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An Evening of Celebrating
Love!
Valentine's Day – in celebration
of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers – is a special time set aside
to show your loved one how much you care. Usually it is celebrated
by giving candy, flowers and a card. But today you have to be careful
with the candy (too fattening) and flowers can sometimes bring tears from
allergies instead of joy! Don't be dismayed though, if those are
the things you want or plan to buy for your loved one. We'll just
help you with your selection of flowers (for they are important), chocolate
(because it's for lovers) and show you how to pamper your loved one in
style and with a more personal touch! Since Valentine's Day is on a Saturday
this year, you have all day to make the evening perfect- so . . .
. . . Let's start off with
flowers. The language of flowers is a complex one, sending
negative messages as well as positive ones. Particular flowers have always
been used to mark special occasions. Traditionally, Valentine's Day
was symbolized by the Crocus because it was the flower
of St. Valentine and it bloomed every year around February 14th, and it
is said when grown, attracts love. Bay Laurel
has also been associated with Valentine's Day, with a tradition that if
you placed a leaf under your pillow on Valentine's night and dream of
love, you'll be married within a year. All roses
represent love but the red rose represents passion
and beauty; the white rose means spiritual love and
discretion, while the pink rose represents simplicity,
and the musk - capricious beauty. The yellow
rose today has a meaning of friendship to some, but in actuality
it represents infidelity, but only those who exchange the flowers will
know whether it's the giver or receiver who's been unfaithful. But
roses have always been the symbol of extravagance
and true devotion – so splurge!
Now the card - A card
or handwritten note scented with the fragrance your lover knows you by,
brings an extra dimension when received. The perfume and/or essential
oil immediately evokes memories of the sender and puts the receiver in
a very receptive mood. Just like couples have "their song" so too
they can have an aroma that represents their unity to them both.
If you've been together for some time, the scented card or note could bring
back memories of when you first met, married, or made love. But don't
use too much - just a drop or two of an essential oil or just a spray of
perfume/cologne on a cotton ball will suffice. Place the cotton ball
with your card and/or note paper in their respective envelope or box, keep
closed for at least 24 hours to allow aroma to penetrate the paper, and
when your loved one receives it they will associate the aroma with special
times spent with you.
Sensual Food and Wine
- Oysters have always been said to be a great aphrodisiac and builder of
stamina for what's to come. But finger foods in general, are a real
turn on. It's a way to not only feed yourself, but your loved one.
Fat, juicy shrimp, lobster, crab legs, or succulent chicken pieces cooked
in herbal spices, all bring attention to your mouth when eating.
Feeding fresh strawberries, dipped into cream or chocolate is the best-kept
turn-on ever! Like hot or spicy foods - they too are aphrodisiacs
if cooked with the right spices. Try Indian food (as in from India)
for a real aphrodisiac treat. Eating out or ordering for eating in,
upon completion you will find your "sexual prowess" on the rise!
Mmmmm Chocolate,
organically grown, not only good for you but tastes great, is another sensual
"Food of the Gods." If you like to cook, baking a Chocolate
Sweetheart Cake for your loved one, in the shape of a heart of course,
will show that you took that extra special time for your lover. Besides,
chocolate stimulates the creative and erotic sentiments, and goes very
well with ….
… More Wine My Love!
- The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans all used wine for its aphrodisiac properties,
saying quite correctly that it brings warmth to cold parts. Ginger,
sage and angelica are among the herbs that were added specifically
for this purpose. Vanilla has for many centuries
been considered an aphrodisiac. These ingredients, added to your
favorite wine, will bring about dramatic results for an evening of love!
Whatever you choose to eat for dinner,
drink and have for dessert, remember to eat light and not too much or you'll
miss out on what's to come!
…., take me away!
- People take baths not
only to clean themselves, but to relax and get away from the crowd.
This most special time can be made more precious by adding an aromatic
aura. Even the most boring bathroom can be transformed by a few candles,
some essential oils, and if you're feeling really romantic, a few rose
petals floating on the water. You can use any evocative room fragrance
if you're bathing alone to prepare for your evening. But if its with
your partner, try a "Relaxing and Sensual", "Erotic", "Passionate
and Arousing,"or "Excitement" oil mixture to
get you both in the mood for loving.
Light Up Your Life
- No romantic scene is complete without candles. Their natural light
and gentle warmth seem to diffuse a room with an atmosphere of delicate
peace. You don't have to get the scented ones. Scent them yourself
with a fragrance you like. Take a candle, light the wick, and wait
until a little wax has melted, then very carefully place three drops of
the essential oil of your choice in the melted wax. After a few minute
a subtle fragrance will fill the room. If you use floating candles,
you may add drops to the water, too! Stock up on different sizes
and shapes and colors - Pink = love, affection, romance
and gentleness; Red = sexuality, stimulation, passion,
vitality; White = purity, innocence, modesty; Blue
= serenity, fidelity, devotion and sincerity; Green
= fertility, tranquility, and calmness; Yellow = strength,
happiness; Orange = warmth, cheerfulness; and Violet
= innocence and mystery. Choose the ones right for you!
