Simple Valentine’s Day Ideas

I’m an unapologetic lover of love. However, when it comes to Valentine’s Day Ideas they just feel forced.

Let’s be honest going out to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day can feel more like New Year’s Eve than a true gesture of love. There is the fixed menu, the crowds, the cost.

I’m a fan of the smaller, truly thoughtful gifts. A sweet card, a home cooked treat, a night without phones or distraction. We could all use an excuse to push pause. So instead of the Hallmark version of roses, chocolates and lingerie what feels most you?

A couple of things I have up my sleeve this Valentine’s Day.

Breakfast in bed. With this sweet and simple raspberry note idea.

This amazing tart. I am no baker so this will be an undertaking. The recipe is from a sweet client and was served at their wedding (after much planning).

This DIY gift. I’ll play cards with my T-Love anytime, anywhere. I’m currently up 30 points in our lifetime game of gin. I’m going to make an alphabet version for the kids too. Three gifts in one, that’s  a Valentine’s Day I love.

A stiff cocktail I know I’ll love.