Exhibit A-
My lantern from Blessings Unlimited. I added some heart ornaments to the interior, and attached the cute hearts on wire (a gift from Domestic Fashionista) to the top:
I also have some cute Valentine's blocks I picked up at the Target Dollar Spot a month or two ago. I stuck those in front of an apothecary filled with glittery styrofoam balls. You might recognize those from Michaela Byrd's Hello Kitty Birthday Party. I love to reuse stuff!
The other side of the armoire is tricky. I keep a small antique trunk up there. I know that seems odd, but my dad refinished it for me as a Christmas gift one year, and we just don't have space for it anywhere else. It is sometimes nice to have it for layering....
And across the front I have some of those country berry bead thingies with a heart garland wound through.
One more, with the dog who insists on being in the shot:
So...nothing that will blow your mind here. I was hoping that if there are any of you who are mantel-less like me, you might pick up a few ideas. You could use the top of a bookcase, a buffet or sideboard...
Did you decorate for Valentine's Day this year?
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I like your display! I didn't do our mantle this year. But I added some photos, subway art, and a bit of garland to our hall table. I think 'less is more' is good for Valentine decor :)
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Your V-Day display is cute. I didn't decorate for Valentine's day this year either. In hindsight I wish I had done a little something. Oh, we'll maybe next year!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks awesome Amanda! I love the big plate:) We don't have a mantel and I really don't have any other space that would work like this either. I added some decorations to the edge of our stairs, and we have a few other decorations randomly around the house...but no big display like yours.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! Love the glittery foam. And the dog posing is awesome, lol.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And I really love your armoire. I'm pretty much sure I'd trade you my fireplace for your armoire.
ReplyDeleteLooks great!! I have a very narrow mantel and I use it to it's full potential!! Ha!
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SueAnn
I love the way you decorate the top of your armoire. Who says you have to have a mantel for a seasonal display? (To tell the truth, I have two mantels, but I almost never change the decor there--I decorate them for Christmas, but not for other holidays.)
ReplyDeleteI think pretty much every picture could be better with a puppy in it, but I guess I'm prejudiced. She looks like you gave her treats to pose there! :)
Your armoire looks great and I love that it was free. Cute pictures :)
ReplyDeleteCan I borrow your adorable puppers to put on my mantel? My mantel would be the sweetest one in all of blogland!
ReplyDelete(Your decor is adorable--especially the beautiful faces of your babies!)
HVD!!
HUGS,
me
That looks terrific! I love the Dollar Section at Target... I missed the V-Day selection this year!
ReplyDeleteLoving your doggie modeling for you!
That looks great! Simple and affordable! I did NOTHING this year... I think when I have kids it'll be easier to get into the decorating spirit for all of the holidays... Maybe? :)
ReplyDeleteYour display looks so nice. I love how you varied the heights so that you can see everything. Being on the armoir is probably a good thing at your house because it's high enough that your little helpers can't rearrange when you aren't looking!
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