I've never been one to get too caught up in the sentiment of Valentine's Day. When push comes to shove, I'm just not a very romantic person. Don't get me wrong -- I have nothing against the holiday. And before I come off as a cold pragmatist, I should confess that I like a sappy, far-fetched Rom-Com just as much as the next gal. I could watch Love Actually or You've Got Mail on repeat, and I doubt I'd even get bored (in fact, I did watch You've Got Mail every Friday during 7th grade. What can I say? It was middle school). But in my own, everyday life? I'm not one to swoon over Valentine's standbys like flowers, chocolate, poems, or love notes. Just not my thing, I guess.
However, I embrace any reason to decorate our home for the holidays. So even though I'm not the lovey-dovey type, our home suggests otherwise. Red and pink heart-shaped items are peeking out from every corner:
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This was a DIY heart garland that I created a few years ago out of cardstock, scrapbook paper, and baker's twine. Sometimes I forget that I used to have a lot more time on my hands before we started renovating a historic home...
Heart pillow found at Target (last year, I believe).
Decoupaged wooden "LOVE" letters
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Pink mailbox and "Love" sign, from the craft store.
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Decoupaged wooden heart box, from my days of DIY crafts. Heart-shaped lights from Target.
As much as I enjoy restoring our home, sometimes I miss having the time to try DIY crafts or putter around the kitchen. In years past, I remember making decadent Valentine's Day treats, such as these triple-chocolate muffins. I spent my weekends trying new recipes and writing a dessert blog which I've since abandoned. Given that I already have these heart-shaped silicone baking cups, and a rather tasty recipe, I suppose it's only appropriate to take a break from home renovations to do some Valentine's Day baking. And perhaps, while they're baking in the oven, I can try making some red and pink tissue paper pom poms following this tutorial from Two Twenty One. We shall see!
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