Making Me Happy {using flickr as inspiration}

{the flickr inspiration}

1. Despite the Dreams that Other Grow by 11Nightmares
2. Petit Point Handkerchief by Quaint Handmade
3. Simple Red by Ira Dobrolyubova
4. Valentine Snails by JooJoo {also available in her shop}

{the translation}

1. Lightweight Boyfriend Cardigan at Old Navy
2. D.I.Y. Embroidery Bowl at Industreal
3. Message Bean at The Spoon Sisters
4. Heart Warmer Hot Water Bottle also at The Spoon Sisters

I have a wee confession to make.  My favorite holiday of all is Valentine's Day (I know it's still a month away, but I'm already obsessed).  I can't really say why exactly... I mean I've never had a paramour to spend it with.  I guess it's just the idea of all that love floating around that makes me feel happy and hopeful.  How about you?  Valentine's Day: LOVE IT or HATE IT?

Comments

[ETM]

any DIY projects for vday coming out?! We'd so love that:!)

[Amanda]

Love your collection!I love Valentine's Day. Whether I have a boyfriend or not, I think it's a great day to celebrate love. Some people write it off as a commercial holiday, but it's only as commercial as you make it. I think it's sweet to make gifts...I especially love giving and receiving heartfelt, handwritten letters.

[Kristin @ Contented Me]

Love love love it! Pink and red hearts? Paper Valentine cards decorating with doilies? Sugar cookies with sprinkles? For me, it's not even about having a romantic night with the hubby -- it's the magic of the day and the idea that love is in the air.

[cindy k]

many years ago, i met my husband in early february and he sent me valentine's day card, which i saved. i love the holiday. thank you so much for including our hankie :)!

[Megan]

What a wonderful idea for a post-I love both the inspiration and the translation!I enjoy Valentine's Day for the most part. Observing it on a college campus is quite interesting actually :)

[Courtney]

Ez, it's funny that you should say you love Valentine's for "the idea of all that love floating around." I left a similar comment yesterday on another blog asking about loving or hating the day. For many V-Days' in my life, I never had a "someone" to share the day with, but I adored the day all the same- for it's celebration of love in general!

And give me red and pink and candy hearts (they might not be my favorite taste, but who can resist their sweet sayings!) It can be a cheesy holiday, but, when done right, it is simply the sweetest of days!

[molly]

love, love, love valentines day, whether or not there is a special someone to share it with. when I was a child my dad always came home with a big heart shaped box of chocolates for my mom, and little ones for my brother and i... it's a memory I cherish!

[jo]

i want those snails!

[ABC Dragoo]

Love, LOVE, L-O-V-E it! I adore pink, red as a color combination in general. I always make heart-shaped sugar cookies with butter cream frosting (in pink, of course!) and cover them with orange, red and lavender sprinkles. I box them up and deliver them all over town to my favorite friends. We also planned our wedding for February 10 - so each year when Valentines rolls around, we have something FAB to celebrate!

[Amanda]

I like Valentine's Day, but I do it my way. My boyfriend and I like to stay home, cook a romantic dinner together, and snuggle. We exchange smaller gifts- with more emphasis on meaning than money. We try to be romantic, but not commercial.

And I love those hot water bottles with the hearts!

~Amandahttp://onehappypanda.blogspot.com

[Melissa Brown]

Oh my good lord! Those little snails! They are just so adorable!I love them and love that cardigan as well! What beautiful and sweet picks my dear! YAY! Valentines day!xoMelis

[joanna]

those snails are so cute!!

[nicole]

What great finds!

[Jade]

Love snails?!?! I can't stand it! They are too cute!

[Erica K]

flickr should always be used this way ;) you're so great at this boards.

[JooJoo]

First of all I wanted to tell you that how much I enjoy visiting your blog! And thank you for featuring my snails :) I sold all of them! And Happy Valentine's Day to you (in advance)

Take care,Afi

[Flowers Philippines]

Great stuff you have here!I love those stuff.Thanks for sharing those to us.



-Grace