But, challenges are never-ending, which is why it would always be a great idea to take advantage of special days to celebrate love, whatever that means to you and whether or not you choose to direct it to someone other than a romantic partner.

So maybe this year’s Valentine’s day may not be the perfect moment for extravagance, but it is definitely a superb time to celebrate the most enduring and universal emotion ever. And, to help you indulge in the beauty of love on this special day, our edit this year is on food, a theme that is just as universal and important.

If, like us, you believe a romantic meal is the best way to say ‘I love you’, check out these delicious ideas curated specially for you

Celebrate your love with The Atije Experience

Chef Moyo is no stranger to ASPIRE, and for good reason. For the Swiss-trained chef, cooking – and by extension, food – is a journey and one she is clearly not afraid to go on.

According to Chef Moyo, the Atije table is where new connections are made and old ones renewed. But for those of us who have sat at it, the table is an expression of love — love of good food and a deep-seated love for the dishes that have nurtured us from birth.

If you’re looking to celebrate your love over a 5-course meal that offers you an experience of Nigerian food like no other, book a seat at Ayanfe, the Atije’s special culinary pop-up for the month of February.

Express love with the chocolate packages from Chocolate Works Gourmet

What do you get when you combine ‘love’ and ‘food’ together?

Chocolate. Yes, we know that it isn’t food food, but the answer nonetheless is chocolates.

This Valentine’s day, express your love in the most creative and sweetest, most decadent,  way possible with a chocolatey-themed gift box from Chocolate Works Gourmet by Chef Oyin. And if you’re feeling a bit more festive, there is the option of adding fresh roses to your order.

Trust us, it does not get more Valentine-y than that!

Spoon Catering

It may not be a destination Valentine for you and your loved one this season, but you can explore different cultures with Spoon Catering Valentine’s menu.

From its shredded duck vegetable wrap to its goat meat & jollof rice croquettes and its charcoal buttermilk chicken roll nori mayonnaise, there is something in each plate promising an experience that transcends whatever location you would be having the meal at.

Although it says February 12^th is the last day for orders, you may check with them here to see if there would be an extension or a suitable alternative.

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An underwater proposal? A decadent holiday with all its trappings? A large bouquet of roses shipped from all over the world and arranged all over a rooftop restaurant for a private dinner? A champagne party with friends in a yacht that takes you all over the city all night long? The possibilities of a memorable and extravagant Valentine’s or Galentine’s are truly endless, but unless there’s a special reason for one or you want to spoil yourself and others just because, chances are that you’re like some of us, and your planned activities for that day are far more simple.

But nowhere in the world does simple mean less memorable, which is why we’ve teamed up with the good people of Montaigne Place to offer you curated gift ideas that are sure to delight even the pickiest person and leave them with long-lasting, cherished memories. Even if you have something planned out already, these self-care offerings from Nigeria’s foremost luxury fragrance, skincare, cosmetics & well-being company would help to make your day – and the months to come – even more special and significant.

Express your emotions with Roja Parfums

Roja Parfums offer more than just luxurious fragrances: each bottle holds a truly magical ‘potion’ that unlocks your true personality if you choose the right scent for you or yours.

Looking to get yourself a gift this Valentine’s? Choose from the perfume’s range of solo scents. Celebrating Galentine’s? Roja has limited-edition gift sets perfect for everyone in your ‘gal’ group. Want to infuse more romance in your gift? You can trust that Roja has the perfect set for you and that special person in your life.

Make it more luxurious with Creed’s Leather Explorer collection

What is better than getting a bottle of your favourite perfume?

Having it stored safely in beautifully hand-crafted Italian leather.

Get the limited-edition Creed Leather Explorer collection that defines luxury in more ways than one for someone extra-special this season. Items include perfumes for him and her, scented candles, and perfume sets in beautiful leather trunks.

Say it better with Yves Rocher’s skincare sets

If there’s one gift you can never go wrong with, it is skin care products formulated to give your body’s largest organ the best results possible.

Explore Yves Rocher’s body and shower packages at Montaigne Place this month and get the perfect gift set that is sure to delight and deliver.

Complete it with Murad’s face regimens and kits

Love is helping the best person in your life overcome some of their greatest challenges, and if this happens to be a struggle in the facial department, then you should get one – or all! – of Murad’s facial kits.

The kits have been carefully curated to address a range of beauty concerns, including wrinkles, dry skin and acne-prone skin. With more than 20 years of delivering luxury skincare products that have proven effective, you can rest assured that any of the sets you choose to go with will give you, or your loved one, the results you seek.

To purchase any of these items – and more – this season and enjoy exciting discounts, visit any one of the Montaigne Place stores today, or send them a DM on their social media pages.

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An unfortunate reality, is that we might know at least one person that has been infected by the virus or have even had a personal experience with it. We might have also experienced loss or anxiety more acutely in the last 10 months as we have had to navigate constant rapid changes like players on an obstacle course, racing against time to overcome hurdles both seen and unseen to get to the finish line.

Which is why it isn’t just appropriate, but also very necessary to give the best gifts this season. We have searched high and low, and have come up with a list of gifts for Valentine’s that no one could resist or reject, not even the pickiest of people. Over the next 14 days, we will be lighting up our pages with the perfect presents you could give that special someone in your life – which by the way could even be you, but we are sure you knew that already!

So, curl into your perfect position with a glass of whatever you love, and binge on our truly interesting list. Also, do not forget to have your cards handy so that you can snatch them up before they run out!

There are few things in life more exhilarating in pandemic living than laying flat out and feeling, one by one, all the built-up stress and fluttering nerves gently ease out of you as expert hands travel across your body, loosening knotted muscles and relaxing locked joints. This is the experience The Wellness Box is offering you this Valentine’s.

The Wellness Box, Abuja

The Wellness Box is not just your regular spa. Using organically-created products to coax your skin and body to life, this health and wellness brand offers effective skincare solutions as well as a range of world-class massages and body treatments using the finest certified organic products.

For Valentine’s day, The Wellness Box is taking you on a massage trip to Bali, the ‘Island of a Thousand Temples’ and the home of beautiful beaches. Experience a taste of this peaceful, soothing Island with an invigorating yet relaxing Balinese massage that incorporates the use of herbs and heat to relax and soothe sore muscles.

Spa in a Box

If massages are not your thing, however – and we cannot imagine why – you can still enjoy the health benefits the spa has to offer with their subscription “wellness boxes.” Packed full of specially-curated items, the wellness boxes will help you maintain your overall well-being away from the spa.

Visit The Wellness Box on Instagram today to book an appointment for Valentine’s day and treat yourself or your loved ones to a relaxing day at the spa.

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