It might be cold outside, but there is a plenty to warm things up between you and your sweetheart.

I am lucky enough to be married to a very sweet, hopelessly romantic Pisces man (score!). I know the anti-Valentine peeps love to bicker how you should show people you love them everyday and at every opportunity you get and I agree whole heartedly.  But just think about it, on Saint Valentines Day everyone has one thing on their minds, their significant other or the one that makes their hearts beat a little faster.

Everyone is wandering what to do, what to buy, make or bake. We are all thinking about L-O-V-E! Gooooosebumps!

Here are some irresistible ideas to woo your Valentine.

When it comes to Valentines Day, Williams Sonoma knows exactly what makes us tick. Create your own Valentine's Day message with these fun "Message-in-a-Cookie" cutters or seduce your honey's tastebuds with these charming, Heart macaroons and deep red-hued, intense chocolate flavor, Red velvet cake.

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I spoiled my significant other this Valentine’s day by chopping up some vegetables, washing off some fruit, grabbing a bottle of bubbles and making a beeline for the beach.

Besides what evokes thoughts of romance, leisure and enjoyment of the outdoors more than a picnic for two.

On the menu: mini lamb koftas, ham and cheese balls (courtesy of Woolies), grapes, strawberries, crudités and hummus. Not your average store cupboard ingredients, but super easy to shop for, assemble and pack into a pretty box tied with a red ribbon. Even simpler would be to throw everything into a basket or tote, along with napkins and a blanket.

Admittedly, my honey was not very keen at the idea at first. How romantic can a picnic on a beach be compared to a candle lit dinner at a classy restaurant? But this is Cape Town and I could think of no better or romantic way than spending it with my love on a beautiful beach, enjoying the scenery, tasty nibbles and each other’s company.

We snuggled on a cozy blanket watching the ski turn pink and orange as the sun set. I later added to the ambience by filling white paper bags with sand and putting candles inside.

I am thrilled to say my skeptical hubby has now become the instigator of more easy and care-free romantic picnics ...

Happy Valentine's Day!

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