The Art Of A Fairytale At-Home Painting Date

the art of a fairytale at-home painting date!

2/5/2024

I know it can be challenging to come up with new date ideas, especially when you and your honey are busy with work, chores, kids(or fur kids!), and everything else. While dinner and a movie can be a fun date, if you want a relaxing, unique date with your love from the comfort of your home, a painting date is for you!

The best part about putting this together is that even though we've included a bunch of ideas on making everything as cute and decorated as possible, you can literally sit at your dining table in your pjs with some pizza, and it'll still feel just as special.

THE PERFECT ACTIVITY

With our Couple's Cherry Blossom Painting Kit, it'll be even easier to put together the perfect painting date for you and your love! We include all the essentials: paint, brushes, two pre-sketched canvases, and a full-length video tutorial! You'll fall in love with how simple it is to create your masterpiece.

GET THE ROMANCE GOING

MUSHY MUSIC

I know you already have your favorite love songs that resonate with you and your partner, but there's no reason you can't try out something new! Everyone on our team suggested songs for this love song playlist on our Spotify. This playlist will make you dance, laugh, and maybe cry, but it'll mostly make you feel all romantic.

GET ALL LOVEY DOVEY

DARLING DECORATIONS

Bring a special touch to your date with some DIY decorations, like this paper heart wreath and these absolutely adorable felt heart garlands, which I can't wait to make for my own Valentine's date with my husband!

If you're looking to put together something a little more simple, arrange a bouquet (bonus points if you put fairy lights in the flowers; it's gorgeous!), get some cute heart balloons, some candles (we got these batter-powered ones), and silk rose petals. You'll also want to get a tablecloth to protect the surface of your table from paint; the one I got is from Target!

FABULOUS FOODS

Hearts have my heart whenever I get to make food for my partner; that is why I will definitely be making one of these recipes for my love for Valentine's Day. My favorite thing about these three ideas is that cleanup is so easy with all of them! You only need a baking sheet and a cutting board if you add extra toppings on the personal pizzas. For the charcuterie board, you only need to clean the board when you're finished. And for the Barilla heart-shaped pasta, all you really need is one pot and a cutting board. It is so simple, and all of these ideas are so versatile, so you can cater them to your and your partner's favorites!

DAZZLING DESSERTS

I am all for simple recipes, but these Valentine's cream puffs are too good not to try, and while they are a little more involved, they are so worth the effort! However, check out this Cupid Crunch trail mix if you want something quick and simple. If you want something simple to have a personal touch, these marbled sugar cookies are for you! I got a box mix, made up the dough, and separated the dough into two balls to make two shades of pink with food coloring. Once I mixed up my colors, I ripped each ball into small pieces. I scattered them on my counter to roll them out, cut them out with my favorite heart-shaped cookie cutters, and drizzled icing and sprinkles after baking!

DECADENT DRINKS

We opted for some simple chardonnay from the grocery store for this post, but that doesn't mean you can't get fancy!

This chocolate-covered strawberry cocktail from Lulus looks absolutely stunning, tastes excellent, and is actually pretty simple to make! If you want something a little more zingy and fresh, try out this Pomegranate Ginger Paloma. And if you want to try out something straightforward and classic, try this gorgeous Dirty Shirley! Not everyone wants alcohol to have a great time, and for those who feel that way, we also have some mocktail ideas on our at-home date Pinterest board!

GET PREPARED FOR THE PAINTING PORTION OF YOUR DATE

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Thanks for reading! If you use any of our ideas, we'd love to see them; you can tag us on Instagram at @thesketchingpad for a chance to be featured on our page!

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