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Every year I am trying so hard to find that unique special gift for the one that is special to me. Weeks in advance I am thinking about it, but each year I struggle to find:
- That special gift that represents my feelings in the eyes of my Valentine.
- A gift in time. Most of the time I manage to buy something just the day before.
A stress free Valentine's day
- The first step is to find a subject that your loved one likes or a subject that is connected to love. The subject you use to theme your Valentine's evening with. A perfect idea is obviously Italy. What else could you choose than Italy! It inspired masters as Caravaggio and Michelangelo to represent Cupid in their art. Or was it the roman legend Cupid itself that inspired these artist?
- Think of what you can do on Valentine’s evening around this theme.
- Dinner: You can invite your loved one (again) to a restaurant, but why not make the dinner yourself. The effort you invest will certainly show off that your partner is really special. If you would like to go with Italy than it is easy to create a risotto with his or hers favourite ingredients. Name the risotto after your Valentine! Follow the risotto with a simple Arrosto D’Agnello all’Aglio & Erbe (lamb roast with garlic and herbs – avoid mint!), roast potatoes, and you are done. Finish the meal with a nice dessert from M&S to keep things easy. Risotto and roasts are simple dishes that can be prepared in advance and warmed up just before serving. You do not want to keep leaving the dinner table, and your Valentine, to constantly check/cook your next dish… It certainly would not contribute to the romance…
- Decoration: Decorate the table with your chosen theme and some candlelight. Print menu’s in your theme and find napkins and table cloth in that match the colour of your chosen theme.
- Drinks: Depending on the flavours of your loved one, choose a drink that goes with the theme. If you go with our theme, we would recommend that you buy a young, light-bodied and affordable wine. Start of course with a Prosecco as the aperitif and follow with the Pinot Grigio Aquilea DOC, Ca’Tulio if the risotto is vegetarian or doesn’t have any beef or spicy pork in it. If it does have beef or spicy meat in it (yes, risotto can have either), than the affordable 2008 Chianti DOCG, Guicciardini-Strozzi has to be your choice as it offers tremenduos value for money with its drinkability but wide range of essences on nose and palate. But if your Valentine is super sophisticated wine lover, than nothing will impress him/her more than the 2006 Lacrima di Morro D'Alba Superiore DOC "Luigino", Luigi Giusti or the 2007 Savuto Superiore DOC "Britto", Colacino.
- Special start or finish: Start or finish the night with some glamour, diamonds and a love journey of taste. The Champagnes and Wines of Diadema will add that special moment to your evening. The packaging of Swarovski Crystals will certainly amaze your Valentine.
As you have set the evening around your theme, make an invitation to this special evening. If you really would like to top up the romance, a nice poem and a rose will certainly be welcomed by the receiver- If you still think your Valentine need a gift, flowers, chocolates and jewels are still UK favourite gifts, according to Metro. However we know that your Valentine’s heart will melt for you when their eyes see the sparkles of lights from the Swarovski™ crystals adorning labels of our “Tête a Tête” or “Dosage Zéro” Diadema Champagne…
Ofcourse there are many other ideas and we are looking forward to receive yours!
Good luck with preparing this romantic Valentine's day!
(PS Do let us know if your Valentine liked it.)
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