A little bit of Valentine's Day decorating...

I always have these grand ideas for holiday decorating... but time sneaks up on me so quickly and before I know it, it's the day before and all my projects are sitting half-finished on the craft table. There is still hope, as I have tonight to tie up a few loose ends.But as it stands, I have only completed the clothesline and front door. Here's a peek at some front-entrance love.

A clothesline of love... 40 pictures of Dennis and I interspersed with little wonky hearts. Awww...




I still can't bring myself to take down the snowflakes. Luckily for me, it's been a snowy winter and they don't yet look out of place. I nestled a few hearts in between the snowflakes for a more festive feel.



Are you doing anything special for Valentine's Day?

A Birthday Valentine & Trip Home

My mom's birthday was near the end of January so I went home for an overnight visit. And what a lovely visit it was.

The pretty birthday girl.

What do you get for the woman who has everything? How about some love on a string?

Wrapped in a lovely brown paper bag.

Now tell me apples don't fall far from the tree.




The artist at work.





And what's a trip home without a game of Scrabble?


Guess who won?

And not just won... but completely trampled the competition. (Which is why I don't mind the gloating!).


I wish I could get home to visit more often!

(All these photos were hand-held... no tripod means high ISO which translates into g.r.a.i.n.y. Now I know!).

I Heart Valentine's Day

I can't believe it's been five whole days since I've last posted - that deserves a slap on the hand. Especially since the little project I'm about to show you has been done for almost a week now.

Guess what's coming up? You know it - Valentine's Day! Some may say it's a completely manufactured holiday to boost sales during post-Christmas frugality. I say it's a great opportunity to practice sewing curves (remember my rabbit?!). And why not give ourselves something extra to celebrate? With all that's going on in the world, it's nice to have a reason to celebrate our love!

I have no shortage of love for the girl I made this little decoration for. We haven't seen each other in over two years but I think of her often and... with love! So I sewed together this mini-garland for her door, window, or wherever else she might like to put it during the 2009 season of loooooove.