How many of you get the art of public relations? Katie Welch is an expert with a heart of gold.  When we first met, I knew nothing about the world of PR nor did I have any kind of skin routine. Two years later, I can happily say I do Rubberizing Bliss masks every Sunday night and have stopped “maintenancing” my own blemishes. As VP of Global Marketing at Bliss (dream job, right?), Katie transfers her enthusiasm for beauty to all of those around her- both physically and mentally. It’s no surprise her picks are literally pick-me-ups.

What Welch Would Love to Give: A fabulous gift to give is a subscription to H.Bloom, the flower service.  With this, Valentine’s Day can happen every month. I’d love to send this to my mother – she’s sent me a Valentine’s Day gift for 30-um-something years, so it’s the very least I can do.

What Welch Would Love to Get: I’m a huge fan of the artist Rob Ryan – if someone gave me this print, I would just be thrilled.  Every year, Ryan creates a special Valentine’s Day print “for the hopeless romantics out there” (his words, not mine … but I won’t disagree).  It just doesn’t get much sweeter than this!

(ALSO) This is also quite nice (and perhaps a gift to myself?). Krigler is a formerly-famous perfumer from 1904 with the most decadent fragrances.  This now available at The Plaza. Number 12 was Grace Kelly’s fragrance – a lovely lily of the valley scent.