Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentines day. Show all posts

Friday, January 9, 2015

Silky Gifts for your Valentine

It may seem that Valentine's day is nothing special, and to some that may be. Yet I enjoy giving a little something to my special someone and having him remember me too. It is fun to remember those we love and Valentine's Day gives us a little extra day to do so.

Another fun way to commerate the day is by doing something special together. We like going out to dinner and making time to just BE together and talk.

I have a special sale in my shop right now if you want to buy you or your loved one or BOTH of you something special for Valentine's Day. Use the code BEMINE15 at checkout for 14 % off your order over $50.00.  Something silky is always a nice gift- and especially at Valentine's Day.

Here a couple colored themed options for the occasion.

Red Scarf in red and cranberry , hand painted silk scarf. Red scarf . Silkiness



Red Valentine's Day Scarf Floral Silk Scarf- Perfect Gift for Her- Women's Gifts-  Hand Painted Silk Scarf.  Red Silk Scarf. Modern Scarves.

Or maybe your dear friend loves dogs

Bulldog Scarf . American Bulldog . Dog Lovers Gift .

Keep in mind that my items are shipping Internationally, so you need to order in a timely manner to get them on time.

Don't forget about your handsome man

Peacock Necktie .  Carnival Necktie . Wedding Tie .  Manly necktie.Peacock Skinny Tie.  Hand Painted Silk Tie.


So what do you do for Valentine's Day? If you don't have someone special to spoil, then maybe it is time you spoiled yourself a little bit?

Happy Friday!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Valentine's Day

Whether you love or hate this day to remember someone you love- even if it is just yourself, here are some of my favorite things for Valentine's Day. 

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I love pretty cookies any time of year and loved making some like these at work. Link.

Inspired by love beautiful quotes I painted a couple scarves with the LOVE theme. 

Red Ombre Silk Scarf. Heart Scarf. Love Scarf. Hand Painted Silk.. foulard de soie 

Inspirational Gift. Love is as strong as death.  Love Scarf. Hand Painted Silk.. foulard de soie

And whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not it is always nice to share you love with a friend, sister, Mom or even yourself. . . 

So in honor of love and to spread the LOVE- I offer to you a coupon valid in My Etsy SHOP for 20% off your favorite silk love by using the code LOVEYOU at checkout.

Offer expires Feb. 14, 2014 at midnight. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Valentine's Party Ideas

This week will be one with lots of parties in our home. Some good friends will be visiting from Sweden and our gathering promises 14 kids 6 and under, and 10 adults. Wow!

Friday we will be having our 2nd annual Valentine's party for the girl's from our youth group. Last year we had a marvelous time and I loved going all out for them!

Last week I finally succumbed to Pinterest because I was in need of a way to gather up ideas for this party. I have been enjoying it a bit and am so looking forward to this years Valentine's Party.

Last year I made these sugar cookie pops. Everyone LOVED them, as did I :) I am not normally a fan of sugar cookies- they are just too plain for my taste. But decorated with white chocolate these became my top favorite sugar cookies. Not to mention how cute they look on a stick!



So while I continue gathering my ideas together, making lists and beginning my baking. Tell me, what are you doing special for Valentine's Day?


Friday, February 17, 2012

Valentine's Birthday Party

So a while back I was chatting with our nanny and suggested we have a birthday party for her at my house. It had been a while since we had had a girl's night with the girl's from church- and I suggested something really girly.

She was immediately all for the idea and I was surprised to hear she had never had that sort of a party for herself- with just friends invited to celebrate her.Her birthday is exactly on V-day so I had tons of ideas and inspiration on how to decorate and make things special. 

We wanted to do a number of things: 
  • spoil the girls with manicures, hair styling and make-up
  • make them feel special with delicious food
  • have a part where we talked about godly relationships
  • have good food 
  • send something home with them to help them remember the evening and  God's plan for godly relationships. 

I had the idea of making cookies on a stick and adding Bible verse. So I made these and I was very pleased with the results. Normally I don't like sugar cookies (because they are just too plain)- but frosted with white or dark chocolate they were delicious!




The cake I made for the birthday girl. Dark chocolate with layers of almond meringue and a rich dark chocolate frosting. 
 

Hair time.



For the snacks for more spoiling I make milk shakes that were pink and then a bit later we had chocolate fondue with fruits, pretzels and small sugar cookies. YUMMY! The girls loved this!





After we had eaten and they had been pampered we played "Things" for a while. Then we closed with my sharing how God taught me to be alone when I was in college and be content in HIM. 

The girls helped cleaned up afterwards and we finally locked the door at 11:00 PM. It was a long evening, but lovely. I was so pleased to be able to have a such a special party with the girls. 

How did you celebrate Valentine's Day? 

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

The Perfect Valentine


Whenever I hear about people sharing their most romantic Valentine's memories or experiences I always think my husband's tops them all. (I know I am a bit prejudice).

Our first Valentine's Day together- when we had been seeing each other for several months happened to be one very snowy day.

When my English lessons had finished for the evening he wanted to take me somewhere. He drove to the only local park and parked at the bottom of the big hill where there is a long stairway to reach the rest of the park. He then had me wait in the car for what seemed like a VERY long time- maybe it was- I think it was at least 45 minutes.

FINALLY he came and had me join him for a walk and WOW was it ever worth the wait.

He had run all over the park with its fresh blanket of snow and put candles everywhere. The paths were lighted with candles. . . just for me. It was the most romantic thing. I felt like I was walking in my very own fairytale or romantic movie.

When we reached the frozen pond he had written "I love you" you in the snow- this was the first time he "told" me he loved me and it was very special.

I will never forget that lovely evening and will always know he is a very romantic man despite what our sometimes overly busy lives allow.
This is now 6 year ago, before we were married and had 2 1/2 kids. But we still try to make time for each other. We celebrated V-day early this year because our nanny's birthday is that day and we didn't want to have her work on her birthday. We went out to a very nice Italian restaurant and my husband surprised me with a sweet card and a vintage style perfume bottle similar to this one. I have always thought it would be fun to have one.
What about you ? What are you doing to do this year to make Valentine's day special?