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Why don't you.(love letters, famiy heirlooms, and more)(Brief Article)

Cosmopolitan

| March 01, 2002 | Mehalic, Jessica | COPYRIGHT 2002 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

... write him a love letter.

Keep your handwritten adoration short and testosterone-friendly (save the flower borders and dog decals for the under-10 set). Reference private jokes, thank him for the flowers he sent you, tell him one thing you love about him--but ban any baby talk, excessive doting, or X-rated suggestions. "And don't try to make changes or repair misunderstandings with your letter," says Margaret Shepherd, author of The Art of the Handwritten Note. "You just want to frost the cake."

... start a family heirloom.

Charm bracelets have always been in style (you may have spotted one on Mom's vanity while surveying the family jewels). Ask friends, family, and your guy to help you start your own whimsical wristlet by giving you a new charm for your birthday and other holidays (yes, Saint Patrick's Day and Memorial Day count). There are super-ritzy versions from Chanel, Cartier, and Hermes but also more affordable styles that won't force your loved ones to take out a loan, like this one by Agatha, $150 (call 800-Agatha-7).

... make a wish.

A six-figure salary, a house in Hawaii, Gywneth Paltrow's stylishness ... nail ...

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