Haters gon’ hate, but Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Sure, I get the whole ‘corporate America just wants us to spend money’ bit but that’s not how I see it at all. For those in love, it’s about celebrating that love, that friendship. For all my single ladies (you too, 10% of males that read this blog) it’s about celebrating the awesome person that YOU are. You deserve that massage package, those roses, those heart engulfed pajamas. Whether you’re celebrating at home with a yummy home cooked meal like the Garman household or you’re going out for all the Galentine’s specials in town, to me, it’s all about spending time with the ones you love.

To celebrate this year, I want to send you something special for her and something special for him from two of my FAVORITE DC-based businesses. I’m giving away a floral bowtie from Bull+Moose and a gorgeous bouquet from UrbanStems! (UrbanStems delivery areas include D.C., Arlington, VA and Manhattan, NY) Don’t gotta man? Sport the tie yourself like I did (BAM!)

I’ve had such great experiences with both of these brands that I just really just want to share the love with you guys! Because I love you!! I don’t care who knows it. I. LOVE. YOU. GUYS.

Enter the contest below by Wednesday, February 11! If you want to buy one of the bow ties from Bull+Moose, they're 20% off right now using code: LOVE at checkout. Good luck!