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LA Gucci Styles MAGAZINE HAPPY Valentine's Day

3RD EDITION FEB 2015

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The Well Known Florist ~Sav anda P. Farmer ~ Gifts For Your Loved Ones Valentine's Day Romantic Places

P. ELAINE ARCHIE THE AUTHORIST

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ALL AB OUT THE ROSES

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FEATURE 38/ Savanda Farmer 48/ P. Elaine Archie 66/ Different types of roses 68/ Chocolate and how it became apart of the Valentine's Day ritual 74/ Romantic spots

CONTENT 34/ To breakup or not - that is the question 36/ Dinner for two 37/ Dinner celebrated with your best girlfriends 53/ Staying in for dinner with the family 56/ Tips on incuding all the family on V-day 57 /Great poems

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Although this point doesn’t relate to me, I thought it was an important one to include in the list. If your partner laid hands on you then it’s quite obvious you should leave. But I know a lo of cases where people continue to stay in an abusive relationship. Everyone is allowed one mistake. However, if they hit you more than once, then you know that it’s only going to get worse and its better to breakup. 5. Is your self-esteem lower than before?

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P. Elaine Archie is a native of Taylor Texas where she attended Taylor High School. Upon graduation she attended Temple Junior College before traveling to Karlsruhe, Germany. She continued her studies while in Germany and received her Associates Degree in Business Mid- Management from City Colleges of Chicago in 1990. After relocating to Houston where she now calls home, she continued her studies at the University of Phoenix receiving her Bachelors Degree in Business Management in September 2005. While living in Europe, she was afforded the opportunity to visit exciting places such as Austria, France, Holland and the Czechoslovakian border. Because of her wonderful experiences while abroad, P. Elaine has grown to love traveling. She has also visited Jamaica, Denmark and Nigeria. She continues to travel around the world and incorporates her experiences and research to entertain you. P. Elaine has come to love writing and enjoys sharing her stories and experiences with her readers. In her spare time, she loves spending time with three beautiful daughters, four grandchildren and other family members and friends. Title of Story: I have two work in progress titles: Ulterior Motives or Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Done in the Dark Websites: www.pelainearchie.com www .authorsden.com/pelainearchie www.myspace.com/mythoughtsi nprint.com

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The Weekend By P. Elaine Archie Love is overrated, Nina and her friends often thought! Why is so much emphasis put on finding a good man? Well Nina wants this too. Has she accomplished her mission? Omar is sophisticated, handsome and well educated. She also finds out that he is very romantic and attuned to her feelings. What lies ahead for Nina and Omar? She had traveled many places, seen so many different things and had so many experiences. But she still had not obtained the one thing; so many women cherish to help complete their existence, a good man. She realized a woman did not necessarily need a man, but someone to spend quality time with or someone to spend the rest of her life with would be nice. Nina sat and thought about all the loves she had lost over the years in these different places she had traveled. None of them made her heart skip a beat or made her soul ache. She felt her prior relationship had shown some progress toward lasting, but yet again happiness had evaded her. Then she meets Omar. Where had he been hiding all her life? His voice was so sexy, and he was a cutie! He had coco brown skin, hazel eyes and short black curly hair. He was dressed in a brown Armani suit, with nice shoes and he was looking scrupulous, she licked her lips as she replied back “Hello”. The conversation was pleasing.

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Total Time: 45 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Yield:6 servings Level:Easy Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano) 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, (recommended: San Marzano)* If San Marzanos are not available, add a teaspoon sugar to your sauce, optional Coarse salt A handful fresh basil leaves, torn 1 pound ziti rigate, with ridges 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Freshly ground black pepper A generous grating nutmeg 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese 1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 cup sliced fresh mozzarella Crusty bread, to pass at table

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Valentine's Day with the Family

Call the holiday “Family Day”—a day devoted to love is the perfect time to celebrate family! Here are a few suggestions for making your “Family Day” a loving affair:

Tell a love story: Tell the kids one of the reasons that you fell in love with your spouse, in front of them.

