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| Romancing the Home | Turn Your Home Into a Romantic Getaway
In the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, we scramble to buy gifts, arrange roses, make expensive dinners and do whatever else it is we need to do to create the image of romance. But those things rarely last---candles melt, flowers die and bubble bath goes down the drain. But we still collectively spend a fortune on basic romantic accessories every year. The average American now spends about $100 on traditional Valentine's Day merchandise to celebrate a single day, according to the National Federation of Retailers, despite their impermanence. The snag is that you're never off the hook. Whether you look at V-Day with cynicism or fondness, you're almost always obliged to participate. While you may have trouble avoiding the cost of a long-stem rose or two, why not do the rest with even more romance, more significance to both people involved and in a way that could make the romance last beyond just one day? And what if you were told that you could do all of that without ever leaving your home? Read More
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| Valentine's Day: The Meaning of Flowers |
Though all flowers are beautiful in their own way, it's the deeper meaning they convey that can make all the difference come gifting time. Whether celebrating a holiday or special occasion, such as Valentine's Day or an anniversary, or sending her a bouquet just because, doing a little extra research on each flower in your bouquet demonstrates that you went the extra mile. Several types of flowers make exceptional choices for a romantic gesture... Read More
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