Here we are on February 10th, a mere four days away from Valentine’s Day, do you have a gift and the night planned out yet? If not, we’ve got you covered.
Gifts:
Gucci Bamboo 1947 handbag from NorthPark Center
Alessandro Michele takes inspiration from the historic Bamboo Bag and presents it through a contemporary lens in the new Gucci Bamboo 1947. The renowned design, now part of the signature Gucci Beloved lines, forges a connection between past, present, and future, representing a reiteration of heritage and an iteration of the Creative Director‘s own legacy within the House. In 1947 – amidst Italy’s post-war era in which traditional raw materials were difficult to come by – the enterprising founder, Guccio Gucci, with the help of the House’s visionary Florentine artisans, decided to use the lightweight and durable bamboo for the handle of a purse, thus forging an instant emblem. In the decades to come, the Bamboo Bag became a fixture among Hollywood’s leading ladies and the international jet set, consolidating the style’s status as an innovative icon around the world.
For sneaking in with the best package, try the #DGLIMITED Valentine’s Day sneaker or the #DGLIMITED logo Portofino sneakers from Dolce & Gabbana at NorthPark Center.
The Jan Barboglio Nueces Decanter from Neiman Marcus:
Inspired by the romance of historic Mexico, Jan Barboglio creates decorative iron accessories featuring glass and wooden accents. Every piece is cut, fashioned, forged, and finished by hand, and each is accompanied by a meaningful sentiment, proverb, or poem. The Nueces Decanter is topped with an iron longhorn, making it perfect for any Texan.
Additionally, from Nieman Marcus’ curated gifts, the Sydney Evan Evil Eye Bracelet, Ray-Ban Sunglasses & Byredo Eau De Parfum Gift Box Set is sure to check all of the boxes on your love interest list. The set includes as the name suggests, Sydney Evan Evil Eye Red Cord Bracelet, Ray-Ban Metal Aviator Sunglasses, and Byredo Gypsy Water Eau De Parfum, 1.7 oz.
Head to Highland Park Village to grab a set of matching pink kicks. For her, Miron Crosby has released The Love Boot, rosebud kidskin vamps inlayed with cursive “LOVE” all-over in clementine orange kidskin. For him, the Valentino Garavani Bubbleback sneaker in mesh with details in suede.
This Saturday, also at Highland Park Villiage, jewelry designer, Irene Lummertz will be at Madison from 10–3 PM. Lummertz specializes in colored gemstone jewelry, all encased in 18K gold settings. Her love of natural gemstones was inherited from her father, a gemologist in Brazil; from her mother, Irene inherited knowledge and appreciation of fine art, design and fashion; and from her homeland of Brazil, she was blessed with an unparalleled source of raw materials – natural Citrine, Aquamarine, Topaz and more, that only Brazil can offer.
If you prefer experiences over gifts:
The DMA’s series Pop of Art will have a Schitt’s Creek-inspired night tomorrow, February 11th. The event’s title Ew David requires a sitter for the bébés and to put on your most extravagant outfit when you celebrate the small town where everyone fits in. From a cappella performance to handcrafted goods fit for the Rose Apothecary, this night will revisit all the warm, fuzzy feelings of your favorite riches-to-rags story.
The Modern in Fort Worth is serving a special Friday Before Valentine’s Day Dinner. A three-course prefixed menu will be available for $55 per guest. We will just list this delicious-sounding dinner below, also viewing the art that fills the museum is never a bad date.
Starters (choose one)
Chorizo Date Meatballs
Nueske’s Bacon, Provolone, Pimento Pepper Tomato Sauce, Medjool Dates, Grilled Bread
Beet Carpaccio (Vegan)
Braised Beets, Cashew Cream, Blood Orange, Walnuts, Citrus Lace, Texas Olive Oil
Main Entrée (choose one)
Mushroom Risotto (Vegetarian)
Local Blue Oyster and Lion’s Mane Mushrooms, Carolina Gold Rice, Parmesan Reggiano
Broiled Miso Salmon
Fried Rice, Sautéed Winter Vegetables, Crispy Spinach, Sesame Miso Aioli
Grilled Picanha Steak (6 oz.)
Red Chimichurri, Smoked Tallow Butter Creamer Potatoes, Root Vegetable Puree
Surf and Turf(supplement $24)
New York Striploin (5 oz.), Jumbo Shrimp
Red Wine Bordelaise, Roasted Winter Root Vegetable Puree
Dessert (choose one)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Blood Orange, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, Candied Pecans
Red Velvet Whoopie Pie
Cream Cheese Frosting, White Chocolate Bavarian Cream, Macerated Berries, Beet Powder
If you don’t have a Valentine’s Date, don’t fear, we have you covered too.
If unconditional love is what you seek, adorable, adoptable dogs will be waiting for you to find them at MUTT’s Cantina Dallas and Fort Worth locations on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 11–3PM. The event that includes on-site adoption, $4 draft beers from Rahr & Sons Brewing and vendor booths for those who’ve already their loving pup.
In Dallas, Valentine’s has another name, 214 Day. It marks a day to take pride in the city and increasingly over the last few years has meant getting a Dallas-themed flash tattoo. This year, a tattoo artist better known as Sushiiimilk will host a pop-up that features twenty different designs, sustainable fashion, hair and make-up styling, a photobooth, and cocktails by Bloom Cocktail Co.