Valentine’s Day loveliness treats heart, eye, and spirit to beauty on scroll.
“Love is the flower of life, and blossoms unexpectedly and without law, and must be plucked where it is found,
and enjoyed for the brief hour of its duration.”
Valentine’s Day loveliness reaches far beyond one day of the year as demonstrated by the sublime antique gold gilt heart-shaped back dining chairs chosen as intended statement pieces in this timeless winter-white dining room designed by Alex Papachristidis.
Distinctive finds such as this vintage Marilyn Monroe “The Seven Year Itch” McCormick Bourbon Ceramic Decanter found at Everything But The House often become focal point pieces of interest.
Keep an eye out for vintage decanters on auction sites and resale shops as they make wonderful gifts as a liquor decanter accessory for the very on trend 2022 home bar, conversation piece, or collectible accent.
How about a picnic lunch or home cooked romantic dinner planned, prepped, and prepared for two served on the porch, al fresco under a tree in the yard, on the patio or balcony, or inside by the fire built for two?
Perhaps not his idea of a slinky little something, but this blast from the past goodie made a big splash in the Christmas stockings of the men of Places In The Home.
Our nephew, the loyal Texan who was the gift recipient, declared it a Texas-sized hit!
Included is packages of Texas style cornbread mixes, hot sauces and seasonings, and two Texas sized beef ribeye steaks.
Wrap it up in a collapsible fabric cube storage bin and embellish accordingly.
Antique style skeleton keys are a great for him gift wrap embellishment; one that says you have the key to my heart in true Valentine’s Day fashion.
Maud Borup Falling Fore You Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Golf Balls – 2.1oz
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I hope this Valentine’s Day gifts game plan proves helpful in your pursuit of the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
Heartfelt words of love for your Valentine put to paper, post, text, or email (modern times, folks) are the sentiments that script a love story- a will you be mine token of love.
Nat King Cole croons lyrics destined for Cupid’s bow.
I memorize every line
I kiss the name that you sign
And darling, then I read again right from the start
Love letters straight from your heart
♥♥♥♥
Let’s take a look at quotes seemingly designed for a Valentine’s Day love letter straight from your heart.
I have become a big fan of the roses in a box presentation.
The price tag that comes with a dozen roses in a box- not so much.
Here’s what I’m thinking:
Pick up this bright pink heart-shaped paper gift box by Spritz at Target. Line the bottom of the box and the inner lid with a heart-shaped paper doily.
Pick up a dozen red roses at one of the many flower tents pitched and perfect for your Valentine’s Day flower needs.
Cut plastic wrap to fit the inside of the box. Drop in a fresh flower floral foam round disk or cut a square one to fit. Add water to soak disk.
Cut the rose stems to where the roses rest slightly above the rim of the box. Pack the roses tight and graduate the height of a select few.
At presentation time, loosely weave pink silk ribbon in a zigzag pattern over the top of the bouquet.
A Valentine’s Bit of Trivia-
Considered a founding pioneer in the American Valentine’s industry, Esther Allen Howland first introduced Valentine’s Day cards in the United States in 1849.
Quite taken with an ornate English Valentine she received at nineteen, Esther Allen Howard replicated a styling of the card using intricate paper lace and floral decoration details.
It’s time for a His and Her Valentine’s Day gift guide featuring objects of affection for your object of affection.
Many a thought and heart is zeroed in on February 14th.
Flowers?
Candy?
Dine out or dine in?
Red or White?
What about the gift?
You’ve got gift questions, and I’ve got gift answers.
These His and Her Valentine’s Day gift ideas offer a variety of how I do love thee gift and price point options for your Valentine’s Day gift giving consideration.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick is a cosmetic classic.
Revlon colors launched in the 1950s:
Stormy Pink (1950) || Love That Red (1951) || Certainly Red (1951)
Fire And Ice (1952) || Cherries In The Snow (1953) || Hot Coral (1956) Persian Melon (1957)
I’ve tried more expensive brands, but for the color choice, phenomenal coverage, and staying power, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick comes in at number one.
How about a noontime nosh picnic built for two packed in a heart shaped picnic basket packed in this Picnic Time ‘Heart’ Willow Picnic Basket with Deluxe Service for Two.
The Date Night Cookbook: Romantic Recipes & Easy Ideas to Inspire from Dawn till Dusk is your Valentine’s Day and night guide to delicious fun for two.
Red roses seem to be the traditional flower and color most associated with Valentine’s Day.
Red roses are lovely, and tradition is, well, tradition, but I like to mix it up once and a Valentine’s Day while with a dozen pink, yellow, orange, or lavender roses.
Do you know the meaning behind the color of a rose?
3 x small cans of good quality tomatoes (my preference are San Marzano)
½ white onion sliced thinly (optional but I like it as it adds sweetness)⠀
2 garlic cloves peeled and sliced in half
a few fresh basil leaves⠀
a pinch of dried oregano ⠀
olive oil ⠀
salt ⠀
Directions
Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add garlic and onions and cook until the onions are soft (but not browned like mine!)⠀
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Add the tomatoes to the pan and gently crush with a fork. ⠀
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Stir in the oregano, and basil and season with salt. ⠀
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Simmer until the tomatoes have thickened and sweetened, about 25 minutes. ⠀
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This sauce can be prepared and then either refrigerated or frozen!
Chocolate confections, strawberries, macarons (macaroons), meringues, fudge, cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies and conversation hearts are served with Valentine’s Day love.
Cupid’s consumers will be spending a total of $19.6 billion (that’s billion with a Be My Valentine) on Valentine’s Day, spending an average $143.56 on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day giving and receiving of chocolate covered treats and flowers has long captured the hearts and hit the sweet spots marked expressly for Cupid’s arrow.
The customary colors of red and pink are well represented in shades of home decor, homemade, happy hour and home on the range fashion.
For him and for her, these Valentine’s Day gift giving ideas are suggested with love in mind.
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Woodward/Newman in The Long Hot Summer
More is my word of the year.
Community Coffee® – Kroger
Ludwig van Beethoven
Get to the heart of the Valentine’s Day matter by working with a theme.
Kiss the calorie counting goodnight and enjoy sourdough heart shaped rolls from Boudin Bakery in San Francisco.
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Etta James – At Last (Vinyl)
La la Means I Love You: Definitive Collection
