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I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day in all its Hallmarky-cheesy-romantic glory, but I do like it as a day to celebrate all kinds of love in your life.
So here are a few things from this weekend where I enjoyed a lil’ Valentine’s love with some of my sweets!
Since I think the best Valentines are in elementary school, where everyone gives out cards to boys & girls alike, I made school-aged V-Day cards for some of my best gals. We were planning to get together for dinner on Friday night, and I thought a little surprise was in order {emphasis on little}. In addition to the hand-made cards, I wrapped up pink light bulbs which I have read are ultra-flattering and perfect for entertaining.
And the surprises kept coming all weekend.
How great are these Kosta Boda glass lips? It is actually clear glass and the back is painted red, so it picks up all kinds of fun light, and definitely adds a bit of zing to our bookshelves!
But what really made my heart go pitter-patter are these vintage mother-of-pearl spreaders and steak-knives with mother-of-pearl handles. They were a Valentine’s Day gift from my in-laws (along with the fancy smackers), who picked them up at an estate sale, still in the original Gump’s packaging, no less. I can’t wait to put them to use and definitely feeling the love!
Finally, for a bit more pink, it is Valentine’s Day after all, these flowering quince branches are loved by both lady & gent alike, and much more interesting than roses!
And if you still need something for the loves in your life, it is not too late to make Kimberley’s Chocolate Truffles with Chili and Sesame. I was lucky enough to sample a few this weekend and they may make a chocolate lover of me yet!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
xxo
Just snapped this pic of colored vases in action. The ranunculus of course aren’t bad, but the it’s the vivid bud vases that really help brighten up this nightstand, particularly on on a rainy day.
Excited to wake up next to this tomorrow.
Note: can’t quite tell you where the vases came from, as this situation came with pre-stocked cabinets.
Did you hear? Looks like we have six more weeks of winter.
Well, the weather may be that way and it might be a bit early for warmer wares, but nothing says we can’t bring in the sunshine inside with some spring colors.
Using the Pantone Fashion Color Report 2010 (thanks coco+kelley for the lead), we found a few things that brighten up any table.
The Venini vases may be a bit of a splurge, but the resin napkin rings have just as many colors without quite the investment. And the yellow tray can make you forget the snow, particularly if it is serving breakfast in bed. And those Missoni dessert plates, I have been eyeing that pattern for a while. It is amazing how just one or two little things can punch up the basics.
How do you handle the wait for spring?
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Once the holiday decor comes down, things can look a bit bare. It’s nice – in a clean, uncluttered way – but also almost lonely. And in the cold, the flowers aren’t exactly blooming to liven things up that way.
Instead, try taking a just a few simple blooms or branches, separating them out, and let the vases be focal point. I gathered a few tulips in champagne glasses and loved the fresh take. And then I saw this picture and thought the colored vessel was really what January needs.
My way to do it though utilizes things you may already have on hand … things like colored glasses and barware, votive holders, pitchers, even shot glasses. Of course vases and bud vases work too, but get creative and mix things up.
Jewel and fire tones will warm and brighten even the dreariest of days.
Do you think things look empty after the holidays? Or are you thankful for the clean, calm look of the decorations boxed back up?
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