5 Times Instagram Had Great Valentine’s Day Ideas

It’s that time of the year. Roses, hearts and dinner dates for two. Valentine’s Day brings out the best in us, we become a little more creative, add a lot more emotion into what we’re doing and it’s all in the name of love.

While some of you may be well versed in the art of gifting, there are still a few who tremble at the thought of giving a ‘bad’ present, especially if it’s your first time. Here are the top 5 Valentine’s Day gifts that we found that could inspire you.

1. Old School

If you want to go old school, you can always go for a gift hamper. They’re easy and full of lots of things that she or he will like. The best part with this idea is, you can never go wrong as there will be something in the hamper that she or he will love.

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A photo posted by Mathilde M. (@mathmet) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:39am PST

2. An All-Time Favourite

Flowers are an all-time favourite. This one may be focused more for the ladies but then again Valentine’s Day was meant for the ladies anyway. Always make sure your colour combinations are spot on.

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A photo posted by the posy story (@theposystory) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:52am PST

3. For The Sweet Tooth
If this is your first Valentine’s Day with your partner, then don’t go over the top as you could scare them away. Chocolates are a good idea and what’s more important than the gift in this case is how you present it.

Ready for valentine??? #Finetulip #valentine #gifts #flowers #erbil #valentineidea #love

A photo posted by 07504409922 Erbil Dream City (@finetulip) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:07am PST

4. A Love Bake?

If you are a whizz in the kitchen and feel that making something is always better received than buying something, a few quirky cupcakes should help you land in the good books.

My favourites are right here! #heart #chocolate #white #chocolate #redhearts #valentines #cupcakes #Kolkata #kolkatabaker #homebaker #love

A photo posted by cakeliciouskolkata (@cakelicious_kolkata) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:34am PST

5. The Next Level

Now, if you’re a veteran in the love game then you’ve probably seen it all before. Flowers, chocolates, cakes these things probably don’t tickle your fancy or your partners. If this is the case you need to take it to the next level. Plan a getaway for two. Instant appreciation guaranteed!

Amazeballs #sunset #perfect #waves #surf #ocean #oceanside #beach #summer #sky #skyporn #clouds #cloudporn #nature #naturelovers #australia_oz #australia_oz #australiagram #icu_aussies #wow #ig_australia #igers #vscocam #vsco #wanderlust #livelaughlove #lovethelifeyoulivelivethelifeyoulove#ausfeels#sunsets#melbourneiloveyou

A photo posted by belissimabella (@__kstyle__) on Feb 5, 2016 at 2:56am PST

What Have You Got Planned?

If you’ve got something else planned for the 14th then do share it with us! Help your fellow ‘Lovers’ out. You can connect with us on Facebook.

DIY Bottle Lamps for Valentine’s Day

Try something new this Valentine’s Day. These jazzy DIY bottle lamps not only brighten up your home, but can be the perfect gift for your Valentine this year. They’re cost effective, easy to make and most of all they look really good, especially on your bedside table.

What you will need

• An old wine bottle (You can use any old glass bottle)
• A set of fairy lights (the colour is up to you)
• A Black & Decker corded drill and a 1/2” drill bit
• Masking tape/Insulation tape
• Protective gear (Goggles and gloves)
• A piece of wire 75cm – 100cm (optional)

What you will need to do

1.      Firstly, place the old wine bottle or any used alcohol bottle in a bucket with warm water and some dish washing liquid. Leave it there for a day, or two to be safe.

2.      After removing the bottle from the bucket, use a regular kitchen scrub to remove the label, so that you get a nice clean bottle to work with.

3.      Put your protective gear on, place a strip of tape near the bottom half of the bottle and start drilling. Be careful not to put too much pressure as you don’t want the bottle to shatter and have to start all over again.

4.      If you do this correctly, you should be left with a perfect hole for your fairy lights to fit through.

5.      Rinse out the bottle to remove any shards of glass that may still be inside.

6.      Now, take the fairy lights and put them in the bottle through the hole that you’ve just made. Ensure not to break a bulb because it may cause all the lights to stop working.

7.      Once the lights have been put inside, plug them in and enjoy.

8.      There are various things you can do to personalize them further, like:

·         Pull some of the lights back out and wrap them around the bottle.

·         Add in another set of fairy lights of a different colour.

·         Instead of putting the lights inside the bottle, wrap them around a wire that you’ve folded twice and then put the wire in the bottle. Use the excess part of the wire and tie it around the bottleneck to give a sort of hanging effect. (For this you’ll need to drill a bigger hole)

After you’ve mastered one, you can experiment with different bottles and different lights. Share yours with us on our Facebook page because we love to see DIY at all levels.

Safety

After use, these bottles can become hot. It is advised that they remain out of reach from children or placed in a safe place where access is limited.

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