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Hi everyone! Today is Laurie’s Valentine Party so be sure to checkout her blog because 1) she always has fun posts and 2) lots of people are showing their Valentine decorations and you might get some ideas for next year or even this year (there’s still time).

Sign
Above is a sign I painted a few years ago. The guy who greets people at my Goodwill always says “Be Sweet” to me as I leave. Isn’t that sweet!

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Vintage Valentine Cards. As usual, I didn’t get to do all the things I had planned. Just ran out of time! I did put a few things in some apothecary jars.
redhearts
I got some Christmas ornaments at Ikea last month on clearance.  I think they were only 45 cents and they had hearts so I thought they’d be perfect for VDay.
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I did finish the black cabinet in my dining room.

Topshelf

Isn’t this little fork chandy darling! My friend Linda made it for me, she also made the altered bottle that’s next to the vintage cards above.

secondshelf
I don’t know if you can tell, but those damask tins are in the shape of hearts.

Stripedhearts

Some ticking stripe and black w/button hearts (also Christmas ornaments).

carvedheart

I just realized that I use a lot of Christmas ornaments as Valentine decorations. This one of a pair I found at Goodwill years ago and I added the crystals on the bottom.

LOVE

My glittery LOVE sign with a tulle bow.
The rest of my Valentine Decorations can be found here:
Living Room China Cabinet
A Valentine Tree
Burlap Heart Wreath

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Comments

  1. vintage girl at heart says

    So sweet indeed!!!
    I am still keeping my eyes peeled for a feather tree for you….

  2. Mrs.Rabe says

    Very nice!

    I love how you make your home a warm, welcoming and celebratory place!

    Have a great Valentine's Day!

  3. Shelia says

    Hi Manuella! Beautifulness and sweetness is always here on your blog! I love seeing all of your pretties!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia 😉

  4. Rosie@Journey to Charm says

    What beautiful treasures you have. I especially like the doves with the crystal drops. Rosie

  5. Vee says

    Very pretty as always, Manuela! I had no idea that there was a Valentine Party going on anywhere in Blogland, but I will be certain to visit Laurie and see what's happening. I really like your "Be Sweet" sign and not only that, I think I need it! 😀

  6. Cindy says

    Manuela, first of all I must tell you that I love your blog. I find it to be very inspiring. I get such great ideas! One of them is the sign "Be Sweet", it reminded me of my dear old aunt who always says "Sleep Sweet", whenever we have stayed with her and are kissing her good night. I think I will make a sign with that on it and hang it over my bed.
    On to your Valentine decor, it is gorgeous, beautiful, but not TOO much. I love it, I think I will keep a look out for heart ornaments at the Thrift stores that I frequent. Also, I love your yellow walls and the brown and black that you have with it. I am going in that direction with my decor, slowly weeding out more colorful things. Keep up the great work! Hugs, Cindy S

  9. Phyllis AROUND THE HOUSE says

    So many beautiful things, I love seeing them all displayed so pretty, love the tureen…cute heart ornaments,who would have thought…thanks for sharing, come for a visit…Phyllis

  10. Melissa Miller says

    Manuela you have the prettiest Valentine items in your cabinet.
    I just adore the heart shaped bird ornament. ~Beautiful done!

    Happy Valentines Day! ~Melissa 🙂

  11. vignette design says

    I love that chickenwire cabinet with all the pretties inside. It looks like it is lines with polka dot green paper! Too cute. I'm off to explore more of your blog!

  12. Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says

    Oh Manuella, you out did your self my friend…Loved seeing this fun post…I just did my hutch the other day with paper Toile in the back like yours and I'm loving it girl thanks for the tip…May you have a GREAT Valentine day my friend….hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

  15. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    Manuela, everything looks so pretty. I love your vintage cards, and you have some great multi-holiday decor. The love birds in the heart are so sweet, and how smart of you to add the bling to them. The ticking herts are so cute too. Thank you so much for joining the party. laurie

  16. Julie Harward says

    And xoxoxo's to a very sweet lady…you have been listening to the nice man! All your things here are so pretty…have a wonderful valentines weekend…come say hi 😀

  18. Cathy says

    Oh Manuela…everything is gorgeous…as always!

    I adore the little heart with the crystal…beautiful!

    Happy Valentine's Day!
    XOXO
    Cathy

  19. Jenni @ nest to keep says

    Hi Manuela~
    Your home is so pretty and definitely looks ready for Valentine's Day! Oh, and I love your black cabinet with the chicken wire, AND the back of it is so cute with the green and white polka-dots! 🙂

    Have a good weekend!

  24. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    So pretty, Manuela! I love your damask heart tins and so many of the other items. It's funny how so many Christmas ornaments work well for Valentine's Day.

  25. The Good Life in Virginia says

    lovely decorations…but then, you always do everything PERFECTFULLY whatever the season~
    have a wonderful weekend.
    hugs

  27. Richella says

    Hugs and Kisses to you, Manuela!

