Five Friday Thoughts & Valentine Decor!

Some Friday morning thoughts for you before I grace you with my (as promised) Valentine Mantel “Presents!”

1. I am drinking decaf coffee, trying really hard to pretend it is a cup of Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos Tea. Coffee without flavored creamer is tough for me.

2. Speaking of tea… I am excited to find out who will win this at noon today!

3. I am horrified by the Josh Powell Story on the news. (putting the word “horrified” in the largest possible font doesn’t even begin to tell you how awful that story is.) Many prayers for the family and friends affected by this monster. What a tragedy.

4. The doctor says my body is alright. I am beginning to think my illness is related to stress and anxiety.

5. Tomorrow I am going to Richmond to see Christen and cook food all day long for the soon to be brand new mommy, Katie!!

Now - on to the last of my tiny valen-tiny decorations!

Letters were on sale a Michaels…

And so was scrap booking paper!

Thank you Modge Podge!

I change this glass candle holder out seasonally. It went from this…

… to this! (Candy hearts from the Dollar Store! Cute and Cheap! Score!)

I have seen Valentine Printables floating all over Pinterest, but I decided to make and frame my own! Want to print it for your house? Shoot me an email and I will send it to you! [email protected]

The finished lovy dovy mantel!

What do you have planned for Valentine’s Day? Or are you letting your significant other do the planning? Are you celebrating it this weekend or on Tuesday, or maybe next weekend like Mike and I? I still have a bit more crafting before I can give him his present so I am happy that I have an extra week!

xoxoxo.

http://www.blogger.com/profile/10093678995653714452 - Lesley

Aww, I wish I liked Vday as much as you do bc your decor is great! Make sure to link them to pinterest so others can see your cute ideas!

Yikes, I have bad anxiety and yes it can do some nasty things to your body. I feel for you in that department. I hope you feel better soon.
http://www.blogger.com/profile/14990442292393696689 Jenn

These are amazing! It is so crazy how much being anxious can do to your body. I get cold sores - BLEH! - and I made myself sick last week, so…I relate. I guess you just need to find some ways to keep yourself calm. Please oh please let me win the tea set! ::crosses fingers!:: Aaaand I love all your decor ideas - am going to the Dollar Store today, totally want to try the conversation hearts idea! Have fun in Richmond! (One of my favorite places)

Jenn

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http://www.blogger.com/profile/06091239234839040298 La Mode by Marianne

Your decorating skills are amazing! I love the window frames above the fireplace and how you can decorate them for the season/holiday, such a cool idea!!

And I’m bummed that I totally missed the giveaway - looks like great stuff!
http://www.blogger.com/profile/04273339353438026603 Meg {henninglove}

i love those l-o-v-e letters you found and that scrapbooking paper you found is awesome! cant go wrong with stripes