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Staying In? Valentine’s Day Date Ideas You Can Pull Off in the Comfort of Your Own Home
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After the whirlwind years we’ve all had, staying in on Valentine’s Day might be just what the doc ordered.
Skip the stressful and corny V-Day antics and make the day your own, doing activities you love with the person — or people — you love.
The best this about doing Valentine’s at home is there are no rules. Often the most stressful part of V-Day is the subconscious pressure we put on the occasion to be perfect. But, by doing it at home, it can be whatever you want it to be.
We’ve pulled together some cute Valentine’s date ideas you can do from your home.
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Buy Cute Homewares Together
If you’re planning on having a cute dinner at home, why not invest in an even cuter Aere Linen Tablecloth ($100-$140)?! Regardless of your plans, having a little online shopping spree for your abode (perhaps with a glass of wine in hand) is a super cute way to spend your V-Day at home.
Providoor
Order a Fancy Dinner to Your Door
Providoor is available in VIC, NSW and ACT and is a perfect alternative to going out to a fancy restaurant. Delivering dishes from some of Australia’s best restaurants, straight to your door, you can deck out your house all pretty and eat insanely good food in the comfort of your own home. Browse restaurants and specials, here.
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Stream a Rom-Com
Get on your comfiest, cutest PJ’s and cuddle up with your boo to watch a truly corny romantic comedy. If you can’t do it on Valentine’s, when can you!? Binge has a fab selection of all the classics (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Ghost, Love Actually, Slumdog Millionaire . . . etc) as well as a great range of new rom-coms, too. Browse your options, here.
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Go on a Cooking Adventure
Cooking adventures are the most fun, even if you’re no professional. Take the whole day to indulge in flavours, smells, and tastes. First, pick out some easy-ish recipes that you’ve never tried before. We’d recommend anything by Jamie Oliver (because they’re usually simple and delish). His book Together: Memorable Meals, Made Easy ($24.50) is perfect for the V-Day vibe. Go shopping for ingredients at your nearest market and buy all the ingredients you need, plus a few treats. Then, come home, slap on an incredible playlist or an episode of Chef’s Table to get you in the mood, and cook up a storm with your boo!
Lastly, give your delish meal the aesthetics it deserves with a gorgeous table dressing. Pick some flowers, light some candles . . . you know the drill.
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Buy Yourselves Some Cute Outfits
You can’t go wrong with a cute outfit, especially if you’re planning to spend the night in. Dress up for each other with spiffy new fits from THE ICONIC. Something like this Atmos&Here Serena Mini Dress ($79.99) is a perfect V-Day look, or this fab Camilla Short Sleeve Camp Collared Shirt ($249).
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Have a Dance Party
This one is simple, but effective. Pop on a good playlist and get your dancing shoes out, because nothing sets your soul on fire like a good dance party. This is a cute idea if you’re doing a Galentine’s; invite your best girl friends over and dance the night away.