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valentine's day is quickly approaching so I rounded up a few ideas to celebrate! i never know what to get my husband that isn't completely dorky for such a girlie holiday so I usually surprise him with some sort of baked good. does anyone else have this problem?

 
easy enough, just decorate red velvet cupcakes with "x" and "o".

valentine jelly pops from tablespoon

aw, use a heart shaped cookie cutter to surprise your hubby, or loved one with a festive breakfast!

 

if you're throwing a V-day bash, take a cue from this photo and create a deliciously cute spread of desserts.

 

for decor, print love quotes on the backside of scrapbook paper and cut out into strips. staple or glue them together to create hearts and attach to cute ribbon! 

 

you can find paper doilies at almost any craft store for uber cheap. attach them to a string of white lights for festive decor!

strawberry or cherry crush is the PERFECT drink for a Valentine's Day party.

 

 chocolate raspberry pavlova from what katie ate

apple, ginger, cranberry, and vodka cocktails from what katie ate

use this tutorial from martha stewart to create little felt fortune cookies. fill them with candy as a cute alternative to the store bought valentine.

White Hot!

If you thought white was boring, think again! These rooms showcase that a palette of white can be interesting, beautiful and anything but dull! The key to working with white is layering various shades to give the room interest and depth. Another way to assure that the room isn't bland is to add lots of different textures. Blankets, throws, pillows, and rugs in varying textures will make the room feel finished.

Each of these rooms look fresh, crisp, and so clean! I love that about white. It can really open up and refresh a space like no other color.

My favorite accessory.

As far as home accessories go, I definitely have a favorite that stands out among the rest: THROW PILLOWS. They are perfect for adding color, texture, and pattern to a bland space. Also, they are affordable and can be easily replaced as trends go in and out of style. So if you're debating on buying that bright yellow floral print sofa (for example), a throw pillow might be a good compromise. At the moment I'm particularly fond of tribal and chevron prints for accent pillows.

Notice this room is mostly white however it feels really colorful thanks to the various throw pillows on the sofa. They make such an impact! 

Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns and colors! There are no rules to using throw pillows. Have fun with it! 

Throw pillows are a great way to bring your unique personality into your home! 

 

Get the look! 

 [Available at West Elm]

[Available at Dwell Studio]

 [Available at I.O. Metro]