Do Something Romantic on Valentines Day
You may be surprised to learn that Valentines Day has its historic origins way back in Roman times. But it wasn’t until the late 15th century that the exchange of Valentines love notes became common practice.
Today’s Valentines Day is an overly commercialised affair in which we are pressurised through advertising to buy cards, chocolates and flowers. We’re told that we need to take our beloved for expensive meals or even romantic weekends away in Paris.
But if you are anything like me you’ll have all but overlooked the imminence of Valentines day, you’ve forgotten to purchase a Valentines card and you’re likely to get the cold shoulder treatment from your partner for your forgetfulness. So what can you do to make your partner happy on Valentines Day?
One very easy win is to cook your partner’s favourite meal. This becomes a particularly special event if you don’t normally cook. Pick up a couple of bottles of her (or his) favourite wine, or a little champagne, and tell them that you have planned a romantic evening for two. If you can lay your hands on a nice pair of crystal champagne flutes all the better.
If cooking a special meal isn’t going to get you out of jail what about a romantic cocktail evening? Treat your partner to a couple of their favourite cocktails and then follow this up with a romantic shared bath with candles and incense then a romantic early night, if you know what I mean.
One of my friends makes his wife happy on Valentines Day by completing one of the many household DIY chores that his wife has been nagging him to do. This year he is planning to finish building some bookshelves that his wife has been waiting for since last August.
If you still have time to get to the shops why not look for something a little more romantic than the traditional flowers and chocolates. Crystal glass is always a great romantic gift idea. There are so many beautiful and delightfully decorative yet practical items to choose from. I’ve already mentioned champagne glasses, but what about a pair of nice cocktail glasses for your romantic cocktail evening? Alternatively you might choose some beautiful lead crystal wine glasses, or a decorative vase for those Valentines flowers.
Whatever you do on Valentines Day don’t overlook the most important thing which is the message that you give to your partner. Whether you do it with gifts, cards, romantic weekends away or meals at home, be certain that your special person knows exactly how much you love them.
