Valentine's Day?

Just like last year, my husband and I are spending a very romantic weekend with a house filled with a mess of teen aged boys! I'm not sure why I keep offering my home for this youth event that is determined to take place Valentine's Day weekend??
So in defiance to the testosterone headed here in a few hours, here's some PINK!

Red and Pink Prizes

I just love these!!!

Lovely Little Love Gifts

Valentine's Day is a perfect time for vintage and handmade little presents! Inexpensive finds or simple, pink and red works from your hands will make them feel loved. Pictured here are some found objects and ephemera creations to celebrate love and giving.

je t'aime (Vintage French for Valentine's Day)

There's just something about antique French ephemera, illustrations and text pages, that seem to create perfect Valentine gifts and deocrations!

Valentine's Day Goodness

Cards, garlands, and nostalgic journals ready for the holiday of love!

The love bun

...just hopped into the shop, ready for Valentine's Day!



Plain buns are also available

Peachy and Pink

Some fun
from my shop,
and a friend's
shop,
KarensSoaps
.etsy.com

...because nothing says "I love you" like sarcasm.

You'd think after living in the South for 16 years, I'd be nicer, partial to grits and sweet tea, saying "y'all" and "might could." But I just haven't shaken my Chicago suburban roots, loaded with dry sarcasm and nasal tones, partial to the Bears, unsweetened tea, and cold weather. So here is my real self; the dreamy cottage pinks are really just a front!

Re-purposed Valentine Candy Boxes

My tall, dark, and handsome husband is a lavish and unique gift giver, who often surprises me with flowers (and once a cake!) delivered to my door on Valentine's day. Last year I recieved a classic, giant heart shaped box of candies, which I saved (not the candy, just the box) knowing it had to become something else one day. So here it is, a "tacky in a good way" as my daughter stated, vintage Valentine assemblage.
This one is for sale at VintageScraps.etsy.com
or perhaps you should buy yourself a box, eat the contents with a cup of good coffee, and decorate for Valentine's day. (My youngest informed me yesterday that this box was purchased at a gas station, in case you're wondering where to find one. I think my husband is slipping!!)