fill bags with a multitude of varieties of candies sold by the pound. In addition, Sweet Rexies offers custom white chocolate Oreo cookies that can be customized with your digital photos, name or monograms — making great wedding and party favors. Sweet Rexies slogan ‘so much more than a candy store’ comes into play because they also sell gifts, toys, accessories, their own chocolate candy recipe called ‘ skinny bark’, probiotic frozen yogurt, American Girl Doll products, and an array of clothing lines including Butter, So Nikki and Pink along with a line of organic baby gifts by Angel Dear. Sweet Rexies finishes their products with hand done custom packaging/ wrapping, delivery in Fairfield County and nationwide shipping. For more information please call (203)254-3254

The Pink Cupcake Shack, located at 1215 Post Road in the Brick Walk Promenade offers ‘whimsical cakes and cupcakes to brighten your day.’ “Last Valentine’s Day we were only open for about a week and Valentine’s Day was crazy busy, so I think this year will be even busier. Next to Easter / Passover, this is our biggest sales time of the year. We already have orders,” said owner Diane. “We always put hearts on our cupcakes, but this Valentine’s Day we’ll be doing even more of them. Last year everybody wanted Red Velvet – it was the ultimate seller, so we’ll have lots of that.” With over thirty years of experience, the Pink cupcake Shack offers custom cakes, cupcakes, cake bites and decorative cookies, in every theme, size, shape and color. “Each baked item is made from scratch for you and every sprinkle comes with love.” The Pink cupcake Shack is family owned and operated and is currently celebrating their one year anniversary.

Friday 27 January 2012

Valentines Flowers For Men - Morris County Barbershop Quartet available to sing for Valentine’s Day


Forget candy. Forget flowers.  This Valentine’s Day, give the love of you life something really special:  a singing Valentine. On Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 13, and 14, The Morris Music Men, Morris County’s premiere barbershop harmony chorus, will send quartets to sing love songs at virtually any location in and around Morris County.
For $50, a quartet of men decked out in tuxedos will serenade your sweetheart, office staffer or client at work, at home, at a restaurant, etc.  The package includes a beautiful long stemmed red rose and a special valentinesflowers for men.

Singing Valentine reservations and further information are available by calling (973) 625-2842.  The deadline for ordering is Saturday, Feb. 11, at 9 p.m.
The Morris Music Men chorus and its affiliated quartets are part of the 30,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society.  They meet Tuesday evenings at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chatham and always welcome new singers.

Friday 13 January 2012

Valentines Flowers For Men - This Applies Also To Have A Platonic Relationship With Men


Best valentines  flowers for men are what he loves. I mean the person you love deeply. It is possible that more men than the love of his life, which means they can be family, friends and even a boyfriend. It is vital that you know how to separate the men in the necessities of life. This is because they need different things when it comes to Valentine's Day flowers, are found to be different. Let's start with your family, for example, his father. Your father must feel special on this day of love and decide to find the most beautiful flowers for him. First let me say that men love flowers, such as women, men are inspired by the beautiful flowers, which are able to engage all the senses, in this regard. Your father has something different, as what he refers to flowers. For example, could be a fan of flowers and love could also only a certain type. He takes care to find favorite flowers and Valentine's Day for him as a part of it.

Valentine flowers for him to not be very elaborate. Keep it simple and it will do. This applies also to have a platonic relationship with men. When it comes to that special person in your life, there are several things you should consider. To provide the best Valentine's Day flowers for him, is to be able to communicate massage right. On this day, the message is the theme of love. Keep the flowers personally, but with an advantage to generate some curiosity. For example, if you like lilies and daisies, do not forget to add that all important red rose, which is able to set the mood for love. It is very interesting and thoughtful to send flowers the better. For women who expect the man to do the job always send flowers to their favorites in their jobs is also a good time to do something special and different. The flowers are actually a great way to show and express love.

valentines  flowers for men not only be bold, but it must have soft cloth. You should not worry because the flowers are able to bring out the sensitive side of a man. This is important because when people are susceptible, will communicate with a woman at a deeper level. There is nothing more exciting than trying to right all the flowers to impress anyone. You do not have to go the entire nothing too elaborate. Stay at the forefront and ensure that all the flowers delivered by him. How this field of flowers, too. Many people like surprises when they hide the flowers in a good place to find it, make sure that the work in this regard. Keep a little mystery when it comes to flowers and help you understand all this.

