Valentines Day is just around the corner and I am sure you are looking for wonderful gift ideas. Pat McNulty, a fine art photographer who specializes in wildlife and scenic landscape pictures, has put a lot of thought into what women want and came up with the following suggestions.

1. Be original, take the time to get her something different. Yes , not just flowers or a box of chocolates, but they work too.

2. It does not have to be expensive. You could cook dinner with candles and romantic music. Give her a massage, burn a CD with her favorite songs, or write a poem. Anything that shows you put some thought into it.

3. A nice day at the spa, a manicure, pedicure, haircut, or a gift certificate to a favorite store.

4. Don’t wait till the last minute. If you are ordering something online, it takes time to ship, and could be out of stock. You don’t want to be empty handed on this day.

5. Don’t be afraid to ask her what she wants. Make sure you do this way in advance, so she has time to forget that she told you, this way it will be a surprise.

6. When you are out with her shopping, take notice of what she really likes.

7. A romantic get-away or a date night out. At trip to the Pocono’s, Atlantic City, a play, a nice restaurant, movie, or a B&B.

8. A nice picture of the two of you together, enlarged and nicely framed. See my website for a free article on “How To Frame Like A Pro”.

Mr. McNulty’s website www.premierphotographer.com offers over 800 beautiful pictures. His photographs range in subject matters from lighthouses, horses and kittens, to flowers, waterfalls and butterflies. Each month he holds a contest where he gives away one of his fine art pictures. The website also offers free screensavers, and free decorating and photography articles.