Setting for Four

  • Online Design Services & Color Advice
  • Interior Design Tips
  • Furniture & Decor Sales
  • Shop My IG
  • Gift Guides
  • About ↓
    • Welcome to Setting for Four!
    • Contact
    • Privacy, Disclosure & Photo Usage Policy
  • Collaborate
  • Christmas Decor Ideas
  • Home Tours ↓
    • My Home Tour
    • Seasonal & Holiday Home Tours
  • DIY Projects ↓
    • Seasonal ↓
      • Spring
      • Fall
      • Summer
      • Winter
    • Holidays ↓
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Valentine’s Day
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • Mother’s Day
      • Father’s Day
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • DIY Tutorials
    • Gardening
    • Organizing & Storage
    • Paint Projects
    • Crafts
    • Kids Crafts
  • Recipes ↓
    • Recipes

Date Night – Indoor Picnic Idea

by heather 41 Comments

498 shares

Date Night – Indoor Picnic Idea! Forget about booking a sitter and buying overpriced restaurant meals on Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the day with a beautiful, inviting Valentine’s Day Date In – with this cozy indoor picnic idea! I’ll show you how to set it up plus I’m also sharing a yummy dinner menu and I’ve put together a list of 12 romantic movie ideas to watch right from your cozy indoor picnic blanket! I’ve got your Valentine’s Day celebration covered! Plus see other 31 creative bloggers Valentine’s Entertaining ideas as part of the Styled and Set blog tour!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a beautiful, inviting Valentine's Day Date In - with this cozy indoor picnic idea! I'll show you how to set it up and I'm also sharing a yummy dinner menu -plus I've put together a list of 12 romantic movie ideas to watch right from your cozy indoor picnic blanket! I've got your Valentine's Day celebration covered! entertaining | decor | diy decor

Thank you Lory at Designthusiasm for organizing this inspirational Styled and Set Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour with 31 bloggers!

Holiday Entertaining Spring logo

If you’re visiting from Citrine Living – welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

Back in the day, before kiddos, hubby and I used to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night out at an expensive restaurant.

But after we had kids it got to be so expensive to pay a sitter and buy overpriced Valentine’s Day meals and drinks!

 While it’s still nice to go out once and a while, now we really love to spend time relaxing in our own home and making an indoor picnic by the fire, to cuddle up to after a great home made dinner. See the dinner menu below.

It’s a great chance to just catch up with each other, talk about our dreams, our plans and spend some time enjoying and appreciating each other’s company by a cozy fire.

We love to watch movies too – so check out the list of 12 romantic movies I put together to give you some ideas of what you can watch on Valentine’s Day date night!

Date Night – Indoor Picnic Idea

For our indoor picnic I laid down a cozy fringed pink blanket by our fireplace to sit on – it’s super soft!

Next I tossed a few throw pillows on top of the blanket…. to lean on.

Check out my DIY glam sequin ‘LOVE’ pillows – perfect for Valentine’s Day and so easy to make!

DIY home decor idea: Glam gold sequin pillows - so easy to make! Great gift idea!

SHOP THE LOOK! See all the resources for my home furnishings and decor here.

Click on any image below to be taken directly to the product you are interested in learning more about!

Entertaining at home idea: Have a cozy indoor picnic complete with picnic blanket, lounge pillows, tray of snacks and drinks! Great date night in idea!

Add a tray of pink and red themed snacks and drinks by your picnic zone including:

 – fruit (red fruit like strawberries, raspberries and red grapes are perfect for Valentine’s Day)

– chocolate candy (this is my favorite chocolate!)

– Valentine chocolate bark recipe

– Pink champagne or pink perrier water!

– A scented candle is also a nice touch. These Voluspa candles are a favorite of mine!

DIY Marble Tray:

Date night in idea - have a cozy indoor picnic by the fire! I show you how to set it up, a date night dinner menu, snack ideas and romantic movie ideas too!

Here’s a yummy Valentine’s Day dinner menu:

Three Cheese Chicken Lasagna – this is so delicious!

Mixed Green Salad

Chocolate Lasagna Dessert 

… and here are 12 Romantic Movie Ideas!:

Casablanca

Love Story

The Holiday

The Proposal

When Harry Met Sally

Pretty Woman

Gone With The Wind

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Out of Africa

There’s Something About Mary

Sleepless in Seattle

Dirty Dancing

I hope you’ll try this Valentine’s Day Date Night Picnic Idea with your sweetie!

This is also a fun idea to do with:

 – your girlfriends for a girls night in: just add more chocolate 😉

–  your kiddos: make non-alcoholic drinks and watch movies your kids will love!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an indoor picnic date night in! See how you can set up a cozy indoor picnic plus snack ideas and 12 romantic movie ideas too!

What a fun way to say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day!’ to your Valentine!

 So how will you be spending Valentine’s Day?

