Happy Valentines Day!!  Every year, my "hubby" and I ask each other how we want to spend this romantic holiday, and every year, we both just sort of shrug our shoulders and say "just hang out at home, I guess." Well, even though it may sound boring, I personally love a good night in, and so a quiet dinner for 2 is right up my alley!  But, to make sure that our valentines dinner isn't just like any dinner at home, a bit of effort is required!  And so, for all you couples out there (or friends as well, for that matter), here are my 8 "ingredients" required, for a low key, but valentines day worthy, dinner at home! 1. Grab some colourful flowers from your market and 2. load up on wine and cheese, for some pre dinner nibbles!

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3. Put on some music (I'm currently obsessing over Robbie William's newest swing album, Swing Both Ways) and 4. light some candles

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5. Slip on a cute skirt or dress and 6. lay out a nice dress shirt for your man

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7. Spend some time together in the kitchen, cooking some delicious pasta, and 8. finish the meal off with a cupcake (or 2!)

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Thanks to Pinterest for all the inspiration, and I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day with their loved ones!

xo Barb