Wednesday 11 January 2012

valentines flowers for men - 5 Frugal Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

valentines  flowers for men leaves a lot to the imagination.  In fact, frugal guys and gals find all sorts of ways to celebrate February 14th.  You don’t have to rely on overpriced chocolates and flower arrangements to make your sweetheart happy.  With a little imagination and even less money, you can make it a day to remember without all the clichés.   Here’s how you can make the most out of the upcoming holiday:

1)    Plan a scavenger hunt around town. Leave clues sealed in envelopes at different romantic locations.  Make the final destination somewhere the two of you really wanted to go to.  This can be an art gallery, a museum, a concert, play or movie.  Daily deal sites and group coupon sites are great for this purpose.  Visit Groupon or Living Social periodically to see what they offer. Heck, just today before I posted this my daily local groupon was for 50% off flowers. Can’t beat that.




2)    Create a bunch of love notes and place them into helium filled balloons. Help your partner pop the balloons so they can read the messages that are enclosed inside.  If time permits, fill an entire room full of these.  Make it hard for your man or woman to get through the door.

3)    Spread out a picnic blanket and have lunch in your living room. Prepare and eat some of your favorite foods.  Take off your shoes and relax for a while.  Listen to some great music.  Read a book or play a board game.

4)    Recreate your first date together. Go to the same location.  Order the same items from the menu. Get your picture taken in a photo booth.  Take a walk on the beach. Reminisce on the past and look forward to the future together as a couple.

5)    Rent a movie from Redbox and call it a night. Pick up a new release from Redbox and stay in for the evening. (There is a large selection of titles to choose from and you can even reserve one online and pick it up later. Serve movie theater style concessions and curl up together on the couch.)  A good romantic comedy is the perfect end to another great valentines  flowers for men. Even if you don’t have a Redbox near you or if you don’t want to leave the house at all just pull up your cable or satellite on demand listings. A movie might cost a few dollars more, but it will still be cheaper than even a single ticket at the theater.

You don’t have to jump on a jet and fly to Paris to enjoy a romantic evening with your loved one.  With a little bit of determination, you can avoid the high costs associated with Valentine’s Day and make it as memorable as ever.

Monday 9 January 2012

valentines flowers for men - It's Time for Philip Stein's Valentine's Day Special

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Ladies, it’s never too early to start dropping subtle hints (or an actual catalogue) so your man knows what you want for Valentine’s Day. Even if you’re single, the day’s a chance to pamper yourself with some stylish treats. This year, look out for Philip Stein’s classy Signature collection created especially for the season of love.
Personally, we’ve got our eye on the new Valentine’s Day watch from the luxury wellbeing watch brand, which has a distinct red strap (we love the colour, pretty much any given day) and the uniquely embedded Natural Frequency Technology. It’ll keep you fashionably on time, all the time!                              
Also on our to-buy radar is Philip Stein’s Sleep Bracelet. No more nights of broken shuteye as the trendy bracelet’s Natural Frequency Technology calms your body and helps you rest better.
Get shopping already!
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Thursday 5 January 2012

valentines flowers for men - His perfect Valentine gift – the gift of you!

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Tuesday 3 January 2012

valentines flowers for men - Games to look out for: Q1 2012

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It’s 2012 already, the holiday season has passed and now it’s time to look forward to a fantastic new year of gaming. If all goes to plan we should be seeing the release of at least two new consoles this year: the Western launch of the PlayStation Vita is right around the corner on February 22 and the Wii U is scheduled for some time in the second half of the year.

While we should be seeing these consoles come to the market with a slew of new games, there are still a huge amount of games coming out for the current generation of consoles. Below you can check out some of our highly anticipated games for the first quarter of 2012.

For those of you who love the Final Fantasy series you’re probably waiting for the next console iteration. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a direct sequel to 2009’s Final Fantasy XIII and continues the story 3 years after the events of the previous game and features a similar but supposedly improved combat system.

After the Japanese release late last month it has already scored good reviews from Japanese critics, so for Final Fantasy fans you should watch out for when it drops on January 31 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

I’m personally not much of a fan of the fighting genre, but I’ve heard that the Soul series is one of the better ones. Anyway, Soucalibur V is the next installment in the series and takes place 17 years after the events of Soulcalibur IV. It features a bunch of returning and new characters, including a guest appearance of Ezio Auditore from the Assassin’s Creed series.

If you like fighting games then Soulcalibur V will be out on January 31 in North America and February 3 in Europe; it will be available for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.


Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is an original IP from 38 Studios and Big Huge Games which features Ken Rolston on the development team, best known for his work on The Elder Scrolls series. As you might have guessed Kingdoms of Amalur will be a single-player role-playing game. Apparently there will be four playable characters, three ability trees and five distinct regions in the game, along with a combat system that requires both the timing of buttons and strategy. The style is said to be similar to both God of War and Oblivion.

From what is known about the game it sounds like a pretty average RPG, but with a solid development team and intriguing promotion (how will it be like GoW and Oblivion?) it could be a game to look out for after the reviews come in. It comes out for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows PCs on February 7 (NA) / February 10 (EU).


