Come sit with me for awhile . . .
and see what I’m bringing to the table ®

“How do I love thee .   .   . I love thee to the level of every day’s most quiet need, by sun and candle-light .   .   .” Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861). Over one hundred and fifty years later, I would say Ms. Browning nailed it!

We have been writing, painting, singing, signing, saying, and showing just how much we love one another since .   .   . well probably way before man began turning actions into tangible symbols of love. From cave drawings to Cartier, Linzer Heart Sandwich Cookies to tattoos, cigar bands to gold bands, and .   .   . well, I’m sure you’ve got my gist .   .   . Do you think you know where I’m going??? .   .   . Hell, I’m not even sure where I’m going with all this     .   .   . yet!!! Um .   .   . maybe that statement is a touch misleading.

The above photo .   .   .  Red feather Christmas wreath, that I re-purposed with twinkle lights  forming an abstract heart around red, the ultimate color of love, and certainly Valentine’s Day. Ah ha .   .   . see I really did, and do know where I am going! .   .   . phew! Be still my heart!  I just have soooo many out-of-the-box ideas that I need to grab a hold of the reins, and reign in my enthusiasm! The photo below? Oh that’s an easy answer.   .   . I’m just getting your Valentines appetite in gear .   .   .

For those of you who like spending Valentine’s Day with your honey in a secluded romantic get away .   .   . I say .   .   . Hotel Maison !!! Why??? .   .   . Why not??? I get to pick the menu, create the ambiance, orchestrate the music (not muzak), decide what, when, and where each course is served .   .   .  Now that, my friends, is not what you’ll get in a restaurant! It’s o k, go ahead, giggling is definitely optional. The photo below is from my Valentine’s Day last year. Please, by all means click on the photo, and step into one of my many ‘pop-up’ private dining spots in Hotel Maison. As for this years Valentine’s Evening .   .   . hold on zippy .   .   . not so fast .   .   . patience people .   .   . I have much to share with all you romantic enthusiasts .   .   . next week!

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Sharon Insul is the former owner of the globally recognized  Beverly Hills boutique Candle light and… Beverly Hills, California, as well as an ongoing contributing columnist for the Beverly Hills Courier Newspaper.