Go on a family date: Is there a family event or place that your kids enjoy where you can all be together? We love going bowling or to an indoor trampoline center where we can burn some energy and just hang out together.

Send a Valentine to someone who would least expect it: An elderly neighbor, the post office delivery person, the cashier at the store, or have your kids come up with some ideas of who to send them to! Make a Valentine tree: Gather pink, red, or a variety of colored construction paper, cut papers into heart shapes, and hang them on the branches of a winter tree in your yard. You can also collect several bare branches, spray paint them white, place them in the corner of a room in a large vase, and hang the beautiful hearts inside.

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Valentine's Day Poems My First, My Last, My Valentine I've never imagined that there can be this day. A day that love will find its way. Out of my heart and into your soul. These feelings I have are beyond my control. All my life I have waited patiently. For a goddess like you, so beautiful, so lovely. Words can't express the way I feel. These feelings towards you are all for real. You are the reason why I go on. Eternity can't separate this special bond. This heart of mine is reserved for you. Forever it is yours, this love is true. I'll be your first and you'll be my last. My world, my everything, till my time has past. I will always love you until the end of time. MY LOVE, MY SWEETHEART, MY VALENTINE!

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As we watch the sun go down, I want to let you know; my love for you is forever, I'll never let you go. You're the one I've been searching for, the one I've finally found; without you in my life, my world wouldn't go round. The love you bring into my heart, which is so true and kind; is something in no other, I could truly find. You're the only one for me, God tells me so, deep within my heart, mind body and soul. Today isn't just an ordinary Valentines Day, it's all about me and you; about the love we share, and how it will forever continue to grow. It's not all about the chocolates, or the dozen roses; it's about the love we found, how much we've been blessed. Everything happens for a reason, I believe this statement is true, that's why you were sent to me, and I was sent to you. I've never been more happy, as I've been with you; even through the rough times, we always make it through; To be with you for eternity, is all I want for me and you. All I want to say, on our very first Valentine's Day, is: I may not be your first love, but I promise, with all my heart, that I will be that one from up above, your one and only, true love! Happy Valentine's Day!

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CastaDiva Resort & Spa - Italy

Nestled on the eastern shores of Lake Como, CastaDiva Resort & Spa is a truly luxurious Italian experience. Once the residence of opera singer Giuditta Pasta, the property features a spectacular spa, a floating swimming pool, and 73 accommodation units spread over 9 free-standing villas. Unique in size and layout, the elegant rooms are graced with fascinating lake views, precious fabrics, and intriguing art, while the suites capture the essence of Italian lifestyle and culture with classy living rooms, stunning marble bathrooms, private gardens, and original frescoes. The resort has two lakefront gourmet restaurants serving both local and international fare.

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Mandarin Oriental, Taipei - Taiwan With its outstanding design, world-class facilities, and premiere location on Dunhua North Road, there’s no mistake in saying that Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is the most luxurious hotel in town. Decorated in a startling mix of contemporary and classical styles, its spacious rooms come with exquisite marble bathrooms and state-of-the-art technology features, while the sophisticated suites soar to new heights of luxury with private saunas and gym rooms. Envisioned by celebrated design firm Yabu Pushelberg, the spa offers fabulous water facilities along with a wide range of holistic therapies. The hotel’s six dining venues include three gourmet restaurants, a hip cake shop, and a stylish tea lounge.

The Bergoase Spa at Tschuggen Grand Hotel Spread over four floors, the exceptional Bergoase Spa at Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa is one of the most spectacular facilities of its kind in Switzerland. Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, the 5,000 sq m complex is an engineering tour de force where gigantic glass sails allow the natural light to pour in. Materials such as Arosa rock, Canadian maple, and Alps-sourced Duke White granite stone have been used to create this striking wellness area where the architectural features are equally impressive as the facilities offered. The spa’s dazzling water world is complemented by an outstanding assortment of saunas, steam baths, and treatment rooms.