Room fragrances - The
aroma that you choose to create your special ambience and aromantic aura
will set the pattern for future special moments with your loved one.
Each room in your house can set a different mood according to which essential
oil or incense you choose. For this special night we want to use
fragrances that are relaxing, sensual, erotic and passionate. While
you're eating, the aroma of the foods you are eating should be more present,
but underlying it could be an erotic smell to move you to the next phase
of dancing together, holding each other very close. Whatever the
scents you use in your dining (relax, relieve tension, sensual)
and living areas (romantic and erotic) should not
be the one used in your boudoir. There is where passionate,
arousing and closeness essential oil formulas should be used.
Okay. You've had a relaxing bath,
alone; set the mood with candles and incense and/or diffuser; received
or given the card, the flowers; had something delicious to eat for
dinner and dessert, some wine; laughed, danced to your favorite songs and
romantic music and more wine; if there's a hot tub around, this is the
time for you to get in it with your lover, if not, let's move on to...
…. Lingerie.
To many men there's nothing so seductive as a half-dressed woman. Indeed,
many men are more turned-on by the sight of a woman wearing a few flimsy
items of underclothing than they are by the nude form. Imagine, then,
the impact you'll have on your man, walking or dancing around in front
of him in lingerie leaving an intoxicating trail of delicate, suggestive
perfume that stimulates his emotion and memory – as well as his eyes!
Try the essential oil Patchouli - it is a scent men
really seem to vibrate to! And men, don't think a women doesn't like to
see you in a nice pair of boxers and/or briefs.
So you're now kind of giving him a private
dance as you prepare to give and/or receive ….
That Sensual Touch!
- Massage has always been a "foreplay" to the main event. And I mean
a massage from head to toe. Touching each other with a firm yet gentle
fingers helps to relax any anxiety and/or insecurities one may have.
It heightens your senses and gives your lover a chance to explore your
body in ways you never thought possible.
There are several types of massage oils you
may purchase, but making your own is more "personal". Try buying
a base oil of grapeseed, it's very light and great
for all skin types (and contains no mineral oil to clog pores). Pour
½ to 1 cup of it into a small squeeze bottle and warm that in the
microwave for about 30-40 seconds (don't melt the bottle). Then add
essential oils of: Ylang Ylang - 3 drops; Chamomile
(Roman)- 2 drops; Sandalwood - 2 drops; and
either Jasmine - 3 drops or Lavender
- 2 drops. Now begin.
Start with one lying on the bed on their
stomach, the other straddled over their back and begin releasing their
inhibitions from the neck and shoulders on down. You'll be surprised
at the tingling sensations your body will feel as your body relaxes even
more under your lover's touch. And because it's being done with love,
each touch will invite you to give in to your passion.
So let the ambience, food, wine, music,
and everything take you away to a magical world for two, as you and your
partner spend an evening celebrating love.
RECIPES
Relieve Tension
Lavender 3 drops
Lemon 3 drops
* Vanilla 1 drop *
Sandalwood 3 drops
Clary Sage 2 drops
Lime 2 drops
Chamomile 2 drops
Lemongrass 2 drops
Geranium 3 drops
Sweet Marjoram
1 drop Mandarin
2 drops
Bergamot 2 drops
…take me away!
Relaxing & Sensual*
Erotic/Excitement Passionate
& Arousing* Sensually Exotic
Geranium 4 drops
Ylang Ylang 3 drops
Lime 4 drops
Patchouli 4 drops
Clary Sage 2 drops
Black Pepper 2 drops
Rose Maroc 2 drops
Myrrh 2 drops
Lavender 3 drops
Jasmine 3 drops
Vanilla 4 drops
Neroli 2 drops
Tonka Bean
4 drops Sandalwood 2 drops
* Essential Oil formulas from AROMANTICS - Enhancing Romance,
Love, and Sex with Nature's Essential Oils, Valerie Ann Worwood,
author of The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
NOTE: When
using essential oils in the bath, put drops in ¼ cup milk and then
mix in with bath; essential oils should not be applied directly onto the
skin - always dilute them in a carrier oil or cream first. DO
NOT TAKE ESSENTIAL OILS INTERNALLY!
CHOCOLATE SWEETHEART CAKE - Delicious! Your Magazine of Natural
Living http://www.delicious-online.com
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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