Valentines Day

Young woman unpacking cardboard boxes at new home
Real Estate Agents Reveal the Sticky Situations They've Seen During BreakupsReal Estate
Love is (not) in the air.
Ashley Abramson
Feb 21, 2021
The Most Popular Breakup Songs Include Taylor Swift and The Weeknd BalladsLife
Allow Pandora to break down the most popular heartbreak anthems.
Jessica Wang
Feb 13, 2021
A Valentine’s Day Guide to Netflix’s Romance Films and TV ShowsLife
A breakdown of romance titles by genre.
Jessica Wang
Feb 13, 2021
7 Last-Minute Date Night Ideas Anyone Can Pull OffLife
Just in case you forgot to plan something in advance...
Ella Cerón
Feb 12, 2021
7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home When You’re SingleLife
According to experts.
Caroline Biggs
Feb 11, 2021
9 Long-Distance Relationship Tips for Staying Close With Friends, TooLife
According to relationship experts.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Feb 10, 2021
Love Ferns Are Unironically the Best Valentine’s Day Gift for Anyone on Your List — Here’s WhyLife
Matthew McConaughey’s character may have let the love fern die, but that doesn’t mean you have to.
Megan Johnson
Feb 9, 2021
10 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Home That Say "It's Not Me — It's You"Decorating
Starting at $6!
Danielle Blundell
Feb 8, 2021
This Heart-Shaped Bamboo Is Perfect for Your Plant-Loving Valentine
NEWS
If you’re looking for a unique way to tell your loved ones you care without the traditional bouquet of roses, try this.
Arielle Tschinkel
Feb 3, 2021
9 Sex Toys for Singles and Couples to Enjoy on Valentine’s Day and BeyondLife
These sexy finds are suitable for solo or partner play.
Olivia Bowman
Feb 2, 2021
The Most Popular Rom-Coms by State During Valentine’s DayLife
Allow this report to inform your Feb. 14 watchlist.
Jessica Wang
Jan 31, 2021
These Are the Most-Loved Valentine's Day Gifts According to Etsy
NEWS
Valentine’s Day might be different this year, but that doesn't mean you have to stop showing your loved ones you care.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 26, 2021
8 Finds From Target’s Valentine’s Day Collection You’ll Love Year-RoundDecorating
Get ready to fall in love with these versatile, affordable picks.
Jessica Wang
Jan 24, 2021
Sweet & Simple Ways to Show Your Home You Love It This Valentine’s DayCleaning
Do you love where you live almost as much as you love your life partner? Are you single this year and looking for a hot date with an emotionally available living space? This year, forget the chocolates and corny Valentine’s Day cards and spend some time treating your home to a little lovin’ this February 14th. It’s not just about greeting your guests with a little bit of seasonal cheer. It’s about greeting yourself, too, after a long day at work or away from home.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 12, 2020
Love At First Sight Is Real, And These 5 House-Hunting Stories Are ProofReal Estate
Meet-cutes aren't just for rom-coms.
Terri Pous
Feb 11, 2020
10 Sweet and Simple DIY Valentine’s Day Decor IdeasHome Projects
These easy projects will fill your home with a whole lot of love.
Brigitt Earley
Feb 3, 2020
The Best Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Gifts (According to a Newly Single Person)Life
Single, but loves love.
Nicole Lund
Jan 24, 2020
How To Make a Friendship Necklace for Your BestieHome Projects
Here’s a fast and easy DIY on how to create fun, colorful friendship necklaces for you and your best friend(s). Give them as gifts for Galentine’s Day and tell your girls how much you love having them in your life! Sculpey Polymer Clay Small Eye Hooks Necklace or Ball Chain Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter Small Rolling Pin or Wooden Dowel X-Acto Knife 1. Take off a section of clay and start rolling it with your wooden pin onto a clean, dry surface.