    Thank you for pointing out that many of your Valentine's decorations are actually re-purposed Christmas decorations. Now that I think about it, I have at least one wonderful ornament that's actually a heart. I've never thought to pull it out for V Day.

    As usual, things look so warm and inviting at your house. Hope your Valentine's Day is wonderful!

    Be sweet!

  32. Donna says

    You have the prettiest decorations! I love all your ideas and creativity. Vintage cards are a favorite.

    Happy Valentine's Day!

  34. Glenda/MidSouth says

    So many pretty decorations. Really like the framed Love picture and the doves in the heart.

  37. Tanya says

    Adorable decorations as usual. I just love all of the Valentine's cute stuff. I think I'm going to make the "Be sweet" sign to put up all year. Love that!

  39. dana says

    I loved your V-Day decor…the little B/W hearts are so darling!! Well,it all was! I also LOVED your burlap heart shown on your previous post!

    Hope you have a great weekend! Dana

  42. My Cozy Cubby says

    Lovely as always!! I should go to IKEA. Those ornaments are perfect! Enjoy the weekend!

    Pamela

  43. Megan says

    Oh Manuela–how absolutely wonderful it all looks. I have a vintage black cabinet with a wire front that looks quite a bit like yours–you've inspired me to get it in order.

  44. Sharon says

    Just beautiful Manuela 🙂 I just love how you decorate, all of the lovely touched. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

    Sharon

  45. Ceekay- Thinkin of Home says

    Your cabinet is lovely. What a great idea to find Christmas that works for Valentine's day! Happy Valentine's Day!

  46. Patti says

    I have been enjoying your blog for several days now, checking out many of your posts. I think I love toile even more than you, well, maybe not more, but at least as much. You have a great blog! I think I would like to live at your house, or at least be a friend who could stop by and enjoy it! Come visit me at my blog.

  48. Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says

    What a pretty post. I always leave your blog home feeling inspired and refreshed! Love that distressed black cabinet.

  49. Kim says

    Lovely & inspiring, as usual!

    I was at the Salvation Army & attempted to channel your thrifting mojo. It must have worked…I came home with some winners!

  50. Donna, The Decorated House says

    Happy Valentine's Day Manuela!
    Such pretty decorations. Have a
    wonderful weekend, Donna

  51. Kathleen says

    I love reading your blog..you do the most creative things!
    That check fork is great!
    Wish I lived in Atlanta so I could come to your sale!
    Happy ♥ Day, M!

  53. Blondie's Journal says

    Everything is so sweet , Manuela!! I love your Valentine's Day decor. I especially love the little fork chandelier!! How cute!! It made me smile!

    xoxo
    Janie

  57. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    Your decorations are just gorgeous. I love that you save out some of your Christmas Decor to use at Valentine's. I never thought of that. The little boxes and the small ticking hearts are just fabulous. Love them. Hugs, Marty

  58. Suzanne says

    Happy Valentine's Day! Love all of your heart decorations, and I especially love that little fork chandy!

  59. Miss Janice says

    Love your Valentine goodies and love the way the black cabinet is decorated! And…I love those ornaments:) Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

  61. Prior says

    Love your blog! I felt welcome from the moment I got here, like somewhere I would like to visit in person. I love your cloche! Lezlee

  63. Cottage Rose says

    Hello Manuella; I always love to stop by and see your beautiful home.. and the wonderful things you create… Happy Valentine's Day

    Hugs;
    Alaura

  64. Kathleen Grace says

    Love the shabby white bird ornament, it is as perfect for Valentines day as it is for Christmas:>) Beautiful decorations Manuela. Have a very happy Valentines day!

  66. micky says

    Your garden is beautiful. The valentine decorations are precious. Good luck on selling your home. Take care

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Hello everyone! This is the last Valentine post – I promise! As I said in my previous post, I won Terri’s giveaway and got some cute Valentine things that I wanted to incorporate into my decorations. Terri, my daughter loves the bracelet and has been wearing it all week and she’s wearing the socks today!

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I put those cute heart shaped window clings on my dining room mirror. They work perfectly with the heart shaped banner!

As some of you saw in the post below, I used one of the signs in my centerpiece on my dining room table

I added the heart to the two I already had. I had wished I had bought three instead of two so this worked out perfectly!

Look how pretty that sign she sent looks with my red transferware – it’s just perfect!

Some of you have seen this from last year, but this is one of my most treasured items because Penny Lavender Hill Studio made it for me!

Isn’t it just gorgeous! She is such an amazing artist. She used my favorite transferware plate as inspiration.


I hope each of you has a lovely Valentine’s Day! The winner out of the people that said they would like the “Welcome Friends” decal is Kelly Simplistic Treasures. Kelly if you would email me a address I will get this out to you next week and I hope you show us where you put it!

