Valentine’s Day
Sweet treats and thoughtful touches
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite excuses to go a little extra with desserts, drinks, and table settings. From simple no-bake treats and cookie decorating ideas to pretty pink drinks, table decor, and Valentine’s DIY projects, you’ll find plenty of ways to make the occasion feel special. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a Galentine’s Day get-together, or just want a few easy ideas to brighten someone’s day, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Whether you’re hosting a Galentine’s party or a romantic dinner for two, sweets are a big part of a Valentine celebration. So we put this list of Valentine’s Day dessert ideas together. From cakes and brownies to truffles and fudge, there are tons of options to choose from.
This red velvet cupcake recipe is reliable, easy to make, and works for everything from birthdays to holidays. The cream cheese frosting is a classic that pairs perfectly with the cupcakes.
These pink cocktails are a fun and festive way to add a splash of color to your next gathering. Whether you’re hosting a Galentine’s Day celebration, a bachelorette party, or just a girls’ night in, these simple, make-ahead recipes are perfect for serving a crowd.
A kir royale cocktail is a simple yet stunning drink made with just two ingredients (champagne and Chambord) that’s perfect for elevating any celebration. It’s quick to make, looks beautiful, and offers a delicious taste that will impress guests at everything from New Year’s Eve parties to weddings.
When you want to decorate Valentine’s Day or holiday sugar cookies, this recipe will show you how to make red royal icing that is really red (not pink!).
The Azalea cocktail is a refreshing pink drink made with vodka, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and grenadine that tastes as vibrant as its appearance. Perfect for a Master’s viewing party, a girl’s night in, or a bridal shower, this light and easy-to-drink cocktail captures the essence of spring in a glass.
Valentine’s Day is not one of the holidays that I go all out on decorations for, but I do love to set a pretty table. Whether it’s using paper hearts as the centerpiece, folding a heart shaped napkin or making some simple floral centerpieces, I like to use easy Valentine Day table decoration ideas to add a…
Indulge in the sweet and creamy delight of cheesecake stuffed strawberries, a no-bake treat that combines juicy strawberries with a fluffy cream cheese filling. Topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and graham cracker crumbs, these stuffed strawberries offer a perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion.
These strawberry soda cupcakes are a fun and easy twist on traditional baking, using your favorite fizzy drink to add a unique flavor and fluffy texture. Topped with a smooth cream cheese icing, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering, combining simplicity with a touch of elegance.
This black, white and blush pink tablescape combines a black and white striped tablecloth with pink and white place settings to create a beautiful Valentine’s table. A centerpiece made with roses and candles adds even more romance to the ambiance.
Indulge in the quintessential flavors of summer with this mouthwatering strawberry shortcake cake. With its airy cake layers, vibrant strawberry filling, and billows of whipped cream, this dessert is an easy version of the classic strawberry shortcake recipe and is bound to impress at any gathering.
These simple conversation heart cookies don’t require icing (unless you really want to), so they’re faster and easier to make than a lot of other sugar cookie recipes. But the colored dough and conversation heart sayings still make them a pretty Valentine’s Day treat.
Valentine’s Day is almost here and if you’re looking to add a touch of flair to your celebration, there’s no better way than with these stylish and easy DIY Valentine’s Day decor ideas.
A Valentine tea party is the perfect way to gather with your girlfriends for Galentine’s Day. With our simple decorations, drinks and food ideas, you’ll have all the inspiration you need to get started.
Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is all about the hearts. And with just a few supplies you can make an extra special one for your home. This easy DIY Valentine heart wreath only requires ribbon and a wreath form, so it is super simple, quick and inexpensive to make.
For an indulgent treat that you can whip up quickly, this easy no bake strawberry swirl fudge is the perfect solution. Made with frosting and candy melts, it’s a super simple recipe that only requires 3 ingredients and results in a smooth and creamy fudge everyone loves.
Are you in need of some fun, romantic décor for your Valentine’s Day celebration? This red, pink and white Valentine’s Day tree will add that extra special touch to any room.
