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Survey Finds Fragrance Plays a Key Role in Modern Romance

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:22:00 PST

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.

The 20 Most Romantic Looks From Film

BellaSugar — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:00:00 PST

A character's hair and makeup play an integral part in making a film so memorable. The following ladies' movie personas have become part of the canon for romance, whether from decades of renown or more recent pop culture success. If you're searching for a definitively romantic look of your own this Valentine's Day, there's no better place to draw inspiration.

Link Time - 9 Autumn Dates For This Weekend

TresSugar — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:30:32 PDT

Get cozy-romantic this weekend - YourTango
Check your mate with a vibrator chess set - Em & Lo
Seven sexy mental health patients in pop culture - Nerve
"Why I decided to move home" - Lemondrop
Skinny gets you a higher salary - SavvySugar
Nine celebrity couples in open relationships - The Frisky
13 Facebook tricks guys use to look cool - College Candy
Weird requests in the bedroom - Glamour
Five easy exercises for women on the go - FitSugar
Can your partner really change? - Huffington Post
Five Halloween costume ideas from pop culture - BuzzSugar

Breakfast in Bed: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:00:41 PST

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

TresSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:00:00 PDT

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

CasaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:00:27 PDT

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.
Want to know where you can find it? Then

It's the Anthropologie Iron and Brass Bed ($1,998-2,198). The bed features trompe l'oeil painted brass and a white patina, and is made of brass and iron. You'll have to order it online though; it's not available in stores.

Is the Anthro iron bed a little out of your price range? Check out some of my other picks below.

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Do You Ever Place Candles on Your Stairs or Floor?

CasaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:30:26 PDT

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?

CasaSugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:01 PDT

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

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:56 PDT

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)

CasaSugar — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:15:46 PDT

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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