I don’t really decorate for Valentine’s Day. It’s a nice little holiday, but not really worth a big home decorating push…kind of like Arbor Day or Corn Dog Day (March 20th). But my son saw a heart shaped Christmas ornament hanging from a candle holder and asked if we could decorate for Valentine’s Day.
That son is rather persistant and before I knew it we were searching the house for all things red and heart. Here’s what we found:
Stacks of red books. I care not what the titles are. I double-dog dare you to tell my man that A World at Arms and Home Wiring are not romantic books.
I printed those sweet vintage valentines from The Graphics Fairy. She has tons of free vintage images and clip art that you can print and frame or use for craft projects.
When I put away the Christmas decorations, I set aside these glass ornaments and the beaded garland. They sorta whisper Valentine’s Day when they’re paired with some (upside-down) milk glass candle sticks and vases.
And the heart-shaped Christmas ornament that started this whole thing. Love me some big fat red ribbon.
And a little something sumpin sumpin for my man. RAWR! Yeah, I love ‘em too.
What about you? Do you do any Valentine’s Day decorating? Do you have anything special planned?
How about a little more Valentine’s Day inspiration:
A tasty treat for your love @ Fly Through Our Window
A Valentine for the Birds @ Under the Table & Dreaming (For the birds. Literally)
Valentine’s Day tour @ Jessica Leigh’s Blog (Cause she takes such pretty pictures)
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We decorate for about a holiday a month. It used to be just my thing but now my husband does it for me during tax season. Unfortunately since we moved and I am completely disorganized we still have two Christmas trees up along with our valentine decorations!!
I love that you’ve inspired your son to appreciate his environment.
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I love what you’ve done. Home Wiring. Rawr!
Amy at The Red Chair Blog´s last blog ..How Do I Love My Chalkboard Table? Let Me Count the Ways!
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No big V-day decor here. I’m so ready for spring, though. Seashells and aqua are already creeping back out into displays.
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I’m like you, Kimba. I don’t really decorate either. I did print out a few of The Graphics Fairy’s images and made little tags to add to existing decor, but now that my kids are grown I don’t do much as far as Valentine decorating. I love the books and that ornament that started it all is really pretty.
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haha…..red shoes, rawr; you are too funny. HOpe your time at Blissdom is super cool, and you share when you get back! I love that your son wanted to decorate for Valentine’s Day! And what a good job you did!
Suzanne
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haha i loved the comment about the shoes!
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I’ve never been into Valentine’s decorating or decor but for some reason, I can’t get enough of it this year…
Here is what I’ve blogged about so far, and I’ve got at least 3-4 more projects in the works.
http://generallycreative.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine%27s%20Day
Someone stop me!!!
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I don’t, but every time I look at cute things like this, I think I should. I could probably make (or find) just a few cute things to put up that could be easily stored away after. I’m with the person above though, who is starting to think about spring displays…! (I need more of those, too; seems my decor is over-run by fall/Halloween and Christmas/winter stuff…!) Bring on the spring decor!
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Wow! I guess I’m not alone! I only decorate for fall and Christmas, but I don’t really go all-out for either. Just a little touch of classic here and there. I love your shoes
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Oh, girl. Those red shoes. Woo-hoo!
I’m guessing you’re in Nashville or on your way. I so wish I were with y’all there. I lived in Nashville for four years, so I could be the driver. . . the tour guide. . . whatever. Mostly I could just be glad to be in your presence.
BUT I am here where I need to be, pulling out my own “red shoes” for my hubby on his birthday tomorrow.
Y’all have a great time!
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love your ideas…but even more I LOVE THOSE SHOES!! You gotta feel pretty confident in a pair of shoes like that…Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Goodness, I love that lamp! Must remember that extra wide ribbon trick. And flipping over the candlesticks is flipping genious! Love the heels, too. Rawr is right!
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Ooo…love me some red shoes!
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Oh, those SHOES!!!!!!! FABULOUS! Janell
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I don’t do V-day either. I did make one of those lovely heart-shaped felt wreaths…so I look festive from the outside
Danielle @ Life on Dahlia Lane´s last blog ..Sharing The Love
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We don’t do much, but my girls are all of sudden asking “are you going to decorate for Valentine’s day?” Um, so yeah-guess I better do something now. I love those graphics, gonna go check them out!
