Happy Valentine's Day

It's been lovely thus far.  My sweet husband surprised me with flowers and I made a trip to the bakery today to get some treats and this big heart cookie for the little guy.

This was my favorite type of cookie to pick at the bakery when I was little.  I put lots of thought into making the right choice to maximize the size and sugar content of all treats.  I found the sprinkled butter cookies to be really big and really sweet so they were perfect!  My little guy shares my love of sweets and enjoyed his special Valentine treat.

My heart is full and happy.  I am a lucky lady with a sweet family that I love so very much.

I picked up some quarter round at home depot yesterday.  I'll be making my first attempt at installing it.  Angled cuts and precise measurement are not my strong suit but I'm kinda excited!

XOXO
 

Valentine's Day "mantle"

I still have more burlap and I thought a Valentine's wreath would be nice.  I wanted to set up a little "mantle" on top of our china cabinet since we don't have a real one. 

Dee Dee did over at ddzine made a lovely burlap wreath in a classic shape.  So pretty!

dee dee's burlap wreath

  I followed the same steps as she did but formed my hanger into a heart!

Then I cut strips of burlap in random widths.

I stuck them through the hanger

and formed "ruffles"

I just kept going until the wreath looked fluffy enough then closed it up with tape.    

  and her close up...

I tied a little piece of red and white twine on to hang it from the front of the china cabinet.

I took an extra frame, laid some burlap in, cut out a heart with white felt and voila!  With our wedding photo, some pretty candle sticks and the little owl pitcher it's looking sweet up there I think.

Makes me want chocolate....

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