love is in the air

you guys know, since i've mentioned (often)

that i LOVE valentine's decor.

i think it's b/c it's such an unabashedly girly holiday.

and it should come as no surprise that i love girly. girly? i can do.

i've been scouring stores for cute and affordable valentine's decorations. sadie's birthday party is on feb. 13, so i have a good excuse to buy some new v day goodies this year.

i found some really cute (and cheap) stuff at oriental trading.

paper doilies in various sizes:

garlands:

 

string-able foam conversation hearts

 

foam doilies (the plain white circle doilies on the left are actually from publix):

i also found some sweet things at hobby lobby:

a heart chain:

 

felt roses:

 

heart wreath:

 

and i also got a few packages of these making memories embellishments:

 

i've also seen super cute decor at michaels, target, and the dollar spot at our PX (the military version of a wal mart).

i mean, these items were all super affordable, and i have big plans for them!

here is an idea i'm definitely doing...how simple yet pretty is this??
( from tumblr, where i have an inspiration blog)

 

photo credit: elena  found via laboomeria on tumblr

i'm also going to hang some doilies on twine using clothes pins.

lots of banners, etc.

yes, i know all of this is very "trendy" and "in" right now. but i've always had a weakness for doilies, etc. when i was in junior high, i ordered an old fashioned valentine kit. it had victorian images, doilies, lace...i had so much fun making those cards. i doubt any of my friends appreciated them, they were way more into NKOTB. heee!

so anyway, thought i'd share. have a beautiful monday! xoxo

Comments

[Suzitee]

Valentines decor? Are you kidding me? LOL, here in Australia, Valentines Day barely even exists, and I can't recall ever giving or receiving a Valentine! How sad is that?
Absolutely LOVING those doilies though.Please please post lots of pics of your Valentine decor...I am fascinated!

[kirsty]

We dont go gaga for valentines in this country so much (stiff upper british lip and all that nonsense).
I wanna move to the US so I can enjoy this girl day with as much gusto as you, my lubbly friend x

[Kami]

I am so in love with those felt roses!!! All of your decorations are absolutely gorgeous and Sadie is going to have one adorably sweet party!!!

[Sara]

Love every single bit of it! Valentines is just a fun holiday, you make what you want of it.
Loving you blog background and I'm going to have to check out this tumblr thing.

[Jenni Hufford]

these are beautiful!!! love the heart doilies, felt roses, and the MM embellishments- yummy! Can't believe S is almost 2!!!!!!

[jacqueline]

i love all the goodies you have purchased. i will have to look into it. i know my twins would love this. thank you for all the wonderful ideas and beautiful inspiration.

[Jonnelle]

I {heart} doilies too!! Those foam ones are delish!!
I love Oriental Trading and Hobby Lobby (although we don't have one here and I miss it so!!), they always have the cutest things at great prices!
Cannot wait to see pictures of your house decorated with love!!!

[Holly S]

You are too cute! Love your decorations you got-can't wait to see what you do with it all!

[Melissa]

amazing!! I love the last pic your posted of the garland with the lights! Might be using that one :-)

[Steph H]

So this whole entry is about V-day and what sticks out to me? You bought something at PUBLIX! Publix is my very favorite grocery store and we don't have them here (which is probably good since they are pricy!) If you have not already, you must go get yourself a publix deli sub.

And some red velvet cake.

Okay, now I'm drooling...

[Nirupama Kumar]

Wow! I love all these decorations, you have the makings of a very fabulous two-year old party. Wish we could come too!!

[elana k]

such utter cuteness, especially that doily garland with twinkle lights. can't wait to see how you put them to use! :)

[Becca]

I LOVE the doily garland with the white lights. That is so pretty.

[Chris Dodaj]

Steph, you always find the coolest stuff!
I would love to have that many crafy stores in my area.
Those felt roses are especially amazing, I can't wait to see what you do with them!
I've only bought some doilies and some MS felt heart stuff so far.

Chris

[Amber Zimmerman]

Love the twinkly lights garland and the doilies too! Having girls is such a fun excuse to by those pretties too, isn't it? =)

[reyanna]

Oh, sweet! I LOVE those doilies! :D Have fun!

[Robin]

great ideas! and a completely off topic question...who makes the letter stickers you used for your title in your "since you" and "no picnic" layouts (white with red outline)? They look familar but I can't remember and I'm thinking I really need some!
Thanks, Robin

[Stephanie Howell]

They are Jenni bowlin alpha stickers!!! Xoxo

Sent from my iPhone

[Jennifer.T]

oh my goodness Steph! I can't wait to see the finished product, Sadie's party is going to look *AMAZING*!! I'm so excited and I'm not even going lol

[Lynn]

All lovely! The felt roses are gorgeous & the doilies look great with the fairy lights.

[Erika M]

Very cool - I love Valentine's decor even though I do not put any up!

[Natalie]

those are so pretty!! How fun!! okay I have a really dumb question....(I always tell my girls remember Im 40 now I don't know what "text" talk is) so what does NKOTB mean?? (feeling dumb right about now)

:0)Natalie

[QSOgirl]

wow, i can't wait to see what you do with these things. you have such a knack...

[Stephanie Howell]

new kids on the block!!! xoxo

[Heather Garl]

I can't wait to see photos of the party decor! Be sure to share.

[pidgen]

Don't feel pressured ... but I totally missed your Sunday scrap yesterday! Just wasn't the same.

By the way, I caught the NKOTB thing ... I didn't really know how to feel about that ... LOL!

[Ally White]

I love those doilies on the twine! Can't wait to see the party pics. I'm sure it will be a success :)

[heatherg]

can't wait to see all your Vday decorations up. I am decorating for the time this year, my 4 yo is super excited about it.

[Nikki M]

Love that pink wreath! We are decorating for Happy Hearts Day too...much to my husband's dismay. Thanks for sharing!

[Jessica S]

I am running out the door to look for that wreath at Hobby Lobby. I love the doilies with the twinkle lights too. I am actually making a garland with some of the Studio Calico Feb 2009 paper. I loved that kit so I've kind of held on to the stuff, for example see Golem "My Precious", but am glad I am using it.

[Shandell]

I am so jealous of all your gorgeous Valentines goodies! I am in LOVE with the heart doilies!! Unfortunately Valentine's day isn't as a big a deal in Australia, so there is no hope of getting beautiful decorations like yours :( I'm looking forward to seeing how you decorate for Sadie's party.

[lisa truesdell]

that last photo is just happy. i can't wait to see what you do!