8 Ideas for a love-ly at-home Valentine’s Day
Have you made a plan for Valentine’s Day? The time is here! With limited opportunities to get out and celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, why not celebrate a romantic day at home? Here are some ideas to get you started:
1. Start the day right with breakfast in bed
Many brand-new homes at Sterling Ranch are studded with gourmet kitchens, and February 14 is an ideal day to use this space to whip up a special breakfast and fresh-brewed coffee for the one you love. Nothing says “I love you” quite like breakfast in bed.
2. Shower with flowers
Well, don’t shower with flowers literally (though a bubble bath with rose petals does sound romantic); rather, show you care by offering your partner an abundance of flowers. Pick up a beautiful bouquet from the Safeway at Roxborough Marketplace (adjacent to Prospect Village at Sterling Ranch) or schedule a home delivery for a stunning medley of blooms from the good folks at BloomBarCo.
3. Let ’em know you care: decorate with love notes
Show your love through the written word! Hang notes around the home that express what you are grateful for in others. These notes can go anywhere: the bathroom mirror, the picture frame hanging in the hallway, the refrigerator door or atop the washing machine. For a special touch, use pink or red paper cut to heart shapes.
4. Take a hike
The amazing climate in Colorado means every day is a good day for a hike, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Head to the great outdoors with your loved one for a winter walk in the woods — the options are plentiful near Sterling Ranch.
5. Get cheesy
Did someone say pizza? Heart-shaped pizzas are a seasonal hit, and for good reason — they are fun! Splurge for delivery from Papa John’s, buy ahead from Papa Murphy’s or make your own in the aforementioned gourmet kitchen. Don’t forget to add pepperoni for a splash of festive color.
6. Dress to the nines
Maybe you can’t go out, but that’s no reason to skip the fanfare of date night. Plan a special dinner and dress up for the occasion. Don’t forget to dress the dining table as well — bring out the fine dishes and silverware, line the table with a beautiful cloth and light a few taper candles as a centerpiece.
7. Cozy up by the fire
Have a fireplace? Collect blankets from throughout the home to build a love nest in front of the flickering flames. Nestle in for a read aloud, play a game, or snuggle up for a Netflix binge.
8. Stargaze
Did you know Sterling Ranch is a Dark Sky community? Through the International Dark Sky Initiative, we commit to reduce light pollution, and by doing so we get to enjoy the sparkles that dot the night sky. So grab your sweetheart, download an astronomy app like Star Walk and delight in an evening of identifying constellations in the vibrantly starry skies above.
Fall in love with Sterling Ranch
At Sterling Ranch, there is so much to do and see — it’s a lovely place to live. With new homes starting in the mid $400s, it’s an affordable community where you can be involved, know your neighbors, plant your roots and live a joyful life. We invite you to visit us and discover why Sterling Ranch has been the top-selling master-planned community in the Denver area since 2020. Inspiring model homes are open daily.