My mom has quite the collection of old valentines, aren't they wonderful? I scanned a few of my favorites to share with you, have a wonderful weekend!
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Vintage Valentines
My mom has quite the collection of old valentines, aren't they wonderful? I scanned a few of my favorites to share with you, have a wonderful weekend!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
In Anticipation of Red & Pink
For some reason, I am really into Valentine's Day this year. I can't seem to stop pinning Valentine's related goodies on Pinterest, I am looking forward to sending out fun little cards to friends, and I have been obsessing over what cupcake recipe to try this year when I make my annual batch of Valentine's Day treats.
This holiday has the reputation of being all about schmaltzy drug store boxes of chocolate, traditional red roses, and stuffy prix fix dinners at overpriced restaurants. It shouldn't be this way! When I was small, my friends and I would start making valentines the day after Christmas (no store bought cards at my house!). Every year we go over to my parent's house for homemade (sometimes heart-shaped) pizza, and I began baking cupcakes a few years ago to bring into the office for my co-workers. For me, it's all about creating my own fun and making someone's day a bit brighter. I also love any excuse to pair pink and red together!
Here is a little round up of Valentine's Day inspiration from around the web, and if this doesn't get you somewhat excited for Feburary 14th, I just don't know what will!
This is the cupcake recipe that I am going to try. Sounds divine, right? via Bella Eats
I adore everything from Rifle Paper Co., but these festive cards are especially cute.
Tamsin Ainslie's illustration work is just so sweet and wonderful. I recently purchased a copy of this lovely little book for M's niece. It's darling, and hopefully the perfect Valentine's gift for a little bookworm that loves to turn the pages all by herself!
This is such a wonderful print by Paul Octavious, which is a heart made from 51 books about love. I desperately want one to hang in my house. via Swissmiss
And then, I stumbled upon this recipe for Red Wine Lollipops. What?! I need to make these, as they sound like the perfect holiday treat. via Sprinkle Bakes
This holiday has the reputation of being all about schmaltzy drug store boxes of chocolate, traditional red roses, and stuffy prix fix dinners at overpriced restaurants. It shouldn't be this way! When I was small, my friends and I would start making valentines the day after Christmas (no store bought cards at my house!). Every year we go over to my parent's house for homemade (sometimes heart-shaped) pizza, and I began baking cupcakes a few years ago to bring into the office for my co-workers. For me, it's all about creating my own fun and making someone's day a bit brighter. I also love any excuse to pair pink and red together!
Here is a little round up of Valentine's Day inspiration from around the web, and if this doesn't get you somewhat excited for Feburary 14th, I just don't know what will!
Image from Bella Eats
This is the cupcake recipe that I am going to try. Sounds divine, right? via Bella Eats
Images from Rifle Paper Co.
I adore everything from Rifle Paper Co., but these festive cards are especially cute.
Image from Barnes and Noble
Image from Just A Few Prints
This is such a wonderful print by Paul Octavious, which is a heart made from 51 books about love. I desperately want one to hang in my house. via Swissmiss
Image from Sprinkle Bakes
And then, I stumbled upon this recipe for Red Wine Lollipops. What?! I need to make these, as they sound like the perfect holiday treat. via Sprinkle Bakes
Monday, February 1, 2010
A Random List of Things That I Love at the Moment
Oh my, I have been horrible at posting! In between work, socializing, and the mid-winter blues, I have let the blog slide (again). Thanks for sticking with me, and I promise to make things a bit more interesting around here.
Some very random things that I heart this week...
This little portable green getaway, isn't it darling? It's called Window on the Stars, translated, and it's supposed to provide luxury accommodations with very little environmental impact. I can just imagine a perfect little weekend escape complete with stargazing, reading The House of Mirth and The Great Gatsby (two books I want to read this year) and sipping mimosas. Found via Apartment Therapy.
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I love seeing all of the festive card designs. I was drawn to the simple elegance of these from the UK company, the Art File. Found via Print and Pattern.
I know this is horrible, but I don't have the link for this image. However, I really like the lettering and the message.
Some very random things that I heart this week...
This little portable green getaway, isn't it darling? It's called Window on the Stars, translated, and it's supposed to provide luxury accommodations with very little environmental impact. I can just imagine a perfect little weekend escape complete with stargazing, reading The House of Mirth and The Great Gatsby (two books I want to read this year) and sipping mimosas. Found via Apartment Therapy.
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I love seeing all of the festive card designs. I was drawn to the simple elegance of these from the UK company, the Art File. Found via Print and Pattern.
I know this is horrible, but I don't have the link for this image. However, I really like the lettering and the message.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Happy (Early) Valentine's!
How sweet is this little guy? That Valentine tucked under his wing is just for you!I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day, well the whole $50 dinner/roses/chocolates/expectations part of it at least. But I do love all of the pink and red, and the homemade cards. When I was younger making Valentine's cards was almost a two month long process. My friends and I could barely wait until Christmas was over and then we would hole ourselves up in my parent's basement with yards of lace, piles of construction paper and bottles of glitter. These days the aisles of Target are filled with pre-made cards-it makes my heart a little sad to see one of my favorite past times pushed aside for cookie cutter consumerism. Anyway, I decided to make a card this year to commemorate all the fun I had making Valentines growing up.
Oh, and I always enjoyed the my-size box of chocolates dad would give me so I would not feel left out when mom received hers. One of the many reasons why my dad is just so great.
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