Valentine's Day Love Nest

By Joan Williams

Valentine's Day has been celebrated for decades and we see all the usual Valentine production - dinner dates, flowers, chocolates, presents, proposals, orchestra the works! If you want to try something else, this one might not exactly be a brand new idea that will earn you the copyright to call it your own (I'm writing about it, aren't I?), but it will spark your Valentine's Day quite differently than the expected. Here goes - celebrate your Valentine's Day at home with production and the works!

Decorating your home with paper hearts and little ceramic Cupids is one way to make your space cheery, but if you want something a little more...sensual, why not decorate in satins, silks, deep colors and luscious aromas?

Satins and silks are commonly associated with love and romance. These fabrics have such an amazing texture and feel so good on the skin that feeling all lovey-dovey has never been more wonderful. Satin sheets are great for sleeping on but they're also nice to use as a picnic spread that you can set out for your home-cooked Valentine's Day dinner. Snuggling after a delicious meal is real yummy.

Love is in the shade of red. Yes, we all know that. You wear red on Valentine's Day and you shout to the world how romantic you are or how desperate for a date. Other colors too do reflect love - deep, rich and sultry tones in purple mirror sensuality.

Believe it or not, what your house smells like can make or break a romantic interlude. Yes, there are dozens of different brands of plug-in fragrances, but what you want is something a little more potent. If you want your house to smell like chocolate, slowly melt some chocolate in a pot on your stove. Not only does that create the delicious smell of chocolate in the house, you also have some pre-melted chocolate to go with that after dinner "dessert". Fresh flowers also create a tantalizing aroma in any home. Buy 2 dozen roses, keep one to give to your sweetie and divest the other dozen of their petals. Spread the petals throughout the home to create a fresh scent that is sure to please.

Isn't it a bummer that Valentine's Day is at the height of winter? Unless you're in a tropical island, cozy late night walks under the stars will remain a dream. On a brighter note, this season calls for a lot of snuggling, hugging and kissing. Make the most of it by turning down the heater and let the fireplace be your guardian. Keeping each other warm can never be more exciting.

Valentine's Day is much more than the presents. The effort that goes with making the day special is what counts. Creating loving memories, especially in your home will bring you more smiles in the years to come. Don't limit yourself to sensual home decors for Valentine's Day or anniversaries only. If you can, make each day a sensual, romantic day just like Valentine's Day. Who cares if it's always February-- in your house calendar? I don't. - 32397

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