A Tiny Bit of Valentine Decor

Yesterday was a snow day.

I had a list of projects to get done and only did one.

It didn't meet my expectations and I kinda lost steam after that.

I did a little cleaning ( very little ) but really didn't accomplish much at all.

I spent another Saturday shopping with Sis.

You probably think we shop all the time.

The thing is , we don't spend much time together during the summer ( cause I spend every weekend at my trailer down by the river ) so we make up for it in the winter.

Anyway...

Didn't expect to get much done today either.

I surprised my self.

First little project was this wreath.

I started with this grapevine heart from the thrift store.

I cut the center grapevine out so I basically had a heart shaped wreath.

Then I took 2 red feather boas from HobLob , attached the end with a little hot glue and wrapped them around it.

Easy Peasy.

Then it was time to change my "faux winter mantle" ( a thrift store sofa table ) into a "faux valentine mantle".

My "faux mantle" sits in front of a window,

which makes it difficult to take a good picture ( along with my meager photography skills ).

I hung my heart shaped feather wreath in said window.

Added back my in my metal tree which you have seen before here and here.

Some nice subway art ( I apologize I don't remember which site I printed it from, if anyone recognizes it , please leave a comment), my metal

deer ( one sporting a new red bow ) and a small canvas wrapped in Valentine scrap book paper.

It was cute paper with "love" written in script.

But it looked just to plain.

Sooo...

I took some chipboard letters and spelled out "love" and added a a little bird to the corner.

Much better , huh?

Pretty simple.

I don't have a lot of Valentine decor.

For years I down right hated the holiday.

I was a florist in my previous life.

So Valentines Day to me meant a lot of stress and  a couple really long days .

People , please be kind to your florist on Valentines Day.

They do their best to bring joy and beauty to your life :)

So glad that's not me anymore !

Last year I even got flowers ! That hadn't happened for years .

Here's a little Pinterest Valentine inspiration.

via pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com

via   lilluna.com

via skiptomylou.org

These awesome heart are made from wax paper and crayon shavings.

Can you believe it ?

Check out the website for directions.

Red Velvet Cake -beautiful AND yummy

via sprinklebakes.com

via google.com

via squidoo.com

Do you decorate for Valentines Day ?

Or is it one of those holidays you just let go?

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