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a beautiful, inviting Valentine's Day Date In - with this cozy indoor picnic idea! I'll show you how to set it up and I'm also sharing a yummy dinner menu -plus I've put together a list of 12 romantic movie ideas to watch right from your cozy indoor picnic blanket! I've got your Valentine's Day celebration covered! entertaining | decor | diy decor


Now hop on over to blog to Ann at On Sutton Place see her amazing Valentine Entertaining idea and check out all of these creative blogger’s holiday ideas too!

Designthusiasm

Valentine's Day Decorations: Velvet Hearts Tablescape | Designthusiasm.com

CitrineLiving

 CitrineLiving-crystal-stemware-gold-flatware-tablescape

Setting for Four

valentine's-date-in-idea

On Sutton Place

Design Dining and Diapers

dddthumbnail

If you missed Monday’s posts:

 Monday VD

Maison de Pax | Cedar Hill Farmhouse | Decor Gold Designs
Life on Virginia Street | Bless’er House | My Soulful Home

Tuesday’s posts:

Shabbyfufu | Ella Claire | Zevy Joy
Town and Country Living | Kelley Nan | Driven by Decor

Wednesday’s posts:

Wednesday posts VD

Maison de Cinq | So Much Better With Age | Sand and Sisal
Randi Garrett Design | French Garden House

Thursday’s posts:

VD Blog Tour Thursday

Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four
On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers

Friday’s posts:

VD Blog Tour Friday

ZDesign at Home | Finding Home Farms | Becky Cunningham Home
Eleven Gables | The Wood Grain Cottage

  Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

You may also like these Valentines ideas:

DIY Chocolatey Favor Boxes Gifts

Learn how to make these adorable DIY Chocolate Filled Favor Boxes for Gifts! See the quick and easy tutorial! These chocolatey mini favor boxes make perfect, yummy gift idea for the holidays, teacher gifts, thank you gifts as well as wedding and party favors.

Valentine Chocolate Bark  Jar Gift Idea

Easy to make Valentine's Day gift! Chocolate Bark in a Mason Jar with FREE vintage blossom printable gift tag! www.settingforfour.com

 

 

 

GET THE FREE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATING!

Design secrets to create spaces you'll love!
By signing up, you agree to receive Setting for Four e-mails. Please see our privacy policy for more information. Although I'd hate to see you go, you may unsubscribe at any time. Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.
498 shares

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining Tips, home decor, Valentine's Day Tagged With: date night, Decor, entertaining, picnic, Valentine's Day

heatherHeather is a Designer and the owner of the Interior Design and Lifestyle website SettingforFour.com Heather offers online EDesign services Instagram and family friendly, elegant interiors.

 

 

Comments

  1. Cindy says

    January 26, 2017 at 11:11 am

    What a darling idea to have an indoor picnic for date night. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
  2. Roseann Squire says

    January 26, 2017 at 11:52 am

    these ideas are fabulous and you’ve gotten me all excited for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    January 26, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Love your valentine table! The pillows are so adorable, can you post the instructions? thanks

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 27, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Thank you Liz!! You can see how I made them here:https://www.settingforfour.com/2014/02/cozy-living-room-vignette-decor.html 🙂 xo Heather

      Reply
  4. Ann says

    January 26, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    Such a pretty setting Heather! I enjoyed sharing the day with you…Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  5. Randi says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    What a cute idea! Love it! xo

    Reply
  6. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    January 26, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Heather, what a wonderfully romantic and creative idea! It looks both cozy and beautiful and I so agree about spending a romantic night at home! And my favorite line for a night with the girls – just add more chocolate! Perfect… lol!!

    Reply
  7. Polly Larson says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:27 am

    What a fun, romantic idea! Thanks for all the great tips!!

    Reply
  8. Lorraine says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:32 am

    Such a sweet idea… thanks!

    Reply
  9. Sherry Fram says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:35 am

    What a great idea! Love the dinner menu & the movie list has many of my favorites on it!

    Reply
  10. Tamara says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I love this idea so much, Heather! So fun to have an excuse to eat by the fire! I will be using this idea for sure!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 27, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Oh great Tamara! I’m glad you like my fun and cozy date night idea!! Happy Valentine’s Day! xo Heather

      Reply
  11. Marilyn says

    January 27, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Hmm. I believe you have a glitch somewhere. I clicked on the confetti bowl blog. From there, I went to look at the Reindeer Moss balls, then I TRIED to go to the “How to Decorate a Mantel for Spring” post, but it kept bringing me back to this post. Just wanted to let you know.

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 29, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks for letting me know Marilyn! I’ve asked my webmaster to look into it and fix it! xo Heather

      Reply
  12. Taryn says

    January 28, 2017 at 12:45 am

    What a sweet set up Shannon! And those pillows are adorable!

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      January 28, 2017 at 12:46 am

      HEATHER!!!!! I know your name lol, it’s been a long week.

