Bon jour, Mon Amis! Since Valentine's Day is just a few short weeks away, I thought I'd put together some inspiring ideas, compliments of Better Homes and Gardens.
I don't know about you, but the first thing that comes to mind when I think about Valentine's Day is sweet treats! Anything chocolate, and you can count me in! How about some mini raspberry and white chocolate whoopie pies? Yum-O!
Cheesecake is my absolute favorite dessert, so these cheesecake brownie bites would fit the bill nicely, I think!
Equally drool worthy is this amazingly looking chocolate malted milk ball mousse! I really want to try this recipe! I remember as a little girl, eating
so many malted milk balls, that the roof of my mouth got sore!
And what would be more romantic for the day than candle light? While this vignette was geared towards Christmas, you could easily swap out the little ornaments for a few fresh flowers tucked here and there. Or maybe a sprinkling of rose petals for some added romance! I really love the idea of turning interesting glassware, and vintage silver pieces, into candles. Notice the vintage jello mold turned candle, how cute is that? I am going to try that one for sure!
What would the day be without a special Valentine card for your loved ones? I rarely buy cards any more, I prefer to make them myself. I thought this one below was so pretty, and a great way to use up bits of scrapbooking paper. Cards don't have to be elaborate to be special!
I really love this idea, above. Take a box of store bought candy, cover the box with gorgeous papers and trim, and viola! Even an inexpensive drug store box of candy seems elegant now!
Here are some fun packaging ideas for your gift giving. I love keys, and thought it was such a neat idea to add one to a gift. The packaging is so pretty here, making it a gift within a gift!
I also really love the idea of adding goodies to a plain ol' brown paper lunch bag. Make a cute tag by adding foil wrapped chocolate hearts to the tag, and clip it on with a clothespin. How fun for your kids to give to their friends or teachers!
Of course, we can't forget the flowers for Valentine's Day, can we?
(hint, hint, hubby!)
I especially love this sweet little bouquet in a silver mint julep cup. And the tussie mussie is oh so romantic, I think!
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| all photos courtesy of bhg.com |
You can find more great Valentine ideas over at BGH.com, as well as the recipes for the yummy treats that I've shown here.
On a side note, I'm starting to feel alot better, still moving slow, but improving. I'm having some issues going on with leg numbness and a terrible burning sensation in my leg. The dr's office said that a nerve may have been disturbed during surgery. I hope that whatever it is, it's not permanent nerve damage, as it is really freaking me out. I'm going to the dr. tomorrow, so I hope I get some answers! Thank you again for all of your support and prayers, you guys are my life line!
