| We all need a romantic getaway weekend now | | | | with your sheets and duvet will add softness to |
| and then. Even if funds are tight and time is short, | | | | your bed. |
| with a little ingenuity and creativity you can turn | | | | 6. Flower Finesse. |
| your own bedroom at home into a romantic and | | | | Buy some fresh flowers and put them in a |
| relaxing "Bed & Breakfast Inn" retreat for | | | | favorite vase. |
| you and your mate. | | | | 7. Candle Cozy. |
| 10 Tips to get you started: | | | | A few flickering candles will add instant romance |
| 1. Clutter Cutter. | | | | to your new B&B bedroom. |
| De-clutter your bedroom when you begin your | | | | 8. Music Magic. |
| fluff-up. Nothing kills romance faster than a pile of | | | | Now for some light jazz or classical music to set |
| dusty magazines and techno paraphernalia. | | | | the tone for the evening. |
| 2. Maid Brigade. | | | | 9. TV Tune-out. |
| Next comes the dust rag and vacuum. Turn on | | | | Unless you and your mate purposely choose to |
| some music and make it fun! | | | | watch a funny or romantic movie together, turn |
| 3. Sensuous Sheets. | | | | the TV off. |
| Purchase some colorful new sheets in a pattern | | | | 10. Tray of Delights. |
| you love with a thread count of at least 300. | | | | Bring in a beverage and cheese tray with some |
| 4. Divine Duvet. | | | | fresh fruit, dim the lights, and you're on your way |
| Invest in a pretty new duvet cover or bedspread. | | | | to a lovely and romantic stay in your very own |
| It will freshen up the room instantly. | | | | Bed & Breakfast Inn bedroom. Enjoy!c2005 |
| 5. Pillow Pizzazz. | | | | Kathryn Bechen. All rights reserved worldwide. |
| Some new pillows and pillowcases that coordinate | | | | |