With less than a week to go until Valentines Day and love is in
the air! Here at Sofas & Stuff, the ladies in the showroom are
certainly excited to see what their loved ones have planned for
them this year - all this romantic chatter led onto a conversation
about what would make the perfect Valentines night in on the sofa,
as an alternative to fighting with hoards of other couples at a
restaurant.
So many great ideas were thrown around that we thought we would
share it with our lovely blog readers to give you a bit of
inspiration for creating a romantic night in on the sofa for that
special someone. We've got it covered, with all the ingredients for
a perfect night in - our personal recommendations for wine, food,
decorations and even music. And of course, you'll have an even
better night if you're perched on one of our sofas..
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Everyone likes a bit of bubbly for a special night but why not
go the extra mile and make some delicious champagne cocktails? They
are very easy to make - simply soak a sugar cube with a few
splashes of Angostura bitters in a champagne flute, then top up
with about half a shot of cognac and champagne. Finish your
creation with a squeeze of lemon and if you're feeling really
fancy, you can garnish it with a orange or lemon twist.
Valentines Day Canapé
Selection
There's something about canapés that just add a touch of class
to any evening and we love the selection of canapés that we found
over on BBC
Good Food. There's a huge selection to choose from and you can
create a platter that is to both of your tastes. But if it was us,
we'd go for the
Prosciutto and Rocket Rolls, the
Mini Salmon and Hollandaise Tarts along with the
Sweet Potato Stackers and
Prawn and Chorizo Skewers. Oh, and maybe a few
Black Olive and Goats Cheese Tartlets with a few of these
Spicy Spinach Cakes. That's all we promise - but really it's up
to you, that's the beauty of canapés.
Valentines Day Cupcakes
If there's one day of the year when cupcakes are 100% allowed on
the menu, it's Valentines Day. We searched high and low for the
best cupcake recipe out there so you can wow your loved one with
your baking skills. And who better to turn to than the queen of
sensual food, Nigella Lawson for our cupcake delights - these look
simply stunning and you can find the recipe right
here.
Setting The Scene
You've now got delicious drinks and nibbles sorted for your
sweetheart, but how are you going to set the mood for your special
night? Well, for one you can't go wrong with a
Jo Malone candle - it's up to you which fragrance
you choose but a few of these will fill the air with some
wonderful scents.
Valentines day wouldn't be the same with a beautiful bouquet of
flowers - you can go for the
traditional red roses but you can always put a bit of a twist
on this idea, like with this
luxury grand prix rose hat box.
A bit of music never goes amiss and we have lots of suggestions
for the perfect tunes to create a relaxed, romantic feeling for
your evening. Current favourites from the Sofas & Stuff team
include
Katie Melua,
Jamie Cullum,
Coldplay and
Keane.
Hopefully our little guide has given you a few ideas for this
Valentines Day - we hope you all have a fantastic day and that you
get to spend it with the most special person in your life.