Abstract Match Gallery Art Wall

Abstract Match Gallery Art Wall

A unique and innovative-looking art for your rooms. An interesting art of a aculpture with a rose inside. This is an innovative image that will make any wall look extraordinary. With the statue in black and white and the rose in red color, this poster will create a room focal point that will capture the attention of the audience.

Flowers Inspired Art Wall

Flowers Inspired Art Wall

Unique and lovely art of a flower in a muted background. All around the globe, flowers have been recognized to have many symbols and given to people who are special to us. Nearly all emotions can be expressed with the use of flowers. Red rose, for instance, means love while white ones symbolize purity. Add style to your home with a cool and interesting poster.

Heirloom Tomato Canvas

Heirloom Tomato Canvas

Heirloom tomatoes are different from ordinary ones as they taste better. They are usually added to salads with rosemary, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Alternatively, this type of tomato is used in tomato pies or burrata salad.

Sinatra Canvas

Sinatra Canvas

Get the chance to have one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Frank Sinatra is a legend in the music industry. With exemplary talent, he rose to fame that impressed the whole world. make him part of your home with a stunning poster design that will make your room look more extraordinary.

Single flower in gray background canvas

Single flower in gray background canvas

Unique and lovely art of a flower in a muted background. All around the globe, flowers have been recognized to have many symbols and given to people who are special to us. Nearly all emotions can be expressed with the use of flowers. Red rose, for instance, means love while white ones symbolize purity. Add style to your home with a cool and interesting canvas.

Palm leaves with gold and black texture canvas

Palm leaves with gold and black texture canvas

Unique and lovely art of a flower in a muted background. All around the globe, flowers have been recognized to have many symbols and given to people who are special to us. Nearly all emotions can be expressed with the use of flowers. Red rose, for instance, means love while white ones symbolize purity. Add style to your home with a cool and interesting canvas.

The Flower Month

Lovely white flower poster

It is a few weeks before February ends, and there is one more event that we have not yet discussed. If you plan to go north soon, you better stop by Baguio for the Panagbenga Flower Festival. The festival is for five weeks and starts February 1 and until the first week of March. The flower festival is one of the most attended celebrations in the Philippines. Visit the summer capital of the country, Baguio, and you will be up for the activities of your life since the pandemic started. 

Panagbenga Flower Festival is to celebrate the blooming of flowers in the region. Not only that the city takes pride in the different varieties of flowers, but the festival also is a celebration of the booming economy since the pandemic happened. A series of activities are lined up, including Grand Street Dancing Parade, Cultural Dance Competition, Fluvial Parade, Landscaping Exhibition, and the popular Grand Flower Float Parade. 

Baguio City is known for many tourist spots that foreign and local nationals visit throughout the year. As a tourist destination, the City of Pines has many hotels, inns, and transient houses to choose from. Restaurants and other eateries are widely distributed, so you will not have to worry about them. 

Speaking of flowers, you too can make your room vibrant, like the flower festival. Decorate your home with blooms and see how beautiful your home will be. Sprucing your home with flowers has many benefits in terms of health and aesthetics. If you are looking for fresh flowers, you can see many flower shops around that take care of arranging them and recommending the best ones to decorate your room. If you are up for a little adventure and some savings, you can visit the Dangwa flower market and feast your eyes on all kinds of blooms. 

You can also choose to decorate with artificial flowers or prints, which are perfect in any room. Artdesign.ph has a wide range of flower prints that will level up your room. Gone are the days when flower decorations are only for girls. Nowadays, any room can be decorated with floral prints, and the effects are simply gorgeous. Whether you choose roses, sunflowers, or daisies, our floral prints will make a big transformation to any plain wall. 

Check them out and bring the flower festival to your home. 

The History Of Valentine’s Day

BOUQUET FLOWER BUNDLE POSTER

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, many of us are curious how this day originated. Valentine’s Day celebration has evolved over the years. The modern version of celebrating the day with hearts, roses, and chocolates is different from what really happened in history. In fact, the origin of the special day is quite bloody. 

Valentine’s Day – when it began

Many experts believe that Valentine’s Day started with a man we know today as St. Valentine. However, there are studies that the day started before he came along. The holiday might have originated from the ancient pagan festival of Lupercalia. The celebration was also observed during the middle of February by the Romans, and it involved feasts and pairing with partners. 

However, the Roman celebration involved other activities with debauchery, blood, and sacrifice. Part of their tradition was to sacrifice goats and cut the hide into strips. The strips were then dipped in blood, and priests would go around slapping women with the strips. This practice was believed to make women more fertile in the coming year. This is why the color red is associated with Valentine’s Day. 

When the Romans recognized Christianity, they turned away from the tradition and embraced St. Valentine. The practice of Lupercalia was then banned at the end of the 5th century. This was also the period when Pope Gelasius declared the 14th of February as the day of St. Valentine. 

The popularity of St. Valentine

The exact identity of St. Valentine was quite vague. There were two different men with the name Valentine who were executed during the time of Emperor Claudius II of Rome. This event happened on February 14 of the 3rd century. St. Valentine was said to be a priest who was arrested and executed for defying the Roman decree of marrying their soldiers. The other Valentine was also a priest who fell in love with one of her visitors. He started writing her letters and sent the woman a letter before he was executed, which he signed off “From your Valentine.” Whoever the priest was, that day greatly influenced the day we know. 

Celebrating Valentine’s Day today

Nowadays, we celebrate the holiday with romantic love and not the bloody history. This transformation is due to the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. He associated romantic love with St. Valentine through his14th century works, “The Parlement of Foules” and “The Complaint of Mars.” Other writers also contributed their fair share to how we celebrate Valentine’s Day these days. 

