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Thursday, February 14th, 2019
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Valentine’s Day is often depicted as a day for boxed chocolates and red, cutout hearts but there is a lot more to it than these things. Hearts’ Day can also be a great day to redecorate your home for your loved one.
Now let’s focus on your senses. See how you can enhance your visual, tactile, and even your olfactory sense. Here’s how to decorate your home especially for Valentine’s Day –
Good to Touch
The most romantic interior designs satiate the tactile sense. Anything that’s smooth and soft to the touch creates sensuality. Imagine going to the spa where you are pampered. Soaking in a tub is an ideal thing complete with scented soap, votives and candle pillars to light the room.
Cotton and silk are great on the bed, a high pile rug is awesome to go underfoot, marino wool is perfect for your comfy couch, and other soft furnishings would surely make the bedroom more romantic.
Faux fur accents are also a great addition because they are beautiful to look at and soft to touch. Place it on an ottoman and you’ve instantly increased the level of comfort in the room.
Some Mood Lighting
Lighting is an effective mood-enhancing element. Even the most amazing floral arrangements won’t matter if you have poor lighting.
The ambiance is created by the way the light glows and is distributed throughout the space. So go ahead and manipulate the lights by having dimmers and low wattage bulbs especially for this occasion.
The dimmers, more importantly, are the best mood setters whether in the bedroom, dining room or just about any room in a home. Combine these with candlelight or a lovely table lamp and you have set up the perfect subdued ambiance.
You can also use fire to create the most intimate settings. For centuries, man has been dependent on fire for illumination and even cooking. Now, it can be utilized to inspire romance in a room.
For a more intimate room, you can turn off the lights and use candles instead. Use candelabra to set up the candles. These will also help create a formal setting. Shop for soy-based clean candles because they come from renewable energy sources and they even have terrific aromatic smells.
The fireplace must also be ablaze the moment that you decide to increase the level of romance in your home. Whether this is located in the middle of the living room or in the large bedroom, be sure to gather ample firewood.
Your wall lighting can also be optimized during this day. It can help create a cozy tone.
Go Natural
Whether it’s a single-stemmed or a dozen red roses, these flowers are, without a doubt, a Valentine’s Day favorite. The tradition of offering roses dates all the way back to the later part of 17th century.
Sweden’s King Charles II once took a trip to Persia and was soon exposed to the floral expressionism. Europeans gave meanings to each flower and their definitions were widely circulated.
The rose was one of these flowers. Greek mythology tells of Aphrodite’s tears and Adonis’ blood giving birth to rose bushes.
Add flower décor so that you make your place look and smell more romantic.
Choose Valentine’s Hues
Be mindful of color psychology. Pick specific colors that will help you set up the romantic mood in the room. Red is an awfully intense color but it is timely for the upcoming V-Day because it represents desire, energy, and passion.
If you cannot fully commit to an all-red room, then go for accents. Pair it with black to create a more dramatic ambiance.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
Hearts’ Day is all about having a special day to celebrate with your loved one. Many prefer to go out to wine and dine but what if – for a change – you decide to stay at home instead? Believe it or not, it could become a great way to connect with your spouse.
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A romantic dinner right in your own home might not be your first idea to celebrate during this special day but, believe it or not, it is also something that you could make exciting.
Here are some awesome tips that you can set up a romantic dinner for you and your sweetheart –
Dress Up
Staying at home doesn’t mean that you should forget about dressing up for the event. Make this occasion special even when you won’t have to deal with a huge crowd or waiters in tux.
Allow your personality to still shine through but not to the point that you end up overwhelming your date. So go ahead and bring out those silks, skirts, and high heels. For the guys, this occasion merits a tie so be sure to wear one.
Set Up a Romantic Table
Be sure to cover the dining table with a cream-colored linen cloth. Have the silverware wrapped in nothing but the best (cloth napkins). Be sure to tie them with a ribbon (preferably red because of its significance to the occasion).
The table display must be kept low so that you can look beyond the flower vases. Don’t forget to bring in some taper candles for your romantic, candlelit dinner. Should you feel the need to add more light, then you can just set up other candles near or around the table.
Be sure to use unscented candles only so that they will not affect the flavors of the foods that will be prepared.
Use only the fanciest tableware. You can also create a centerpiece of floating tea lights or fresh flowers. Before serving anything, warm the plates in your oven.
Play Some Mood Music
Be sure to prepare a romantic music playlist for that special evening. Choose from classical or jazz music, whichever you both like, this should be an awesome evening so choose the pieces that will play softly in the dreamy background.
Serve a Scrumptious Dinner
Just as you prepped the dining area as well as the music that will be playing, you also need to make a plan for the delicious meal. Make sure that the dishes you prepare are those that you both enjoy.
