Valentine’s day is meant to be the day for all about love. I can however attest that it could as well and dangerously be the day when you can get sick as a dog by simply dining out at
supposedly famous, expensive and overly crowded restaurants. No need to point out any fingers here, let’s just say that February 14 can be a hazardous day for many digestive systems. Not to mention how commercialized it has become, that’s why I think it’s important to fall off the wagon and not follow the crowd when it comes to the way we show love on this day. Ditch the predictable restaurant dinner and try one of these five and unique ideas.
supposedly famous, expensive and overly crowded restaurants. No need to point out any fingers here, let’s just say that February 14 can be a hazardous day for many digestive systems. Not to mention how commercialized it has become, that’s why I think it’s important to fall off the wagon and not follow the crowd when it comes to the way we show love on this day. Ditch the predictable restaurant dinner and try one of these five and unique ideas.
1- Rent a Scooter.
No one said Valentine’s day need to be limited to the night. Why not rent a scooter and ride around the City with your loved one. Be spontaneous and try out new cafes and restaurants. Another reason to do it during the day, restaurants are probably all packed
that special night.
that special night.
2- Have a picnic indoor by the fireplace.
Prepare a succulent and slow meal for the two of you. Take a whole day or even a few days to prepare the meal slowly. If you work too hard or are plain too lazy, do take-out at his favorite restaurant. Having a picnic in your home doesn’t mean you can forget about dressing up. Open the champagne, and reminisce on how you two met.
3- Bring Valentine to those who don’t have it.
According to scientific research the most profound and sincere feelings of happiness come from doing things for the sake of others rather than for ourselves. Bring balloons to hospitalized children, read books to them and grant them an afternoon that will make them happy.
4- Make a list of 10 things you like about each other and make it into a
card.
There is no better way to tell someone how much you love him/her than putting it on paper and make it memorable. Now that everything is said via emails and social media a handwritten valentine card is truly unique.
5- Go to a poetry slam or stand-up comedy.
Couple who laugh together stay together. Or so it’s better to think.
Is it just me, or is there something amazingly and overwhelmingly happy in the Christmas spirit? We just came back from our son’s School Christmas presentation, and it was nothing short of watching angels singing Christmas carols. As a designer, I can appreciate the importance of the visual, but when it comes to Christmas, I think that what you listen to is as equal if not more important than what you look at. Christmas kettles on the streets of New York city, 106.7 repertoires of Christmas songs all day long while watching the snow coming down, the sound of chestnuts roasting on the fire, all those experiences would not evoke the same sentiment within us if there were silence. There is no music in this post, but there are a bunch of beautiful Christmas decoration images for those of you who are still in the process of decorating and seeking inspiration for your Holiday decor. Enjoy!
Top five pictures by Larnie Nicolson
This year while also spending Thanksgiving away from family and home we’re planing to do something different and fun and head out for dinner at a restaurant instead of traditionally staying at home. Just the three of us and the spirit of Thanksgiving, of course. We’ll be missing out the turkey, graving, pumpkin pie and so on but we’ll make sure that a few thanks are given over whatever meal we’ll be sharing. Weather you are with family or overseas, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Design by Studio Guilherme Torres
It’s a very thin line from the sublime to the ridiculous when decorating with pastel colors. It’s easier to end up with an adult-size shabby doll house; ouch! than an elegant and refined one. Since I believe or hope, that nobody wants to end up down that road I would only suggest to stay away from whimsically looking furniture or anything too-Victorian. And, please don’t paint them white unless it’s a distressed white. One thing to keep in mind is Pastel colors are those pale tones on the color wheel so pale is not only pink but any color in its lightest degradation. Enjoy!
Design by Kelee Katillac via House Beautiful
via Elle Decor
Design by Hecker Guthrie Studio
Design by Baroness Bruno De Pampelonne
“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for
the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the
world. It was a perfect act.” Mahatma Gandhi
images from Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar