In Swedish, St Valentine's Day (14 February) is called Alla Hjärtans Dag = All Hearts' Day. Celebrating this day wasn't introduced in Sweden until the 1960s, though, and it wasn't until 1985 that it got officially added to our calendar.
So special decorations for Valentine's Day was not in the traditions back in my childhood and youth. February is still definitely a winter month here though, which means I usually keep some "Christmas red" in my indoor decorations at least past the mid of this month.
Yesterday, I recalled that I had seen these red hearts in an easily accessible drawer (i.e. not packed away with the Christmas things), so added those to my fake spruce branches; and also put a table runner decorated with hearts on the coffee table.
This afternoon I also went for a walk to the supermarket and bought myself a bunch of red tulips. (No one else is likely to do it!) They're only buds yet, though, so will probably be more photogenic if I wait a day or two.
The weather is also getting more winter chilly again here. No snow on the ground at the moment, but even with a bit of sunshine and blue skies this afternoon, it was still definitely wintry/icy cold, and no real sense of "spring in the air" yet.
I'm prepared for when that feeling hits me, though... Last week, on my outing to the shopping centre across town, I bought myself a new set of kitchen curtains for spring/summer. But I probably won't be putting those up just yet. For now, it's enough to know that they are there in my wardrobe, waiting... 😉💕
Red tulips are very cheerful and will brighten up your home. I don't think Valentines Day is huge here, shops and businesses stock up on products but I wouldn't say loads of people buy the stff.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your new curtains!! I love how you put the hearts on the plant, and your pretty cushion and table runner. I did not know Sweden celebrated Valentine's Day!
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