Don't wait!
In order for the holiday to pass “without sacrifices”, first of all you need the right attitude. Girls tend to fantasize that on this very day their loved one will give a luxurious bouquet of hundreds of roses or another gift they have thought up. Or he will offer to move in with him, invite him on a romantic trip, or (oh, yes!) get down on one or both knees with a ring in his teeth, offering his hand, heart and everything else he has forever. Alas, unjustified expectations most often spoil the holiday.
In this sense, this story is instructive. For some reason, the girl firmly expected to receive a marriage proposal ring on Valentine’s Day and even rehearsed tears of emotion in front of the mirror so that her mascara would not run. But her beloved played her a song of his own composition with a guitar. By the way, he learned the skill of playing the guitar precisely in order to arrange this “surprise” for his beloved. And it seemed like the song wasn’t bad, and my beloved wasn’t out of tune.
But with the last chord the girl was no longer able to hold back. As a result, the guitar was thrown from the balcony, and her beloved did not speak to her for a month - they almost broke up forever.
The moral of this fable is this: in order not to spoil the holiday for yourself or your lover, you should not expect anything. Prepare a good mood and set the goal not to receive, but to give, please your soulmate and paint this day with bright colors.
Bars and restaurants
Musician Ilya Benton
For February 14, Moscow restaurants and bars have prepared tempting special offers, so we advise you to book a table as soon as possible.
Do you want to drink great cocktails while listening to a live DJ set? Then check out the Soyuz bar on Maroseyka , 15 : On February 14, Ilya Benton, a musician playing melancholic acoustic folk in English, will perform here. He will play both his own songs and covers of his favorite hits. Starts at 20:00.
At the Wine&Crab , head bartender Sergei Naumov has developed a cocktail called “Love is ...” (from gin, strawberries, cream and the taste of childhood, “Love is ...” chewing gum), which is served in combination with handmade sweets (490 rubles. ). In gastrobar No. 13, pastry chef Yuri Volkov came up with a new designer dessert “Chocolate Bomb” made from rum baba with vanilla shanti cream and cherry confit (580 rubles).
But Sos.Cafe decided to go against stereotypes and hold an anti-Valentine-style party called Galentine's Day (the name comes from the English gal - “girlfriend”), and have a big bachelorette party. The menu includes fluffy Hong Kong waffles (390 rubles), which give you two servings for the price of one, and edible sets of sweet checkers with strawberry and chocolate milk (1,300 rubles for 3 sets).
Touches to the holiday portrait
Men love with their eyes, so you need to concentrate not only on gifts and a romantic atmosphere, but also on ensuring that your loved one cannot take his eyes off you. A neat manicure, a simple but beautiful hairstyle, a carefully thought-out look, makeup. Of course, don't forget about sexy lace lingerie. Flirt, seduce, conquer.
Valentine's Day is more of a symbolic holiday, so you shouldn't spend your entire salary on buying an expensive leather wallet or a branded knife for your loved one. Remember the song from “Well, wait a minute!”? “My best gift is you.” We will proceed from this thesis.
For example, on the eve of the holiday, take an express course in private dancing from scratch. After just 2-3 weeks of classes, you will move like a cat, seducing your loved one with your grace. Believe me, your man will definitely be delighted with such a surprise.
Or a simpler option. Many online resources and souvenir shops sell special gift bows that are designed to “wrap”… yourself. The ribbon is tied in a few steps, but can be removed with a slight movement of the hand! Believe me, your man will rush to unpack the gift.
This year the holiday falls on Friday, which is a working day. Probably, after work, your loved one will be tired and just want to relax, so celebrating Valentine's Day can start in the morning, while you are both energetic and full of strength. Dive headlong into the pool of passion. A more practical option is to get up early and prepare a holiday breakfast.
These can be heart-shaped pancakes or fluffy vanilla waffles with symbolic strawberries and cream; the foam on your morning cappuccino can be sprinkled with cinnamon using a heart template.
Or you can buy mugs for lovers in the shape of hearts with interesting inscriptions and declarations of love.
For a holiday with family
On February 14, Moskvarium will enjoy free thematic lectures “Love in the World Ocean,” creative master classes and the premiere of the Little Mermaid underwater show. The complex will have a spectacular photo zone with hearts, and visitors named Valentin or Valentina will be able to view the Aquarium exhibition for free. The program will be interesting for both children and adults. You can get acquainted with it in more detail on the Moskvarium website.
Fili Park invites you to watch or take part in an amazing sporting event on February 14th . There will be a carnival ski race dedicated to Valentine's Day. After the symbolic competition, athletes in the most original outfits will receive prizes from the park. Start at 12:00 from the rental point at the main entrance, everyone can join. Electronic registration is required.
At the “City Farm” at VDNKh from 11:00 to 18:00 in the greenhouse there will be master classes “Animal Love” and “Arrow of Cupid”, where you can make a valentine in the shape of animals and a pendant in the shape of an arrow. At 13:00 and 15:00 the quest “Artist in Love” starts from the barn, the participants of which will help the artist, who has lost his head from love, save the exhibition and make a valentine. At 14:00 and 16:00, a tour will begin at the main entrance, where guests will be told about the inhabitants of the complex.
