SPICE UP YOUR AT-HOME VALENTINE’S DAY

Over the past two years many of us have already become comfortable with entertaining ourselves and our loved ones at home, but how do we go about creating a special day worthy of celebrating our partner in the most special way? Beyond flowers and chocolate, make this Valentine’s Day one to cherish by creating an at-home experience your bae will never forget.

DINING DESTINATION

Transform a room in your home and transport your lover into your favorite vacation spot.

THE ONLY QUESTION IS, SKI CHALET OR TROPICAL ISLAND?

GETAWAY ... TO THE BACKYARD

Create a cozy glamping tent with luxurious bedding or hire an over-the-top igloo experience complete with a fireplace and dining table. Either way you will be sure to snuggle with your partner all night long.

PHOTO SHOOT

Harken Nina in Love Jones and get behind the lens to capture your muse in a way only you can. Take it up a notch and make it a boudoir session.

CURATE A MIXTAPE

Music is the pathway to the soul. Create a playlist or hire a DJ to create a mix you can dance the night away to.

GO BIG OR …

Take one item and do it en masse — flowers, petals, photos, candles, balloons. An explosion of these items will surely delight your love.

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL

Whether a chef, photographer, bartender, event designer or masseuse, bring the experts in to help create a personalized experience exclusive to the both of you. If you’re looking for the ultimate romantic gift, consider hiring a musician to serenade your sweetheart with their favorite love song.

HIRE A MUSICIAN

If you’re looking for the ultimate romantic gift, consider hiring a local singer or musician to serenade your sweetheart with their favorite love song.

HONEY-DO LIST

Instead of chores, create a bucket list of things you’d like to do as a couple — everything from dream destinations to taking a hot air balloon ride to living out your fantasies. The sky’s the limit.

Yaz Quiles is the owner, principal producer, and designer of the award-winning experiential agency Pop! By Yaz, founder of intimate venue experience Pop! Igloos, and star of HGTV’s design competition show “Table Wars” on Discovery+. See more at popbyyaz.com and yazquiles.com