Valentine’s Day is only a week away! Have you thought about what you’ll be doing for your partner? If you haven’t got the slightest idea what to do then we’ve got some tips that will make your evening romantic and memorable!
Keep reading to find out how to make a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner and the perfect Zoflora fragrance that will fit the theme of the evening.
Prepare for Valentine’s Day with Rose Noir
Zoflora has fragrances perfect for every themed event. Rose Noir is the ideal fragrance to use around your home on Valentine’s Day. It has a rich blend of florals and black cherry combined with seductive notes of patchouli and oud. Here are tips on how to use Rose Noir on Valentine’s Day.
Spray Fake Roses with Rose Noir
You can give fake roses an actual scent with Rose Noir. Whether you’re giving fake roses as a present to a loved one or they’re simply a centrepiece, spray your fake roses with diluted Zoflora. Fill a 250ml Zoflora spray bottle with water and add half a cap of Rose Noir.
Shake the bottle well and then spray each fake rose in the centre to give it a scent. If the fragrance fades, simply spray them again. Zoflora fragrances last up to 24 hours so you’ll only have to spray your roses once a day.
Fill Your Sink with Zoflora and Water
Fill your home with the rich scent of black cherry and florals by filling your sink with boiling water and adding one cap of Zoflora Rose Noir concentrate the liquid. Let the aroma fill the air as you’re preparing for your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Refresh Your Linen and Couch
You can refresh your linen and couches with Rose Noir. Fill your 500ml Zoflora spray bottle with cold water and add one cap of Zoflora to it. Close the bottle, shake it well and spray the liquid on your couch pillows and your bed linen.
Planning a Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
Most people will be staying indoors this Valentine’s Day. Making a romantic dinner at home is more personal and it’s quiet. You get to spend quality time with your significant other without the hustle and bustle of a restaurant. Here are tips to help you set your table and what foods to make.
How to Set the Table
It’s time to bring out the fancy dinner plates and wine glasses. If you’re going to plan a romantic dinner you should set your table the traditional way. Follow these steps:
- Place a charger (round dinner tray) in the centre where you’ll be seated. Put your dinner plate in the centre of the charger.
- Put a dinner fork on the left-hand side of the plate.
- Your dinner knife goes on the right side of the plate. The blade must face the plate.
- Add your salad fork outside of your dinner fork.
- Place the salad knife outside the dinner knife.
- If you’re serving soup a spoon must be placed outside of your knives.
- The dessert spoon is placed horizontally at the top of the plate.
- The bread plate goes in the left corner.
- Place a butterknife at an angle on the bread plate.
- All glasses will be placed in the upper right corner.
- Napkins go to the left of the forks.
- Now you can add candles or centrepieces to your table
What Food to Make
Steak is always a go-to food for valentines day because you can serve vegetables on the side or a salad. However, if you prefer white meat, you can make Mediterranean chicken fillets with glazed bacon and slices of avo. For vegetarians or vegans, you can make pasta with a rich tomato and pesto sauce.
Desserts!
Desserts are always easy for Valentine’s Day. You can make a dark chocolate mousse with cherry glaze. Or simply coat strawberries in dark chocolate and dip them in whipped cream.
How About a Valentine’s Day Movie Marathon?
After your dinner, spend the evening cuddling up with your significant other and watch movies that fit the theme of the evening. Here are ideas for snacks and movies to watch.
Valentine’s Day Snacks
A packet of Diddle Daddles is perfect for those who love popcorn and the sweet taste of caramel. Other romantic snacks include:
- Cherries
- Dark chocolate
- Nougat
- Cheese and olives platter
Make sure you have a bottle of chilled red wine or perhaps a liqueur such as Amarula or Nag Musiek to sip on.
Make it Comfy
You don’t want to be uncomfortable while watching movies. You can make a bed in the lounge and add lots of pillows and blankets to make it soft and comfortable. Switch on lamps or string up fairy lights to add an ambient glow to your living room.
Movies to Watch
Here is a list of the most romantic movies (with some funny comedies) you and your partner will love this Valentine’s Day:
- 50 First Dates
- Love Actually
- Deadpool (for the guys)
- When Harry Met Sally
- Sixteen Candles
- Benny and June
- Meet Joe Black
- The Wedding Singer
- Edward Scissorhands
Final Thoughts
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love. So, show your partner how much you care by doing something extra special for them this Valentine’s Day. Use the tips in this article and don’t forget to freshen up your home with Zoflora before and after your romantic evening.
