• Do something different — try eating in a different room, sitting on the floor or using chopsticks rather than your usual silverware.
  
• Try a new menu. Exotic food is romantic.
  
• Add a thoughtful touch such as a note or a special toast.
  
• A rose petal bath or a romantic walk is another thoughtful touch.
  
• Your home is already full of great ideas to inspire you.

Resources

Special Occasions, Inc.
Beverly Hills, Calif.
310-360-8700
events@spoccasions.com

Wabi-Sabi restaurant
1637 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
310-314-2229

Soolip Paperie & Press
West Hollywood, Calif.
310-360-0545
www.soolip.com
Cost: bamboo paper used for placemats, $12/sheet; orange marbled paper for table runner, $9.75/sheet; origami paper to make table accents, $17.50/package; silky lace paper for hurricanes, $15/sheet

Elixir Tonics & Teas

West Hollywood, Calif.
310-657-9300
www.elixir.net
Cost: Chi Devil tonic base, $3.50/bottle; Mighty Joe Young tonic base, $3.50/bottle

Floral Art
Venice, Calif.
310-392-1633
www.floralart.org