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New Romance Survey Says Perfume Is Important in Dating
Dating

Survey Finds Fragrance Plays a Key Role in Modern Romance

Glamour magazine and Ralph Lauren Romance teamed up for a survey on modern romance, and the results from the 1,000-person study reveal that fragrance plays a key role in dating.
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Glamour magazine and Ralph Lauren Romance teamed up for a survey on modern romance, and the results from the 1,000-person study reveal that fragrance plays a key role in dating. A full third of people polled remember what their significant other smelled like on their first date, and a whopping 73 percent of people's "lucky date items" are fragrances. To see my take on the findings, just keep reading.

Romantic Activities For Fall
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Link Time — 9 Autumn Dates For This Weekend

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Breakfast in Bed: Love It or Hate It?
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Breakfast in Bed: Love It or Hate It?

While I'm a huge fan of leisurely weekend brunches, I'm not too keen on breakfast in bed.
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While I'm a huge fan of leisurely weekend brunches, I'm not too keen on breakfast in bed. It's because I'm kind of a neat freak and hate getting crumbs on the covers or in between the sheets. Also it just seems gross — the concept of eating where you sleep. It reminds me of being sick and brings to mind hospitals. I'd much rather enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day breakfast at the table, thank you very much. How do you feel about it?

Al Franken Sends Love Letter to Wife — and to Constituents
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Al Franken Sends Love Letter to Wife — and to Constituents

This past Saturday was the 40th anniversary of the night Al Franken met his wife Franni.
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This past Saturday was the 40th anniversary of the night Al Franken met his wife Franni. Did he send her a box of chocolates and take her out to dinner? I hope so — but the Senator from Minnesota went one better. He sent an email to his supporters honoring the occasion, describing how he met Franni, and saying that he wouldn't be where he is today without her. Here's an excerpt:

"That night — the first night of the best thing that has ever happened to me — was exactly 40 years ago today. When I was running for the Senate, I used to tell people, 'Franni and I are running for the Senate. If we win, I get to be the Senator.' Well, we won. And what I said proved true — I get to be the Senator. Another thing that’s true is that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support of the most amazing woman in the world."

He ended this message by asking his readers to "take a moment today, remember a funny story about someone you love, smile, and be thankful." All together now . . . awwww! I wonder if Franni is embarrassed.

Found It! Romantic Bed From July Free People Catalog
Bedrooms

Found It! Romantic Bed From July Free People Catalog

While flipping through the latest Free People catalog, my eye wasn't drawn to the clothes.
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While flipping through the latest Free People catalog, my eye wasn't drawn to the clothes. Instead, I couldn't stop looking at this graceful wrought iron bed frame. The dual color tones here, with the gold on the interior of the headboard, and the rest of the frame covered in white, create a lovely effect. I also love how the model's androgynous clothing in the photo contrasts with the bed's overly romantic look.
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Do You Ever Place Candles on Your Stairs or Floor?
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Do You Ever Place Candles on Your Stairs or Floor?

I love how utterly romantic this image is.
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I love how utterly romantic this image is. It's straight out of a romantic foreign film. Practically, though, I'd worry about fire hazards associated with having candles within kicking distance.


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Do You Have a Curtained Bed?
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Do You Have a Curtained Bed?

There's something so ethereal and romantic about a curtained bed.
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There's something so ethereal and romantic about a curtained bed. However, I just don't think it's practical at my house. Would it work in yours?

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Love It or Hate It? A Mirror Facing the Bed
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Love It or Hate It? A Mirror Facing the Bed

After I rearranged my bedroom recently, a friend of mine said with a wink, "Oh, so the mirror's facing the bed."
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After I rearranged my bedroom recently, a friend of mine said with a wink, "Oh, so the mirror's facing the bed." I hadn't even thought about that arrangement until she called it out. While my boudoir is a bit too small to try to keep the bed out of full-length mirror's view, there are many couples who find it advantageous to "reflect" on events in this room. What's your take?

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Cool Idea: A Romeo and Juliet-Style Wedding (Without Tragedy)
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Cool Idea: A Romeo and Juliet-Style Wedding (Without Tragedy)

If you're a fan of Shakespearean romance (without, you know, the death and deception), then consider heading to Verona to get married on the same balcony where Juliet supposedly lived.
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If you're a fan of Shakespearean romance (without, you know, the death and deception), then consider heading to Verona to get married on the same balcony where Juliet supposedly lived. The balcony is located on the second floor of the supposed 14th-century Casa di Giulietta (home of Juliet) in Verona, Italy. While Italian folklore claims that the balcony was part of the home of the Renaissance-era Cappellos (supposedly the family portrayed in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as the Capulets), there is no solid evidence to confirm this claim.

However, if you're still into the fantasy, starting in April you can get married on the balcony for a fee of 1,000 euros ($1,300 for us non-Europeans, unfortunately). This payment will ensure you rental of the house (and balcony) for a wedding, although the ceremony itself will be performed inside the home. However, an after-service kiss on the balcony outside sounds fabulously romantic, yes? Contact the Verona Tourist Center for all the details.

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Let's Dish: What Was Your Most Romantic Meal Ever?
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Let's Dish: What Was Your Most Romantic Meal Ever?

With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, I've got romantic meals on the brain, and it naturally makes me think of the most romantic dinner I've ever had.
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With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, I've got romantic meals on the brain, and it naturally makes me think of the most romantic dinner I've ever had. Six years ago, my sweetheart and I had an impromptu dinner at a French restaurant in New York City.

Everything about it was perfect, from the outdoor garden with its trickling fountain to the thoughtfully prepared food. The service was impeccable.

As one diner strained to read her check, I noticed the waiter make the slightest, most inconspicuous adjustment to the lighting in the garden. The chef not only generously sent out dessert wine on the house, but he also graciously thanked us for coming as we were the last ones to leave the restaurant. Oh, and did I mention that I was completely head over heels in love?

The emotions surrounding that dinner were so unforgettable that, for the next two days, I felt like I was floating on a cloud. The restaurant is now closed, but that only makes my memory of the experience more sacred. Tell me: What was your most romantic dining experience ever?

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