Residents of the Crafts Park will conduct master classes on creating valentines using different techniques and from different materials. At the caramel manufactory on February 14 at 14:00, under the guidance of a caramel maker, you can learn how to make sweet hearts from natural ingredients. The Symphony of Porcelain workshop will offer to decorate porcelain hearts using the technique of hand-overglaze painting. Participants will be able to choose an inscription and font or create their own. Pre-registration is required. And in the glass workshop and school on February 14, every hour from 11:00 to 19:00 they will teach you how to create hearts using the fusing technique - sintering colored glass at high temperature in a muffle furnace. Participants will become familiar with the technology of high-temperature glass processing, which allows them to create works of art with a unique texture that are not subject to aging and color change.
If you don’t want to leave the house, you can diversify your family leisure time with online master classes.
Vorontsovsky Park will delight subscribers with a master class on making a heart-shaped panel decorated with paper roses. For this craft you will need cardboard, a glue gun, scissors, colored paper (you can color white paper), and a pencil. The video will be published at 18:00 on the park’s Instagram page and on the social networks VKontakte and Facebook.
Tagansky Park will hold a master class “Sweet Valentine”, where they will learn how to make a chocolate card. To participate you will need paper, glue, scissors, self-adhesive half-beads, thin ribbon and, of course, chocolate. The video post will be published at 11:00 on the park’s pages on Instagram, Facebook and the social network VKontakte.
Babushkinsky Park will also show an online master class on making valentine cards. To participate, you will need to prepare colored paper, a pencil and eraser, a breadboard knife and a glue stick. The lesson will take place on February 14 at 12:00 on the pages on the social networks Instagram, Facebook and VKontakte.
On February 14 at 12.00, a master class on gouache painting will be held live on the Krasnaya Presnya park ’s Instagram page, led by artist Kristina Frolova. Together with her subscribers, she will paint a romantic still life in delicate colors. To work you will need gouache, flat synthetic brushes (large and small), black lead pencil, eraser, water, a cloth and thin masking tape.
Together with you
Spending time together and doing things together is a great way to bring a couple together. Nowadays master classes are held everywhere, where beginners are taught some kind of skill: dancing, pottery, painting... No less exciting will be a culinary master class on preparing your favorite dish or a workshop with a famous pastry chef, where you can master the preparation of real French croissants or other famous desserts.
Such a day will definitely be remembered because it was fun and unusual. In addition, thanks to the lesson you will gain new knowledge and skills.
If you have the opportunity to spend the evening together, turn off your phones and send the children to grandma, be original. In the morning, give your loved one an invitation card to the “museum of our history.” Address: place of your residence, time convenient for both.
By evening, transform your apartment into a museum exhibition, beautifully arranging the “exhibits.” Take out photographs of you together and frame them, find a souvenir that he gave you on one of your first dates, bring out the postcards that you addressed to each other. “Relics” can be provided with explanations.
Make every corner of the apartment thematic: how we met, how you wooed me, how we spend our time, our vacation together, etc. You can also set aside space for a light buffet. When your loved one enters the “museum,” enter the role and become his personal guide, walking him step by step through the history of your couple.
You can even create a short film that captures the story of your relationship. Believe me, after visiting such an unusual “museum”, your loved one will be incredibly surprised at how many wonderful moments he has managed to forget.
Creative declaration of love
Don’t know what to make unusual valentines from for Valentine’s Day? Here are some great ideas!
Cordially
Valentine cards from geographical maps will remind you of the places where you met, visited, or where you dream of taking a romantic trip together. By the way, old cards are also an original option for gift wrapping, especially if these same gifts were brought from a trip. Well, or if it is a gift with a special meaning.
Cute
Glue felt onto the base (canvas, thick cardboard), and glue heart-shaped buttons onto it. The heart painting (panel, postcard) is ready!
Warm
Using a cookie cutter, cut out a heart from foam or other suitable material. Take the threads, secure the tip with glue to the heart and wrap the figure completely. Hide the end of the thread inside. Such hearts filled with warmth can be given as a gift or used for home decor, made into a garland or decorated with a bouquet of flowers.
Romantic
Take music paper (or print it on a printer, and then “age” it with strong tea or coffee with cinnamon), cut out a heart. Wrap paper around an ordinary glass jar - and a magical candlestick for a romantic evening is ready. And the cherry on the cake is, of course, the heart window!
Quests
Photo: moscow.claustrophobia.com
Are you looking for an original way to congratulate your other half on February 14? Quests are perfect for such cases. For example, the “Claustrophobia” team came up with several thematic programs for adventure lovers: the scary quest “Abandoned Amusement Park”, the exciting “Mexican Job” and the frank “69”. Choose according to your taste. Prices start from 2,500 rubles.
Photos of valentines that you can make with your own hands
And one last thing. If you don't have anyone to celebrate Valentine's Day with this year, don't worry. What about self-love? Maybe you should treat yourself to a new outfit on this day? Or a fragrant bath with aromatic oils? Or maybe your heart skips a beat at the sounds of Argentine tango? So why not give yourself a trial lesson?
And if you don’t want to go anywhere, just spend a cozy evening watching your favorite movie or TV series, because, given the modern pace of life, such an evening is a luxury. A glass of sparkling wine will complement the atmosphere of joy and harmony.
Congratulations cards on Valentine's Day for February 14 in verse and prose
We wish you a wonderful holiday on this wonderful day. Be in love, love each other and enjoy every moment of life.
