Valentine...

I have set out a few Valentine's decorations this year. First, behind my kitchen sink I have this little counter which gives me space for some decoration. I dug up this frame that we got as a wedding gift and thought it would look nice with something Valentine-y. So I hunted through my scrapbook stuff and found the paper and chipboard numbers (painted pink). I cut out the love and heart with my cricut. I thought it turned out cute. The copper 'love' cookie cutters come out every year although I have yet to use them as cookie cutters.
On the dining room table I place the red vase (that I 'borrowed' from my sister) next to the red stones (Pier one) & clear hearts (Terri's village). The chalkboard plate I made after spotting this in the Pottery Barn Catalog. I bought the plate at Kmart for $3.75 and painted the center with chalkboard paint and I think I have a decent replica - and I saved oddles of money!

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Comments

Anonymous said…
The plate idea is adorable! Cuteness!
February 8, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Laurie Anne said…
Looks great. I saw the same chalkboard plate in the PB catalog and thought "I could so do this myself" I have the perfect platter just collecting dust, so I just might have to bust out my chalkboard paint :0)
February 8, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Tina Leigh said…
Love the "LOVE" goin on at your house! You know I gotta try that Chalk Board paint! I think Little Package would love that!
February 9, 2010 at 2:54 AM
Miki said…
I really like your frame and the Valentine message you made :-) Thank you for stopping by my blog! Miki
February 9, 2010 at 8:57 PM
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