While our friends at Food Republic have provided the menu for the ultimate Valentine’s Day meal, I’m here to help you create just the right ambience at your dinner table.  What’s great food if you’re eating it in front of the TV?! So, get ready to set the scene for romance (and be sure to check out last week’s post where I share all the great things you need for after your epic meal *wink wink*)…

Think you need to attend a gala to enjoy über-fancy hors d’oeuvres? Think again! With a dose of creativity and a dash of finesse, you can turn out a black-tie worthy spread for your next dinner party and right in your own kitchen!

Do you turn to chocolate truffles as your go-to gift every Valentine’s Day? Classic, but a tad cliché, keep in mind that cocoa sweets are not the only aphrodisiacs out there. This year, why not cook up a quick & easy romantic dinner at home and surprise your sweetheart with one of these equally potent alternatives...

The best part about being a designer? Sharing all of my fabulous finds with you! My latest obsession is a collection of new dinnerware lines from Santa Fe design house Nambé. The go-to label for chic nest builders everywhere, Nambé pieces are recognized the world over for their artfully glazed finishes and graceful shapes...