{"id":6588,"date":"2024-02-11T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6588"},"modified":"2024-02-04T20:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T20:24:51","slug":"how-to-make-your-valentines-day-perfect-from-dawn-to-dusk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/tips-and-advice\/how-to-make-your-valentines-day-perfect-from-dawn-to-dusk","title":{"rendered":"How to make\u00a0your\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day\u00a0perfect from dawn to dusk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I love the idea of Valentine\u2019s Day being a day of love so here\u00a0are a few simple things you can do to make your home ready for romance\u00a0from dawn to dusk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast in bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who doesn\u2019t dream of\u00a0someone bringing them breakfast in bed as a romantic surprise?\u00a0\u00a0Start with a perfect tray\u00a0to carry\u00a0mugs, milk and\u00a0a teapot all together. A simple wooden tray with\u00a0two legs that fold out to create a standing tray\u00a0that will sit on a bed is perfect.\u00a0Serve tea from a proper teapot in a beautiful mug and use a little jug to hold milk and a heart shaped ramekin for butter and jam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a spa-like bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start the day with a romantic soak in the bath. Make your bathroom a\u00a0luxurious\u00a0and romantic\u00a0sanctuarylike the to-die-for\u00a0ensuites you find in boutique hotels.\u00a0To create a\u00a0\u201cspathroom\u201d, it\u2019s all about the right accessories. Think designer mirrors, clever storage to minimise clutter, lots of greenery and immaculate white towels resting on a wooden stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say it with flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A bunch of beautiful flowers will instantly add a touch of romance to your home.\u00a0\u00a0It\u00a0is estimated that 250 million stems of flowers are sold for Valentine’s Day globally\u00a0–\u00a0one-third\u00a0roses, one-third tulips and one-third other flowers.\u00a0There are so many\u00a0beautiful shades and varieties\u00a0of bloom to\u00a0choose from\u00a0to\u00a0set the mood for romance.\u00a0Visit a local florist like Pulteney Bridge Flowers, Larkhall Flowers or\u00a0Crescent Flowers\u00a0for some great flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dim the lights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To create a romantic atmosphere, you need ambient lighting that you can dim to create a low-lit calm space.\u00a0Pink is incredibly flattering on skin tones which is why it\u2019s often used for bedrooms and dressing rooms.\u00a0\u00a0Pink lighting is everywhere. I love the rose-coloured\u00a0iconic EOS lamp shade made from all-natural goose feathers. Find it in Graham and Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a cosy living room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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\u00a0read a book or cuddle up and watch a romantic film together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scent the room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I love scented candles \u2013 they really add a delicious extra layer to your space.\u00a0For Valentine\u2019s Day choose\u00a0traditionally romantic or sexy\u00a0scents\u00a0–\u00a0patchouli and\u00a0oud\u00a0fragrances are known for their aphrodisiac effectand traditional\u00a0romantic\u00a0scents are\u00a0jasmine, honeysuckle, or\u00a0roses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Make a romantic toast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Start the evening with a glass of champagne or a cocktail.\u00a0I love to find interesting wines and spirits from independent wine merchants like\u00a0Independent Spirits in Bath, who sell local botanical gins and\u00a0interesting vodkas. Serve your Valentine\u2019s Day drinks in pretty champagne glasses \u2013 Anthropologie sell some gorgeous multi-coloured delicate coupes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress the table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cover your table with a crisp tablecloth and get out your best placemats and napkins.\u00a0You can\u2019t go wrong with linen and there are lots of beautifully coloured tablecloths as well as traditional white ones available on the high street. Try a pretty faded pink tablecloth from The Linen Works for your Valentine\u2019s evening meal.\u00a0Arrange plenty of candles on the table to create a lovely soft light.\u00a0Mix\u00a0tall silver candlesticks with glass votives\u00a0to throw light all around the room.\u00a0For an extra special touch serve your food in heart shaped bowls and dishes. The White Company have a great selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so to bed..<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make your bedroom romantic by layering up the bed with blankets and throws.\u00a0Turn the lights down low and light a scented candle.\u00a0A luxury bedspread and some pretty velvet cushions will really elevate your bed to boutique hotel style.\u00a0Stick to pretty pale blues, blush pinks and pale greys\u00a0for a romantic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few simple tweaks will turn your home from every day to romantic. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I love the idea of Valentine\u2019s Day being a day of love so here\u00a0are a few simple things you can do to make your home ready for romance\u00a0from dawn to dusk.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6604,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-advice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t