      Reply
      • heather says

        January 29, 2017 at 3:17 pm

        LOL!! No worries! I’ve had weeks like that too! xo Heather

        Reply
    • heather says

      January 29, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks so much Taryn!! xo Heather

      Reply
  13. Masmah says

    January 28, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic idea for real-life romance! Mixing Family life + Married Love is complex, sometimes frustrating….and SO worth it!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 29, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      You’re welcome and you are so right! I’m glad you enjoy my post – thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    January 29, 2017 at 11:12 am

    I had saved your Chicken Lasagna recipe when you originally shared it and made it earlier this week. It was so delicious; my family loved it.

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 29, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Oh wonderful Rebecca! I’m so glad your family loved this chicken lasagna recipe! It’s definitely one of my go-to recipes! 🙂 xo Heather

      Reply
  15. Alina says

    January 29, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    STUNNING! My husband and I have done indoor picnic dates before but never this fancy and decorative. Love, love and did I mention LOVE THIS!

    Reply
  16. Denise says

    January 29, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    Heather -super cute idea so many ways to make it your own. This is the first time I have been to your blog. I’m on the blog hop and love all the valentine fun!!!! Please enter me into the drawing. Thanks Denise

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 30, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Welcome to my blog Denise – I’m so glad you found me!! Have a wonderful week!! xo Heather

      Reply
  17. June says

    February 8, 2017 at 8:04 am

    I love your picnic idea, so sat night I’m preparing a special valentine’s dinner for my boys. I’m making sweet cupcakes and having a fire. I’m looking forward to it.

    Reply
    • heather says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Awwww!!! What an amazing idea June!! You are such an amazing mom to make a special dinner for your boys!! Cupcakes by the fire sounds amazing…I’m on my way over!! 😉 xo Heather

      Reply
  18. Liz says

    February 8, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Made the love pillow, I used larger sequences and it looks amazing!
    thanks you so much for the inspiration! Now I must make another one…

    Reply
    • heather says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:17 am

      Yay!! I’m so glad you love this DIY pillow idea – I absolutely love mine too! Have a great day Liz!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Valentine's Day Decorations: Plush Velvet Hearts Tablescape says:
    January 26, 2017 at 6:00 am

    […] Setting for Four […]

    Reply
  2. A VALENTINE'S DAY TABLESCAPE FOR FOUR says:
    January 26, 2017 at 6:01 am

    […] for your Valentine’s Day celebration. The next stop on our blog hop is  Heather from Setting for Four, I know you’ll love her take on a date night picnic! Check out everyone else on the tour […]

    Reply
  3. Nature Inspired Valentine's Day Display - Design, Dining + Diapers says:
    January 26, 2017 at 9:17 am

    […] Setting for Four […]

    Reply
  4. Valentines Day Table - The Wood Grain Cottage says:
    January 27, 2017 at 5:01 am

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  5. Styled + Set Blog Tour: Valentine's Day Entertaining Day 5 says:
    January 27, 2017 at 6:01 am

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  6. Free Printable Valentines Cards: Love in Watercolor - Maison de Pax says:
    January 27, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  7. Valentine's Dinner Party - Decor Gold Designs says:
    January 28, 2017 at 12:35 am

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  8. Romantic Outdoor Sweetheart Table - Kelley Nan says:
    January 28, 2017 at 9:35 am

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  9. Valentine's Day Celebration - Cedar Hill Farmhouse says:
    January 28, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  10. Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour - Valentine's Day - zevy joy says:
    January 29, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  11. Valentine's Day Table Setting with Envelope Napkin Fold says:
    January 30, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply
  12. Soft & Simple Valentine's Day Table - ZDesign At Home says:
    January 29, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    […] Designthusiasm | CitrineLiving | Setting for Four On Sutton Place | Design Dining and Diapers […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hello! I'm Heather - Designer and Influencer at SettingforFour.com!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

HIRE ME FOR ONLINE DESIGN!

online interior design and paint color services

SEE THE LIVING ROOM I DESIGNED IN 36 HOURS!

Living Room Design Ideas and a $10,000 giveaway! www.settingforfour.com
© 2011-2022 · Heather Luckhurst and Setting for Four · Log in
See my Photo Usage Policy here. ALL images and tutorials on this blog are my copyrighted material and intellectual property. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and owner is strictly prohibited. Absolutely no text or tutorials can be replicated. Copying my recipes is not allowed. To request authorization for use of my copyright material, photos, media (video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas contact me via email: settingforfour (@) gmail (dot) com | Privacy Policy
GET THE FREE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATING!

Design secrets to create spaces you'll love!
By signing up, you agree to receive Setting for Four e-mails. Please see our privacy policy for more information. Although I'd hate to see you go, you may unsubscribe at any time. Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.
Get FREE Decor Tips & Home Inspiration!
and receive my FREE Decorating Guide:
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATING!!

By signing up, you agree to receive Setting for Four e-mails. Please see our privacy policy for more information. Although I'd hate to see you go, you may unsubscribe at any time. Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest