Valentine's Day Highlights

It's been a whirlwind of a week.  Lots of baking and crafting and general Valentine's prep.  I did end up  adding a bit of v-day cheer around the house.

I made the wreath I talked about here.  With the exception of the fact that it is way too small for our front door, I think it turned out pretty cute!

I also whipped up a little love garland (banner?  what do you call these things?).  I was inspired by an instagram picture from Tessa.

I simply tied ribbon through holes in pre-cut felt hearts and strung them all together  with some twine.

I love that when it comes to Valentine's decorating, it's actually ok if your decor looks like a five-year old could have made it :)

My favorite little kitchen assistant and I made cookies that were allergy free!

He loved them, which made this mama so very happy.

This little girl is serious about her coloring.

These little nuggets of heaven arrived in the mail courtesy of Philip's parents.  What a treat!

Of course yesterday morning was spent with me scurrying around like a crazy person to finish up the valentines we made for our friends.

I am not a really crafty person by nature.  I like to decorate yes, and I appreciate a bargain, so this can lead to attempts at craftiness.  That being said, these were really easy to make, and my kids both enjoyed helping, which is supposed to be the point, right? :)  Idea here. 

While my little people were at school, my husband was kind enough to arrange this for me.

My dad sent me tulips! (and a sweet little orchid for Miss Holland)

We capped off the day with a date on the town.

I hope you also had a great Valentine's Day and felt loved and cherished!  

Valentine's Day {Feeling Inspired}

I've never done a whole lot to decorate for Valentine's Day, but I do love the idea in theory.  I think it just seems to sneak up on me, what with Wade's birthday falling at the end of January.  Before I know it we're into the second week of February.

With five days till V-Day though, I feel like if I can get myself in gear today, then maybe my efforts will be worth it and we can have a bit of festive cheer round here.

Namely, I'm thinking we need a Valentine's Wreath.  There is a ton of inspiration out there, but here are a few I like.

I adore the boxwood, but don't know where I could find it...

Source: thehighheeledhostess.com via Anne on Pinterest

Who hasn't seen these ornaments at thrift stores?  So wishing I had picked some up because this is so cute!

Source: dimestorethrift.blogspot.com via Anne on Pinterest

Source: sweetandlovelycrafts.blogspot.com via Anne on Pinterest

Last year, I made one like this.  I spent FOREVER hot gluing the candies on the wreath form.  Then, I hung it in some sort of rigged up fashion and wouldn't you know the darn thing fell to the ground and broke.  DIY fail.

Please observe the proof.  (The bags were part of a little Valentine's Scavenger Hunt the kids and I did.)

Last year, we made these Valentines.

Easy and cute!

I this this is a really fun idea too.

Hot Chocolate on a stick!

Source: cleverlyinspired.com via Anne on Pinterest

How precious is this?

Source: meetthedubiens.com via Anne on Pinterest

I'm also feeling like some heart-shaped garland could be a nice touch.  Wish me luck!  I'm off to the craft store!

ps. More ideas on my Valentine's Pinterest Board :)