Turn the Day of LOve into a romantic and intimate experience this year.
No matter what the sour pusses say, St. Valentine is a great holiday, and we can celebrate it without visiting expensive, crowded restaurants or hotels. Actually, having a date night at home on this day can turn into a fantastic bonding experience for you and your partner and you don’t have to spend a fortune to make this right. All you need is a little planning and preparation time to have your best Valentine so far in the comfort of your own home.
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Work up the appetites with a beautifully arranged table.
Turn the Table into a Piece of Art
Valentine’s Day dinner is one of those events where you will want to break out of the routine. Clear out the dining table and decorate it. Even if you don’t have a big table, you can still turn the coffee table or your breakfast bar into a beautiful place for you and your sweetheart. Lay a clean tablecloth and put a small bouquet of flowers into a stylish vase. Take out the most beautiful plates, glasses and cutlery at home – this is a special occasion, and the fine dining set will make it feel like one!
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Don’t overcomplicate the menu – even the simplest pasta is a great dish if presented right.
Plan the Menu
You don’t need to go for extremely complicated recipes to turn your Valentine dinner into an amazing experience. If you are not a big fan of seafood, it’s not a good idea to make that special shellfish risotto you’ve read about in someone’s pretentious food blog. Just cook something you both will like. Even a big bowl of pasta can become an exceptional dish if you present it well. Also, don’t forget to pick up a bottle of good wine. And remember – don’t skip the dessert. If you don’t have the time to prepare it or baking merely is your strongest skill, you can opt for a ready-made dessert from your local pastry.
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Make sure you create a suitable playlist for your own private Valentine’s dinner.
Make a Romantic Music Playlist in Advance
If you want to turn your Valentine’s dinner at home into an extraordinary event, you will have to put your mind to it. And nothing will set the mood right as some beautiful music, selected especially for this night. Don’t rely on the radio or the music channels, take some time and prepare a list of songs you and your partner would enjoy.
Candles are an effortless way to set the right mood for your Valentine’s dinner.
Turn Your Home into a Sensual Oasis
There is a lot you can do to upgrade your home to romantic getaway heaven for the Valentine evening. Even if your place is cosy, you can make some little changes for this special night. Besides decorating the dining table and playing beautiful music, you can turn off the lights in the dining area and light a few candles to create a romantic ambience. Don’t forget to transform your bedroom too – dim lights, clean sheets, and even flowers will create an atmosphere suitable for the Day of Love.
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Why losing your precious time in cleaning when you can hire professionals to do it for you?
Leave the Cleaning to Professionals
People overlook this step when preparing to have dinner for special occasions at home, and they shouldn’t! You can hire a professional to clean your house before or after Valentine’s Day and save yourself a lot of effort! It’s liberating to know, that you won’t only enjoy the romantic evening with your love, but also you won’t have to fight who tidies and washes the dishes after that.
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You can follow the steps above to organise a romantic dinner for your wedding anniversary or for another special occasion.
