Valentine's Day is such a sweet time of the year.
I really can't remember too many times that we have gone out to celebrate since the kids came along. My youngest is 15 today! Happy Birthday, Ashlyn!!!
When they were younger, we'd go out more or we'd pick up take-out gourmet food from a local business.
For several years now, we've celebrated as a family…….dinner and a movie or just at home.
We just like being home.
This year, I think we will go out…just the 2 of us since it is on a Friday! Woot, woot!
This brings me to Valentine's Day decorating. Here is my Valentine's Day vignette.
I am participating with 19 other bloggers in the All Things Home Valentine's Showcase.
You can find the complete list below. Be sure to visit everyone for lots of great inspiration!
Today's Tours: Worthing Court, The Tablescaper, Celebrating Everyday Life, Our Southern Home, A Stroll Thru Life
I decided to really decorate our kitchen dining area for the holiday.
My plan is to cook a really special Valentine's Day breakfast to eat as a family before the kids head off to school. Then that evening….hubby and I will be off for our date!
Today I am going to share a vignette in the dining area. It has really become a favorite space to decorate since the fall when I moved the table to this spot.
This was the very first piece of furniture that I painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 2 years ago. I was scared, but the console was only $30 from a thrift store. It's a very inexpensive piece of furniture in a shiny cherry finish.
I was so over all the reds from Christmas, and I figured Valentine's Day was the perfect holiday to have an excuse with 2 guys in the house to get a little girly!
I decided to get my pink on with 3 different fabrics from Walmart! One had deeper shades in it that worked nicely with my existing fabrics.
I bought 3 yards of fabric at $3.99 per yard at Walmart. I was able to make the heart ornaments, mini heart pillows and the fabric bunting. I still have some strips left over from another project. Some of the pillows are on the table.
I'll be sharing the pattern and the directions for the hearts in an upcoming post. I just bought that little “LOVE” sign from the $1 Spot at Target.
My hubby gave me the iron vintage style drying rack for Christmas. I “LOVE” it! Do you notice the white pitcher….shape looks like a heart. I got it on clearance at Tuesday Morning! The clear vase with the pine cones and yarn balls is from Christmas. I didn't put it away and I like how it brings the reds out in the fabrics.
I have gotten so much use out of the .50 cent tray from the thrift store! I frequently change out the chalk messages. It has been used all over the house…even the front porch during fall!
The heart wreath is made with a Styrofoam heart shape with coffee filters. I'll share more of that in another post as well. Today, I'll share how to make the fabric bunting. Super easy and inexpensive!
I placed 3 small clear Command hooks on the window. Then I pre-measured my twine.
I folded the fabric in half that was leftover from the hearts. I then just eyed all the cuts. You can tell nothing is straight and perfect. I cut the fabric in 1 inch wide strips that were 24 inches long.
I ended up with 3 sets of each fabric. I then began to tie each strip onto the twine. I alternated the same all the way across the twine.
I think my little girly touches blend right in. I've heard no grumbling. LOL!
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This weeks tour schedule!!
Monday, January 27:
The Everyday Home
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
AKA Design
Setting for Four
Create and Babble
Tuesday January 28:
White Lace Cottage So Much Better with Age
Town and Country Living
Top This Top That
Vintage News Junkie
Wednesday January 29:
Marty's Musings
Stone Gable
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Cupcakes and Crinolines
Hymns and Verses
Thursday January 30:
Worthing Court
The Tablescaper
Celebrating Everyday Life
Our Southern Home
A Stroll Thru Life
Link Parties that OSH parties at on occasion!
Monday: Between Naps on the Porch
Tuesday: The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse and Inspire Me Party at A Stroll Thru Life, Setting for Four – Project Inspire{d}
Wednesday: Savvy Southern Style
Thursday: From My Front Porch to Yours, 52 Mantels, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life ,No Minimalist Here
Friday: French Country Cottage, My Repurposed Life, Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday, Common Ground, The Charm of Home, Rooted in Thyme,Imparting Grace, Keep Calm and Link Up, at the picket fence – Inspiration Fridays, My Romantic Home – Show and Tell Friday, Craftberry Bush – Inspiration Gallery Friday, SnapCreativity – Show and Tell
Pat says
Christy,
I adore the fabric banner/pennant, dear one!!!
…and the Pink Valentine vignette is charming!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Shannah says
I love EVERYTHING about this! It’s so amazingly cute and well put together!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Shannah! I’ve never been much of a Valentine’s Day decorator, but have had fun with it this year! Have a great week, frined! XXOO Christy
Paula says
I love your Valentine’s Day vignette and I know that you love having it in the breakfast area so that you can enjoy it on a daily basis. Your fabric garland is so cute! I was kind of jealous when I read that your Walmart has fabric. The one near my school used to have a wonderful fabric section that was deleted when the store remodeled. I look forward to your heart tutorial.
Christy says
Thanks so much, Paula! I really had fun making them all….great TV projects! I can’t believe yours doesn’t have fabric anymore! Our section is small, not a great selection, but some great ones for crafts. I hope you have a wonderful week! ~Christy
Marty Walden says
What a pretty vignette, full of special touches and Valentine goodies! Thank you so much for joining us again, Christy!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Marty! It was really a fun tour…so many great ideas!!! XXOO Christy
Jamie says
This is soooo pretty! So fun being on the tour with you. Sharing on my FB page this week 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Christy says
Thanks so much, Jamie!!! I don’t normally do much for Valentine’s Day, but this was such an inspiring tour! Hugs, Christy
Shirley says
Love the fabric bunting…enhances your beautiful vignette!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Sweet Shirley!!! It was a fun tour. Loving all the ideas!! XXOO ~Christy
Heidi Colton says
I just love the girly touches. I put mine in to remind myself in house full of guys that I live here too!!
Christy says
Thanks, Heidi….so far no grumbles about the pink! I am loving it. Think I’ll add some to the guest room! LOL! Hugs~ Christy
Marty says
Oh I love it. The swag and all of your sweet hearts are so pretty. Just the perfect girly touch for Valentine’s. Hugs, Marty
Christy says
Thanks so much, Marty. It was such a fun project to do curled up on the couch. Have a wonderful week, sweet friend!!! XXOO Christy
The Tablescaper says
I love your vignette! You have so much detail and it just puts you in the mood for Valentine’s day!
Happy to be co-hosting with you!
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Christy says
Thanks so much, Alma! I could really get used to adding a few pink, girly touches here and there! Have a wonderful week! XXOO Christy
AtHomeWithTheBarkers says
It is so fun to have girly touches every now and then! Those colors look great with your french country. Super cute Christy!
Christy says
Thanks bunches, Sonya! I sure could get used to adding more girly touches throughout! Have a wonderful week!! XXOO Christy
laura says
i think you are right! besides the girly touches help our men down the road. Happy Birthday Ashlyn!
Christy says
Thanks, Ash had a great birthday weekend….you know they go on for days! LOL! Glad my son isn’t afraid to wear a pink polo! Have a wonderful week, friend!! XXOO Christy