Ideas include scalloped oysters, filet mignon, roasted duck or lamb chops. If you’re feeling experimental, then you can go ahead and try other recipes for your special dinner. If you can, you can also prepare the meal together, making the foods served even more special.
Keep the food portions small so that you can have the leisure of sampling everything. This is not a night to overstuff yourself even with the most delicious foods.
And what’s a dinner without a sweet dessert?
Choose a decadent dessert that you will share with your beloved. You can have molten Choco cake, cheesecake, cream puff or any sweet pastry.
Pick the Best Wine
Since it’s a celebration of your love, what could be more apt than champagne? Keep the tradition going by drinking champagne. Be like European royalty who view this sparkling beverage as a status symbol.
Get champagne plus a few more bottles of choice wines that would go with the kind of food that you would serve. White wine is typically paired with chicken or fish while the darker wines such as Merlot are eaten with duck, red meat, grilled foods, and pasta.
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Wednesday, February 14th, 2018
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Happy Valentine’s Day! This amazing day is here once again and you have the option to decorate according to the season. If you’re planning a romantic evening with your special someone then you have to learn about some tips that can make your Valentine’s Day home more special.
V-Day Lighting
Lighting is no less than the most important aspect of Valentine’s Day decorating. Your goal is to set up a romantic yet cozy atmosphere. To do this, you need to light candles and dim the electric lights. You can also have one or more lamps set up.
Another way to light your lovely evening is to turn on that crystal chandelier. What could be more romantic than to eat dinner with your special someone right under the soft glow of a lovely chandelier? You can further emphasize the beauty of this lighting fixture by creating a magical scene with lovely drapes and a mirror or two to reflect the light’s lovely glow.
Apart from lowering the wattage of your bulbs during that day, you can also set the mood by lighting the fireplace. That soft, romantic glow from the flickering wood fire is just the right scenario for some cuddling after dinner.
Adding a rosy glow is also as easy as installing some soft pink bulbs.
V-Day Music
Another amazing recipe of romance is to add romantic music. Create a compilation of the best love songs. Examples of the hottest love songs include – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back, Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Say You Won’t Let Go, Love by Lana Del Ray, etc.
V-Day Decluttering
This might not sound too romantic to you but your home, more specifically the dining room and the bedroom, needs to be organized during this special day.
Just like any decluttering project, you need to prepare ample garbage bags for your recyclables and trash. You can also have a binder where you can file some documents that have been homeless for the longest time.
So you won’t feel too energy-depleted, you can break you cleaning project into numerous sessions but since it is already Valentine’s day soon, it’s time to rush things up a bit and ask the help of some of your family members. This fun project could even help you bond with your most cherished people on the planet.
V-Day Red
Red is the color of Valentine’s Day. There is no denying this so you just have to embrace this color of the day.
Red represents passion among so many other things. Take this chance to alter the vibe in your home especially the bedroom. Introduce some red accents. This can be a simple bunch of throw pillows, a bouquet of red roses in a glass vase or a new bed sheet with hints of red.
V-Day Mantel
Since the fireplace is a pretty romantic area in your living room. You can optimize its use by decorating the mantel with pieces that represent this lovely day. If heart-shaped knickknacks are a little too much for you, then you can always go for scented candles, a large painting, and a mirror.
The V-Day Bed
This Valentine’s Day might just be the day that you’ve been waiting for to buy a new bed. You can give this as a surprise to your loved one.
It’s time to get rid of that ugly bed and find one that you can consider an investment. The more romantic choices include the canopy bed, or a four-poster bed. A round bed is also fairly common as a Valentine’s Day bed.
To make your new bed more special, get some new bedding, too. Find silk or satin bedding just for this special day. Create a sexy bedroom or decorate your dining room with drapes that come in hints of red. Or you just might be bold enough to install red drapes in the bedroom.
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Friday, February 17th, 2017
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Every 14th of February, in the U.S. and across the globe, flowers, chocolate and gifts are given to lovely ladies. All these are done in the name of Saint Valentine.
The Legend That Is St. Valentine
The history of this special day is tinged with both Roman and Christian traditions. But in order to truly understand how this day became such a hit among lovers, we have to know who St. Valentine really was.
Catholics recognize three saints in the name of Valentine or Valentinus. All three were martyred though there’s one legend where Valentine was the priest who served in Rome during the third century. Emperor Claudius II, unfortunately, sent single men off as soldiers because he believed that they are better at battle than those who have wives.
With this, Valentine started performing secret marriages for lovers. Not loving the defiance, Claudius had him put to death. There is another version wherein Valentine helped Christians in escaping from Roman prisons.
Flowers Galore
Since love is in the air, it’s time for you to give your home a little playful romantic ambience. You can express your affection through the decorative elements. The most popular, of course, are flowers and bouquets made with the most beautiful and colorful blossoms.
