February Favourites
February is here and the dreary bleakness of January is already starting to lift.
This months favourites are all focused on love, but it isn’t only the romantic love we need to be celebrating. Get together for a Galentines party or just have self care day and spoil yourself with all your favourite things
What would Valentines Day be without chocolate?
Hotel Chocolat £24.50
Gorgeous flavours and oh so pretty
Quirky Chocolate £7.50
Valentines Day always needs a bit of cheese
Nono Cocoa- Hearts and Roses vegan chocolate box- £16.00.
Perfect for the love of your life, or your bestie.
Fortnum and Mason marzipan hearts £10.00
Shop at the Queens favourite store and treat someone you love.
Melts London Red Chocolate Heart- £29.99
Go full out and show you care.
February sure is the month of love but it doesn’t all have to be for someone else. Love yourself a little more this month and treat yourself with these great self care picks.
Loccitane foaming lavender bubble bath £28.00
You think a bubble bath can’t get any more relaxing? How about pairing it with lavender, just be careful you don’t fall asleep in the tub.
ALASKA BEAR- £15.99
Natural Silk Sleep Masks
Fresh mini loves mini masks set £26.40
Perfect for a personal pamper session or great to invite your friends over for a mini spa day
Planet revolution vegan collagen bio soft eye masks £5.00
Great little hydrating eye masks, not only vegan and cruelty free, biodegardeable too
Ikigai £13.79
Curl up on the sofa an learn about the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
If you know someone who loves being in the kitchen as much as we do these heart shaped items would make a perfect gift
Heart shaped ravioli stamp £6.49
Perfect for cooking a romantic meal.
Next heart serving spoons £14.00
Cute gift idea that’s not too gimmicky and can be used year round
Emma Bridgewater personalised heart mug from £17.00
Lovely personalised gift that will never go out of style .
Heart shaped waffle maker £22.99
Bring some joy to your mornings with heart shaped waffles.
Oliver Bonas Amara heart bowls £37.50
Gorgeous set of 3 bowls that are almost too pretty to put food in.
I love films of all kinds but here are my favourite romantic movies that are a must watch in the run up to Valentines day
Titanic - No surprise that this made the list
Pride & Prejudice(2005) - This is one of my favourite films of all time, the cinematography, soundtrack, Keira Knightly what can I say other than stunning!
Crazy Stupid Love - A hilarious film with the added bonus of Ryan Goslings abs
Roman Holiday - What I wouldn’t give to be Audrey Hepburn on a Vespa in Rome
Crazy Rich Asians - Gorgeous Singapore, gorgeous Nick Young
Valentines Day doesn’t have to be too expensive, it’s the thought and effort that counts more than anything. Here are some cute little ideas to make normal everyday things just a little more special on Valentines Day.
Love Heart Sweets - We couldn’t talk about Valentines without talking about these classics that always put a smile on your face
Use a flat implement (the fat end of a chopstick works well) to press down a message into bread before toasting
Cooking a meal for your Valentine is such a romantic gesture , make it even more impressive by making it heart themed like in our Mushroom & Chestnut Pie recipe
https://www.avofeast.com/blog/mushroom-and-chestnut-pieThese cute little strawberry hearts will brighten up any breakfast dish: yogurt, pancakes or chocolate spread on toast
Even the most basic food like sandwiches can get the heart treatment