Love in the Woods

I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine...

Song of Solomon 6:3

Valentine’s Day here in the woods starts with breakfast at home served with love that warms the heart and satisfies the soul. Coffee is poured and set at hand on bedside tables, while our day becomes a special celebration with mimosas made from freshly-squeezed orange juice and sparkling Champagne. Sandi pampers her beloved with a romantically-prepared repast, brought to the table set with gleaming silverware, sparkling crystal and fresh flowers (from her Valentine).

The woods are a wonderful place: they challenge the body, invigorate the mind and enlighten the soul. They are also a place to kindle some romance.

“My dearest, sweet Tim, My only wish this Valentine’s Day is to spend it with you basking in your wonderful presence, your hugs, your kisses, your hazel-green eyes—all of which reflect the power of your love to produce the happiness I feel with you as my husband and forever love. That’s all I need, just to be with you. My heart beats for you alone my Tim, my darling Valentine. Love forever, your forever wifey, Sandi xox”

“My darling Sandi, my forever Valentine, When we fell in love, I gave you my heart. When we got married, I gave you my word. And as long as I live, I will give you my love. I will love you always my darling Sandi, Tim xox”

The very instant I saw you, did my heart fly to your service.
William Shakespeare, The Tempest, 3.1

Back home Tim stokes the fire for his flame while Sandi makes healthy Red Velvet Beet Love Muffins with Raspberry Icing for her love muffin.

Huffy the Hedgehog is in the mood for love too.

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth:
for thy love is better than wine.

Song of Solomon 1:2

Cosmopolitans are the perfect cocktail for a toast with your Valentine. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, Cointreau, vodka and cranberry juice, which gives them a gorgeous pink colour.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

Irresistible, romance-inducing goodies from local artisans add more pleasure to our day. Gib and Nimm soy candles set the mood, PUKAlily pink clay heart soap smells of hibiscus and rosehip, Chocohappy Truffle Raspberry makes us chocohappy indeed.

The day I met you I knew in my heart you were the one for me,
To have and to hold, to cherish and love for all eternity.

♥

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY