Hearts are beginning to abound once again in this jay house. Valentine’s Day approaches.
I love this holiday. Not for the romance, the chocolate, or the overpriced greeting cards. I love it because, for me, it comes with no strings attached. Dan and I are very low key when it comes to this holiday. There may be a card (if I request it), occasionally a gift. The only requirement is chocolate fondue – because chocolate fondue needs a date. Other than that, we’re free.
At Christmastime when I’m stressed about last-minute gifts and unsent Christmas cards I actually find myself looking forward to Valentine’s Day. Looking forward to its fun, easy-going nature. We can celebrate however we like – the only rule is that we spread a little love while we’re at it.
Tomorrow we’re putting off our lessons to make some valentines and decorating with hearts.
We’re remembering the love that is always here and celebrating it.
And while we do that, here’s some of the ways we celebrated a year ago:
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How about you? Do you get a thrill from the bouquets and chocolate boxes? Or would you rather hide until it’s over?
Hi Rachel 🙂 it has been ages since I have had a chance to pop over for a visit so I’m looking forward to catching up tonight 🙂 we are very low key with our valentine celebrations to. The kids love to make handmade cards and we bake some goodies for a special little lunch we have with my mom but hubby and I don’t go over the top with anything extra special. We know how much we love each other as we tell each other all the time *grin* and sometimes he’ll surprise me with flowers but most of the time we just treat it as any other day 🙂 Love those little hearts in the first pic. Reminds me of some of the ones being made around here lately! Hugs
How did you make the envelopes? Did you have a template? They are such a fantastic way to make use of an old calendar!
Thanks, we had lots of fun with those! The link is under the photo (the title is the link).
We tend to be low key around here too. This is the first time both kids are away so I sent them cards. Love the envelope!!
i love the watercolour hearts mobile!! isn’t it great what you can do with an embroidery hoop and a some string?
I am a huge fan of Valentines! I already have plans to make chocolate turtles with homemade caramel creme, but upon seeing your bread link I will be adding that to my list too.Raspberries are my husband’s favorite fruit so how can I not bake him a loaf? Have a great day!
Mmm, I think there are still somemade turtles hiding in our freezer…I may have to seek them out. 😉
I love Valentines Day. My husband and I don’t do gifts for holidays for each other but I love baking sweets and making little Valentines with and for my Children. I love making a little something for my friends as well, like cookies left on their doorsteps or something crafty and fun.
that raspberyy swirl lemon loaf sounds amazing! We need to finish up a couple of valentine’s cards to mail off today….
Dave asked me to marry him on Valentine’s Day 1999. He didn’t ask because it was V-day, but because that happened to be the weekend he drove to see me (We lived in two different states at the time).Each year he gives me tulips to mark the years together. It is very sweet, but not something required. I love doing and making things with the kiddos. Some years we sent a family valentines (truly a xmas card that finally came together). I loved that.
What lovely ways to say, “I love you.”
Wow. You know how to celebrate Valentine’s day. I have to say that my personal favorites were the little heart valentines in the first photo. They tickled my heart!!
Blessings, Debbie
Those were awfully sweet. They’ve made even tinier ones for little Mira. 😀
We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s day ourselves, but I certainly love the sentiments behind the celebration. We were in the States one year during Valentine’s day and it seemed to be a lot of fun and widely celebrated. Whatever you do, have a gorgeous time with your lovely family. Jacinta x
I’d like a slice of that lemon loaf please! Have a great weekend.
Hmm, I wonder how it would ship… 😉
My youngest keeps asking if he can have a day off school so that all those valentine cards can be made. I keep reminding him that he has the weekend! 🙂 Some years we decorate with homemade things and make cookies and have presents while other years it might just be a special dessert and homemade cards for each other. I think this year is one of the latter. Do you have a recipe for that lovely lemon & raspberry bread?
Well despite my big talking we might end up that way, too. Our day off ended up as a sick day. Too bad.
The link for the recipe is right under the photo (the title is the link). 🙂
One tradition I like to carry on from my childhood is to write “this is what I love about you” Valentine’s cards for my kiddos and Matt, too:) We celebrate simply and sweetly here!
One question: what is your recipe for fondue??? I am thinking this has got to be added to our Valentine’s traditions!
these hair clips are the cutest!!!
your blog banner is new, isn’t it? i love it!
a) the calender page envelopes are to die for.
b) raspberry swirl lemon loaves? yes please!
c) chocolate fondue heals everything.
xo, laura emily
wow–those cupcakes look awesome! And I love the hair clips.
Nice going mama!
XO