14 Little Ways To Say I love You

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I like to think of it as a time to celebrate with all your loved ones, whether that be your boyfriend, girlfriend, friends or family. It's a great time to show your love and appreciation towards others and also a great opportunity to get creative. Here are 14 little ideas to show someone a token of love:

1. Flowers & Plants
Flowers may be cliché yes, but it doesn't make them any less beautiful. If you want to get a little more creative why not press some flowers and stick them in a frame or if you're into symbolism buy them a plant like a succulent as they last (nearly) forever. 

2. Have a Cosy Night in  
Light up some candles, dim the lights, get your big cosy blankets out, crack open the wine and snuggle down, watch a few films, play some board games whatever tickles your fancy. There is nothing that beats spending quality time with one another. 

3. Make a Den
Get out all the stored away bed sheets and grab your chairs, pillows, blankets, laptop, fairy lights and create a little safe haven that looks absolutely magical and would be a dream to sleep in. 

4. Go Alcohol Tasting
Whether its just the two of you or a group, wine/beer/spirit tasting is a fun and social activity to do and a night that you probably won't forget (or maybe you will...) Alternatively buy a selection of alcohol from around the world and have your very own tasting session at home. 

5. Do a Cake Making Class
Simple as, research classes in your area and book up for it not only will it be a great day out but you will also come home with a cake or too - winning! 

6. Treat Them to their Favourite Meal
This could entail splurging out a little and taking them to their favourite restaurant or you could try and recreate the dish at home. If there is a big group of you why not take in turns to make a dish or a course each?

7. Go and See a Show
Why not go and entertain yourselves at a musical, drama, comedy or ballet show? Put away all forms of technology and enjoy others creativity and come away inspired. 

8. See a Live Band
Whether it be your favourite band or a band you have never heard of before go and see them. Whether they are a good or bad it's an experience, if you love the band have a fab sing-a-long and I don't ever think you can beat the atmosphere musician's bring. 

9. Be a Tourist

Go and be a tourist - how often is it that we go sightseeing in our city? We often forget to do this as we became so absorbed in the idea of going to another country to do this. You never know what you may stumble upon along the way. 

10. Treat Them to a Wishlist Item 
We all have wish lists, so why not pick one big or small off of it and treat them to it. 

11. Escape to Nature
Go on a little road trip out of town into the country and hire a cottage, treehouse or other sweet accommodation. Nature is beautiful so go for long walks, have a picnic and find an epic view point to look at the stars.  

12. Create a Plan
Give them adventures to look forward to together, make a list of all the things you would like to achieve this year and do it. Make this the year of creating great memories - go interrailing, learn a new language together, get an apartment whatever will please yourselves or your group.

13. Make a Note Jar 
I couldn't not throw this pinterest idea in here - write down on little slips of paper your favourite memories together, what you love about each other, give them clues to something else you have planned and pop them in a mason jar. You could do one a day for a whole year or two notes per week to open whatever you fancy. 

14. Send a Hand-Written Note
Sometimes the best way to express your appreciation and love for someone is though writing - buy some lovely stationary write it all down and for the finishing touch pop it in the post. It will be a lovely surprise when they receive it.