During the middle of the 18th century, lovers exchange tokens and notes on the special day. The Industrial Revolution during the 19th century helped create printed Valentine’s Day cards, and Hallmark mass-produced this idea in 1913.

Modern Valentine’s Day celebration comes in various forms in different countries. You will see that almost all restaurants, malls, and other establishments are packed on February 14. Other couples somehow want to avoid the traffic and craze, prompting them to celebrate in advance or after February 14. Whatever the date they choose, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love with your partner. 

 

Fantastic Decor Ideas To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Love you to the moon and back poster in interior

It has been a tradition to celebrate Valentine’s Day every year. During this day, we celebrate the unique relationships we share with our family, friends, and special someone. It is just a few days before the special day, and there are different ways to show your loved ones how you care for them, from greeting cards to giving flowers and chocolates. 

Valentine’s Day is a beautiful time of the year; it is better when your home is prepped and decorated. You can add flower arrangements, wreaths, and a centerpiece for the dining table. If you are planning to host a party, prepare a hearty meal for your guests and make Valentine’s Day memorable. Here are some of our favorite ways to boost the appearance of your home for the special day.

Create a lovely flower arrangement

Pick up some of your favorite flowers, such as peonies, gardenias, carnations, and roses. Add bits of greenery and arrange them to look like a bouquet. You can also create a wonderful centerpiece for the dinner party you will be hosting. After Valentine’s Day, do not throw the flowers away. Hang them upside down and let them dry under the sun. In a couple of weeks, you will have a dried bouquet you can still use as decoration. 

A Valentine tree

Decorated trees are not only displayed during the Christmas season. Bring out your favorite tree and decorate it with lovely adornments like hearts, flowers, red or pink ribbons, and photos you treasure. Involve your family in creating the decoration and if you want to save some money, gather all the resources you have in your home and upcycle them. 

Add flair to candles

Candles are added as decor for many occasions. Candles add illumination to a room or the dining table. As such, a romantic atmosphere is created. Plain white candles can be dull, but with some creativity, these candles can be perfect for Valentine’s Day. 

Craft your candles and display them on countertops and tables. Search for items that enhance your candles, like ribbons, holders, vases, and others. Red or pink ribbons are recommended to highlight Valentine’s Day. 

Display chocolates and candies in jars and display them

Supermarkets are packed with chocolates and candies for individuals who want to give their loved ones some sugar rush this season of love. Since there are enough for everyone, why not use sweets as home decor? Collect various candies, chocolates, gummy bears, and jelly beans and place them inside jars with lids. While these may look yummy, be sure to keep yourself from devouring them before the special day. 

Spruce your walls with romantic wall art

Level up the walls in your home with fantastic wall art. There are many things you can use to decorate the walls. The easiest way is with trendy posters and personalized prints for a more captivating wall appearance. In addition, romantic designs will highlight the special day and surely make your loved ones smile.  

Add some throws in the living room

Pillows are not only for sleeping. Why not be creative and use Valentine’s Day-themed pillow covers and arrange them artistically on your couch or chair? Colors like red, pink, and gold are great ones for Valentine’s Day. 

This Is How Valentine’s Day Is Celebrated Around The World

Love typography poster

Valentine’s Day is one of the most awaited days by almost all individuals. This is celebrated in the name of Saint Valentine, the mysterious saint known to have defied the Roman emperor in service of the people. Saint Valentine performed secret marriages for young lovers. Emperor Claudius II believed single men made better soldiers than those already married. As such, Saint Valentine performed the sacrament of matrimony for young soldiers. Over the years, with his story and other tales, couples worldwide celebrated Valentine’s Day as the day of love. Read on to learn more about how different countries celebrate the special day.

A long Argentinian Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day in the country is not celebrated in February but in July. They call it “the week of sweetness. It used to be a commercial activity but later became a tradition. 

Being romantic in France

Did you know that the first-ever Valentine’s Day card originated in France? This was when Charles, the Duke of Orleans, sent love letters to his wife from prison in 1415. There is also a French village called Valentine, known to be the center of romance on the 12th and 14th of February. Homes are decorated with love cards, roses, and proposals for marriage flakes. 

A festivity in Manila

Valentine’s Day in the Philippines is perfect for young couples to get married in a mass ceremony sponsored by the government. This is done as a form of public service. The day is considered to be exceptional by many young couples. 

Sumptuous chocolates in Ghana

February 14 in Ghana is known as “National Chocolate Day.” Ghana is known to be one of the largest cocoa-producing countries in the world. This is celebrated to increase tourism in the country. As such, couples or even those without dates can attend various events. 

Winemakers’ day in Bulgaria

On February 14, the country celebrates the San Trifon Zartan, or the “day of winemakers.” Couples celebrate their love with a glass of local wine. 

San Dwynwenin Wales

In Wales, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on January 25. This is called the “day of the San Dwynwen.” Lovers exchange gifts in the form of handcrafted wooden spoons. Interestingly, this has been the practice since the 16th century.

Saint Dionysius day in Spain

In Valencia, Spain, the day of love is celebrated on October 9. This is known as the feast of Saint Dionysius. Men make Macadora or marzipan figurines as a gift to their female partners. Parades are also done as part of the celebration. 

Denmark’s celebration of love

Denmark celebrates the 14th of February by giving chocolates and roses. In addition to these, they also offer handmade cards with pressed white flowers called snowdrops. 

Gift exchange in Japan

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, and women buy gifts for their male partners. Men can’t return gifts until the 14th of March, the “white day.”

Brazil’s lovers’ day

Lovers day, or Dia dos Namorados in Brazil, is celebrated by exchanging chocolates and cards and watching music festivals and dance performances. Family dinners are also typical on that day.