Valentine's Day Spirit

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This Friday is Valentine's Day and to celebrate I have added a couple little touches around the house.  You know, to get in the spirit. I am a fan of this special day, but I don't expect the normal Valentine's activities.

 I love Valentine's not in the way that some girls do, but I love the little cards for the kids to take to school, I love the candy, and I love it is on a Friday this year.

Now some people get carried away with such elaborate plans.  Dinner, presents, and flowers with chocolate, and of course decorations.

I personally believe dinner on the exact day is a little overrated.  Too many people in the restaurant and I feel like the restaurant's "Valentine's Specials" are not always the best.  I much rather make dinner plans for another night.

Presents.  Who doesn't like presents?  Some of my best memories are coming down for school in the morning and seeing the little items my parents gave me.  Favorite being the heart shaped chocolates on a lollipop stick.

I like to have flowers in the house.  I just feel like they just give off a great feeling, especially during these snowy, cold months.  And what girl doesn't like a little chocolate?

Now my favorite.  Decorations are the best! Valentine's is a little holiday when compared to Christmas, decorations aren't as big and exciting.  

But don't you worry!  I found some cute ones.

You have seen my straws in another post found here - Best of January.

But I have decorated the bar cart even more when I found these cute napkins.

Kate Spade his and hers glasses are just perfect for the holiday.  

And it wouldn't be Valentine's Day without candy hearts.

 I had to grab the Sweet Tart ones when I stopped into Target the other day.

Are you ready to celebrate Valentine's Day?  

Any exciting plans?

Little Project for the Home

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I have decided to entertain myself with a little project for the home the other night.  I wanted something easy and once I found a little jar at Michaels I knew what I was going to do.  I just needed a couple little things and once I had them I was well on my way.

I found the jar and instantly thought about using it on my coffee table to hold matches for my candles.

I started with just the matches in the jar, but I thought about how am I going to light them when needed.

 So there needed to be a change, so I added a cute little tag where I attached the strike side of the matchbox.

I think it turned out pretty cute and would make a great house-warming gift.

Have you done any little projects lately?

Best of January

January is over and I wanted to do a Best of January Post right away, but time got away from me.  I guess that is what you get when your weekends are booked until late February.  

I am excited about this post because I have never done one and I am hoping to continue with them throughout the year.  

Here are some of the popular posts and pictures of the first month of the year.

Top Posts of January

1) Out of my Zone

This post is about doing something new and different

2) Currently Like

All about the things I love right now

3) Keep Calm- Baltimore

A little peek into the world of Baltimore

Click the title to read the Top Posts

Top Instagram Pictures of January

Kate Spade order was delivered and a big hit.  

 

The classic look of chambray, black and pearls was a winner in the fashion department.

 

And these cute paper straws made it to the list.  

(I did put them out early, I couldn't help it!) 

Glad to see the top three pictures were a mix of accessories, outfits, and of course paper straws. 

Hope your February is off to a great start!

What is with This Weather?

What is going on with Mother Nature?  The weather is all over the place lately.  One day it is nice and the next it is terrible with a capital T.

Well, I say nice as in no need for a big puffy coat or jacket.  Yesterday was a nice day, almost 50 degrees, being in the mid 40s.  Lightweight scarf and Barbour jacket was all I needed.

Lets talk about today and the many other crazy snow days.  Today couldn't make up its mind.  Freezing rain/snow, gross!  Today called for Bean Boots, corduroys, and my favorite puffy Vineyard Vines coat.

Here are some of the snow days we have had this year.

 

All I have to say is that summer better be great and full of long sunny days.  

How many more days until summer?