When February blooms, everyone from young to old awaits for Valentine’s Day to kick in. It is a special time of the month when love is celebrated in abundance in every part of the world. Some take this moment to shower their partner with expensive gifts, holidays and even dinners to fancy diners just to show their appreciation, but why not change things up this year?

Away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore’s city temptation, let’s perhaps get cosy with your loved ones at home and truly surprise them in your own way. Wonder how? Here are some tips from us!

Set a warm scene with heart-themed cookware and sweet bites to surprise your loved one.

1. DIY your way to love

Create the mood for this celebration with some easy DIY decor. Personalised homemade decorations can sometimes really touch your partner's heart. You don't have to get fancy; just put on your creative cap. Start with the easiest of them all: fill your house with miniature heart-shaped balloons. Second, make paper hearts to hang around your space with small notes or sweet messages you have always been longing to say to them. Handwritten notes never go out of style!

Simple heart garlands and soft lighting can bring out a homely Valentine vibe.

Introduce pops of red and heart accents to spark a fun, festive atmosphere.

2. Spice up your love in the kitchen

There’s always an old saying that the way to man’s heart is through a good meal! So all you ladies, you know what to do! But for men, if your partner devours cooking then sizzle her with love from these bespoke cookingware brands like Le Creuset or Smeg. To spice things up more, get into the kitchen and start creating your favourite dishes together cause why not?! Remember to begin with a glass of wine in hand, cause alcohol always draws the romance!

3. Stir up emotions with feature walls

Looking back at pictures of both of you from where you started in those early days to where you stand now, always ignites the best memories. Create a romantic feature wall, with your best pictures featuring your most happiest moments. Or if you’re not into photo frames, then maybe turn it into a movie night with slide shows of your pictures accompanied by both of your favourite songs. Play it for him/her after dinner and rekindle some of those cherished memories that have fallen into the archives.

Display treasured memories to add a personal touch and warm up the room.

4. Sink into the shower together

Since Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Friday, if you’re both working partners, kickstart the weekend with some spa-precious moments together at home. You may want to just kick back, unwind, and take it super slow, with scented candles lit around your house, the light dimmed, and fairy lights shimmering, creating the perfect mood for this special day. Play a soft tone, to resemble a spa-like feel, step into a warm shower, and have face masks on. End the day with your favourite movie, and order some takeouts to just blatantly enjoy each other’s company in the simplest way possible. At times, spending time alone with just the both of you in your personal sanctuary can be the best way to affiliate love.

Unwind side by side in a soothing bath setting that brings you closer.

Deviating from the usuals, let your home wake up some true emotions for you and your partner this Valentine’s Day! Ideally, this day does not transpire around the possibility if you’re able to cook together, or the DIY decors. This day is essentially about celebrating the moments you share in the company of one another. So feel free to create some special moments with these ideas and if you have any tips of your own for a stay-at-home Valentine’s Day, do feel free to share them with us!