My Non Valentine Decor – Use What You Love
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for my dad to arrive home on Valentine’s Day with boxes of heart shaped chocolates for my sister and me. He worked in New York and had a long commute from our house in Pennsylvania and I loved throwing my arms around him and inhaling the scent of his cologne – then devouring all the chocolates!
I don’t really do much for Valentine’s Day anymore. I do miss my girls annual Valentine’s Day party but at 17, they are way too old and cool for that now.
Will that stop me from whipping up a batch of Cupid Floats for them …
or making a fun dessert like this Conversation Heart Cake …
or writing letters tucked in pretty envelopes letting them know how much I love them.
I’ll still be doing all of these things but I’ll be keeping it simple around the house without a speck of red or pink to be seen.
My table is set with a few things I love …
fresh hydrangeas, a sweet treat for my girls and these adorable gnome salt and pepper shakers.
I found this matching gold gnome hat cookie jar that I want!
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I found this cute pair at HomeGoods along with my growing Rae Dunn mug collection.
So while there won’t be any red or pink in my house for Valentine’s Day, there will be plenty of love.
Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
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I don’t decorate for the day but we sure celebrate. I love your Valentine touches. I remember those days with my dad too. To this day he sends me a card and I send him one.
Cindy
That is so sweet Cindy! My dad passed away 2 years ago this month.
I can’t find the link to the cookie jar, we’re you teasing me?
Sorry – here is the affiliate link to the gnome cookie jar! http://rstyle.me/~9zxxt
Thanks I see it now!
I love the lazy susan and thanks for the information of where it can be purchased. I really love you dinning table and was wondering where you found that. I have been looking for something similar with a rustic but sophisticated look.
Thank you Lee Ann – the table is from ATG Stores: https://www.atgstores.com/dining-tables/go-home-20142-vintage-farmhouse-turno-dining-table_g2650769.html
Where did you get that amazing wall mounted drying rack? It is the perfect thing to store thread in my studio. I love the vibe in your house.
Thanks
Here’s the wall rack: https://amzn.to/2rp8Z5n
Where did you find the wood and metal centerpiece that holds you salt and pepper shaker?
Hi Carol! Isn’t my lazy susan fun! I got it years ago and it’s no longer for sale but here is something similar https://bit.ly/3xezXch
Where did you get the lazy susan?
I got the lazy susan ages ago Patrice and it’s no longer for sale