As we mentioned in the ‘house and home’ edition of our Dork Adore Christmas gift guide, concealing a jewel in a vat of scented wax adds an element of anticipation to the otherwise underappreciated art of setting things on fire. I know this from experience. I recently got to test out one … [Read more...]
Last-minute Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine's Day is... tomorrow?! Blimey, that went quickly. It feels like just yesterday I was fretting over what to get for Christmas... and now I'm fretting about what to get for Valentine's Day. Yes, buying a present for a loved one does seem to come with a side order of fretting. But, to … [Read more...]
Five ways to keep the romance going beyond Valentine’s Day
Every Valentine's Day, a large chunk of the coupled up population of the UK throw up their arms and sneer in disgust at the concept of forking out for an overpriced meal, a tacky card or flowers or chocolate that barely lasts more than a day or two. They complain that romance shouldn't be limited to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Inspiration – My Top 5 Romantic Films
Ah, Valentine's Day. There are literally a myriad of ways to spend the day of love and Cupid with your special person; from the classic dinner and a film to something a little more outlandish, like a Georgian Valentine's Ball at the British Library (quite possibly one of the dorkiest ways to spend … [Read more...]
Handmade Valentine’s Day Presents – A Romantic Round-Up
Oh, you didn't think I was going to leave Valentine's Day unmentioned, did you? Yes, the universal day of love and affection (and Hallmark cards) is not far off. But if you're a bit weary of the prospect of having to go and pound the high street pavements for a present and a card, fear … [Read more...]
DON’T PANIC! Five last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts
Valentine's Day is a bit rubbish. We all know this. It's an added expense for those of us in couples recovering from Christmas, and an entire day of smugness for the singletons to live through. Romance isn't rubbish though. It's pretty essential. Even if it's less about chocolates and flowers, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day: Pick up a drive-through bouquet
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The annual feast of St. Valentines (and in a way, Cupid) sees a veritable explosion of love hearts, chocolates and things that make your one and only’s heart go a flutter. But what if, just this year, you’re completely stuck on what to … [Read more...]
Therm Au Rouge: no more cold wine
If there's one thing I hate, it's cold red wine. To me, red wine is a tasty, heady drink best served at room temperature (and with a block of cheese). So, I've developed a rather worrying tendency to warm bottles up by popping them on the radiator or plunging them into boiling … [Read more...]
Three Alternative Films to Watch This Valentine’s Day
Fed up with the usual soppy mush that invades your TV over Valentine’s Day? Sick of watching Kate Hudson in the same film she seems to release every year? Salvation is here in the form of an alternative guide to Valentine’s viewing. Depending on your point of view, it’s either a wonderfully … [Read more...]
Top Five Romantic Gadgets
Love or hate Valentine's day, it's a great excuse to add a bit of romance into your life. Of course, there's no need to sacrifice the geekery and with this in mind I've rounded up some of the best Valentine's appropriate bits of technology on the market right now… 1. Candlelight without the … [Read more...]
RSS
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest