No matter what your gift this Valentine’s Day and no matter what your store is selling this February, red ribbon and other classic Valentine’s Day packaging will add a touch a romance.

The classic Valentine’s gift is of course a bunch of flowers. Florists do a bulk of their sales for the year in the days preceding February 14 and Mother’s Day. The bright colors, perfumed scents, and transient beauty of a flower bouquet seems perfectly suited for an expression of romantic sentiment, and is an ideal mood enhancer for a mid-winter holiday. Just a solitary red rose speaks volumes. Flower stores are even seeing a growing trend of women buying flower displays for their male partner.

It’s easy to add to the romance of a gift of flowers and improve Valentine’s flower sales by dressing up the stems with a simple red ribbon or bow. Simply tie the red ribbon around the stems, exterior packaging, or flower vase and you have an instant romantic gift.

After flowers, the most popular Valentine’s Day gift is probably a box of chocolates. There’s nothing like a selection of sweet confectionery to thank the sweetheart in your life. Independent retailers can take a slice of the Valentine’s Day candy pie with the simple use of value-adding packaging. Use a gusseted cello bag with a simple twist tie, or add a colorful ribbon to your own candy box. Transform that box of candy into a gift a candy with a stylish butterfly pull bow.

A glance around the internet show some other interesting ways people are using packaging to spruce up their Valentine’s. This article shows how easy it is to make your own Ribbon Napkin Rings for Valentine’s Day using a piece of simple thin ribbon. We welcome other ideas!

S. Walter Packaging carries a full range of Valentine’s Day packaging: bags, bows, boxes, tissue paper, and other retail essentials. You’ll just love our Valentine’s Collection! We also have an impressive selection of ribbons and bows to finish any gift purchases, and our customer representatives are standing by to help you plan your retail packaging, whatever the occasion, whatever your business need. Call 1-800-523-8888 or visit swalter.com for more information.