Thursday, January 26, 2012

Be Mine

Valentine's Day is not a holiday (can it even be called a holiday?) that I go all out and decorate for.

I do have a few touches that I like to add here & there.  My dining room hutch was the recipient of some of those touches.



I have had these bears for quite a few years now.  I have often thought of getting rid of them but since I don't have much in the way of decor anyway, I just keep them.   Well....that and the fact that there's a girl bear & a boy bear, which reminds me so much of my daughter & son, so it's kind of hard to part with them when I use that sentimentality. 


Some Dollar Tree heart picks that I added to a white pitcher.  The wooden hearts were one of my first Valentine's Day purchases as a newlywed a whole lotta years ago, made by a coworker's Mom.

Did you notice the little boxes next to my dish of fleece hearts?  (Fleece hearts can be seen here.)  Let's get a close up....




These sweet little boxes were made by my friend Melonie.  She painted the cute owl and bird and decorated the boxes.  Look what they have on the inside....

 
Cute or what?  Mel has an Etsy shop, see here.

The wreath was inspired by my friend, Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage.  This girl has been on a felt flower making frenzy!    She provides excellent tutorials on how to make a whole garden full of felt flowers, so she's your go-to girl should the need arise. 



Here's a better shot of the wreath...




And that, my friends, is my dining room hutch decked out for the day of love.  As always, thanks for the visit.  See you soon. 

Joining:
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence
Potpourri Friday at 2805
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Gina
Gina

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30 comments:

  1. I absolutely adore the sweet tweet of a box your dear friend made!

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  2. I love that wreath. So adorable. I must go check out how to make those flowers. Nice job.

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  3. The wreath is so cute! The boxes that your friend made are also! I love Valentines Day decorations in the home...I still need to make butter cutout cookies with red and pink sprinkles!

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  4. Gina! Your dining room hutch looks adorable! I went to check out Melonie's etsy shop. Her original acrylics are very well priced. I added her to my faves.

    As always, you brighten my morning!
    Have a great day!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  5. I love everything. Those bears are so cute. Don't get rid of them unless you are sending them my way.
    Love the little hearts you maade and that wreath......and those boxes I may have to try to copy those. You look mighty festive there.

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  6. So sweet! I love those felt flowers too. I spotted a quick little tutorial on those in the blogosphere yesterday and thought I should make them but now I am convinced.

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  7. The hutch display is adorable!!! Love the bears, the boxes and the felt hearts......hugs...cleo

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  8. Awe. The wreath came out soooo cute. And the bears are sweet as pie. Those wee boxes are darling too. I just love it all!!

    As usual =)

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  9. I so want to do a felt flower wreath but haven't had time. I love yours. I have lots of boy/girl things around the house too. Years ago as I was buying them I never dreamed how much they would mean to me now that my kids are grown. You keep those bears safe and don't ever part with them. Hope your week has been good...it's almost over! ~Ann

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  10. Gina- I love your decorations. Everything is really cute but I LOVE that felt rose heart. I might have to make one of those for ME! xo Diana

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  11. Gina, Love your Valentine's decor! Those flowers are perfect! Love is in the air at you house for sure!
    Debbie

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  12. It might not be a lot but its all really cute! I love the wreath. hugs, Linda

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  13. Adorable Gina. I say we call Valentines and Halloween a holiday:)

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  14. LOVE your decorations as always:) You have such a way with decorating my friend. Thanks so much for linking my shop too! xoxo

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  15. Gina,love the little heart wreath,

    Pattie

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  16. I love those "tweet" little boxes and the gorgeous wreath. Just the right amount of festive. We'd love to have you link to WIW and share it there, too.
    Hugs,
    Patti
    new follower

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  17. Gina, your decorations are so cute! I don't have any out at all! Love the wreath you made.

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  18. I don't have a whole lot either Gina, so I just put what I had together and called it a day. lol
    Love the heart wreath and the little boxes that your friend made so cute!

    ♥Rondell

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  19. Oh, Gina, so pretty! I love the wreath!

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  20. Hi Gina,
    Those boxes are just too cute!! Love them. I don't usually decorate for Valentine's Day either, but your hutch looks beautiful! The bears are darling and so is the wreath. Very nice and ready for the day of love!!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  21. Such cute Valentine decor, Gina! Thank you for sharing the lovely post at Potpourri Friday!

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  22. Love the sweet valentine bears in red

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  23. You are a true romantic my friend. Decorating for the Day of Love is a sure sign of it :-) ♥ it all. Have a wonderful new week.

    Much love,
    ♥Ana

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  24. Thanks so much for linking to WIW.
    You're the best! Hope to see you this week, too.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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