Special to the Daily
Sure, you could run into Walmart or City Market and grab a generic bunch of blooms as a last-minute way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day,” but that’s exactly what it might look like: last minute.
Instead, why not support the Valley’s local flower shops with a designer arrangement? Whether you’re looking for the finest roses or more exotic varieties, Vail’s florists are experts in their field. Just make sure they’re open on Sundays, because some aren’t. For instance, Petals of Provence will be open today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it even has specialties like French country boxes filled with chocolates.
Nesting
Let s be real. We re going to be spending a lot of time indoors, with just a few people, for quite a while. And it s OK to be OK with that. In fact, the Danish, who experience long, cold, dark winters just like ours, have a word for the feelings of winter s cozy, charming contentment: hygge. (English speakers approximate the difficult pronunciation as hoo-gah or hue-gah. ) If you re interested in hygge, the library has some great books to help you learn about it, says Spokane County Library public services manager Gwendolyn Haley. Though hygge isn t concisely translated into English, the elements include togetherness, relaxation, indulgence, presence and comfort. It starts by creating the right atmosphere.