Pretty, Pretty Valentine. {also, want to read my diary?}

Tell me, who here celebrates Valentine’s Day??

Who here think’s it’s a silly, overrated “hallmark” holiday?

Who here is so smitten with your one true love that you were totally oblivious as to what day is is?

Ok, hands down.

Either way, Happy Love Day from us!!! <3

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I had planned on taking a photo specifically for our cute cards, but being on bed rest isn’t exactly the best look for me, so I had to grab this one from last month.

I used to love Valentine’s Day. My mom always made the most gorgeous valentine boxes for me to take to our classroom parties. I love the sparkle & glitter of it all. But, now that I’m older… I’m over it. I mean, I’m not “over it” over it, I still love all the cuteness and prettiness of it, I just don’t get excited about a date night or hubs bringing me flowers… that’s happens pretty often around here. It’ll be fun when we have kids and I can do all the artsy crafty stuff with them.

Hubs and I still wear our rose tinted glasses and act lovey dovey with each other the other 364 days a year, so why should Feb. 14 be any different? I won’t explain the whole story again, but, if you missed it last year, I explained the story of our first valentine’s day together… including some pretty mushy gushy pics straight from my card and my diary. Awww. Loves it.

Speaking of valentine’s day stuff, I’m sitting here eating Dove chocolates. An entire bag of them.

These things are evil. I can’t quit them!

Hubs brought me a bag of them as part of my “feel better” package. He loves me. I hope he’ll still love me when I’m 800lbs and stuffed with Dove’s.

While eating my Dove’s, I’ve been perusing the internet for pretty Love Day crafts, foods, decorations, etc. I thought it would be fun to share my favorites…

These tarts are adooorable and I really wish I had one right now.

Easy raspberry tarts

Cupcakes. I mean, need I say more?

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I seriously squealed so loud when I came across these. MUST bake these SOON. Adorbs.

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{via the idea room}

There are just so many things that I love about this photo. It’s perfection.

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{via flickr}

Loving these treats so much. They just look so happy.

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{via babies, paper & song}

The cute simplicity of these little love day bags make me melt.

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{via party perfect}

Loverly.

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{via be different, act normal}

Something about this just makes me smile.

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{via nadja seale}

Happy Love Day!

So, I’m wondering…

Do you still send Valentine Cards?

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About Lindsay

Lindsay is the chic geek behind Designer Wife, a blog dedicated to her attempts at designing a healthy, balanced & beautiful life. She's an espresso addict {decaf}, frequent flier, proud Starbucks Gold Card member, and social butterfly. When she's not blogging her entire life story, she works as a freelance writer, designer and amateur photographer. She and Designer Husband live in the beautiful Queen City; Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • Mavi Riso

    That’s a wonderful blog ! congratulations :) really cool.. i created my first post on mine.. check it out if u want ;) http://beyondtightjeans.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.momentsofmommyhood.com/ Sandy Adams

    I like Valentine’s Day for my kids. My hubby and I don’t usually exchange gifts. However, this year he bought me a new washer and dryer and my blog domain for V-Day. Now that’s true love! ;)

  • http://www.lifeaccordingtojaime.com Jaime

    I made two Valentine’s cards for my husband and my mom. I need to post pictures (I’ve been terrible at updating my photo blog, even though I’ve kept up with photos!)

  • http://mygreenkoolaid.com Michelle

    I love it! thanks for the beautiful pics! I am in love with Valentine Day and Sent my kids to school with candies and love notes and will have little gifts (not a lot of money) to let them and my hubby know how much I love them!!

  • Melissa

    What amazing pictures! Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, you can’t help but smile when you see pictures like these! :-)

    Melissa

  • http://twitter.com/shortcuttobliss erin short

    Get outta my head! =) I seriously just posted an Anti-Valentine’s post. We celebrate V-day for our kids not our marriage. Valentine’s is amazing when you are a lil’ guy, but rather unnecessary as an adult.

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Hahaha, how funny! Headed over to visit your post now :)

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Thanks, Melissa! Glad that they made you smile :)

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Thanks, Michelle! That’s so sweet what you did with your kids, and that’s the perfect thing about love – no money required to show it! :) <3

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Aw, I love that Jaime! I know what you mean on the photos – I have around 800 sitting on my camera that I still need to import! Yikes!

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Niiiiiiiice! I’ve had my eye on a new washer & dryer set that’s in this gorgeous share of blue. I never thought I’d see the day where I would “want” a washer & dryer. I feel so old, lol!

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Thank you!

  • http://twitter.com/YUMMommies Elizabeth the Great

    Yes, I send out Valentine’s Day cards. I try to send out cards just about every major holiday!

  • http://www.makingitworkmom.com Making It Work Mom

    Valentine’s day is absolutely a kids holiday. My 4 year old was super excited today. She planned her outfit the night before (pink and red hearts from head to socks and homemade heart necklace accessory) and was so excited to get her Valentines.
    My 9 year old son was a grump and did not hand out Valentines this year for the first time- apparently I am not raising a romantic. My 11 year old got her first secret admirer Valentines (2 of them) at school today (the children could purchase lollipops to send to each others homerooms). She was so horrified that she promptly threw them away!!! Some poor little boy has a crushed heart tonight!
    It was a very traumatic day.
    I am happy that your hubby is treating you right.

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    LOL, awww, that’s too cute! Can’t wait to have kids and watch the same excitement/mortification from times like these, haha :)

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    I love that! I send cards & hand written letters all the time – it’s like a lost art. I wish more people did it!

  • http://www.stylinstixstudio.com StylinStixStudio.Com

    adorbs ♥ swear…. just may have to be my new word

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Haha, I love it! You may use my word ;)

  • http://jeanhasbeenshopping.com Jean

    Wow, your header is gorgeous!
    I was craving a sweet breakfast, and now more so after seeing all the pics of treats.
    Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day! I didn’t send any cards, and I still love my hubby.

  • http://www.designerwife.com/ Lindsay {Designer Wife}

    Aww, thank you so much! Happy belated Valentine’s Day to you, too!! :)

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