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Creating Valentine’s Day Charm

By Anita 28 Comments

concrete lady

If you like this little piece of art, then I think we would get along famously. We would probably get along even if you don’t like it, because I like pretty much everyone.   But the point is, if you see the glass as half full, believe the best about people (unless proven otherwise) like to surround your self with pretty things, enjoy savoring the moment THEN you might be a romantic.  Romantics see things that other people miss, like the beauty of dropped rose petals.

heart chair

Or they might miss something else.  Did you see the post I did about these $5 chairs? Did you notice something about them?  The back of the chair has a heart design on it. I decided to start there as I worked to add romance to my porch for Valentine’s Day.

 

chair heart

I really like my little pink heart pillow.  This isn’t just any little heart. It’s one that Mr. CH gave me when we were dating many years ago when we were in college.  I had lost it, but when we moved into the new house, I found it!  So sweet, but the funny thing is that it isn’t exactly the way I remembered it looked.  Still I was delighted to find it.

hankies

Also to get in the Valentine’s day mood, I put several of my handmade heart pillows in a tote box with several inherited vintage hankies.  I love all of that delicate lace.

heart and hand

Out came the hat boxes, ribbon, lace, and all things romantic to add a touch of Valentine’s day to my home. The vintage glove mold is just the thing to hold another one of the handmade hearts.

 

hearts

 

The other pink/purple heart is from my grandmother.  It was a pin cushion long ago, and I think it is from the 40’s.

 

So my tips for adding a touch of Valentine’s Day to your home during the holidays is to add

Heart-shaped things,

Anything pink,

Fresh flowers,

Anything lacy or frilly, and finally to add

Anything that you find to be romantic.

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Comments

  1. Sonya ~At Home with The Barkers says

    February 3, 2014 at 05:18

    The heart shape on your chairs is so pretty! I too am a romantic…I just can’t help it! ~Sonya

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  2. Paula@SweetPea says

    February 3, 2014 at 05:19

    You had me at vintage and romantic! I love your vintage inherited hankies combined with your hand sewn hearts. If I ever see a hand like yours in an antique shop, it’s mine! Thanks so much for sharing your romantic decor for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  3. laura@top this top that says

    February 3, 2014 at 06:11

    Love is in the air at your place…for sure!

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  4. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    February 3, 2014 at 06:22

    Very beautiful and very romantic touches, Anita. I’m a the glass is half full kind of a girl too!

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  5. Heidi Colton says

    February 3, 2014 at 07:43

    Sooo romantic! I love hearts, lace , flowers and pink! And red!!

    Reply
  6. Diana says

    February 3, 2014 at 07:53

    Love those vintage hankies. I have some from the 40’s and never tire of them.

    Reply
  7. Linsey @ Farmhouse Porch says

    February 3, 2014 at 08:02

    What gorgeous flowers!

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  8. Mary Alice Patterson says

    February 3, 2014 at 08:15

    Your beautiful vignettes are so lovely and provide so much inspiration, Anita! Always a treat to visit!!
    Mary Alice

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  9. Kelly says

    February 3, 2014 at 09:12

    Breathtakingly lovely Anita! Thank you for sharing and for having me on this lovely tour.

    Reply
  10. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    February 3, 2014 at 09:18

    Love your $5 chairs and all the romantic details!

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  11. Anne says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:28

    Beautiful romantic touches….I am coming to get those amazing Chairs Anita 😉
    Thanks for letting me be a part of this tour <3
    xx
    Anne

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  12. Kathy says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:29

    Yes, I think we would get along beautifully! Wonderful tips and awesome photos! Beautiful post for the Valentine Tour!
    Kathy

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  13. Janis@All Things Beautiful says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:53

    Love your tips for an addition of Romance! Such lovely touches of beauty and memories!

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  14. The Tablescaper says

    February 3, 2014 at 14:06

    So pretty. And yes, I love your piece of art, particularly the rose petals.

    – Alma, The Tablescaper

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  15. Jenny Lynn says

    February 3, 2014 at 14:17

    The hearts are simple and a lovely touch.

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  16. Nana Diana says

    February 3, 2014 at 16:49

    What wonderful inspirations for Valentine’s Day. I love a bit of romance and think too many of us live our lives without it. Beautiful!!! xo Diana

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  17. Carol says

    February 3, 2014 at 18:54

    I likely would not have taken a second look at the figurine if I saw it in a shop until now. How perfect for a romantic Valentine vignette. I will be on the lookout for something similar. You have a great eye! I’m a new subscriber and just now took the “house tour”. You edit a room so well that each item stands out while at the same time blending beautifully. Well done!

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  18. Angela says

    February 3, 2014 at 18:58

    I love the romantic touches!! So glad to be a part of the tour with you! 🙂
    ~Angela

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  19. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    February 4, 2014 at 05:53

    So beautiful and romantic, Anita! Just love the French touches! XXOO Christy

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  20. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    February 4, 2014 at 06:41

    I loved reading about how you found the darling heart you hubby gave you. What a treasure, Anita.
    From the first word to the last picture, this post is filled with love-ly things and sweet sentiment! Beautiful!

    Reply
  21. Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says

    February 4, 2014 at 07:56

    Love all your tips, Anita! The heart on the back of the chair is really a sweet touch!

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  22. Pat says

    February 4, 2014 at 13:11

    Anita,
    Yes, it is romantic. . .
    Love is in the air!!!
    Being a hopeless romantic, I do, see what others often miss.
    Most employment positions, I’ve been titled, “The Detail Person”.
    Thanks for showing the fallen rose petal with your Victorian Vintage couple!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

    Reply
  23. Shanna Gilbert says

    February 4, 2014 at 15:00

    It all looks gorgeous Barb! Just like everything that you do!

    Reply
    • Shanna Gilbert says

      February 4, 2014 at 15:01

      Sorry I meant Anita! I was just on Barb’s page lol!

      Reply
  24. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    February 7, 2014 at 07:49

    Such beautiful Valentine touches, Anita! Love your little piece of art! Hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  25. Jamie says

    February 7, 2014 at 16:07

    So pretty, Anita! So wonderful being on this tour with you 😉
    Hugs,
    Jamie

    Reply
  26. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    February 7, 2014 at 20:57

    These are such great tips! I love valentine’s Day and you have so many gorgeous touches in your decorating.

    Reply
  27. Samantha Conner says

    February 9, 2014 at 19:06

    I can’t decide which photo to pin! They are all so lovely! Happy to be on the Valentine Home Tour with you.

    Reply

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