For most of us, getting away to a spa for the Valentine’s Day weekend might be out of the question but that shouldn’t stop you from creating a cozy up retreat for you and your love. Here are a few elements to set the mood when entertaining for two:

    1. Candles

      The more the better! Here are a few ideas I found on Pinterest to add some heat to your bedroom. Or living room, kitchen, bathroom…

      candle-winebottles pillars bathroom-candles

    2. Fur

      If it was fashionably acceptable I would drape myself in fur from head to toe daily. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals that’s why I also love the almost real faux fur being produced these days.
      Add fur to your decor with a classic throw, sheepskin rug, table runner or wrapped around vases as part of your centrepiece. Here are a few fur fabulous ideas from some of my fave online shops.

      fur pillow

    3. Music

      Music is essential to setting a sensual vibe for Valentine’s Day. Below are 4 Youtube playlists by genre for your pleasure. You also could just put the 50 Shades of Grey soundtrack on repeat (released today!).

      General Mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKwA6d2Jtk
      R&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayDvdemHM6g
      Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89byXbGBXgI
      Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYwAyjI9CtU

    4. Scents

      Appeal to his/her 5 senses and add an extra layer of lovely with one of these essential oils. Use with a defuser, add to bath water or even a few drops to your massage oil. For more information on essential oils visit The Green Divas.

      Cinnamon is sweet, spicy and warming. It invigorates the senses, increases desire and creativity, calms the nerves and improves circulation. Cinnamon and Never use undiluted.Jasmine is sweet, warming, stimulating, rich, sensual and exotic. It relieves stress, calms anxiety, and is mildly euphoric. Jasmine is sacred to Kama, the Hindu love god, and eastern version of Cupid, found on the tip of one of his arrows.

      Neroli from orange blossoms, is sweet and cooling, relieves anxiety, stress and is an antidepressant. Neroli helps relieve first encounter apprehensions when spending time with a new partner.

      Patchouli is sweet, musty, woodsy and warming. Patchouli calms anxiety, lifts the spirits, stimulates the nervous system and attracts sexual love.

      Rose is considered sacred to Aphrodite (Venus) and queen of all flowers. Its fragrance is rich, deeply floral, sweet and cooling. Rose is associated with physical and spiritual love and a supreme heart opener. When wanting to rekindle the spark of love, use rose oil while making love. Place one diluted drop on your forehead before sleep, to have dreams of love. Place a drop of rose oil on your lover’s and your own heart chakra after first smelling it.

      Ylang-ylang is sweet, bitter, cooling and erotic. Ylang ylang means “flower of flowers” in Malayan language. It is euphoric, relaxes a nervous partner and stimulates the senses.
      In Indonesia ylang ylang flowers are scattered on the beds of newlyweds to promote desire and bless the union with children.

Looking for a few more ideas? Check out SheKnows.com’s post on “Decorate for a romantic evening in”

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