although i think the holiday itself it sort of silly. there is something about the red, pink, and white of valentines day that always allures me in. the stationary, the hearts, chocolate, pretty bouquets, stickers, cute stuffed things, romantic & fancy dates.
i have always kinda found valentines day outwardly charming...but it also sometimes made my heart hurt. mainly because i was often longing for a romantic relationship of my own and v-day was a reminder of my single-ness. however, i made up my mind my sophmore year of college that i was going to make valentines day a fun thing whether single or not. in fact that year i mailed out these adorable valentine cards to all my girl friends and had tulips delivered to them all. the next year of college, although i was in my first serious relationship then, i left little presents for all my freshman girls (i was their RA) outside their doors: little valentine day cups, w/ stickers, candy, and little valentine cards. so cute.
i have always kinda found valentines day outwardly charming...but it also sometimes made my heart hurt. mainly because i was often longing for a romantic relationship of my own and v-day was a reminder of my single-ness. however, i made up my mind my sophmore year of college that i was going to make valentines day a fun thing whether single or not. in fact that year i mailed out these adorable valentine cards to all my girl friends and had tulips delivered to them all. the next year of college, although i was in my first serious relationship then, i left little presents for all my freshman girls (i was their RA) outside their doors: little valentine day cups, w/ stickers, candy, and little valentine cards. so cute.
*sigh* i think when i have kids i want to make valentines day a fun thing for them as well. making homemade valentine cards, doing heart cut-out sandwiches, or pancakes, or etc. decorating, scavenger hunts, then making homemade candy, and of course surprising them with something heart-felt. i know, i know i'm a bit of a nerd or rather a sap...perhaps even both.
anyhoo...i just love these ideas for hearts day.
aren't those cut out cookies precious? and personalized candy! so clever & cute! (inchmark)
i love stationary. especially handmade. these are both simple & sweet. (hobocampcrafts) (creative thursday)
something cuddly. i love this wool handmade creation.(sian)
charming pottery hearts. wouldn't that be adorable on your coffee table? (jdwolfepottery) and although i'm not even a tea/coffee drinker i still love this pretty little mug. (lisatoni)
happy hearts!
3 comments:
Very cute stuff! I've seen that bunny on other blogs too! I love the cards though.
I love <3 day, too, and for all the reasons you mentioned. I remember a quote from Snoopy pictured lying on his back on top of a large heart instead of his dog house, "Everyday should be Valentine's Day for those of us who are basically lovable." Thanks for your post!
loooove all of this
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