Valentine’s Day is a divisive holiday– some can’t stand it and think of it as a silly, overrated Hallmark holiday, others use it to celebrate their “singleness” through get-togethers like “Galentine’s” and “Palentine’s Day” celebrations, whereas others just wholeheartedly enjoy celebrating the love they share with their partner. Of course there’s a grain of truth to either side, and we think that Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily mean having to celebrate it at fancy restaurants while sipping champagne and slurping oysters. What counts comes from the heart, and we’ve packed a small bag of love that says what it should: it’s just so good to have you.
Get Showered in Hearts
February is a month that’s not immediately associated with picnics in the park, and in most places around the world, it’s morosely cold and rainy and glum. There is, however, something very smart you can do to fill the remaining months until spring comes with warmth and affection. Let the heart(s) speak! You can adorn an umbrella with red hearts that flap openly in the wind every time your honey bunny gets exposed to adverse weather conditions.
How so? Head on down to your local arts and crafts shop and look for heart garlands. Alternatively, you can cut out hearts from colorful sugar paper (construction paper), glue them to a red woollen thread and tie the fluffy chain of hearts to the spokes of an umbrella.
Let the Cuddling Begin!
Talking about picnics – they’re surely not reserved to warm summer Sunday afternoons. On chilly days when the mere thought of leaving your cozy abode fills you with shivers, you can resort to a very simple, yet super effective way to show how much you care for the one close to your heart. All you need is a blanket, some strawberries, a bottle of bubbly pink and some chocolate. Spread it out on your living room floor, and be sure the love will soon be spread as well!
More details? Add a few pillows on the blanket and gather all the candles you can find neatly around your layout. No candles at hand? You can use a string of lights as well, or both. Then put a tray, chopping board or somethingsimilar in the middle of the blanket, and garnish it with berries, grapes, antipasti, chocolate and other tasty little treats. Add a baguette, some cheese and wine, and let the romance descend upon your cushy love nest.
Let Your Heart Speak
What do you need on a daily basis? And what do you just love consuming? That’s right, your favorite hot brew. When served in your favorite mug, having a lovely cup of tea or invigorating coffee feels like nothing else. So why not put some heart into and onto your favorite person’s mug?
This is how: Choose a mug – ideally one with a name, nickname or photo showing the two of you- then use adhesive foil to attach the design. Take a water resistant pen and draft up the outline of a heart around the foil.
How do you show your Valentine’s Day emotions – in a subtle way, out in the open or like the old-fashioned knight of the rose? Please do share your secrets with us and leave a comment below!
