For some, lockdown with your partner will have made you stronger than ever… for others, it may have caused a few cracks, but that’s not surprising. Being confined to a small space with little time apart means you’re bound to get a little on top of each other.

We have your Valentine’s guide on how to make this a time for repair and strengthening of your relationship.

Let’s start afresh. One way you can do this is by cleansing your space with palo santo to rid old negative energy and welcome in the positive for a new chapter. Our homes can often be the source of much negativity, particularly at the moment where arguments are likely to instil. This particularly tends to happen as you’re also bringing stress into your home by working from that space. Home is supposed to be your sanctuary away from the stresses of the world. Let’s cleanse your home with palo santo and start afresh. Rid the place of any negativity from past arguments and stressors and start a clean slate with your loved one.

Try physically distancing yourself from your loved one at home this week. Work in other rooms, so that when you come together at the end of the week, you’ll have more to talk about and will cherish that time together.

Decide on a menu theme for Valentine’s dinner and what movie you’ll watch in the evening. How many of us waste almost an hour flicking through Netflix “umming and ahhing” what to watch? If you already select during the week, your Valentine’s Day will run smoothly. If you’ve selected a specific meal theme, is there anything you can do to bring that to the room? Sombreros come to mind if you’ve gone for Mexican ;). If you can’t go to the restaurant, then bring the restaurant to you! Get creative and create some of that fun time we’ve all been missing.

Make your setting romantic, turn it into a proper date night experience. Get some music on, light your scented candles and bring out the fancy dinnerware.

We’re spending so much time indoors these days that perhaps you’re used to wearing repeat attire. Why not mix things up and show your other half you’ve made an extra special effort? Even better, simply do it for yourself and feel amazing in your own skin.

Don’t underestimate the power of a great love note. At ARDERE we’re giving you a helping hand. When placing an order at the checkout, under ‘order notes’ write your thoughtful message. We will handwrite this and include it in your order and send directly to the recipient with your gift.