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Set the Perfect Romantic Mood with these Six Table Setting Tips

1 | Golden Elements


Red roses are used as an expression for love while pink roses convey a gentler emotion such as admiration or adoration. There’s nothing like putting together some beautiful blooms that will complement the theme decor, will certainly leave your date feeling special and loved. Stick to golden elements or gold detailing (dinnerware, tableware) as these are popular choices to add a splash of sophisticated luxury to bring out a smart balance, juxtaposed against the raw wooden dining table.

2 | Earth Tones or Pastel Colours


Stick to earth tones or sherbet to evoke a subtle yet romantic feeling that will resonate with the rest of the dining room decor. Using upholstery like rich fabrics or pastel colours for your dining chairs is also halfway to warm up the atmosphere.

3 | Simplicity At Its Best


If you are thinking of keeping things simple, go with a clean, minimal, yet romantic table setting with just a few elements put together and make the decorations stand out instead. Of course, bring on the bubbly and pair it with a cheese course, if you are going to forego a three-course meal.

4 | Origami


Create your own heart-shaped napkin and literally put your whole heart out on the table. You can also get creative by curating a perfect selection of rose pale pink elements with golden cutlery combined for a potentially adorable look.

5 | All Things Heart-Shaped


If you are bad with origami, get your way around items that heart-shaped everything, such as this lovely heart-shaped plates will also string on the cord. It’s all about ideas to create a strong impact because every little thing you do will mean a whole world to them, and of course, make them feel loved and cherished.

6 | Wall-Hung Decorative


Don’t forget to put together your own rose petals in heart-shaped to hang on the wall, bringing a lovely, finishing touch to the romantic atmosphere. Write your own beautiful quotes about love and place the gift card somewhere prominent so that each time they look at it, they know that they are being loved and cherished.

Words by Andrea Sim.

Five Ways to Have a Beautiful Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and you still have some time to snap up gifts to spread the love and joy and as a token of friendship to your close-knitted circle and love ones. Introducing these alluring new beauty launches, which is perfect to gift, or to keep!

1 | Dior

Dior’s new “Sheer Ballet Pink” shade of “Lip Glow Hydrating Colour Reviver Lip Balm” is about as pretty as you can get, from the elegant packaging to the soft tinge it will leave on your pout with a flush of custom pink. https://www.dior.com

2 | Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder has you covered this February for all your Valentine’s Day related beauty from skincare, fragrance to bestsellers, choose your collection from the beauty label and receive a limited edition free gift (with any $39.50 purchase) with a choice of sculpted lips to knockout lashes, which comes in three full sizes in an exclusive drawstring bag illustrated by Katie Rodgers. The collection is available on www.esteelauder.com.

3 | Lush

This “Kiss Me Quick” wash card from Lush is made of fresh apple pulp comprising of fresh ingredients such as mulled spices with the scent of warming clove bud oil. This spicy soap paper lathers up with water to leave you clean and comforting, the perfect all-natural way to prep before puckering up on February 14. https://www.lushusa.com

4 | Herbivore

Let Herbivore’s new “Pink Cloud Rosewater Moisture Creme” come into your life and create wonders for your skin, which is a lightweight,100% natural, truly synthetic-free moisturising cream with a dewy finish. Roses make the best Valentine’s gifts, but what can be better than to receive roses in the form of a hydrating moisturiser in millennial pink packaging. The item will start shipping in the first week of February. https://www.herbivorebotanicals.com

5 | Guerlain

Give the gift of a smooch with Guerlain’s “KissKiss LoveLove” lipstick that comes in in five different red and pink shades, each with a heart-shaped, satin burst of colour. https://www.guerlain.com

Words by Andrea Sim.