Valentine Designs for Candy Jars and Tins

Valentine's Day is definitely about love and romance, but it's also about candy. For me, it's plenty about candy. Oh, yes, chocolate. But all those cute candy hearts, jelly beans and more. That's where a charming Valentine designed candy jar or sweets tin will come in very handy.

And talk about a perfect gift. A Valentine's candy jar makes a great gift for someone you love. But, also think about the kids and grandkids. Around Valentine's Day, you typically have some candy to enjoy with them, give to them, or just nibble for yourself.

Let us not forget party favors, too. When celebrating all sorts of things around Valentine's Day, like bridal showers, school parties, engagement parties, even baby showers, we are looking for favor ideas. Valentine candy tins are perfect. Inexpensive enough to be great party favors, yet designed just for the romantic holiday.

The Valentine's candy jars and candy tins come pre-filled with your choice of a number of different options. So they are ready to go as party favors or gifts. But, then you get the fun of having a container that can be used over and over again.

The candy tins are great for pockets or purse. An easy way to carry around mints or other candies. The candy jars can be used for more than just candy. I put Valentine cookies in them for my darling granddaughters. When the cookies were finished the jar held all the sweet love notes that our family shared with each other. Perfect gift idea!

Decorating for Valentine's Day

Ah, yes, that wonderful romantic day is just about upon us. That means it's time to get our home ready for Valentine's Day. We don't need to be crazy with decor. Well, unless you are like me that is.

OK, I am crazy about decorating my home for every holiday. Of course, Valentine's Day is no different. We all know how drab the house can look when the Christmas decorations are put away. Valentine's Day sure helps to bring the home decor back into fun.

If you aren't quite so crazy about wild decorating for the holidays, you can still add a few well-chosen accessories to add that little extra. One of my favorites is vintage pillows for Valentine's Day.

Decorative pillows are part of my every day decor. So it's easy to switch a pillow or two. From the couch or a chair, just put away the daily one and add a Valentine's Day one. That's what I call easy decorating for Valentine's Day.

Maybe add a few heart wall decals, too. Along with your decorative pillows, you have some great, yet simple, decorations for the holiday. If you are planning that romantic dinner for two, these little extra decor touches could be just right.

Certainly, I love easy holiday decorating. And making use of a few little accessories is perfect. But, like I always say, don't be afraid to go bolder with your decor. It really is easy with the Valentine's Day decorations that are available.

Planning a Romantic Valentine's Dinner for 2

With Valentine's Day comes thoughts of romance. And what a fun way to celebrate that romance. Plan a romantic dinner for two for Valentine's Day. There are certainly plenty of ideas. You may have lots yourself. But, if you're looking for fun ways to do those little extras, I've got you covered.

A romantic dinner for two just works great with candles to set the mood. Personally, I like using LED candles. I just prefer not to have those open flames around. Little tea light style candles set at each place setting is something a little different.

Of course, my table is set with red and white. Either a solid red table cloth and white napkins or vice versa works. But then I like to use the placemats or Valentine's day plates to add the sparkle of decor for the occasion.

The menu typically includes my loved one's favorite foods. And yes, pizza qualifies! In fact, pizza is one of those favorites that tends to show up at lots of special meals. The menu can be as simple or as elaborate as have the time and inclination to cook.

Even the simplest meals can become a romantic Valentine's dinner. It's the little extras that will make the difference. So be sure to get your own dinner planned this year. After all, Valentine's Day comes around only once a year.

Valentine's Day Desserts: Heart Shaped Cakes

Yummy desserts and perfect for Valentine's Day. That's what heart-shaped cakes, and cupcakes, are. I'm a huge fan of cupcakes, but I love those bigger cakes and the fun decorating options they offer. So it made perfect sense for me to get a set of heart shaped cake pans and cupcake pans.

Those darling Valentine cupcakes work great for kids school parties, but also for the family dinner. Maybe for a Valentine's tea party, too. Perhaps you have a romantic Valentine's dinner planned. Then a beautiful heart-shaped cake is ideal for dessert.

One of the things I love best about heart-shaped cakes, or cupcakes, is that you can have any flavor cake you like and just use the frosting and decorations to make them more Valentine's Day appropriate.

Well, I have a hard time not doing something chocolate. Ooo, a chocolate-raspberry cake with white chocolate frosting, I'm in heaven. As far as I'm concerned, you just can't be too decadent for Valentine's Day desserts. There are just sometimes when you need to toss out the diet and enjoy the moment.

That's one of the best things about Valentine's Day desserts. Rich, delicious and lovely made into heart-shaped cakes or cupcakes.