5 IDEAS: 5 Things for the Perfect Valentine's Day ALONE

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is considered to be the most romantic day of the year. Candlelit dinners, heart-shaped candy and red roses become beacons of love as restaurants and movie theaters are jam-packed with happy couples celebrating their commitment to one another.

A black painted tray sits atop a black buffet with gold handles. The tray contains a cubic glass vase with cream colored hydrangeas and a modern silver pitcher with a wooden handle. An abstract painting hangs in the background.

This may be the night’s activity for some—but not for everyone! If you count yourself among the unattached this Valentine’s Day, I invite you to join my lonely heart’s club. Today’s “5 Things” list is for all those who, whether by choice or necessity, are spending a night at home alone. Since you’ve got no one else to care for, I’ve adopted the “treat yo’self” mentality as the perfect way to spend this Valentine’s Day. I mean, who needs conversation hearts when you’ve got Netflix, am I right? 

1. Comfortable Chair

A woman lounges on a white sheepskin bean bag.

The first part of the stay-at-home puzzle is finding a comfortable place to sit. It doesn’t get much more luxe than this—a shearling bean bag. 

2. Cashmere Throw

A brown cashmere throw lays across a chaise lounge.

Remember, tonight is all about you—so don’t forget to indulge with something luxurious like this throw. It offers the perfect snuggle partner in the absence of a live one. 

Soft as a cloud, our aptly named Bliss throw comes in finest cashmere in gorgeous, subtle colours. Sourced from the under fleece of Hyrcus mountain goats, cashmere yarns are spun, woven and finished exclusively in Italy. Rectangular in form, the throw has fringes on the shorter sides. 100% cashmere. Made in Italy.

3. Roku Streaming Video Player

The Roku streaming stick box.

The last thing you want is to run out of classic movies. Whether it’s Ghost, An Officer and a Gentleman or even Pretty Woman, this little piece of technology will keep you occupied all night. 

This one’s not to be beat—it’s got HD access to all the major streaming channels, is a breeze to set up and there’s even a headphone jack in the remote and voice control!

4. Chocolate

A box of chocolate covered Oreos is perfect for Valentine's Day.

Because it’ll be available everywhere, and what better way to treat yo’self than with chocolate? 

Give yourself the perfect box of Valentines chocolates. My go to place is always Compartes, check them out here.

5. Scotch

And just in case you want to make this a night you don’t remember...a bottle of good scotch whisky will go a long way to help you achieve this. I really like Glenfiddich—it’s probably the world’s most-awarded Single Malt, and pretty easy to find at most good liquor stores.