Solid Gold
Go for the gold this Valentine’s Day, with collectible pieces for him or her.
For her, consider the rose pin (about $30) made from a real California flower.
The rose, dipped in 24K pure gold, is about 3 inches long and comes with a certificate of authenticity in a red and white box. No two pins will be exactly alike.
As a matter of course, the golf ball and tee are ideal for golf lovers. Made from an actual golf ball and tee, both are dipped in gold. The pieces ($25) come in a velvet pouch and are sure to keep the golf lover thinking about the links in the home or office.
Both gifts are available at Zia Jewelry, 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Call (714) 493-1322.
Heart Smart
Show you have your heart in the right place with tokens of love from Godiva Chocolatier.
For 1998, Godiva is offering its Romantic Designs collection, which takes its inspiration from the world of high fashion. Many of the containers feature classic design elements such as houndstooth graphics and quilted patterns.
The red velvet heart ($55 for medium, $75 for large), filled with assorted chocolates and truffles, has a quilted pattern. The keepsake Houndstooth Hatbox ($37.50) has a red and white pattern and is filled with milk, dark and white heart-shaped chocolates.
The satchel box ($8.50), which is quilted and secured with a houndstooth bow, features vanilla and milk chocolate truffles.
The Romantic Designs collection is available at Godiva boutiques, such as the one at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, department and specialty stores throughout the county or by ordering from the company’s Web site, https://www.godiva.com
Blue Prints
Flowers, light and texture distinguish the latest collection of Italian linens offered by Dormire. There are five patterns in the line, all of which show the Italians’ flair for fine textiles.
For instance, the Margherita and Eva duvet sets feature fine embroidery on high-quality Oxford cotton. Available in white on denim blue or cream on white, the stylized leaf patterns are Eva ($420 to $649), the daisies are Margherita ($520 to $758).
The linens come in queen and king sizes, and the duvet sets have a solid fitted sheet, a 280-thread count Oxford cotton duvet cover and two pillowcases.
Pierrot and Granducca exude depth in their alternating translucent and opaque patterns. The translucent 100% Egyptian cotton background is studded with Chinese-like medallion patterns on Pierrot ($425 to $530) and with geometric swirls on the Granducca ($488 to $530). These lines are for queen and king sizes.
Smoking sports edge detailing in pleated folds or braided cord. Made from 100% Pima cotton, Smoking is available in a full range of colors. The flat and fitted sheets, pillowcases and shams can be purchased separately in twin, full, queen and king sizes. Full sets range from $240 to $250.
All of the collections, which can be shipped anywhere, can be found at Dormire’s store in Santa Monica, 1345 4th St. Call (310) 393-9288.
