{"id":3902,"date":"2021-02-07T21:13:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T21:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3902"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:49","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:49","slug":"9-ways-to-create-a-memorable-valentines-day-at-home-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/9-ways-to-create-a-memorable-valentines-day-at-home-this-year","title":{"rendered":"9 ways to create a memorable Valentine’s Day at home this year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Valentine\u2019s Day is just around the corner so here are 9 simple ideas to add romantic touches to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Style up your bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A romantic bedroom needs a luxury bedspread or quilt to add texture to the look of the room. For a bed that looks gorgeous and feels sumptuously soft, choose a vintage style velvet and natural linen throw in blue, blush, grey or sage from Cox & Cox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dim the lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To create a romantic atmosphere, you need ambient lighting that you can dim to create a low-lit calm space. Pink is incredibly flattering on skin tones which is why it\u2019s often used for bedrooms and dressing rooms. I love this fresh take on the iconic EOS lamp shade; the rose-coloured version is made from all-natural goose feathers for a dream-like look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make breakfast in bed special<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simple touches like a bunch of pretty flowers, a jug of fresh orange juice, freshly brewed coffee and boiled eggs served in heart shaped egg cups from The White Company turn breakfast in bed into a special event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create a cosy living room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Romance isn\u2019t exclusive to the bedroom; your sitting room can be a relaxing place to relax and unwind together after a long day. Layer up throws and blankets on your sofa to create a cosy space to read a book or cuddle up and watch a romantic film together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pretty in pink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pink is the traditional colour of romance, and a few accents of this pretty hue can add a fresh look to your sofa. Cotton velvet cushions in fuchsia from Graham & Green are perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serve champagne in style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serve champagne in proper crystal flutes from Soho Home and pop the bottle in a champagne bucket to keep it cold. Just a few special touches elevate the everyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Declare your love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I love fun artwork in the kitchen. Buy a romantic personalised neon sign from Bag & Bones and make it the focal point of your kitchen. It will add a bit of unique rock \u2018n\u2019 roll chic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sexy scent <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candles are essential for creating a romantic atmosphere. Look for a sexy fragrance like Oud from Diptique, with its smoky, woody scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Light a fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get out the fire pit, string up some festoon lights, make some mulled wine, toast some marshmallows and enjoy a romantic night outside in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy a low-key but romantic Valentine\u2019s Day at home this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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