Top 10 things to do this Valentine’s Day

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Top 10 things to do this Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2008

Since Valentine’s Day is two weeks from today, I’m offering these suggestions for how to make it memorable, fun and romantic. It’s easy if you think ahead!

Pink flowers outside

10. Shake up tradition. This great idea comes courtesy of Flower Blog reader Barbara B., who recently made the excellent comment that the pressure shouldn’t be all on the men. She suggests turning to your guy and saying, “Honey, this year Valentine’s Day will be planned by me.” Then plan a really great day, evening or whatever with the emphasis on his pleasure and delights. Maybe his office could use a corporate bouquet while you get those yellow roses that you have always wanted. Do it right and by the time next year’s Valentine’s Day rolls around he won’t forget the date.

9. Act now. If part of your planning includes making reservations at a romantic restaurant, don’t wait till the last minute.

8. Plan a getaway weekend. Nothing reinvigorates a romantic relationship like new scenery and a few days in a welcoming, picturesque inn. Stumped for where to go? Check out bestweekends.blogspot.com for tons of great ideas.

7. Edify. Read some of “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer, the English author who helped popularize this romantic day. If 14th Century English just doesn’t do it for you, read on …

6. Have a toast to Chaucer instead. Buy a bottle of rose champagne (Nicolas Feuillatte is delightful and won’t break the bank). And of course treat yourself to something sweet. If pink bubbles and dark chocolate doesn’t make you feel romantic, nothing will.

5. Vintage rules. Get in touch with your inner Victorian and hand-write some Valentine’s notes. If you’re really ambitious, you could illustrate them. But any excuse to pull out colored paper, crayons, glue and scissors works for me. Wait, how old am I again? :)

4. Be the bigger person. Since the tradition of Valentine’s honors saints and martyrs, this is a good time to follow their example and decide to forgive that lover or friend who hurt you in the past.

3. Buy red roses. Regardless of who sends and who receives, decide that you’ll enjoy the luscious pleasure of fresh red roses in your home. Mmmm, roses. I’m having a flower lover’s version of a Homer Simpson donut moment.

2. Think of someone else. Send a cheerful bouquet to a friend or relative who might be in need of some pretty and fragrant floral company.

1. Kiss your Valentine! More than once! As much as you want! That’s kind of a no-brainer, doncha think?

Btw, what is your favorite spot for a weekend getaway? Drop me a note with the details … I sense another Top 10 list coming on!

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Comments

Cynthia | Reply
February 3, 2008

What a great list! I especially like #2 which acknowledges those people who may not be in a relationship right now. Why not celebrate a dear friend or relative with a floral treat. I'm keeping my fingers crossed the delivery person will be knocking at my door soon!