Alternatives to Valentine’s Day Roses

Chocolate roses
The great thing about Valentine’s Day is that roses don’t only come from florists, they also come edible, in the form of something sweet; say I love you this Valentine’s Day with chocolate roses. Available in dark, milky and white chocolate, they are presented beautifully individually wrapped in yellow, red, white and pink. Gift cases can be customised with chosen quantities of each of the colours.

	Silikomart Silicone Easy Choc Chocolate Mould Rose
	Silikomart Silicone Easy Choc Chocolate Mould Rose - Easy choc: the new shape of chocolate. Just like the true chocolate connoisseurs you can now make perfect chocolates or refined mini-desserts from the comfort of your own home...

	Luxury Deluxe Chocolate Assortment - The Perfect Gift (170grms of Luxury Handmade Scottish Chocolates) Dark Chocolate Heaven....Turkish Delight, Lime Delight, Rum Truffle, Violet Cream, Champagne Truffle, Rose Cream, Walnut Cream and Chocolate Stem Ginger.
	Dark Chocolate Heaven....Turkish Delight, Lime Delight, Rum Truffle, Violet Cream, Champagne Truffle, Rose Cream, Walnut Cream and Chocolate Stem Ginger. For more products visit whimsical balloons storefront in Kitchen & Home

	Luxury Chocolate Rose & Violet Creams - The Perfect Gift (170g Luxury Chocolate Gift Box)
	Speciality perfection, Rose creams & Violet creams together in one box. Each one coated in dark chocolate and adorned with its own tiny rose or violet petal.

Rose petals
Another appealing use of the rose is to spice things up by utilising the petals.  Valentine’s Day isn’t just about giving the flowers; it’s also about creating a romantic ambience. Rose petals are readily available for Valentine’s Day mood setting.

	Dream Town Rose Petal Cottage 2009
	Rose Petal Cottage is part of the Dream Town collection, a unique playhouse and role play combination. The entire range includes a beautiful cottage with matching furniture and accessories, allowing girls to create the house of their dreams...

	Bed Of Rose Petals
	IDEAL FOR CREATING A ROMANTIC EVENING OR PERFECT FOR VALENTINES DAY.

	100 Ivory Large Premium Silk Rose Petals

	100 Burgundy Large Premium Silk Rose Petals

1. Silk are quite a good option as they create less mess and you can order in advance as they don’t need preserving. If you prefer real petals, its best to purchase them closer to Valentine’s day so that they are fresh and still fragrant without crusty edges.
2. For a romantic love in at home consider all the places you can use rose petals! Be creative and use your imagination! If you’re having dinner at home, sprinkle some of those babies on the table before lighting the candles for a romantic candlelit dinner.
3. Scatter rose petals in the hallway as a trail for your sweetheart to find her present.
4. Cover the bed with rose petals and just to step it up a notch, light candles all round the room and have a bottle of chilled wine waiting on the bed stand.
5. The final touch is to light candles positioning them all around the bath. Set the bath with light bubbles and sprinkle the rose petals in the bath, this is such a romantic move and will please your partner no end. When your lover enters the door they won’t know what hit them!

Budget Roses
Not everyone has excessive amounts of money to spend this Valentine’s Day plus we have all been affected by the recession.  Why not try an alternative option and look for cheaper ways to show your sweetheart that they are loved?

1. Firstly your local florist is likely to have some great deals on so do your research and check them out.
2. Enquire about other types of flower arrangements with a good card.
3. Purchase a single rose as it gives the same effect and a single red rose still carries gravitas
4. The supermarkets are currently offering competitive prices on roses and courier delivery so order early to avoid disappointment and an expensive delivery payment. Roses must be ordered by at least by 12^th February!
5. You can make a £6 budget bunch of roses look like a bouquet Mariah would be proud to receive. Get creative. Purchase luxurious looking wrapping and clasp with red ribbon to form a bow – she’ll be none the wiser.

Whatever you do this Valentine’s day – say it with love and affection.