Ah, Romance...
Some ideas to get your mind focused on creating a romantic atmosphere.
The Exotic Vacation at Home
For many people, the idea of being on vacation at some exotic destination is incredibly romantic. You can recreate this concept at home with a little planning and creativity. Once again, you need to choose your "inspiration location" based on a place you and your partner think is romantic, such as Morocco, Jamaica, Fiji, Italy, Paris etc.
This type of romantic evening can be just as much fun to plan as it will be to enjoy. You might want to plan it together. First pick your romantic destination. In order to make the evening really memorable, you don't need to spend a lot of money but you do need to spend some time and creativity on what will make the night special.
After you've chosen what destination appeals to you, start doing some research to discover what details you can add to your home to make you and your partner feel "transported". The easiest way to do this is to consider your senses:
Sight: What colors, fabrics and accessories do you identify with this location? For example, Morocco is all about rich jewel tones, so creating a Moroccan picnic in your living room with some colorful pillows and a few brightly colored sheets could be the beginning of a very romantic night.
Sound: What types of music do they play in this location? Borrowing a CD from the library or finding an online radio station) of traditional ukulele music creates the perfect background for your at-home Hawaiian luau for two.
Taste: What foods and drinks do you and your partner enjoy from this culture? You can cook or pre-purchase yummy appetizers or an entire meal based on food from your ideal romantic getaway location. If you've set your sights on the Caribbean, why not plan to make some tropical cocktails to help set the mood? You can even get those cute little paper umbrellas for a special touch.
Smell: This can usually be accomplished through whatever food or drink is involved in your plans, but can also be accomplished through scented candle can help you escape the walls of your house or apartment (making some no-fire s'mores might be fun too!)
Touch: This can include the textures you use to decorate your room or even what clothes you choose to wear for your romantic evening.
Don't forget about the lighting. Using sting lights, candles or even just covering lampshades with a sheer fabric in colors like red, orange or blue can help turn your ordinary living room into an exotic location. Just be careful of any fire hazards and do not place any fabric directly on a light bulb or leave candles unattended - blaring smoke alarms can quickly kill the mood you've worked so hard to create.
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