Made with buttermilk and cocoa powder, this original Waldorf Astoria red velvet cake recipe is moist with a hint of chocolate that isn’t too rich. Add on the traditional cooked red velvet cake icing with its whipped cream consistency and you have a dessert that’s to-die-for!
This strawberry mimosas recipe is a delicious, summery twist on the classic Mimosa. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries and champagne or sparkling wine, it’s perfect for a special occasion brunch or any time you want a light and tasty cocktail.
For an easy Valentine’s Day treat, try these no-bake Valentine Oreo balls that only require 4 ingredients. This delicious dessert (who doesn’t love Oreos?) looks so pretty with a pink candy melt coating and sprinkles.
Converting your white Christmas tree into a hearts and roses Valentine tree is a great way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. It’s fast and easy. And lets you keep your tree up for a little while longer.
Made with a boxed cake mix and white chocolate chips, these easy red velvet cookies will be ready in less than 30 minutes, taste delicious, and add a touch of elegance to any party.
Whether you’re baking for a Valentine’s party or just want some treats to share with your family, cookies are an easy way to add sweets to your menu. Which is why I put together this list of the best Valentine’s Day cookies recipes I could find.
Move over, chocolate covered strawberries. It’s time to up your game and go for the white chocolate covered Oreos. Surprisingly easy to make, this dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, showers and weddings, or pretty much any special occasion.
Whether you are making it for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary dinner or some other occasion, learn how to make a heart shaped cake that will be the center of your dessert table. No heart shaped pan required!
Made with cream cheese, cherry pie filling and a vanilla wafer crust, this mini cherry cheesecakes recipe is super easy to make and the perfect size to serve at a party. And it tastes just like a traditional cheesecake would without the hassle of making one!
Whether you’re decorating sugar cookies for Valentine’s Day, a baby shower, wedding or any other event, this recipe will show you how to make pink royal icing in the exact color you want – whether that’s light pink, dark pink, hot pink or mauve pink.
Cut out cookies are a great way to make holiday-specific treats. But it can be hard to come up with creative (and easy!) ways to decorate them. Whether you want to use royal icing or not, these Valentine cookie decorating ideas will give your heart-shaped sugar cookies some pizzazz.
In this DIY glam rhinestone candle holders tutorial, learn how to transform inexpensive drinking glasses into dazzling, sparkling centerpieces using rhinestone ribbon. Perfect for a hostess gift or adding a touch of elegance to any room, these DIY glam candle holders are both easy to make and beautiful.
Made with cocoa powder and buttermilk, this chocolate cupcakes recipe is oh so chocolate-y and super easy to make. Even better? It works equally well with regular, all-purpose flour or measure-for-measure gluten-free flour, so even your gluten-free friends can indulge.
Creating a romantic table setting as part of your Valentine’s Day table decor doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. This easy paper heart Valentine table setting uses wrapping paper, construction paper and paper doilies to create a pretty tablescape that doesn’t break the bank.
Elevate your New Year’s Eve celebration with these DIY Pop Fizz Clink Champagne Stirrers, perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to your drinks. The post includes a free printable, making it easy to create these festive accessories that are sure to impress your guests.
This pink champagne jello shots recipe is an elegant and easy way to serve cocktails at your New Year’s Eve party, anniversary party or even a wedding.
I love to make jello shots for parties! This red and white strawberries and cream layered jello shots recipe made with Whipped Vodka and Strawberry Pucker or Schnapps is one of my favorites for get-togethers with my girlfriends. I like to mix and match them with this champagne jello shots recipe and these cosmopolitan jello…
This recipe for frozen lemon mousse with raspberry sauce looks gorgeous and tastes as good as it looks, the perfect dessert for any meal.
These simple but elegant pink flower centerpieces are all made with easy DIY vases along with pink roses, white hydrangeas and baby’s breath. They’re low enough to see over and many of them don’t use a lot of flowers so they’re a budget-friendly floral arrangement. Which makes them perfect for an event (like a wedding,…
