Vintage Valentines & a Vacation

Knock Knock . . .

Who's there?

Why it's just little old me wishing all of you a Happy Valentine's Day before I head off on a little vacation.

Those vintage Valentine's really pull at my heartstrings ♥

Something about them seems so sweet.

I couldn't resist this planter with the blue birdie on her hat. The first year I had it I used it as a centerpiece for the Valentine's dinner table. I put some fresh flowers and water in it. As we ate dinner I watched a slow, but steady stream of water leaking from it.

So now it serves as a bookend. No leaking water & still looking cute. A picture of my sweet little cherubs is sitting in front of the books. My gosh, how did they grow up so fast??

These cherub towels have been in a drawer since I bought them several years ago. I suppose one good thing about an empty nest is that I can now put the towels out and not have to worry about little boys messing them up.

I don't know who did the beautiful stitching, but I ♥ them. Can you tell I just learned a new computer skill today ♥? Thanks, Beth ~ it worked!! Now don't laugh too hard all of you with the super computer skills. For those of us who are almost computer illiterate it is a thrill to learn something new.

A little floral arrangement from the thrift shop and another vintage Valentine. I couldn't resist this one for it's garden theme.

And, if you are thinking that I have been playing with pine cones again . . .

You would be totally correct. Pink this time. Have you seen the line of Martha Stewart glitter at Michael's? Oh, such pretty colors and such a fine texture. With the abundance of pine cones available around here and that gorgeous glitter, I may just be gluing & glittering for every season.

My husband & I are leaving Friday morning for a short vacation. We both feel a strong need for a little getaway. As a small business owner in this economy he has been working really hard to try & hang onto the business. I know he has been under a lot of stress and has been extra busy. So, being the good wife that I am :-) I thought I would help him out a little by buying a Valentine for him to give to me.

I am always looking out for his best interests ;-)

Can you blame me??

Check out the pink doors and ♥ shaped door handles.

Why, oh why don't they make cards like this anymore??

In order to really make my husband feel like he did a good job on card selections this year, when I get to this part of the card I think I will get a little tear in my eye and say "Honey, my ♥ belongs to you too!!"

As I always say, you do whatever it takes to maintain a strong marriage. I'm always willing to do my part ;-)

I'll see you next week. Until then I wish you love & happiness.