Be Inspired #126: Celebrating Love

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm sending you a little note today

 just to let you all know how much you are loved and appreciated.

In keeping with the day,

 I wanted to highlight some of the links that shared a romantic,

 sweet, and loving theme. 

I "fell in love" with this wonderful vintage window

 and Valentine's Day Mantel from Bella's Rose Cottage.

This sweet lace confection started out as a felted cuff bracelet,

 but after some contemplation, became a romantic

Needle Case from Kadee Willow.

Jamie from Better With Age
created this fun Valentine-y Heart Banner,
and just look who made a cameo appearance!

Jeanette from Creating a Life encouraged her kiddos to

express their feelings and creativity with this

Valentine Love Note Station

Marissa from Becoming Kindred, with her girls, created a 

Woodland Valentine Mantel in their Dining Room.

LOVE that moss heart!

I just had to share this precious image of one of the latest creations

 from our talented friend Rosemary, from Villa Barnes,

Birdie Crowns

...can it get any cuter?

I've heard that it takes months to perfect 

these yummy looking Chocolate Macaroons.

Jennifer from Town and Country Living

shares the scoop on her first batch.

My mouth is watering just looking at these...

And Hey...

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just click here

EpicLinen is a young company from Provence 

where you will find clothing accessories, 

and lovely linens for your home.

And while you're in the party mood today,

please visit my other Friday Party Pals:

Hope you'll join in for the party today,

Come link up your inspiring posts, vintage or new.

Please have a link within your post to be featured.

Lots of Valentine Hugs and Kisses,

Vintage Inspiration Friday #24 Vintage Valentine Party

I guess if you want to be a little foo-foo,

then Valentine's Day is the perfect Holiday.

(these sweeties are BIG...over a foot tall)

And since Valentine's Day is about romance,

I thought I'd share a few of my vintage Frenchy couple figurines from Japan.

Try saying that fast three times...

I believe in letting a house somewhat dictate the mood and style of decor.

and since this house has a little Country French feel

I started collecting these figurines when we moved here.

My toile wallpaper is gone, but I still love my ladies and gents.

They live in my nick knack cupboard in my Dining Room.

I thought it would be fun to have them kiss.

Remember how we made Barbie and Ken smooch...?

but I couldn't arrange that and still take a picture.

A few years ago I started finding these little cherub pieces too,

They should be filled with dainty Valentine confections...

vous ne pensez, pas?

(don't you think?)

just love Google Translate!

My sis has resisted the "foofy gene",

so these fell to me.

This cherub chariot was broken,

but nothing a little china epoxy wouldn't mend.

Love the attention to detail...

aaaahhhh, those tiny rosebuds....

Maybe some day I'll get around to painting this little cabinet white.

hope you enjoyed a little frenchy romance!

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And now for a few great party posts from last week.

Bellas Rose Cottage

Vintage Candy Box

Opulent Cottage

Bathroom Makeover

(the towel rack with silver trays...ohmygosh!!!)

Modern Country Style

Valentine Cushion

A Bird in Hand

Potting Bench 

There are so many great posts out there,

I just can't show them all!

Drop by these that are featured to see the rest of the inspiration.

(don't forget to grab the "featured on" button)

Hope you can join in for

 Vintage Inspiration Friday

Valentine Party!

Anything romantic or vintage inspired!

Today I'm linking with

 My French Country Cottage

My Romantic Home

The Charm of Home

Have a romantic weekend!

hugs and kisses,

Debra

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...

I know we just got our Christmas things packed and back in storage,

but it will be Valentine's Day before we know it.

And just to get us in the mood for a little Romance

I wanted to give you a peek at what I've been working on.

These are just a few of the pendant necklaces

in my Etsy Shop, The Petite Boutique

If you're looking for something for someone special

or for yourself, hope you'll drop by.

I'm listing new ones HERE each day.

xoxo,

Share the Love...

I don't go "all out" for Valentine's Day. I don't think many of us do unless we have kiddos that have fun with it, and expect to see decorations for every holiday that comes along. I enjoy bringing some reds and pinks and vintage items into the decor, especially here in the Kitchen Sitting Area. That's the place where I can indulge my holiday decorating gene to the fullest. 

How to Make a Moss Covered Heart

I've always loved using natural elements in seasonal decor and floral arrangements. If it's made of twigs and moss, dried leaves, nuts, acorns, pinecones, dried flowers etc. I'm on it. When I can create something that's holiday related and I can use it year after year, then all the more fun.

Back in 2016 I'd been seeing a lot of gorgeous heart forms covered in moss on Pinterest and in boutique vintage markets and floral shops. Whether it was cardboard, a paper mache puffy heart, wooden cutout, grapevine wreath, or a variety of other forms... I was determined to come up with my own mossy heart creation. Here's a post where I shared How to Make a Moss Covered Heart from 2018.