DECOR :: Valentines Day Mantel

Hello my friends! I have had a super busy week - so much so, that I forgot to share this post with you. But since Valentines Day was just yesterday, I thought I would go ahead and share anyway . . . I mean we all are in our Valentines candy comas still right? lol
 
I always love sharing what I do with my living room mantel as it's the perfect backdrop every holiday for my decorating fun! Having said that, I thought it was high time for me to document and share what I did with the mantel this year. Valentines Day is one of those holidays that just gets the mantel. Meaning, that is all I am going to decorate. Mantel = done. For the major holidays: Christmas, Halloween and Easter, I usually decorate the house - as in most, if not all of it, but these smaller holidays throughout the year, they just get the mantel. ;)

For my Valentines mantel this year, I kept it pretty simple and decided on using my black and white decor already being used in the living room and adding the traditional RED this year. Last year, I did a the mantel all in pinks so this year I chose to add the red in and I love the simplicity of it as well as the classic vibe it created in the room.

Like I mentioned, most of the things I used this year, are things I already had. The Valentine banners hanging on the front, the big red heart and the black and white pitcher vase are from Target. The arrow, the wood sign that says 'be still & know' I got at Hobby Lobby. Then the rest of the other items are from HomeGoods or Michaels - you know the four basic home decor groups! ;)

I did however score a few new decor items recently as I had some gift cards left over from the holidays and decided to use them. If you follow me on Instagram, then you already saw in my stories a couple weeks ago that I picked up this fabulous vase with the macrame fringe on the outside, at Kirklands, along with the beige beads on the right side of the mantel. I absolutely LOVE them and can't wait to use them in my everyday living room decor as well. And that adorable potted plant sitting next to it? My sweet daughter gave me that for Christmas but it's from Target and I know they still have them.

I really like the simplicity of the mantel and how it came together. I know my daughter appreciates me decorating for each holiday - even if it's just a small area like this. I like to imagine when she is a mom herself, that she will tell her kids . . ."grandma used to decorate for every holiday and make it so festive!" 

I hope the little things like this, are the ones she looks back on fondly when she remembers growing up in her childhood home and knows this is just one little way I made this house of ours a home for us. ;)

Hope you enjoyed a peek into my Valentines decor this year. Did you do anything with your mantel or decorate for Valentines Day this year? Let me know below as I'd love to hear from you . . .

Have a great one . . . until next time my friends! xoxo

 
 

 
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FREEBIE :: Hello Love Cell Phone Wallpaper Background

 

   

Hello LOVE.

It's almost that time of year. That time where everyone celebrates all things LOVE. That LOVE day. Not only does Valentines Day celebrate the love between couples but also the love between you and your kiddos or the love you have for your besties. The day was made to celebrate LOVE. Period. It's such a fun time just to love on those special people and to let them know how much they mean to you. 

Having said that, I just had to create a new cell phone wallpaper background for this special day.

The FREE download for this cell phone background had to be festive for this time of year BUT also something I could still use throughout the year as well! I decided on the traditional PINK but kept it on trend with the black and white stripes added in the background. I also added some whimsical heart balloons to give it a touch of fun. I really love how it turned out and look forward to using it any time I want.

 
To grab this FREE download for your own phone and get in the mood for the LOVE holiday, just head on over to the Giggles Galore blog (where I am a monthly contributor) and print this "Hello LOVE" hand lettered cell phone wallpaper for YOUR phone. It's available here for FREE and while you are over there, check out her blog as she has some amazing craft and party ideas as well that you will love! 

Also, before you go, I want to remind you that I also offer CUSTOM hand lettered prints, decor, wood signs and anything else you would like hand lettering done on so just ask and I can make it happen! 

Do you think you have a great idea? Just shoot me an email at . . . laura@eyecandycs.com and we will definitely chat! ;)

Happy Valentines Day and make sure to tell those you LOVE that you do! ;) 
 

 

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ART PRINT - Xs and Os

 

Hello everyone! Are you guys all ready for the big 'love' day that is fast approaching? Me, I have been getting a few little things ready but that is about it so far. I did however have another art print idea come to me and wanted to share it with you all today. Why is it that ALL of my ideas come right before the holiday? lol Who knows, but nonetheless I wanted to get this up in the shop for you guys as I had some people interested already who have seen it on Instagram, when I was inking it.

 

The thing I like about this one is the message is subtle and is certainly a tongue and cheek kind of humor - especially since there may or may not happen to be a song that reminds me of this exact message. ;) I also wanted to make this one kind of bold and classic with the black and white stripes with a pop of red. I am really liking the hand drawn element it has to it and it definitely lends to it's character. This print looks fabulous framed and set out with your Valentines decor and it would also look super cute in an office framed or as you see below, on a clipboard, which I happen to like as well, any time of the year. I love the versatility of a clipboard as they are super quick to change out when you need to.

 

You will find this X and Os' print in my Etsy shop along with countless other prints that I am adding to every week, sometimes daily. Please hop on over there and look around as you may see something you like for your home or to use as a gift and most items have a quick 1 day turnaround so you can get them fast, if needed.

 

I am loving this print and how much fun you can have with this one. I would love to hear YOUR creative way you would display it.

 
Head over to the shop and grab your own 'X and Os' art print and I hope love it as much as I do. ;)  

 

 As a reminder to you, I do offer CUSTOM hand lettered prints, decor and anything else you would like hand lettering done on, just ask! So if you think you have a great idea, please shoot me an email . . . at laura@eyecandycs.com and I'd love to chat with y'all! 

 

 

I would love to know what you think of this print? Let me know below or an idea for one that you would like to see in the shop! ;) Thanks.

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