With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, love is in the air at Square One Shopping Centre. Whether you’re searching for a gift that sparkles and shines or a present that will send your chocoholic sweetheart into a chocolate oblivion, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to express your love.

Evoking feelings of passion, romance and love, chocolate has long been a favourite gift for lovers wanting to express their affection on Valentine’s Day. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is the perfect destination to satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Throughout the store you’ll discover a fantastic variety of yummy chocolates and confections, most of which are made on the premises.

“We have boxes of chocolates, traditional velvet heart shaped box, chocolate face and body paint, which is great for lovers,” admits Bonny Junyk, Franchises Owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Square One. “We also have a huge selection of caramelized apples and are featuring two apples for Valentine’s Day – a double teddy bear apple and the ‘I love you’ apple.” For people looking to customize their edible gift, Junyk suggests personalizing a caramelized apple by having a personal message written on it.

If you’re contemplating buying roses for your sweetheart, why not give her some chocolate roses that she can eat? Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory sells long stemmed chocolate roses, either as a single rose or in a package of three or six. If you’re really looking to impress your chocoholic sweetheart, you can tantalize her taste buds with a dozen long stemmed chocolate roses.

One of the most traditional Valentine’s gifts is jewelry and according to Tina Shark, district sales manager at Vivah, jewelry continues to be a hot gift item for Valentine’s Day this year. Love is in the air and Vivah is capturing the mood by offering customers a wide range of heart shaped pieces in romantic shades of pink and red. A featured favourite this year is a heart shaped pink crystal pendant with matching earrings, which are then presented in a small, red velvet heart shaped box. Another stunning piece that is sure to impress your sweetheart is a large, round coral necklace from Vivah's apple coral line. Delicate red and grey veins run through the vibrant red coral pendant creating a beautifully unique piece.

“You’ve giving them your heart,” says Shark. “Women love hearts and they love jewelry, so when you put them together – WOW!”

Whether you’re looking for something trendy or classical jewelry, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart. Shoppers will be impressed by the gorgeous selection of watches, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and rings that Vivah has to offer.

Perhaps you’re looking for something amazingly delicious for your special someone this Valentine’s Day. As Canada’s largest and best known chocolatier, Laura Secord has earned a reputation for selling premium chocolates, ice cream, and other tantalizing treats that are sure to impress any chocolate lover. Sarah Gajewski, fulltime sales associate at Laura Secord admits that the handmade truffles made by Laura Secord chocolatier masters in Quebec City are a popular favourite for Valentine’s Day, but if you’re looking for something different, Gajewski recommends the new Sex in the City chocolates. Laura Secord was chosen by the Sex in the City brand to feature products showcasing the hugely popular television show and movie. Laura Secord will be introducing the new line of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. The Sex in the City chocolate collection features Champagne truffles, white chocolate raspberry truffles, 70% coca truffles, Dulce de leche truffles, and cappuccino truffles.

“These truffles will be featured in our Sex in the City boxes,” explains Gajewski. “The first one is a very charming custom made Sex in the City four piece box that contains custom made chocolates.” For Sex in the City fans, Laura Secord is also running a contest inspired by the television show and movie where you can enter to win a $500 shoe shopping spree. With over 360 stores and service, you’re sure to find the perfect gift that will showcase your love, but if you’re still undecided, why not pick up a Square One Gold Gift Certificate. These are available for purchase at Square One Guest Services. Perfect for a shopaholic, they’ll be able to indulge in one of their favourite pastimes – shopping.

For more great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your loved one, visit www.shopsquareone.com