Cute Valentine’s Day Decorations for a Stay-at-Home Date

Garland

For your stay-at-home date, use garland to emphasize the room that is specific to your romantic activity. Whether it’s over the couch for movie night, in the kitchen for couples cooking a meal together, or by the bathtub for a DIY spa, a garland overhead signals that this is where the magic will happen.
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Rose Petals

Thanks to pop culture, rose petals have become a sign of a romantic gesture underway, and are an easy way to set the mood this Valentine's Day. Use the petals' versatility to line the hallway, artfully toss them on the table as a centerpiece or shape them into hearts or letters that spell out your valentine's name.
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Candles

Nothing sets the mood quite like a pleasing scent. Candles work three ways- they smell good, are pretty and create romantic lighting. If you mix and match a few candles and tea lights, you can create an origianl scent and arrange them by shape and color to maximize the cozy effect.
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Neon Signs

If your love is electrifying and cheeky, try adding a neon sign for display. It’s fun and gives a casual, retro vibe. Send a flirty message, through symbols or words, with these bright, to-the-point signs.
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Vase

Opt out of a simple clear glass vase and take the opportunity to make a statement. If the room is going to be heavily decorated, a simple neutral is a nice choice, but if you’re going to go easy on the decor, then a colorful vase is a good choice. Either way, the vase will underscore the rest of the decorations.
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Curtains

A popular creative hack is using a curtain as a stand in for a backdrop. This sheer one creates a dreamy look, and you can mount it over the entryway to wherever the date will be, instantly transported you both to your romantic getaway once you step through it. This pretty curtain comes in 10 soft colors, so you're likely to find one in your valentine's favorite color.
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Balloons

A set of balloons are great for celebrations. The rose gold and white are soft and sweet, and for a personalized approach, use permanent marker to write cute messages on them. If you want to get creative, after you inflate them, tie them at different heights or tape them to the wall for a more abstract display.
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Throw Pillows

If the plan is to have a cozy movie or game night, pillows are a must-have for lounging on something soft, comfortable and pretty. These throw pillows come in 5 vibrant colors.
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Stuffed Teddy Bear

In the cheesy romance movies, a gigantic stuffed teddy bear is gifted, but that may be hard to come by. This smaller one, bearing a Happy Valentine’s Day greeting will do, especially if you add a love letter or candy between its paws.

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