Valentines Idea #9: goodie bags

Twig and Thistle's free Valentine goody-bag PDF is a perfect last-minute solution for all your valentines panic! Now, what to put inside?

Valentines Idea #8: Vintage chocolate boxes

Jessica's lovely post about beribboned valentines boxes has me itching to start a collection. I think they would make the perfect Valentines decor.

Valentines Idea #7: Forced Bulbs

I can really think of no better way of brightening winter than pretending it's spring inside. The stunning red color prevalent in Amaryllis seems so festive and smart just about now. (Image via Hyacinth Vases)

Valentines Idea #6: Crayon Hearts

These crayon hearts, spotted over at Wee Wonderfuls, look like the perfect way to brighten up the dreary month of February, AND give a cabin-fevered preschooler something to do!

Valentines Idea #5: heart-shaped scones

Okay, I think heart-shape-ing any of your food is a brilliant thing to do right about now, but these heart-scones over at Such Pretty Things look so good I'm going to have to try them!

What to Wear for Valentines: via etsy

IF I had a big Valentines date, here's what I'd like to be wearing:


dress from the frill of it
shrug from ananya (wish the white was more of a cream, but what a piece!)

Birdcage veiled hat from Prance and Swagger
Heels from mygmascloset

Filigree earrings from Vanias Art Shop


Locket by M Stevenson Designs

Bracelet by Milady Jewels

Clutch by AngeeW

( I would create a lovely polyvore for you, but polyvore and etsy forbid one another apparently)

Valentines idea#4: pie in a jar

Nothing says love quite like a pie with a heart in the middle. Especially if it's miniature. I think these cute little jars of pie would be the perfect valentines gift for friends. Found via My Favorite Things.

Valentines idea #3: lovi heart postcard

I love this idea, and can only imagine how fun it would be to receive one of these lovi postcards!

Valentines idea #2: a kiss in your pocket.

I cannot get enough of Katie Sokoler. She makes me want to be a more fun human being, which is important for my kids. Here's her kiss-in-pocket-flipbook.

house slippers

With an end to my rental living and "it's a rental" mentality in sight, I've been in the mood for some house slipper living. I'd ideally like to have a pair for every walking family member. My browsing brought me to the new-to-me etsy shoe shop The Generation and their chic-y little ballet flats.

Valentines idea #1

Wow - January slipped through my fingers, did it not?
Oh well, onward and upward to my favorite holiday smack in the middle of my least favorite month. Let's see what we can do to make it cheery.

Starting with this heart garland tutorial from About Orange. Totally something I can do with the kids, and save my precious alone time for something else.

It's that time of year

When I tend to disappear for long spells.
Merry Christmas!