Showing posts with label Valentines day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentines day. Show all posts

Monday, February 14, 2011

Things I Love: Valentines!

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Thank you all for always making my day, everyday. And for always showing me love!!
Some Valentine's Day Sweet Links:
Cute cards for next year. I love you more than [insert your twitter/facebook/ketchup/et cetera vice here]
For all those Holly Golightly lovers, a cute V-day treat for yourself.
And lastly,
Barbie & Ken finally got back together so I couldn't be happier!!
{didn't you just love handing out Valentines to your friends as a kid?}
xoxo

Monday, February 7, 2011

Party Prep: Will You Be my Valentine?

On Friday I hosted a small {last minute} Valentine's Day craft party. I was thinking of hosting one but that dates weren't quite working out right so I never fully planned anything. But on Friday evening Annie and I gathered our craft supplies, V grabbed some hummus and pitas and Jen grabbed some cupcakes and we got crafting.
Glitter is always a must.
And thanks to Annie, I now need the Martha Glitter pen set!
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Since the party was set the night before, I didn't get to go all out on the decorations.
Instead I gathered anything that was pink, red or heart-shaped and placed them strategically around to act as decorations.
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I cut a heart out of construction paper {elementary school style} and dusted the hummus with paprika.
Heart shaped hummus was the perfect Valentines Day party crafting snack!
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Red, pink, purple glitter and crafting supplies were set up for guests to get creative with.
Martha was there in spirit to inspire.
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We were all happy campers.
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Some of the crafts from the night.
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We hope the recipients of our handmade cards will enjoy our crafts.
Who doesn't enjoy a fun treat in their mail box?

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Look of the Day: Sweet Hearts

On Friday I decided to host an impromptu Valentines Day Craft party (post to follow) but not before going to LF's 60% off sale where I stocked up on some of my favorite pieces. If you are near one be sure to check out their killer sale.

Since I was hosting a party you know I went festive with my outfit. I debated my party look but ultimately I went light pink and heart themed (even though I wore this dress last Friday). Coincidentally Annie ended up bringing me a matching pink heart headband to wear -- she brings the BEST hostess gifts - it was right on theme!
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LF tunic dress (60% off now), Forever 21 heart purse, necklace, and ring.
American Apparel tights and Nine West boots
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More parties, sports and hearts to come!
Congrats to the Packers fans out there!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Look of The Day: Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see.

I got an early Valentines day treat today!! My Mother in Law is pretty much the coolest! She stopped by tonight with some Valentines Day treats for me (well and my Nieces but they have to wait for theirs) and I have to say she was looking pretty amazing and hip this evening. I hope my MIL, who never had any daughters, now thinks as my Sister In Law Rebecca and I both as daughters because she sure spoils us like we were her own. Not only does she take take time to read my blog regularly(and share the link with her friends) and she also always looks out for me. And ever since my "On the Hunt" post about champagne coupes she too has been on the hunt for them. I now how a collection that even Marie Antoinette or Holly Golighty would envy. And what makes them even better is that they are the real thing, fabulous and vintage! No longer shall I use regular drinking glasses, Champange coupes is all it is! Thank you so much Shelia for my Valentines Day Treats. I love you!
My outfit today, after a week of pouting about the prolonging of winter, I decided not to wallow in my spring wishes and instead relish in the items I can only wear a few weeks longer. Like my favorite Joie Twiggy Over the Knee boots. LOVE! I will miss these all spring and summer! I did not wear them enough.
And my favorite Joie Tunic {similar here}which spurred my favorite blog comment of all time made by the ever fabulous Chloe! Who Knew she was poet?
Dear Vanessa Hudgons,
There once was a girl with no pants,
She starred in a movie where she would sing and dance,
Then a blogger came along,
And wore it so well- that same tunic of chiffon,
And looked much more styleish that you didn't EVEN have a chance.

Bravo! *claps*
By Chloe
Reference this post

And my Valentine's day Surprise!!! Coupes!!
And our special personalized glasses that Shelia made for us! She is SO crafty and made us each personailzed beaded glasses. You know, so we know who's glass to fill up higher ;)
And of course these coupes influenced me to watch Breakfast at Tiffany one last time before it no longer available On Demand! And you better bet that tomorrow morning I will be drinking my orange juice or {almond} milk, or maybe green monster out of one of these a'la Holly. And I can only imagine my morning toast will involve a tribute to late and great Alexander McQueen. A legend was lost today... His presence and influence will be forever missed.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

DIY: Sweets For Your Sweetheart

I mentioned earlier this week that I like to be festive for the holidays so yesterday I made a little V-day craft for Casey. I got this idea from a fashion forum years ago and I have made it a few times in the past because it is such a cute and easy craft, and Casey just loves candy. This under $10 craft this super easy and fast to put together and is perfect for any sweet-tooth sweetheart in your life.
All you need is wooden shish kabob skewers, a hot glue gun, vase and your favorite kind of candy. I used one bag of Valentines day chocolate candies.
I put the glue on the skewers as to not melt the candy package.
And some fabric for some upcoming projects!!
And umm sorry April, but I don't think you reader request of Dj's bridesmaids gear is not going to make the DIY list ;)
If you have any favorite Valentines Days craft ideas I would love to hear about them!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Sweet Hearts

Being February and all, I decided to pull out some Valentines decor. I only put a few things up but all the red sparkly things make me smile!

And speaking of sweet things, we made the Amish Friendship Bread. It was nice and cinnamony, just how I like it.
Casey went alittle heavy with the sugar on top!
Thanks so much Sheila it was so fun to make fun and yummy!