Decorating for Valentine's Day

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I love to decorate for Valentine's Day; it takes away the blues of having put away all the Christmas things!
That big vintage honeycomb heart is new this year!  I found it at the thrift store recently.

A Valentine I made for my husband a few years ago!




 I think a small box like a jewelry case or a sewing kit makes a cute display -- especially if it's red!
That beautiful heart box on the end with the stripes contained a sweet treat from a faraway friend!  I just love how she did the box and I've cherished it!

Comments

Shortbread and Ginger said…
Love the pink figurine - sweet.
February 4, 2019 at 11:25 PM
Claudia said…
Every thing is really pretty!
February 5, 2019 at 6:54 AM
Marrianna said…
Love the red jewelry box best of all. Great ideas for your displays. And I’m thinking you probably decorated your work office. Me? Nope but I’ll think on it. Right now, I’m watching the snow and staying inside. The benefit of retirement. We’ve had more snow this year then we’ve had for several years. We so need the moisture.

Happy Valentine’s Day.
Marrianna
February 5, 2019 at 8:26 AM
Laurie said…
Yes, I will try to remember to photograph my office! It's so cheery!
February 5, 2019 at 12:27 PM
Linda said…
Such talent! Bet you could start up your own business on-the-side decorating workplace offices for the different occasions. I like the red/white crochet doily underneath the red jewellery box.
February 5, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Curtains in My Tree said…
It is all so you.I like the red case also
that makes me think I have a red make up train case I need to get out for my displays.
I hope to work on making a couple valentines this weekend
February 8, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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