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Friday, February 17th, 2017
Winners Only Home Office 66 Inches Zahara Flat Top Desk GZ266F: Who says flowers can’t be presented as wallpaper?
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.
Here’s a link to the sweetest and most scrumptious Valentine’s Day cupcakes.
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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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