To my Beloved

{Poem to Myself on Valentine's Day}

I must admit it was a surprise, I never expected it to be you--

and yet time's passed-- some have come and gone

but here you are, yes you.

And so I declare, I will love you with truth,

and in times of changing too

for you are the most important love,

never alone, no

rather anew.

Let your hair down and get wild! Even if alone in the kitchen with some rose petals and a vintage dress just for you...

Write yourself a love poem, will you?

A Fairy in My Kitchen, Murat Sayginer

Take your Place!

Valentine fete place settings. Simple and inexpensive~ I love a deal. I found these wonderful small frames at Michael's for $1 a piece! Simply cut out heart shaped paper of your choice (I found scrapbooking paper to have the most appeal), pin on a heart or charm of choice, use sticky letters to put in your guests' names, and place in bowl.

I put some lace in the bowl to make it more lovely... and added leaves for a splash of green

Bon Appetit!

Lovely Lace

So I am venturing out today, to pick up my supplies for Valentine cards. Did you know that Esther Howland, born in Massachussets in the early 1800's, is considered the "Mother of American Valentines"? Before her, Valentines were lavishly made, with real lace and ribbons. She popularized modern Valentines with paper lace and images reflecting Victorian times.

both images courtesy of lilly library~ an archive of Victorian Valentines

Hope your Sunday is relaxing and filled with love
xoxo

Frills and Frocks

With Valentine's Day only a month away, I am deliciously intrigued by frills and frocks! Check out these fabulous dresses!

"Ice Queen" by designer Winde Rienstra via hiphonest blog

Red Circus Girl by ItsOkMyDear via Etsy

hollystalder via Etsy