Happy Weekend!

Hooray for the weekend! Hope you've had a fun week and have said goodbye to the January blues. My week started off with a fun brunch with a friend, and was majorly productive in many ways! My weekend will be spent working on several big projects and watching the first games of the Six Nations!

Whatever your plans are this weekend, here are some interesting links for you check out!

Styling your Valentine's Day table: I'm really excited to be contributing to the Lorfords blog. I hope you'll check out my first post with tips on how to style your table for Valentine's Day!

Is imposter syndrome a sign of greatness?: a fascinating article focusing on the imposter syndrome. Many of us suffer from this, but is it a sign of greatness?

How well do you know The Parent Trap? this movie! I used to watch it on repeat when I was younger. Definitely a quiz for the real fans amongst us!

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Ladies, drop not so subtle hints about this Valentine's Day gift suggestions from your other half!

Aamaya by Priyanka XO earrings

Bella Freud Parfum Tuberose and Sandalwood candle

10 Poems about love

Because I love you silk scarf

Louella Odie Skyline Tote Bag

Mon cheri card

Tory Burch Fitbit band

Tory Burch lip color

How to Plan the Perfect Valentine's Day Without Having to Dedicate Any of Your Precious Time

Valentine’s Day is this coming weekend- could you use with some help preparing?


Here’s a checklist of what you need to make sure to do so that you don’t look unprepared or seem insensitive:

1) Send flowers
2) Order chocolates
3) Plan a romantic dinner or getaway
4) Send special cards to your loved ones

Panicking? Fancy Hands can be your own personal Cupid’s helper. This service connects its users with thousands of virtual assistants that are available 24/7 to handle everything and help make them look good!

All virtual assistants are located in the US and the system integrates with your calendar, email and Facebook to stay ahead of your schedule. Make sure you check it out!

The Bouqs

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start dreaming and planning of the perfect Valentine's bouquet! Gentlemen: take note!

The Bouqs is the premier source for fresh, easy and affordable flower delivery. The Bouqs delivers farm fresh flowers cut-to-order, which means reduced waste (they don't waste 1 out of every 3 stems like their competitors) and freshness for weeks instead of days! Delivery is within 2-4 days after the cut, vs. 10-14 elsewhere. The company deliveries flowers are grown in sustainable fields on a Volcanic mountain in South America, 10,000 feet above sea level fed by pure volcanic snow melt and mineral rich, ph-balanced soul with an overnight option from local farms in California. Bouqs start at $40 flat with shipping included.

There are three different types of concierge options:

Regular Blooms: flower delivery at set, regular intervals. First, you pick the collection and size you are interested in, ranging in a variety of different flowers and prices. Next, you pick the quantity and and how often you want to flowers to be delivered. (I.e. - every month, every 2 days, etc). The flowers will be delivered automatically based on your specifications!

Never Forget: Receive calendar reminders to ensure you never miss an important date! You are able to select the relationship and delivery address of that person. You are even able to sync to your Facebook to get reminders for that special someone!

Just Because: Random deliveries delivered to your special someone! First you select size and pricing, how many times you would like the bouquets delivered – and The Bouqs chooses dates for you throughout the year! This is a great way to surprise your loved one.