As of this minute, this is as close to hearts as it looks like I will be getting for a few more days. Lol
I'm not sure I really needed any of this but, for whatever reason, they all spoke to me. I'm actually already sorry that I didn't get more of the heart shaped ramekins. They are from the $Spot at Target and I'm already thinking of how many ways I can use them. The small heart shaped candle is also from the $Spot. I'm pretty sure the candle won't be anything great but I just liked the look of the container. I bought the other candle for my candle lamp and the towels and earrings just because....
My plan had been to begin the Christmas takedown maybe today. I knew I had to run some errands yesterday and while I was out, I thought I would look for frames for the Valentine images I ordered that should be here later this week.
The stores were CROWDED and so were the roads-which I should have anticipated on a Friday. One of my stops was Hobby Lobby and the frame section was on sale but pretty much picked over-which I should also have anticipated because I know lots of people give photos as gifts for the holidays. I actually got one of grandson #2's senior picture. But, I grabbed up what they had that might work and thought I might start my takedown today...until I got a message from both granddaughter #1 and grandson #2. My grandson asked if he could come over today to cut up a HUGE branch that had fallen from one of my very LARGE oak trees. Fortunately it had fallen behind my fence with NEW posts but JUST behind it and it was hindering the folks who own the 17 acres behind me from clearing the land up to my fence-and, believe me, that clearing is very much appreciated as it becomes a JUNGLE back there very quickly.
And so, that happened and he and I had a nice visit while he was cutting up and loading up his truck to carry it all away. He also mentioned that his brother (grandson #1) would be coming by later this afternoon to visit before he flies back to college tomorrow. And so, today is out but I don't care. One more day of Christmas lights and scents for me and precious time spent with grandchildren!
Then, granddaughter #1 asked if she could come down and take me and her other grandmother to lunch tomorrow. Of course, that is also a no-brainer. And, after lunch, we're heading to Home Goods. She has a gift card burning a hole in her pocket and I just love that place so we will have fun-and, another day will be Christmasy again.
As it stands, I'm thinking I will start on Monday and see how far I get. I have a hair appointment on Tuesday so I won't be able to do my "don't stop 'til you're done" usual routine but if I don't get started soon I might as well just hop to St. Pat's. Lol
So here is my full stash from yesterday.
Even though it is hard to tell, all of the frames are some variation of gold. Some are more modern than I like but I think the mix might work. The Valentine mailbox image is just sitting on one of the frames I wasn't so sure about but once I put it there, I kind of liked the repeat of the straight gold lines in the image so I think it might work. I am thinking of redoing the chest right inside the front door and since there is an old mailbox hanging on the wall right there, I think I will work the vignette around this picture.
The more antique gold frame will look pretty with the pot of shamrocks I ordered for St. Patrick's Day and I'm hoping the others will finish out the rest of the pictures coming.
So that is where I am and "why" I am at the moment. Sure glad I'm learning to be more flexible in my plans these days. Lol
That's all I have right now unless you would like to see another bit of serendipity. Now that I have time to really take things in, I noticed this on the shelf in the family room. It actually wasn't planned but it sure could have been!
The "painting" is something I did a few years back and has been in this spot for Christmas every year since. The smaller "cabin" is an ornament that daughter #2 gave everyone at our "Girls' Luncheon" last year. When it came out this year it was a bit too heavy to hang on any branches that were still free so I just sat it here...and never moved it. It wasn't until just the other day that I realized how much they resembled each other.
So, that is it for today. I am still looking at any resource I can find to come up with some new Valentine crafts to share but, as I have told you before 1. I think I want to slim down my Valentine decor and 2. I ALWAYS have trouble decorating for this holiday. I'm not the biggest fan of red or pink and I'm not really a huge fan of the heart shape. I am loving the neutral Valentine decor that many people are using but it would just be too expensive to start the whole house over again so we shall see what transpires in a few days-at least fingers crossed it is a few days. Around here you never know because I never say no to a better offer. Lol
Stay safe and stay tuned.
