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A Rose is a Rose is a Rose
February 2009
By Melissa Colgan
Roman mythology tells the story of goddess Rodanthe, whose beauty was so bewitching she was tormented by suitors who wanted to marry her. To save Rodanthe, the gods turned her into a rose—and her suitors into thorns—and the thorny flower has served as the ultimate symbol of love ever since. But there’s more than one way to give a rose. Go ahead and surprise your loved one this year—we won’t take the credit.
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Pink Bubbly
Spain’s Codorníu family introduced cava to the world in 1872, but it was their launch of the first 100 percent pinot noir rosé cava in 2004 that sent tongues a bubbling. Dry, fresh, and sophisticated, this brut is alive with a wide range of woodland fruit characters and a crisp citrus finish. $18.99. Surdyk’s, 303 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-379-9757
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Investment Piece
It is often said that love vanquishes time. This man’s watch in eighteen-karat gold and black leather by A. Lange & Söhne brings together horological artistry and a top-notch mechanical dial. The price is steep, but the investment timepiece may even outlast your eternal love. $27,800. Wixon Jewelers, 9955 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington, 952-881-8862
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Tea Time
The health benefits of green tea are well documented, but the rose is also a potent health elixir. Chock full of vitamin C and regarded as a mild sedative and antidepressant, a soothing cup of Ti Hu Shan rose green tea is the perfect midwinter drink. $10.99. United Noodles, 2015 E. 24th St., Mpls., 612-721-6677
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Rosebud
It’s not always wise to give your amore clothing—a size too big, she’s insulted; a size too small, she’s embarrassed. But this lovely ivory silk floral broach by Mahvash, which is modeled after the Chanel rose, fits a stylish woman of any size. $95. L’atelier Couture, 493 Selby Ave., St Paul, 651-602-9492
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Smell the Roses
With an alluring mix of summer roses and sweet violets, La Rose de Rosine by Parfums de Rosine is a spellbinding scent. If you’re a fan of other rose scents (Bvlgari’s Rose Essentielle, Frederic Malle’s Lipstick Rose, or L’Artisan’s Drole de Rose), this may be the last you’ll need to try. Elegant and feminine, it also lacks the “green” notes that tame the sweetness of the other rose fragrances. $125. Cherie Boutique, 750 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-475-2212
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
Red roses may say “I love you,” but other flowers carry just as amorous meanings: Peonies symbolize a happy marriage, orchids signify fertility in Chinese culture, and the lily served as a sign of feminine sexuality in medieval times. $95. Roger Beck Florist, 1100 Franklin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-871-7080
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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