Posted by: jasnav on: February 9, 2010
The day of love and confession of love seem to little more than a marketing gimmick these days. Expensive gifts, customized jewelry pieces, high end branded stuff and not to forget great exotic buffets are all synonymous with Valentine’s Day celebrations. Where has love gone missing in all of these?
It is not just about love and proposals any longer but tinge of pomp and show off is dominating the Valentine’s Day scenario. Here are some doses of show off to glance at.
Moolah Rouge
The grandeur of the theme parties in the Valentine’s Day are an expensive affair. Celebrating so called romantic occasions with such grandeur is considered a foolish act. The venue and gifts go beyond fixed budgets and often couples are willing to spend much more than they can comfortably afford.
Pomp Et Al
Often couples end up spending a large amount on the food and gifts that is at times a bit too much. Current day knack is towards solitaires as on Valentine’s Day such gifts are usually the rage amongst the youth. As compared to other occasions, gifts during Valentine’s Day are pretty expensive.
Exorbitant Costume
From dressing like a princess from a faraway land or a high society priestess, people spend a big amount on hiring a dress on rental for theme parties. The rentals are usually very high because of the designer tag. Even in case of supposedly simple Swarovski crystal gowns, people have to pay a big amount as dealers are out to make a quick buck at their expense.
Keep It Simple
Usually, the old school always pestered on sincere feelings and long lasting love. The idea was to bring two hearts together.
Instead of spending a bomb, keep the celebrations simple. Keep your mind off from exorbitant gifts and give away the true embodiment of love – fresh flowers like phlox and genista . Flowers have the power to express your sincere feelings with elan. You could even go for exotic flowers like orchids, roses and lilies to express your love in a simple yet effective manner.
Let us each take a step forward and let the true spirit of Valentine’s day shine through.
Posted by: jasnav on: February 6, 2010
Make this Valentine’s Day special by making your spouse feel special. Nothing works better than a feeling expressed in a special manner on Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to achieve that special bond of love.
Make The Moment Special
* Fill in the bedroom with his/her favorite flowers.
* Wake him/her with the favorite cuppa of flavored tea.
* Also remember to play your common favorite numbers.
* Nothing works better than the choicest things are on a platter, so splurge your spouse for a day.
Let There Be Privacy
Cancel all your appointments and stay at home. In case of the wife, she would love the idea of you being around spending the day with her. Sneak into the kitchen and cook a meal for her. She would appreciate the gesture far more than the Thai dinner you will order from outside. In case of a husband, pester him to take a break and plan a day out sans any phone calls and emails.
Pubs Free Day
Let the music be completely soft and surreal. Keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is all about pure romance. Play Mozart and Beethoven instead of the regular R&B. Do not end up landing in a pub to celebrate, instead turn your chosen venue into a love nest. Keep the groundwork done on priority basis and catch hold of a surreal venue for the celebrations.
Gifts To Remember
You can gift some jewelry piece like diamond studded brooch and tie pin. In case of wife, nothing works better than an emerald and diamond ring. You can also gift a bunch of red roses for a romantic feel. Besides, flowers like kaffier lily teamed with allium also work well in the romantic surprise.
Let there be light
Candles are always the simplest yet chic way to add zing to the occasion. You can use scented floating candles to decorate the entrance and tables. Use white and red potpourri candles to add positivity to the decor mood.
Go ahead and make your spouse wonder what hit him/her!
Posted by: jasnav on: February 6, 2010
Valentine’s Day is the one occasion to shower your love in true earnest on your beloved. Shower flowers all around and make this day the best ever for your dearest by creating an aura as beautiful as a fairy tale.
Let The Magic Spread
Think of bright seasonal flowers like chrysanthemums, helianthus, sedum and orchids et al while planning for the Valentine’s Day decor. Try to use neon lights coupled with aroma candles. Ensure the venue or even your home is all mush and floss. Bright, colorful fresh flowers should dominate the decor.
Make Each Moment Special
Plan every segment keeping mind your spouse’s taste in mind. Spanning from the music to the drinks, keep it exactly custom made. If your spouse is an ardent fan of jazz, get the best in the town. Keep the food and beverage strictly according to your spouse’s choice. Keep the experimentation away for another occasion.
