Treat Yourself This Valentines

Oh Valentines, sweet, sweet valentines. 

Now, I have a truly remarkable husband, he is rather marvellous to me, but he's not so great on the buying gifts and remembering special dates front. He leaves that to me. Which actually works out fine with me as it means I shop and he is happy to let me buy what I would actually like (within the realms of budget of course) So I think that's pretty win win all round, don't you?

This year the kind people at Rakuten introduced themselves to me. They sent me a good box of valentines goodies to help get me in the mood and let me choose a gift for myself this Valentines.. Take a look at these pretties...

Candles, hearts, sweets and choccies and then a little self preparation with some gorgeous body butter, red lipstick and red nails. Regardless of Valentines red nails and lips i think would be my signature. Instant mood lifters for me, making me feel so put together and just a little bit sassy ;)
With my voucher I considered treating Salvatore to a little treat, but then I got to browsing their amazing beauty selection and I found the stuff of beauty dreams...

A beautiful Dior palette and a Dior Addict mascara.
I had been after a travel palette like this for some time. I had one back when I was 18 and carried it in my handbag everyday, using it all the time for touch-ups. I saw this one and instantly knew it would be perfect. When we go away I don't like to take away all my make-up (because quite frankly it would need an entire suitcase of its own), this palette has the perfect neutral colours that will work for day-to-night.
Its love at first sight.
My perfect Valentines.

If you're looking for some lovely valentines gift inspo, be sure to check out Rakutens Valentines gifts, whether its for yourself or someone else, they have some fabulous items.

What will you be doing this Valentines? Do you treat yourself or do you let your significant other do the buying?

Love is in the air...

Thanks to the lovely people at Interflora who sent me this exquisite example of one of their many stunning Valentines gifts.

 Aren't they Gorgeous?!!

I can't tell you how much they really put a smile on my face!

 I have been using Interflora for years as personally i feel there is nothing nicer than receiving a surprise luxury bunch of flowers through the post. 

My in-laws live 4 hours away and we don't get down as much as we'd like these days, so on any birthdays or special occasions i always go on line and book the nicest flowers/plants/gifts/wine for them and have it delivered on their special day. I think its just a lovely way of showing someone that you are thinking of them.

I'll never forget the excitement in the office when a a delivery man would walk in with a bouquet, us girls would all secretly hold our breathe, cross our fingers and hope that the name he read out on that little pretty card would be ours.

 This year Valentines day may not be top of my agenda but it doesn't stop me from appreciating the romance and the wonderful air of love that surrounds this day. What can i say i am a big softy old romantic at heart!

I know some people don't buy in to it, but the way i see it, if i can dedicate a day to loving my husband and showing him that, then surely it can't be a bad thing! Maybe we should have more Valentines days in a year haha!

Are you treating anyone this valentines?

I just wanted to say a quick thank you too all who commented on my last post, i can not even begin to tell you how your words were so uplifting and the amount of tears i shed reading each and every one. You have all brought such wonderful words in to my life that makes me think that i will get through this. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, if i could send you all a big bunch of flowers i totally would!!!

So, Onwards and up-awards,right? xxxxx