Pink ranunculus is an amazing Valentine’s Day gift and display. Every bloom varies in shade so even if you use just this one flower, you still achieve layering and depth because of the slightly different shades.
Pink blossoms can also be attached to branches using a hot glue. This can become an arrangement that you can use even after Valentine’s Day. Imagine all the months that it becomes a decorative piece in your living room – it’s just amazing.
Your options for floral arrangements can be displayed by the bedside, at the dining table, at the fireplace mantel, on the entryway credenza, the sofa, or the bed itself.
Lovin’ the Mantel
Surprise your loved one by dressing up the mantel. Use red pillar candles as well as candies inside decorative jars to decorate the mantel. Increase love in the air by adding a heart garland.
Bright colors can effectively make the mantel pop. Give love on V-day by painting chipboard letters. Spell L-O-V-E and paint it with red. If red is too cliché, use yellow with blue, pink and orange.
Another way to decorate the mantel is to frame a chalkboard with a love message. Have a flower arrangement right beside this plus add the bottles of wine, sweets and candles to complete the ensemble.
V-Day Wine
Give your loved one a date during this day and make sure you share a bottle of wine to celebrate your love. Wine is classy and is a great social tool.
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Say It with Red Furnishings
What a grander way to surprise your loved one than to invest in a red desk or a red chair? How about a red wall clock? The possibilities are endless.
Valentine’s Day is also shopping day for most people. And since furniture purchases are mostly planned especially during people’s favorite holidays, this is a great day to scout for the best deals.
Be creative. Buy a lovely red piece and see her eyes light up as you present the gift to her during this special day.
Sweeties
When bright cheery flowers are not the sight that would make your V-day special, then you’re one of the few who want something unique during this special day. You can also show a sweet gesture and give something literally sweet to your loved one.
Spell out your Valentine’s Day memo in cupcake frosting. You could choose to bake red velvet cupcakes, lavender pudding cakes, and other sweet desserts.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2017
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Valentine’s Day is a moment each year when lovers or couples celebrate their affection for each other. This day was named after a Christian martyr named Valentine and at a time when courtly love grew. It was a moment when the day was linked to everything that’s romantic.
These days, Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout the globe with special thanks, of course, to advertising and marketing execs throughout the world. This magical day need not end, though. You can relive this day over and over again as you set up your bedroom to a more romantic and magical setting.
Here are some vital tips on how you can decorate the bedroom during Valentine’s Day (and beyond) –
Romantic Lighting
Lighting is an effective means to spice up the romantic ambience in the bedroom. Soft lighting is the way to go.
If you want to go beyond wall sconces or lamps, then try candles. These evoke intimate feelings effortlessly. They can also effectively make stress go away while giving the room a romantic glow.
For the best romantic effect, group similar or different-colored candles together in different corners of the bedroom.
Add some dimmers to the lighting fixtures in your room. These are, again, an effective way to up the romantic ambience in the bedroom.
Reflect Some Love
Make it a point to place mirrors right where they will be able to reflect the softened lights. Add depth to your bedroom by hanging a mirror or two.
Lovin’ the Curtains
Select some curtains or window dressings that are plush and alluring. Anything that’s dark such as purple will work. The purpose for the darker curtains in this room is so lights outside won’t be able to penetrate the restful bedroom. The thicker varieties such as drapes will also be able to muffle external noise.
See how you can match the curtains with the bedding. Achieve this and you will have a room that’s bursting with romantic appeal.
Speak of Bedding
The central point of the bedroom’s interior design rests upon your choice of bedding. Satin and silk are the best fabrics for a romantic bed. These will provide a relaxed yet sexy ambience inside your room.
If you cannot afford satin or silk, then just settle for sateen. This unbelievable fabric offers the same luxurious feeling that the other two offer. You don’t have to pay your arm and leg plus you will remain comfortable while you go to bed with your loved one.
It is also crucial to pick the right color for your bedding. A romantic night (or string of nights at that!) can be achieved when you work hard in choosing the color palette. Go for bronze, pearl or gold since these three are known to create a romantic setting. Some of the more popular colors for bedrooms also include white, black red, green and blue or a combination of any two of these hues.
Your choice of bedding also includes picking the right texture for your room. Pick velvet, faux fur or velour. These are soft, rich fabrics that you could consider for your blankets, comforters and pillows.
If you’re a huge fan of good ol’ fashioned romance, then you could choose coverlet and boudoir pillows. These will give an interesting impression due to their fabrics.
The Canopied Bed
Add a canopy to the bed. This won’t just give the bedroom a more spacious look and feel but also a way to romanticize that space.
Music and Romance
What’s romance without a little music? So go ahead and play your favorite romantic song, spread some potpourri and light some scented candles and the bedroom will surely be a place of fondness and warmth.
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