Say “I Do” Again
Propose your beloved again and say “I do” with passion and make the moment memorable. Make your girl or wife feel like a princess from fairyland. Use an exotically arranged bunch of colorful red roses for gifting along with the ring. It will also give a regal feel to the overall mood.
Add A Personal Touch To Every Corner
Let your imagination go wild and deck up the corners with a personal touch. Decorate the venue with colorful ribbons and creepers for a bright feeling. You can prepare a collage consisting of all the photos of special moments and occasions. Gift your spouse something which you both associated with during your initial courtship days such a special soft toy or a piece of jewelry.
Use Flowers All Around To Create Magic
Nothing can express love better than flowers. Fill the day with the choicest flowers. Ensure you get it from reliable florists. Shopping online will give you the best options.
You can go for red roses that are considered to be the ideal option. For the sake of variety, yellow orchids and kaffier lilies are great picks as well.
Recreate a fairy tale aura this Valentine’s Day to win over your sweetheart for ever.
Posted by: jasnav on: February 6, 2010
Valentine’s is the day to get all mushy and romantic. Nothing builds the mood better than an exclusive dinner for two arranged by you in style.
Follow the points to organize a classy and dreamy Valentines dinner. Get ready to make your beloved shower you with compliments and get into the mood for great love.
Stylish Table Arrangements
Table arrangements in the dining area should be very chic. Make abundant use of candles. Ensure that the tableware and crockery are in sync in case of color combinations.
Decoration With A Difference
Dining and sitting room decoration should be equally grand but not tacky. Try to keep variety by using bouquet vases with a bunch of red roses in keeping with the mood. Choose the options which can stay fresher for longer hours. You can light the area with red and white aromatic candles to add to the romantic feeling.
Food For Thought
Try to keep the menu confined to your darling’s favorite recipe. Make sure you have the right wine to go with the meal. Liquor should be stocked in ample quantity so you don’t run out of stock just when the mood is getting better. Plan a cocktail for even better effect.
<Crème-De-La-Crème
Surprise your sweetheart with a special chocolate cake you. Decorate it with your names, even a picture of the two of you using laser cake decorating. Keep it small and sweet – remember chocolate flavor works best for the ladies to build up the mood.
Flower Arrangement
Let your imagination soar high while thinking about the mood and decor. Professional florists should be consulted before hiring. Get professional florists for choosing the best blooms in the season, and fill the room with red roses and lilies .
Since the rightful evening should end up with the two of you in bed, spring a surprise by covering the bed with bright red rose petals. Go for online discounts to get great deals on seasonal flowers so you can really splurge without a thought.
Go ahead and turn your Valentine’s day dinner into an occasion to remember!
Posted by: jasnav on: January 31, 2010
Sultry Miami and Valentine’s Day just go perfectly together. Plan ahead for some important tit bits and have a blast with the sun and sand.
Here are some hot ideas to surprise your beloved on this Valentine’s Day.
Samba Party Under The Sun
Rush for the Samba party under the sun and after the sun. The idea is to surprise your partner with the beach retreat with lots of neutral white spirits. Besides, nothing can be more appealing than the hot spot Miami. Not for nothing is this beautiful place called the lovers’ paradise.
Beach Adventure
Indulge in beach activity like sea surfing or beach games. Volleyball and handball games would be fun and entertaining. You can always teach your partner some game tricks. Alternatively just laze around on the beach if you are not the active types though I would definitely recommend a more active outing.
Sun Tan DJs
Miami is famous for its under the sun DJs full house. They play innovation and R&B but with a twist. These specialist DJs often hold karaoke platforms while playing house and retro in the background for a different genre of music. You can also hit the casinos in between the DJ jigs to try your luck. Who knows your Valentine’s Day partner turns out to be lucky for you and you end up with the elusive pot of gold!
Bikini Shopping
You both can go for bikini and beach wear shopping together to enhance the feeling of sharing. Ensure that you both go for bright stuff to attract the right attention. Do keep in mind the budget and your partner’s taste. During the shopping spree shop for a gift for your partner without much hullabaloo and give it as a surprise.
