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It's a quick holiday after the big season.
But it deserves a little attention.
Here's how to love it.
Each year after New Years, we take it all off. Yep, the tree comes down. The wreaths, the stockings, the everything. It all gets packed away for the following year. We clean and scale down. The house looks bare. It's depressing. Life is seemingly empty.
But alas... it is not.
It's time to throw out a little color and decor that is V-day. Not much... I mean, c'mon, you just got through THEEE Super Bowl of holidays! You just need enough to know the day exists. Your kids will love you. Your husband may not care. But you, yes, you (remember you're in there too)! YOU will be a little more amorous inside. Promise.
Here are 5 steps:
1 - Pink and Red Baby
Pull it all out. Hand towels (see them back there) and vases. Whatever you got. Don't go overboard. Just enough.
2 - Go GLAM!
Yep, as you're splashing those lovely colors around... get your glam out. This means things that are shiny and sparkly! Like in the picture above. That's a Tiny Target vase for $3. Or below.
Here, some closer looks. The mixed metal pillow on the couch (Home Goods). Or the XOXO garland I hung on my Window Screen Frame.
Or what about the tall, thin Rhinestone vase (which came from a Rose delivery years ago - yup, I kept it).... next to the large, mirrored, shiny votive (Home Goods). It all adds to the drama that is Valentines Day!
3 - All About the Candy
What can be easier than sticking Red Licorice in jars? Nothing. I use this trick every time this time of year. I think it's gorge. I usually put it in all three containers. But this year I added silver gum balls (from Party City). See, Splash of Glam (refer back to #2)!
Or Red Hots in Hearts (refer forward to #4) sitting on your kitchen table. How easy can you get?
4 - Get your HEART On
Here's another one: puts "hearts" and "love stuff" everywhere. Simple. Like above. Or perhaps on the mantel and in your foyer like below.
That pillow is, again, from Target for 20 bucks. I love it and can actually use it past Valentines... if I want.
5 - Get the Kids Involved
Finally tonight, get those kids in the spirit. This is easy to do. Go to the Dollar Tree. Buy them some cute trinkets for a buck. Signs, garland, lights. You know the drill. That's what we did here with this heart garland (from the Dollar Tree) in the Playroom and on my daughters headboard - the sign is from Target ($5) - clearly I scored there this holiday!
**Sidenote, that dollar section when you walk in the door of Target is fabulous. I kinda can't get enough of it. Even though it's kind of going up in price. Still good stuff for a bargain. Way to go Tar-jhay!
And that is all... now go enjoy your Valentine Season as you LOVE your Home Decor!
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It's a quick holiday after the big season.
But it deserves a little attention.
Here's how to love it.
Each year after New Years, we take it all off. Yep, the tree comes down. The wreaths, the stockings, the everything. It all gets packed away for the following year. We clean and scale down. The house looks bare. It's depressing. Life is seemingly empty.
But alas... it is not.
It's time to throw out a little color and decor that is V-day. Not much... I mean, c'mon, you just got through THEEE Super Bowl of holidays! You just need enough to know the day exists. Your kids will love you. Your husband may not care. But you, yes, you (remember you're in there too)! YOU will be a little more amorous inside. Promise.
Here are 5 steps:
1 - Pink and Red Baby
Pull it all out. Hand towels (see them back there) and vases. Whatever you got. Don't go overboard. Just enough.
2 - Go GLAM!
Yep, as you're splashing those lovely colors around... get your glam out. This means things that are shiny and sparkly! Like in the picture above. That's a Tiny Target vase for $3. Or below.
Here, some closer looks. The mixed metal pillow on the couch (Home Goods). Or the XOXO garland I hung on my Window Screen Frame.
Or what about the tall, thin Rhinestone vase (which came from a Rose delivery years ago - yup, I kept it).... next to the large, mirrored, shiny votive (Home Goods). It all adds to the drama that is Valentines Day!
What can be easier than sticking Red Licorice in jars? Nothing. I use this trick every time this time of year. I think it's gorge. I usually put it in all three containers. But this year I added silver gum balls (from Party City). See, Splash of Glam (refer back to #2)!
Or Red Hots in Hearts (refer forward to #4) sitting on your kitchen table. How easy can you get?
4 - Get your HEART On
Here's another one: puts "hearts" and "love stuff" everywhere. Simple. Like above. Or perhaps on the mantel and in your foyer like below.
That pillow is, again, from Target for 20 bucks. I love it and can actually use it past Valentines... if I want.
5 - Get the Kids Involved
Finally tonight, get those kids in the spirit. This is easy to do. Go to the Dollar Tree. Buy them some cute trinkets for a buck. Signs, garland, lights. You know the drill. That's what we did here with this heart garland (from the Dollar Tree) in the Playroom and on my daughters headboard - the sign is from Target ($5) - clearly I scored there this holiday!
**Sidenote, that dollar section when you walk in the door of Target is fabulous. I kinda can't get enough of it. Even though it's kind of going up in price. Still good stuff for a bargain. Way to go Tar-jhay!
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