Celebrating Love 2/14/13 | SF Style Archive

Norman and Norah Stone at the SFJAZZ Center opening, January 2013

Norah and Norman Stone at Stonescape, their home in Napa Valley

Norah and Norman Stone at San Francisco Ballet's 80th season opening gala, January 2013

Norah and Norman Stone have been together for 29 years. Their secret, according to Norah, is shared love of fun, contemporary art and travel. Oh, and separate bathrooms also helps.

Valentine's Day Q&A with Norah Stone:
Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? We celebrate Valentine's Day every year as a reminder of how fortunate we are to be together and to share that joy with friends and family. Tonight we will do that with my family and some friends at a dinner party.
Which is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco? Quince. The food is great as is the ambiance and service.
Do you exchange gifts? A few years ago Norman took me to the Mendocino Coast for a surprise Valentine's weekend. That was my favorite gift so far. This year I will give Norman a Junya Watanabe jacket in a glorious blue. I am hoping he remembered to pick up something for me. No sign of activity yet!

Bandel and Paula Carano at San Francisco Opera's opening gala, September 2011 (photo by Cori Miller)

Bandel and Paula Carano, at the de Young Museum, March 2011 (photo by Drew Altizer Photography)

Paula and Bandel Carano, May 2011

Paula and Bandel Carano are celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary in May 2013.

Valentine's Q&A with Paula Carano:
Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Yes! It's one of our favorite excuses to be hopelessly romantic and find small and sweet ways to express thanks to one another.
Which is your favorite romantic restaurant in the Bay Area? We love Evvia restaurant in Palo Alto and cherish the memory of meeting there on our "blind" first date. Another favorite is The Village Pub in Woodside.
What is the most memorable Valentine's gift received from Bandel? Cards with words from the heart are forever treasured, but the heart-shaped intense yellow diamond bracelet Bandel surprised me with for Valentine's Day a few years ago took my breath away!
Do you give Bandel a Valentine's gift? He is a giver and never expects much so I like to surprise him with a practical gift which he always appreciates. A memory book and a card with written reflections of our life together is a must.

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