Collection: Declare your love!

In Roman mythology, Cupid was born from the union of Venus , goddess of love and seduction, with the god Mars representing war and protection of the land.

Having been hidden in the forest by his mother to protect him from the wrath of Jupiter, he learned to handle the bow and arrows . It is said that golden arrows serve to make love arise in the hearts of those touched while lead arrows make it disappear.

In Greek mythology, Cupid is associated with Eros , the god of love. According to a quote from the poet Hesiod, Eros is one of the primordial forces that predates the form and creation of the universe, along with the Abyss, called Chaos, and the Earth, called Gaia.

Originally, it is not affiliated with any human form, so it represents this invisible force which pushes beings towards each other and thus allows life to perpetuate itself.

The romantic style favors organic materials such as wood, cotton, silk, and linen. Thus, the colors found in this style tend to be light and natural, such as white, beige, or pastel shades.

With the Romantic movement, artists chose to prioritize sensitivity, emotion , and imagination over reason and morality. It contrasted with classical tradition and the rationalism of the Enlightenment. Instead, the focus was on the senses, the simple things of nature, and love.

Romanticism is characterized by the dominance of sensitivity, emotion and imagination over reason and morality.

Artists paint by asserting their ideas and passionately letting their personal impressions and feelings appear through their works.

Far from romantic, the origins of Valentine's Day may lie in the Roman Lupercalia. A libertine celebration that often ended in bacchanalia, religious festivals of antiquity where people drank without limits.

Pope Gelasius, in the 5th century , was keen to counter the Lupercalia by creating a feast of purification of the Virgin, on February 2, which would become Candlemas and then a feast representing spiritual love on the eve of the Lupercalia, on February 14 .

The first romantic notion of Valentine's Day dates back to 14th century England where February 14th represented the day birds paired.

A "bille doux" that lovers exchanged during this period, calling each other Valentin or Valentine , is said to be in the British Library.

You want to create a romantic atmosphere to declare your love, propose marriage or simply spend a moment of tenderness and sharing with your loved one. The candle , in all its forms, remains an essential piece to create an atmosphere conducive to such a moment.

For a romantic dinner , choose a good wine, carefully prepare the dish that will delight your partner, then decorate your table with candles . This way, you can create a cozy and mysterious atmosphere so you can escape together for a meal.

For a moment of relaxation and softness, prepare a bath
warm foam , a few rose petals for decoration, soft music and scented candles to awaken all your senses.

Imagination remains the most beautiful resource, surprise yourself,
Surprise your loved one. It's your turn!