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Beautiful! I love the the ribbon & milk glass.
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Everything you did is so charming, Kimba! Well done!
I have not done much for valentines day decor, except trade out the candles inside my epsom salt filled apothecary jars, but that’s enough for me.
Maybe I’ll get real festive and fill up a jar with red hots and another with conversation hearts, we’ll see!
I’m hosting a love story linky party next week (Feb. 12) highlighting your own favorite love stories! I’d love it if you’d like to link up a story of you and your sweetie! Maybe sharing how you met, how he proposed, or even a memorable date. Hope you have a fabulous weekend at Blissdom in those sassy red shoes!
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I love decorating for Valentines, because that is my hunk-o-man’s birthday!
He’s my true Valentine! 
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The SHOES!!! I love the shoes!! ….and the framed clipart ….and the big fat red ribbon!!!
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way to find things around the house! you crack me up with the red shoes. So funny!
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I want your shoes Kimba. I LOVE them. Where did you find those ladies? They are fabulous!
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Love the red shoes!!
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Love.The.Shoes.
Your “rawr” made me giggle… thanks!
You’ve inspired me to go beyond decorating my sticks (yesterday’s post) and look in the attic for a couple of red heart ornaments.
Hugs!
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This post makes me want to scan my house and local thrift shop for all things red! Fun stuff!!!
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Lovin those shoes girl!! Oh and the decorations rock too!
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Love love love the red shows! Where did you get them?? I simply must own a pair………
I also liked the lamp. Very creative!
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Glad I got to see the famous red pumps! Forgot to peek at them when we were at your house…if I don’t talk to you first, have fun at Blissdom! Knock ‘em dead!
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Love the shoes!
I don’t decorate for V-Day. I’ll probably make a heart attack-inducing dinner for the fam and give the boys little baskets of Valentine’s goodies, but that’s it.
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I like your Valentine’s Day decorations! They look so nice and classy!
I love to decorate for holidays and seaons. I’m skipping Valentine’s Day decorations this year, though. It’s just too much for me with a new baby. Hopefully next year I can do it again.
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What is it with men and shoes? Or, at least MY man and shoes. LOVE your shoes, Kimba. Rawr! Have a blast a blissdom!
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The shoes are by far the best Valentine decoration–wear just the shoes and your hubby will think so too
! Love ‘em!
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LOVE THE SHOES!!! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog the other day
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Love the shoes!!!!
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LOVE the shoes!!!
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I don’t decorate for Valentine’s Day. I do LOVE your red shoes ~ oo la la!
Paula Grace ~
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Nope, I am decorated out for awhile. I don’t want anything out that I have to put up.
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I don’t decorate for Valentine’s but I am loving the shoes. Bet hubby is too:)
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you are just the sweetest thang’. i was SO THRILLED to see that you put my link up! almost crying!!!!!
bless you!
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Love the fact that your little man wanted to do this……..and good job too! Looks like you have someone in your footsteps!
And how fitting with the shoes……..”There’s No Place Like Home”
Happy Valentines to all!
~Jen
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I usually don’t decorate for Valentine’s but this year I am so sick of winter that I needed something to take my mind off it! So, instead of taking down Christmas decorations and leaving the snowmen and pine boughs and wreaths, we put away all wintery stuff. The kids and I printed out some vintage valentines and put them in frames and placed them on the mantle and the bathroom counters and the shelf… My daughter got some fabric scraps and sewed little heart pillows and hung them from a tree branch in a vase. It turned out pretty cute and its keeps my mind off of the cold outside!
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what about this feature suggesting a heart shaped valentine’s pasty
Remember a couple that Munch together stay together
Munch on
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Love those red shoes Kimba!! Thanks so much for giving me credit for the images you framed, that was so sweet of you!
Karen
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Yeah, those shoes are really something! Totally great, and those decorations are very classy, not to overdone like so many v-day decorations, ha
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