Dabney Frake
Dec 20, 2019
How To Make Your Own PastiesLife
Looking to turn up the sexy this Valentine’s Day? Last week, I was invited to learn how to make nipple pasties by Rogue Burlesque, and I’m here to tell you, it’s just as fun (and not as hard) as you might think. You’ll be shaking your sparkly bits in no time. Brandy Wine is the de facto pasty artist for Rogue’s burlesque dancers, and she also makes bedazzled bowties for those who’d prefer their sparkle north of their nipples.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 20, 2019
Fast & Fashionable: A Sweet Wooden Wall Hanging to DIYHome Projects
Who says Valentines Day has to be all about flowers and perfume, and delicate things? Sure, those are nice, but if your snookums fancies craft projects and lovely artwork instead — well, this project is for them! 3′ wood dowel rods (I used 2 3/4″ diameter rods) String or twine Wood, styrofoam, or clay beads in all sizes Craft paint Power drill Saw Drill bits Scissors Sandpaper Small level (optional) Wood clamp (optional) Packing tape (optional) Craft needle (optional) 1.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve: DIY Elbow PatchesCleaning
Elbow patches: Not just for professors! Okay, so I’m not going to pretend I didn’t get an eye roll when I presented my husband with his cute little heart shaped buffalo check elbow patches, but I didn’t really get that much resistance either! I think he secretly loved it. I know I did, and isn’t that really all that matters? Whatever the shape may be, elbow patches are a great way to gussie up an old favorite with items you already have around the house.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
10 V-Day Gifts Under $10 for Your Many, Many GalentinesLife
Whether you call them your besties, squad, or BFFs, they’re your closest friends and you love them more than anything. And just like anyone you truly adore, it’s only natural to want to spoil your squad on Galentine’s Day. However, sometimes, okay most of the time, our budgets aren’t nearly half as big as our hearts — and squads. And because you might have a bunch of gals to buy for (lucky you!
Caroline Biggs
May 3, 2019
Relationship Experts Reveal 6 Secrets for Valentine’s Day Gifts that Don’t SuckLife
With all the corny gift guide clichés and tacky holiday-themed products available this time of year, picking the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your partner can be tricky. That’s why it pays to put a bit of thought into figuring out what constitutes a good gift ahead of time. To help, we called on two of our favorite New York City-based relationship experts: psychotherapist Lisa Brateman, and Dr. Jane Greer, author of “What About Me?
Caroline Biggs
May 3, 2019
The 9 Best Valentine’s Day Episodes to StreamLife
Let’s all be honest: The best place to spend Valentine’s Day is on your couch. Whether that means snuggled up with someone special, snuggled up with a half gallon of ice cream, or there by yourself because you are perfectly happy being single, it doesn’t matter. Plop down on that comfy couch turn on some holiday appropriate television and voilà—the perfect Valentine’s Day. Need some options as far as what to watch?
Maggie Fremont
May 3, 2019
Secrets to Making a Trader Joe’s Bouquet Look ExpensiveLife
There are so many things to love about Trader Joe’s, and their affordable flowers are a big one. So if you’re looking to save a few bucks on this floral-heavy holiday, we’ve asked our editors—and even the grocer’s plants and flowers team—their secrets to getting the most gorgeous bouquets for a bargain. We chatted with the people who brought us the perfect combination of wine and succulents to get the insider scoop.
Tara Bellucci
May 3, 2019
Creative Ways to Refurbish Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Before They DiePlants & Yard
Fresh flowers are happy-makers, and I almost always have some on our kitchen table. But the second my flowers start to show where they’re headed (death), I toss them into the compost pile. Wilting blossoms bring me down. Flowers given to you by someone else aren’t just colorful pick-me-ups, they’re a symbol of care and a gesture of love.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 17, 2019
Our Favorite (Cozy/Sexy/Stylish/Beautiful) Bedrooms EverDecorating
You bet I left the sexiest room—the bedroom—of these Love Letters from the Editors for Valentine’s Day. Whether you use your bedroom for love-making, watching TV, sleeping, or some combination of all three, chances are it’s one of your favorite rooms of your home. Who doesn’t love curling up in bed and waking up refreshed? The bedrooms in this list are the best of both worlds: They’re cozy enough to be relaxing but stylish enough to be inspiring.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 14, 2019
The Rise and Fall of the Heart-Shaped Hot TubDecorating
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means that the two-lobed shape that we somehow recognize as representing a human heart is suddenly everywhere. There are heart-shaped candies, cards, chocolates, even heart-shaped pizzas. And many years ago, one man had the idea of building a heart-shaped hot tub… and a movement was born.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 14, 2016