“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote those immortal lines ages ago. Well, forget counting…and just let your loved ones know! But be sure to do so in cute and chic ways, just like these darling ideas we found via some truly creative blogs—for... [Read More]

Get into that romantic mood with special Valentine’s Day cocktails. Whether you’ll be marking the occasion with a full party or with an intimate dinner for just the two of you, you can definitely set the tone with sips from any of these delicious concoctions. We made a wide selection to suit any... [Read More]

Marking Valentine’s Day in a special way doesn’t have to be all about red hearts and cupids. Instead, we suggest a charming alternative to the usual Day of Hearts kitsch: a vintage-inspired tea party for the bridesmaids in soft shades of blue with touches of pink! Unusual, you say? Well, that’s... [Read More]

Faced with that age-old “what do I get for him?” question every Valentine’s Day? Well, if he’s like most guys, your man will want something practical he can actually use—not just something cute or sentimental. Lucky for us all, then! Our fave retail establishments have that whole guy thing... [Read More]

Set the mood for your wedding reception the moment guests arrive at the venue. And for a Valentine season occasion with an intimate ambiance, this means extending a sweet welcome with a sign that’s all about love and romance! You could opt for rustic, handmade signage that really brings on the... [Read More]

For the hopeless romantics out there, vintage-style cupcakes would make the sweetest treats to serve at a Valentine’s Day tea party. Frosted in the prettiest pastel shades and decorated with dainty flowers, lace, ribbons, and tiny pearls, these cupcake creations we found are almost too lovely to eat!... [Read More]

Oh, the romance of having your engagement dinner right around Valentine’s Day! Chances are, though, you’re torn between going with a chic, hip ambiance or a sweet, frilly look. Well, why not combine the two in a style called “modern vintage”? That’s right! You can bring together both trendy... [Read More]

Valentine’s Day presents for the special lady in your life don’t always have to be mushy or “emo,” as they say. Instead, why not win her heart all over again via her sense of style and fun! You’ll see what we mean with this guide to hip and playful gifts that will remind her how much you love... [Read More]

We’re all familiar with the Valentine look that’s all frilly, lacy and romantic. But why not consider a more trendy vibe for a bridal shower during this ‘season of hearts’? Modern graphics, clean lines, a crisp palette are the key elements we suggest to add a bit of sass to the usual Valentine... [Read More]

Hip, creative packaging and colors that pop—a modern spin indeed for your Valentine gifts and favors! And to keep it trendy, we suggest fuchsia in place of traditional red with bold accent colors like gold, bright yellow, aqua, and orange. Sounds like fun, right? Most definitely! Just take a look... [Read More]

The minute we saw this post on the Norwegian blog Stylizimo, we were smitten! Like a breath of fresh air and soft beams of sunshine, it just brightened up our view of what a Valentine’s Day table setting can look like! Nina Holst is the founder of the Stylizimo home decoration community, and her clean,... [Read More]

Wishing for a Valentine’s dinner for two that’s romantic and intimate…and doable right in your own home? We totally understand. After all, it’s being together that matters, and not any fancy restaurant meal or expensive entertainment. With a tastefully styled table and well-chosen dishes... [Read More]

The season of hearts seems made for weddings! There’s all that romance in the air and a flurry of gift buying, card making, and dining-for-two. So in keeping with this love-filled time, wouldn’t it be perfect to give prettily-packaged favors at your Valentine season bridal shower? We were... [Read More]

Planning a bridal shower party within the Valentine’s season? Then, do present your party drinks in true season-of-hearts style! Use eye-catching accents, from fun to sophisticated, to dress up those party glasses and get the celebration going. These could range from traditional heart-shaped embellishments... [Read More]

Hope you had a fun time sampling our Valentine’s sweets suggestions in Part 1 of this post. Those were more on the cutesy side, ideal if you’re planning a casual and intimate wedding. But if you’ll be having a more elegant, sophisticated ambiance, your reception sweets and edible favors... [Read More]

The Valentine’s season is the perfect excuse to pour on the sweetness! And even more so, when it comes to choosing treats to serve and favors to give at a wedding styled around this romantic theme. Lucky for couples planning their Big Day in February, Valentine-themed candies, cookies, and cakes... [Read More]

Sweetness is definitely in the air come Valentine’s season. So it’s only fitting to have sugary treats as favors at your February wedding! From chocolates to candies to cookies to caramel apples, the choices of goodies to give can be truly mouth-watering—not to mention mind-boggling. So,... [Read More]

A romantic Valentine’s meal for two need not be by candlelight. Instead, it can be in the glow of an utterly charming tablescape, lovingly put together by…well, Michael Lee West! This lovely, multi-talented lady is an author, food enthusiast, and tablescaper extraordinaire. And ever since we discovered... [Read More]

Want to express a heartfelt welcome to your Valentine’s wedding guests? One sure way to do so would be with a vibrant Valentine-red signage, decked out in flowers! To help you create such a sign, we put together a super-easy DIY project that would get you the visual impact without a ton of tedious... [Read More]

Desserts and drinks as decorations? Absolutely! More and more at wedding parties today, fancy presentation tables for sweet treats, beverages, and the party cake are taking center stage. So with all that attention on them, these displays are styled just as meticulously as the guest tables. Sound intimidating?... [Read More]