Despite most of the Nintendo 3DS’ game line-up catering for the younger audiences, Capcom is pushing ahead with a mature Resident Evil game for the handheld console. Resident Evil: Revelations is set between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 and follows the story of BSAA co-founders Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield shortly after the BSAA was founded. The game will be the usual survival-horror style, with an emphasis on exploration and puzzle solving; you will also have the option to switch between first-person and third-person viewpoints while aiming a weapon.

Resident Evil: Revelations was first revealed at E3 2010 and since then it looked like it was going to be one of the better titles for Nintendo’s new portable console. If you are a more mature gamer (it’s rated M by the ESRB) who bought a 3DS, this looks like a good buy when it drops on February 7 in North America; if you’re in Europe you can pick it up earlier on January 27.



Syndicate is a reboot of the Syndicate tactical shooter series that fizzled away in the late 90s, however this time it’s back as a first-person shooter. It’s set in a futuristic world where the world is divided into regions by “syndicate” mega-corporations, with each syndicate battling for market dominance. You are EuroCorp’s prototype agent embedded with a DART 6 bio-chip who must go on a bio-engineered and brutal adventure. Using said chip you can do a variety of cool things such as slowing down time and hacking into your foes.

The game’s description reminds me of Deus Ex: Human Revolution which I recently completed, but unfortunately for me I won’t be able to play it as it was refused classification (and effectively banned) here in Australia. If you live elsewhere Syndicate looks like an interesting game to try out in when it drops on February 21 (NA) / 24 (EU) for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows PCs.
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Sunday 1 January 2012

valentines flowers for men - Blglife Ritu Wears: Wooing with Family, Fashion, Fun

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Biglife Ritu Wears, the retail chain stocking in-house as well as other apparel and accessories brands for the entire family is now planning to venture into eastern and western India. The retailer which began its journey with a mere 200 sq. ft. area, today holds 2 lakh sq. ft. of retail space throughout India. Commenting on the successful retail venture and bullish expansion plans, Samir Sahni, Director, JDS Apparels says, “Year-on-year, we have been growing at 25 to 30 per cent. For financial year 2010-11 we closed at Rs 210 crores, and for the fiscal 2011-12, we have set a target of Rs 250 crores. By 2012, we are planning to open our stores in eastern and western parts of the country. We are also in talks with small retail chains for mergers and acquisitions.” Ritu Wears is also in discussion with financial institutions and planning an IPO soon. But the ongoing slowdown in western markets has delayed their plans.

“The average size of our stores is 20,000 sq. ft. We are also opening stores in Tier II, III cities. Our biggest store is 40,000 sq. ft. in North Delhi. Right now we have 10 big department stores across Punjab, Delhi, NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh,” he adds. Biglife Ritu Wears stocks 20 per cent private labels, 30 to 40 per cent national and international level premium and super premium category brands and 40 to 50 per cent regional and semi regional mid and economy category brands. “In terms of market share, we are among the major players in organized retailing. We are also in talks with international brands like US Polo, Tommy Hilfiger. The space devoted to international brands will depend on their product portfolio,” Sahni explains.

Biglife Ritu Wear is a departmental store, so through its ‘Family, Fashion, Fun’ campaign, it targets the entire family with offerings of pleasure, fashion, better ambience and elements of fun with various promotions and games. The campaign also celebrates special days like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Children’s Day etc. Last year, the company roped in Bollywood celebrity Malaika Arora Khan to endorse Biglife Ritu Wears and this year, they are planning to get another celebrity as the brand ambassador.

“We have also tied up with a private firm to explore e-retailing and are witnessing decent online sales. Now, we are working on starting our own e-retailing portal, since online retailing is going to become the next big platform for retailing in India,” Sahni opines.

India is emerging as one of the big opportunities for retailing in the world. With people from smaller towns becoming aware about quality and fashion, many brands are penetrating these areas to explore the potential. Expressing his views on the boom in these towns, Sahni says, “Our manufacturers are doing good business in the rural part of the country and Tier II, Tier III cities. In the coming four to five years, many Tier II and Tier III cities will become a major driver for the retailing sector in the country. We are also planning to open stores in Tier II, III cities.”

Biglife Ritu Wears has different private labels catering to men, women and kids. For example, in men’s formal and casual category, it has brands called K P Lon, Engine, Night, which are doing well. For women, they have brands called Veena and Cutley and in kidswear there are brands called 826 and Take More.

Summing up, Sahni says, “Moves like FDI in retail, will be very good, there will be a very clear demarcation between organized and un-organized retail. Overall, it will create a better retail scenario for the consumer.”
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