You can't run away from it - pink bows, heart-shaped boxes and Miley Cyrus Valentine cards. Whether you have a sweetheart or not, Valentine's Day is everywhere. While some love the gushy romance of the day, others have come to despise it. The great thing about any holiday though, is that it is an opportunity to celebrate and find something fun in your community. Since there is always something happening in Cheshire and the surrounding areas, lets find ways to celebrate whether you choose to be romantic, or just learn something new.

Find the history in Valentine's Day with a visit to the Litchfield History Museum. They are offering a Valentine's Workshop where you can explore the Society's vast collection of cards, handwritten poems and intricate patterns. Be inspired by the Romanics of the Victorian era and learn how to create a real Valentine. Because it is also available to children, it is the perfect excuse to pique their interest about the past.

On Friday, check out the Connecticut Film Festival's Valentine's Weekend Event. If you haven't been to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, this is a good time to pay it a visit. They feature films, shorts, animations and award-winning documentaries.  This event is filled with educational events and films including the Connecticut grown film "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, shot throughout New Haven, Litchfield and Fairfield Counties. What could be more romantic than Hollywood-style film screenings? The film festival goes throughout the weekend.

At the end of the day, don't forget your sweetheart. For all of you choose to embrace the romance of the holiday, you can't go wrong with a visit to the Pink Petunia Florist in Cheshire. Crimson roses, pink tulips, red carnations shaped like hearts, classic red tulips and beautiful satin ribbons to tie them all together.  This family owned and operated business takes great pride in their premium flowers and are sure to impress you.

If you ever want to know the upcoming events in Cheshire, shoot me an email. I would be happy to point you in the right direction. I hope you find the joy in this Valentine's Day, at least until the next holiday.

Sally Bowman
Sally Bowman Real Estate
Your Cheshire Real Estate Expert