The best tried and tested gift for Valentine’s Day is a bunch of fresh bright red roses delivered at your room. Your partner would love the surprise and melt into your arms.
So, enjoy Miami retreat on this Valentine’s Day with your partner.
Posted by: jasnav on: January 31, 2010
Bella epitomized the ultimate surreal ladylove of a vampire. The vampire was willing to get himself finished for her sake. Forget about the somber storyline and get grooving with its theme. Instead of the all red and chocolaty themes, organize an all Italian theme with some dark shades of the vampire chipped in.
Vampire’s Theme
Always remember that the theme should not scary as some Dracula movie. Instead opt for the ‘New Moon’ where Bella’s beau surprises her with a party on their date. You can organize a similar surprise party for her. If you want to go for quiet celebrations then organize the party just before the actual V-Day.
Italian Cuisine
Italian cuisine is considered to be the favorite cuisine of lovers. Pasta and white wine goes down well during such romantic dates. Keep in mind that nothing tacky should be served. Runny syrups might spoil the dress and therefore the mood too.
Romantic Proposal
Remember while making a proposal to her, it should convey your feelings. Go down on your knees and propose in true romantic style. If you believe in advance planning then you can actually hire a jazz band or saxophone player for your venue. You can brief him to play her favorite numbers. It is one sure and guaranteed way of making her heart melt and win over your beau.
Gifts To Make The Moment Memorable
Picking up the ideal gift for the lady may sound tough for you. The idea is to gift her something which symbolizes your emotions and feelings. Along with a ring or bracelet, you can gift her the all time favorite bunch of red roses with ferns tucked in.
Make sure you choose the right moment to give away the flowers. Options vary between gifting them on arrival, to surprising her with the bearer bringing them in.
For a more cosmopolitan and elaborate feel, go for decorating the complete room with pink orchids with fortune bamboos to give a heavenly look.
Stay tuned for some handy tips to win her over this Valentine’s Day.
Posted by: jasnav on: January 27, 2010
Commitment is a four letter word in today’s fast paced world. Occasions like Valentine’s Day are nothing more than market hype designed to sell products, and lure young minds into an illusion of love. Valentine’s Day is no longer a meeting of hearts, it has been reduced to learning innovative means of getting into bed.
More than ever before, Valentine’s Day has become synonymous with one night stands.
Random Dates
Often young stags prefer to get hitched at Valentine’s Day. Some young lasses also prefer to hang out for a night and then dump the guy the very next day. Often the party organizers set up theme on order to make it look like a random date. This is purely stage managed to give a feeling of love where none exists.
Unsafe Places For Young People
Usually the theme parties are organised in lonesome and deserted places. Often females tend to get friendly with the guys in order to avoid any sticky situation. Much to their surprise however such venues often turn out to be very unsafe especially for the female crowd. By then it is too late for many to get back, and cases of rape and sexual assault are on the increase.
More About Physical Proximity
Since the parties are organised in lonesome places and guests are nothing but a bunch of strangers, increased physical proximity tends to happen due to lack of checks and ample social security agency. Young people get drawn to each other purely on physical attraction. Love is an unheard of term that is no longer in vogue.
Simple Yet Genuine Feelings
It is important that on the occasion when the world is celebrating love and companionship, genuineness matters the most. It is important in the times when love is fading away, genuine and simple feelings are the call of the day. You do not need to gift rare wine bottles or expensive tiffany. To declare your love a simple bunch of red roses with ferns can also do wonders on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
So, this Valentine’s Day, stay natural and focus on your genuine feelings.
Posted by: jasnav on: January 27, 2010
Valentine’s day need not essentially be a time to splurge and lose all your cash. You can enjoy the occasion equally well by being innovative and saving out on wasteful expenses.
Check out innovative ways to spruce up your home for Valentine’s Day with old Indian sarees. Follow the tips and get compliments.
Celebrate At Home
Get custom made sari quilts and spread them in the sitting area. The Jodhpuri quilts or sari quilts look absolutely amazing. Old silk saris are used for making these quilts. If you can lay your hands on old saris on which subtle mirror work is done you can use it as floor spreads too. Spread it in the dining hall and it will add lots of colors to the ambience.
