Unique At-Home Valentine's Day Ideas

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, is a holiday that originated in ancient Rome to honor Juno, the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. February 15th was the Feast of Lupercalia, so on the eve before the feast, boys would pick a girl’s name out of a jar and the person’s name the boy drew would be his partner throughout the Festival. After the festival, many of the children continued to see each other and often got married.

However, this did not please the Roman Emperor Claudius II. The emperor was having a difficult time recruiting men as soldiers for his army and believed the reason was because the men did not want to leave their sweethearts. His remedy was to cancel all engagements and marriages throughout Rome. Yet, this did not prevent one Roman priest - St. Valentine - from uniting lovers in the sacrament of marriage. Saint Valentine secretly went against the wishes of Emperor Claudius II and married couples, until he was ultimately caught, arrested, and beheaded on February 14, around the year 270. So, when the Christian Church did away with pagan customs, which included the Feast of Lupercalia, the feast was celebrated on February 14th as St. Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is, and always has been, a day of romance and love. Typically, lovers will exchange greeting cards, flowers, and chocolates to show their devotion to one another, but if you’re looking for creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, look no further than the comfort of your modern home! After all, the primary purpose of Valentine’s Day is not to see how much money you can spend on each other, but rather how much time you can spend with one another! Here are a few fresh ideas to help you plan a romantic Valentine’s Day at home!

1. Dress Your Bed – For a fun and festive flare, surprise your sweetheart by adding pink and red decorative modern accent pillows to your bed. As the pièce de résistance, also add a Westex hypoallergenic down comforter to your bed. They are soft and cozy… Perfect for cuddling!

2. Set the mood – If you don’t already have a fireplace, now is the time to get one! Contemporary fireplaces are both practical and stylish! Not only will they help keep your home warm, but they will also set the mood for your romantic night in. In addition to fireplaces, modern candles are also great for creating a soft ambiance to any room. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner for two with contemporary candlesticks by Blomus, like the unique Ontopo Candle Holder – a wine bottle candle topper.

3. Prepare a Picnic – Picnics do not always have to be in the park! Move your modern furniture aside and enjoy a romantic picnic on a blanket on the floor of your living room! To keep the mess to a minimum, dish up your meal on a beautiful serving tray.