Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While you can battle the masses for a dinner reservation and overpay for an overhyped meal, sometimes it’s better just to celebrate at home – especially when you can create a cozy getaway for the two of you.
This year, skip the cold and the crowds and snuggle with that special someone in a sparkling clean home dressed up for this romantic holiday. And by crafting a few gifts from the heart, you can guarantee a night to remember!
Your Valentine’s Day game plan
- Create a fragrant fire. Nothing is more romantic than cozying up in front the fireplace. But while the flames are beautiful, the smoky smell leaves much to be desired. Add a few drops of pure fragrance oil in your loved one’s favorite scent to the logs before lighting. Or, give a gift of handcrafted fireplace sachets that can be tossed when the mood strikes.
- Lace it up. Create the perfect tablescape by accessorizing clear dollar store candle holders with lace and hot glue. Go white or hot pink for sweet, black lace for sultry. Feeling extra crafty? Skip the glass and create lace votive holders using lace remnants and fabric stiffener.
- Dress up dinner. Speaking of tablescapes, forgo your china for something special. Hit up your local antique or thrift store for a couple of vintage plates and bowls in a flower pattern. You can even mix patterns as long as the colors are in the same family. Add vintage cocktail classes in a rich red and whip up a Valentine-themed drink.
- Choose the coziest blankets. You have the romantic movie to watch and the red wine to drink. Now you just need the perfect blanket to snuggle under. Select a fabric, like faux fur or a luxury plush, that not only says romance, but adds a visual impact to your room all season long.
- Select the right flowers. Roses are beautiful, but the price for them can double around Valentine’s Day. Consider beautiful, long-lasting flowers like ranunculus, calla lilies, and dahlias. Rather than place one bouquet in the foyer, put small bouquets throughout the house, such as in the bedroom and master bathroom. And please, give the recipient a break by changing the water every couple of days!
- Create a handmade gift that doubles as décor. With a quick peek around the house, you can find the ingredients to the perfect Valentine’s present and a year-round decoration. Fashion all those wine corks you collected into a heart to wow your vino lover. A repurposed wood pallet, some stencils, and a little paint can evolve into a rustic wall hanging that celebrates your union. Or, turn a wood block into an eye-catching photo collage with pictures, paint, and vintage tacks.
Looking for the ultimate Valentine’s gift? How about the gift of free time? By surprising your loved one with a clean house or a gift certificate from Annointed Hands, they can relax instead of running around the house this holiday. Best of all, that’s more time they can spend with you! To schedule a cleaning or to order a gift card, contact the team at Annointed Hands today!