| A few years ago I wanted to do something really | | | | essential oils; add 3 drops rose; 3 drops jasmine; |
| special for my husband on Valentine's Day. I didn't | | | | and 5 drops mandarin. Light the tea light candle |
| want anything in return, only that the evening | | | | approximately 30 minutes before arrival. |
| was fun and enjoyable, and that was how it | | | | Put tablecloth on table. |
| turned out. | | | | Using panache strategically group some candles |
| The look on my Valentine's face when he came | | | | together at one end of table. |
| home for dinner was priceless and shall remain | | | | Always use caution with lit candles - never leave |
| with me forever. I'd never seen his eyes or smile | | | | the room unattended when burning candles, this |
| so wide! | | | | applies to aromatherapy oil burners. |
| I'd like to share this special Valentine's Dinner with | | | | Strategically place the remaining candles around |
| you now, it had the effect I wanted including an | | | | the room. (I loathe being a killjoy but please |
| evening filled with laughter and great conversation. | | | | ensure candles are not close to any flammable |
| What you'll need: | | | | objects) |
| A white table cloth | | | | Position large white platter in centre of table; shell |
| Approximately 20 silver balloons | | | | bowl next to platter then finger bowl with lemon |
| Silver ribbon for the balloons | | | | slices. |
| Selection of white candles of differing shapes and | | | | Place red napkins and fork on top of smaller |
| sizes (unscented) | | | | plates and positioned where you'll be sitting. |
| Several sheets of red cardboard (thin enough to | | | | Bring out vase and flowers. |
| cut) | | | | Place opaque glass pebbles around candle display |
| Blu-Tack or other safe, removal adhesive | | | | on table and several around white prawn platter. |
| White platter for prawns (substitute if you prefer | | | | Sprinkle a small amount of gold stars on table for |
| something else) | | | | effect. |
| Small white plates | | | | His gift: |
| Ice and lemons for prawn platter | | | | A selection of fine chocolates |
| Two servings of French Fries | | | | Bottle of red wine |
| Seafood sauce for dipping | | | | 2 red wine glasses |
| Bowl for prawn shells | | | | Red ribbon |
| Finger bowl with lemon slices (to wash fingers | | | | Valentine's Day Card |
| when peeling prawns) | | | | Tie the two red wine glasses stem up, with red |
| Red paper napkins | | | | ribbon to the top of the wine bottle and place |
| Forks | | | | with Valentine's card on table. |
| Small Gold Stars | | | | Scatter chocolates on table |
| Ornamental opaque glass pebbles | | | | Just before he arrives: |
| Small posy of flowers (in case he forgets) | | | | Light candles |
| Small vase | | | | Check aromatherapy oil burner |
| Aromatherapy oil burner | | | | Place prawns on platter as well as some ice and |
| Aphrodisiac essential oils of rose, jasmine and | | | | lemon wedges |
| mandarin | | | | Place seafood sauce on table |
| Cool, sensual music (soul music is great) | | | | Have French fries almost ready to serve and |
| Setting the mood and table | | | | waiting in the oven |
| Blow up all balloons, tie with silver ribbon around | | | | Turn on the music and program to repeat |
| chairs, ceiling, anywhere in the area you'll be dining. | | | | Take off apron |
| Cut out as many love hearts as possible from the | | | | Take a few deep breaths and reeellllaaaxxxxx |
| red cardboard and stick with blu-Tack (or other | | | | If this doesn't impress him, he may be asleep, |
| safe adhesive - read instructions first) wherever | | | | unconscious or he's finding a reference point of |
| you can and where you can easily removable it. | | | | what is before him! |
| To set the mood place water in your | | | | Here's to an evening filled with laughter, fun, and |
| aromatherapy oil burner and add some aphrodisiac | | | | romance! |