Tagged: chocolates

This one is for the lovers! Valentines Day 2012 is coming this Tuesday, February 14th and we've air shipped stock in from either side of the continent to make sure our friends have the sweetest and most romantic time they can. With Still Life For Her rennovations completed we've got a gorgeous newly designed space at 550 Johnson for you to pick up some last minute gifts fro your Miss, and the boys across the street at Still Life For Him have some things to make your man smile ear to ear on the shelves at 551 Johnson. Flip through the images on the right and keep reading for our quick little guide to Valentines Day 2012.

• Only Hearts Lingerie: This line of Made in New York City lingerie has been a runaway hit at Still Life For Her since debuting this Fall. Sexy, romantic and feminine, these stretch lace underpinning bras, bralettes, panties & thongs are a perfect gift to buy for your lady, or For Her to buy for herself to feel sexy for someone else on the big day. We had a gorgeous batch of brand new sexy favourites overnight shipped from New York just in time for Valentines.
  
• Red Cap Valentines Day Cards: Adorable Valentines sentiments from the creative hands and mind of Francesca Montanari, these cards are simple, easy, affordable and hit the mark big time. Francesca is an artist/clothing designer/illustrator. She lives in Italy in the countryside but spends half of the year in Berlin Germany.
• D.S. & Durga Perfumes & Colognes: Beautifully handcrafted scents from Brooklyn, New York prepared to set the mood available For Him & For Her. Scents include Grapefruit & Silent Grove For Her and Boston Ivy & Italian Citrus For Him.
• Nudie Jeans Backbone Boxers: Fair trade organic cotton magnificently constructed into strong, masculine, body-defining boxer briefs ready to keep him feeling himself throughout the day. Pick up a pair or two of colours including Indigo, Grey Melange or Black available For Him.
• Land By Land Scented Candles: Perfect to set the mood in the condo, bedroom or romantic hotel suite for the evening - Land By Land Candles are made by hand in New York City. Available in three sizes we have scents ranging from Savon & Bergamot to Cassis & Leather. Light the candles, set the mood, and relax.
• BETA5 Chocolates & Confections: It really is pretty straight foward - everyone likes some sweets and chocolates for Valentines Day. Trust us even the most dedicated chocolatier will be hard pressed to down a jar of these incredibly BETA5 Chocolates. All made in Vancouver using incredible food science to bring the absolute best texture, taste and quality out of these treats. We brought a case back from Vancouver this week just for Valentines Day - this one is almost a no brainer.

We've welcomed a new arrival at Still Life For Her this week that looks as if may disappear into the hands (and mouths) of our staff before any of the public even gets a chance to see it... Vancouver's BETA5 Chocolates are produced in small batches using ethically sourced estate chocolates and premium ingredients. Careful alignment of the BETA5 matrix results in their chocolates’ distinctive shine and crisp snap. The form-5 beta crystal structure is the most stable form of cocoa butter crystallization, formed through the controlled melting, and subsequent cooling (tempering) of liquid chocolate.

Our shelves have been filled this past AW2011 season with sundries of all types, and with the arrival of some locally-produced chocolates from BETA5 we're staying well fed through the winter. When creating BETA5, founders Adam & Jess wanted to create a different kind of chocolate range. One that uses the best ingredients they can find, in support of farmers and in the name of taste. One that goes against the grain, by recognizing where they stand in the global economy and by committing to making ethical choices instead of profit-driven ones. BETA5 Chocolates are stay off the beaten path, blurring the lines between customer and cook and smoothly revolves around innovation and craftsmanship.

Cherry, Almond, Bean & Hazelnut Pebbles, Solid Chocolate Bars and Salted Butter Caramels are all now available from BETA5 Chocolates at Still Life For Her.