The Season of Love

That's right friends, Valentine's Day is just around the corner!  I've always been perplexed by people who do not like to celebrate Valentine's Day because it is the season of love and everyone is loved by someone.  In my opinion, you should not have to obstain from the holiday if you aren't in a romantic relationship.  After all, everyone is loved by their parents or grandparents or best friends or aunts and uncles.  And, who does not want to partake in a holiday where chocolate is the main attraction?!?!

This year, I find myself wanting to decorate for Valentine's Day.  Probably because I've been browsing Etsy a lot and probably because I go to Target at least once a week and see their seasonal displays full of cute Valentines Day decor.  And, after decorating for Christmas this year, I realized I've really been neglecting our buffet, which is practically the focal point of our house.  So, this year I've found some really fun things that I think would be fun and not too over-the-top, dripping in all things hearts and flowers. 

I think this banner would look adorable and fun hanging from the mirror above our buffet.  It is simple and understated, but also a little whimsical.  I could put a couple of red and pink heart candy dishes on the buffet, keep my pink vases where they are and call it good.

I also found this cute picture that could be used all year round.  Again, it is understated but still fun and it adds a splash of color not typically found in the V-Day color scheme.  Not sure where I would put this in my house, but I think it is cute!

Last but not least, I saw these pillows and absolutely fell in love!  Maybe it is our new found love for Scrabble (thanks to the iPod app Words With Friends), but I really want to buy these!!!  It would even be fun to have our initials or our last name (if it wasn't so long!).  And, they might even look cute on our bed when during the "off season" of love!  Honey, if you're reading this, these pillows would be a great Valentine's Day gift...hint hint :)

So, these are a few of my favorite Valentine's Day decor items right now.  If I actually follow through and do some decorating, I'll be sure to post pics!