Get Prepared for Valentine's

We are less than a month away from Valentine's Day and all I can see is red! 

This year why not dress up the standard chocolates, flowers, and cards?! 

One thing I adore is when Scott surprises me with gorgeous bouquets that are out of the norm.  Skip the standard roses this year and give her an unexpected flower and even better, deliver them to her wrapped in paper instead of a vase.  

Walk away from the chocolate this year and give her the always gorgeous and yummy macaron. 

Last, but certainty not least, don't forget the card. Sometimes it's not the gift that means the most, it's the words written in the card that steals our heart!

 

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 And if cupids arrow hasn't gotten you just yet, why not treat yourself! I can remember many days that I bought flowers and macrons for myself because yes, while life as a single girl in her 20's and 30's can be a total blast, it can also be hard a times.  So go ahead...you deserve them!

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 Do you have your look ready for the special day?  Here are just a few items we are currently swooning over for vday!

DIY Pop Up Card via Oh Happy Day

Oh Happy Day is a seriously awesome blog...If you're a Paris lover like myself then you HAVE to stop by!  Jordan Ferney (author behind blog) packed her bags (along with hubby and two kid-o's) and took the trip over the pond to live in sweet Paris for a YEAR!  Her pics of the city are absolutely amazing!

Ok now on to DIY...Pop Cards--I'm loving this but can totally see myself snipping the wrong places and my card tuning out more like a snowflake! haha 

Click here for the how to's

Etsy Shop Of The Day...

I spied the most delightful iPhone case over at Made By Girl the other day that totally got me rethinking which case I want to purchase for my iPhone???

Which brings me to my Etsy Shop of the Day... The adorable Dani Notes!

Are these iPhone cases not precious?!

A few other pieces from the collection that caught my eye!

See the rest of the shop here...

Pen to Paper

Artist, Izak Zenou has launched a line of some serious stationary!!

I'm seriously thinking of spending an entire Sunday afternoon and just writing (not texting) all my girlfriends!

Head on over to Expressionery to check out the complete collection!!

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Inkello

I have been looking for recipe cards that are a little more fun and chic than the norm and just yesterday I stumbled upon Inkello Letterpress and do believe I found what I am looking for!!



I also fell in love with their gift tags!!

Citrus...ADORE

A few other faves from the collection...

GADABOUT

I adore stationary however, I have to admit I don't always follow through when it comes to sitting down with pen and paper. 

Hanna Brooks Nation is the amazing designer and creator behind Gadabout-  This chic collection makes me want to kick my case of the lazies and start writing notes to all my lovely friends and family. 

Don't you just love when you receive a personalized note in the mail?!

I know I do!