Colors Please
Mix and match is also a very good option. Usually the plain silk saris retain their sheen even after a long period. Go for bright colors like green and pink, red and gold.
Use floor cushions for a comfortable look. For an even more romantic look candles are the best options. Candles are economical as well as look amazing when placed right.
More Comfy
Silks and embroidered saris can be used as bright curtains ideal for the Valentine’s Day mood. Use the mattresses for low seating arrangement in case if you planning to call more people. Place more floor cushions and comfy hand cushions for making the guests settle down in a comfortable manner.
Floral Aura
Valentine’s Day is all about love and romance and therefore, let the mushy feeling flow. Go for flowers like allium teamed with pink orchids , as they look bright together.
Nothing works better than sets of kaffier lilies and red roses as they tend to stay fresh for longer hours.
Stay tuned for more economical tips that would make your day and your beloved’s too.
Posted by: jasnav on: January 26, 2010
Here are some hot ideas to surprise your beloved on this Valentine’s Day.
Samba Party Under The Sun
Rush for the Samba party under the sun and after the sun. The idea is to surprise your partner with the beach retreat with lots of neutral white spirits. Besides, nothing can be more appealing than the hot spot Miami. Not for nothing is this beautiful place called the lovers’ paradise.
Beach Adventure
Indulge in beach activity like sea surfing or beach games. Volleyball and handball games would be fun and entertaining. You can always teach your partner some game tricks. Alternatively just laze around on the beach if you are not the active types though I would definitely recommend a more active outing.
Sun Tan DJs
Miami is famous for its under the sun DJs full house. They play innovation and R&B but with a twist. These specialist DJs often hold karaoke platforms while playing house and retro in the background for a different genre of music. You can also hit the casinos in between the DJ jigs to try your luck. Who knows your Valentine’s Day partner turns out to be lucky for you and you end up with the elusive pot of gold!
Bikini Shopping
You both can go for bikini and beach wear shopping together to enhance the feeling of sharing. Ensure that you both go for bright stuff to attract the right attention. Do keep in mind the budget and your partner’s taste. During the shopping spree shop for a gift for your partner without much hullabaloo and give it as a surprise.
The best tried and tested gift for Valentine’s Day is a bunch of fresh bright red roses delivered at your room. Your partner would love the surprise and melt into your arms.
So, enjoy Miami retreat on this Valentine’s Day with your partner.
Posted by: jasnav on: January 26, 2010
So what if you are gay? Today the acceptance levels of gays have gone up tremendously across the world. Let the society know that you both are together emotionally and legally. Your emotional approach couple with social display of affection would be an ideal surprise for your partner on Valentine’s day.
Pluck a flower with a song in the heart and set out to woo your partner again. Here are some innovative ways to surprise your partner on Valentine’s Day.
Cook Dinner With A Personal Touch
You may or may not be a great chef but cooking for your beloved needs an extra tinge of love and care. You may always opt for Italian cuisine or even Chinese as they can be prepared without much hassle. Go for pasta or risotto with good red wine to accompany the meal.
Gifts With Emotional Value
You may have always wanted to gift your partner something exotic and expensive. But make a difference on this Valentine’s Day by gifting your partner something of great emotional importance. You can give a piece of your family jewel like a ring or brooch.
Pop Up The Question In Style
If you have some grand plans of proposing then solitaire ring works well for the occasion. Propose your partner by going down on the knees with the ring. Ensure that the venue is booked before hand to avoid any embarrassment.
Get the place decorated with lots of red roses to make it look like a fairy tale. You can order the management to place these, or even order online to select from the best online flower collections and pick an arrangement of your choice. The romantic setting is sure to carry your partner away into the world of dreams and beauty, making the right atmosphere for popping the question.
Look Stunning
Gelled hair with fitted tuxedoes can always get you rave reviews. Remember to tuck a flower on your tuxedo to look more dashing. For your partner to get more surprised, carry a bouquet of fresh pink orchids with ferns tucked in.
So, be prepared to woo your gay partner in style on this Valentine’s Day.