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  2. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    Terri sent you some really great Valentine goodies! They look perfect in your home. Thank you for your sweet words about my mosaics! I loved making that heart for you. Happy Valentines day my sweet friend!
    xoxox
    Penny

  5. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    Wow I loved this post. I love all your beautiful Valentine decorations. Your house is just beautiful. And I love red. You should see my blog, I probably have a little (ok a lot) too much red! Hahaha.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  6. prof en retraite says

    Hi Manuela! I found you through Sue! I love your red and white transferware! I am also a georgia blogger and I hope to be able to meet you on March 2nd!! Hugs…Debbie

  7. Terri and Bob says

    You made my trinkets look wonderful! I am glad your daughter is enjoying the bracelet and the socks!

  9. southerninspiration says

    Oh, the lovelies!!! So, so pretty, Manuela! I’ve enjoyed your V’day decor!

    Suzanne

  11. Linda's Blue Gate says

    How sweet she sent your daughter some things also….Your home is so full of love…. it looks so pretty…
    HUgs
    Linda

  13. The Southern Housewife says

    Oh those are all gorgeous! Everyone has inspired me to decorate for Valentines Day next year!

  14. Vee says

    Congrats to Kelly!

    It’s always fun to see how the winner uses her gifts. Terri sent you some good ones and they look so at home with you.

  15. glorv1 says

    Manuela, Happy Valentine’s Day to you and I love all those goodies. I really like what Penny did and how sweet of her. Have a great weekend and your valentine decorations are perfect, like you. Take care.

  16. Stacey @ The Blessed Nest says

    Congrats to Kelly!!
    All of your decorations look so lovely! Great with all of your transferware. Could you tell me where you got that toile tissue paper?? I love it, & would love to get my hands on some!!! Thanks 🙂

  19. The Decorated House, Donna Courtney says

    Love you heart mosaic by Penny!
    All you decorations were such a treat to see!
    Happy Valentine’s Day,
    Donna

  20. Suzanne says

    Wow! You really were sent some wonderful Valentine’s Day decorations! I love Penny’s heart she made for you out of the red transferware. And I love the plates you have of the red transferware!
    And the Royal Stafford pitcher is so sweet!….and let’s see, oh!, I always carry a tape measure in my purse too, lol!

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

  22. sweet momma luv u says

    I love all of your pretty valentines things! I have to admit it is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for!

    Thanks for coming by.
    Happy Valentine’s Day!
    🙂

  23. Melissa Wertz says

    All of your displays are beautiful Manuela! You have done a lovely job decorating. Happy Valentines Day!

  25. Adrienne says

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Manuela. Your hearts and Valentines are so sweet. I’ve really enjoyed them. ~Adrienne~

  29. The White Bench says

    Hi Manuela! Thanks for visiting and for leaving such a sweet comment! My girl says hello to your Maxie…
    Happy St. Valentine’s Day! Love all your gorgeous things (WOW, the heart mosaic is terrific!!).
    Monica.

  30. diXymiss says

    Beautiful! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your Valentine posts. In fact, I just posted piX (here) of a project we tried, inspired by YOU!!! The piXies and I made our very own Valentine tree ~ even diXymister got in on the act. We had a ball and it turned out pretty cute.

    ThanX so much for the inspiration. Happy Valentine’s Day!

    XoXoX
    diXymiss

  32. Kathleen Grace says

    Such pretty things! Happy valentines day to you Manuela! I'm just catching up with my friends:>)

  33. Anita says

    That heart is too adorable. I am inspired to dig out my broken plate stash and make something for spring. Thanks for sharing.

  34. Lady Katherine says

    Wow! How long was I a sleep???? I missed a lot of your posts! They are so great! Just lovely ideas your always have. I love the bell, I been looking for a few to make a candle chandy. Love the Be Sweet sign. The Mosaics is so pretty! One of these days I going to give it a try! Just got home from the Auction, my friend in a small town, she is the police cheif, My daughter called today and was in that town in a thrift store that is closing, wanted me to come, well I was scared as I only drove 10 min. so far, plus there is that little card thing. She told me not to worry she would handle it. Found out a place closer to take care of the little card. lol My daughter, bought me pink rose dishes and tea cups, well I paid. Not seen them yet. I bought a Johnson Bro. Rose Chintz creamer, for $1 at the auction, and a set of wheat dishes with serving pieces for $20, wish I had not bid. Oh well, Make a great fall table, lol or maybe someone will want it. I sure been wanting the Red Tranferware, but I saw a set of red toile, and loved it. Your garage looks like my attic! lol Oh dishes can go there! lol Happy Valentine’s!

  35. Jenni @ nest to keep says

    Happy Valentine’s Day! All of your decorating is beautiful! I LOVE the stuffed hearts you put into the little urn! So cute! You have such a great flair for decorating! 🙂

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