Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s the most romantic day of the year - and often the most dreaded. We feel so much pressure to get the perfect gift, the perfect card, plan the perfect dinner. And more often than not, we get it wrong. A quick Google search of “worst Valentine’s gifts” returns over two million results! The top offenders tend to be:
●Toasters or other appliances
●Vacuum cleaners or other cleaning supplies
●A scale or gym membership
●Anything from the seasonal aisle of the drug store (a stuffed bear, cheap chocolates, etc.)
●A fast food dinner (especially drive-through!)
“But I don’t know what they want!” you cry. Here’s the good news: most Valentines say they just want something that is thoughtful and practical. (Because how much can you do with a 5-foot teddy bear, really?) Your significant other is just looking for a gift that shows you put thought into it, that you were thinking about their wants and likes. And even better is incorporating a public demonstration of your love with that gift.
●Toasters or other appliances
●Vacuum cleaners or other cleaning supplies
●A scale or gym membership
●Anything from the seasonal aisle of the drug store (a stuffed bear, cheap chocolates, etc.)
●A fast food dinner (especially drive-through!)
“But I don’t know what they want!” you cry. Here’s the good news: most Valentines say they just want something that is thoughtful and practical. (Because how much can you do with a 5-foot teddy bear, really?) Your significant other is just looking for a gift that shows you put thought into it, that you were thinking about their wants and likes. And even better is incorporating a public demonstration of your love with that gift.
Nothing Says “Forever” Like Architecture
Architecture has often been used as a way to make a public, enduring declaration of love. The most well-known example of this is the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his third wife. The beautiful, sprawling, marble-clad masterpiece is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a lasting testament to their love.
Cupolas have a long, romantic history in American architecture. Cupolas were used to access and provide shelter from widow’s walks on coastal homes. The wives of mariners would use these lookouts to keep watch for their seafaring husbands’ return. Today you can grace the roof of your home with a cupola, reminding your spouse of your unending love every time they return home.
Cupolas have a long, romantic history in American architecture. Cupolas were used to access and provide shelter from widow’s walks on coastal homes. The wives of mariners would use these lookouts to keep watch for their seafaring husbands’ return. Today you can grace the roof of your home with a cupola, reminding your spouse of your unending love every time they return home.
Top Your Cupola with a Symbol of Love
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Weathervanes are the perfect crowning glory to a cupola, and what better way to adorn your cupola than with a traditional symbol of love? Doves and swans mate for life and have therefore come to stand for fidelity, unending love, sincerity, peace and beauty. Or you can choose a weathervane with a more personal meaning from the dozens of designs we offer.
Find the Perfect Gift at Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes
Worried about surprising your loved one without consulting them? What could be more romantic than designing the perfect testament to your love together? Our cupola specialists will work with you through every step of the design process to ensure your cupola is the perfect complement to both your home and your relationship. Call us today at 866-400-1776 for a Valentine’s Day gift that will last a lifetime!
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