I have had my Valentine decorations up for awhile. I like this holiday. (heck, I like them all) Warning..long post...but it should leave you feeling loved.
I have really been getting the most of my white garland this year. I had Shiny Brites up at Christmas. I put honeycomb bells up for the New Year. I was going to take it down, but then decided I could display my vintage mica birds for a little "LOVE BIRD" garland. I have a lot of birds.
The top of my china hutch holds my collection of Valentine card boxes. The big sheet of vintage style wrapping paper on the left is new this year. I found it at Paper Source and bought it without having a plan. I like it hanging as a backdrop here. I also used an old red dish drainer to help hold my boxes.
The cabinet in my living room is decorated with old candy boxes and honeycomb hearts.
My fireplace mantle holds my favorite cupids that I got last year. Vintage heart candy boxes keep them company.
I seriously love these cupids.
I thought I had a better picture of my front window. This is from the inside and shows the honeycomb ball topiaries and my giant styrofoam heart that hangs front and center.
My wire wreath holds part of my collection of vintage Valentine cards.
My coffee table. I like throwing the turquoise in with the red.
I have a couple of dishes of candy out, but don't eat these little cupids. They are actually vintage baby rattles.
This shelf holds all my little Valentine odds and ends. (It is hard to take a photo into the light of the window)
I had this vintage angel ribbon out in my studio, but decided it should come in and live with my Valentine things.
Those plastic lips are an old kazoo.
I would love a whole army of these cuties lined up.
Lots of Valentine fun. Can't believe it is only a week away!
Spread some Valentine love this weekend.
Wow I love this, but then again every post you do makes me want to collect more (in a good way!)
Lauren
x
Posted by: Lauren | February 06, 2015 at 01:54 AM
wonderful funderful! lol! often feel almost speechless when I visit you. and the lovebirds is such a great idea!!!!!
have a great weekend
xoxo
Posted by: vivian | February 06, 2015 at 04:06 AM
Love the card wreath! I have acquired so many vintage valentines over the years and am always looking for new ways to display them. Maybe next year. My house is a WAR ZONE right now!!
I would so try to eat those cupid rattles....
Erica
Posted by: Erica | February 06, 2015 at 04:48 AM
I think my favorite are your little dude candy holders that say "be mine" - so sweet! :) Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | February 06, 2015 at 05:35 AM
Do you ever hear from your neighbors about how they enjoy your window displays?
I'm sure they must look forward to seeing what each new holiday brings!
Posted by: Paula K | February 06, 2015 at 08:13 AM
Your house is so warm and inviting and so full of
whimsy, It makes me want to sit on your couch with coffee and little heart shaped cookies and
pick your brain for all your fabulous ideas. I just moved from a big house in MI to a tiny 1920's house in MO and am going thru all your old posts for idea's. You are amazing! Have a
blessed day.
Posted by: Su Gardner | February 06, 2015 at 08:14 AM
Love, love your "Love Birds!"
Posted by: Jan | February 06, 2015 at 09:46 AM
Thank you, Laurie! Your photos always bring a smile to my day! :) love rosie
Posted by: rosie | February 06, 2015 at 10:02 AM
One of my favorite displays.....'cause I love red. You have many adorable little things for Valentine's Day. Thought I was the only one who loves red with turquoise.
Posted by: Annette | February 06, 2015 at 10:43 AM
It's funny when I spot a "Magpie Ethel" creation I think "Hey! That's a Magpie Ethel!" then I remember uh duh, this IS Magpie Ethel.......so used to seeing your creations all over blogland!
I have a whole list of names form an obit in the paper today - ideas for your half man. Gussie died and she had a slew of interestingly named brothers and sisters. I'll have to email you.
Posted by: Shara | February 06, 2015 at 11:22 AM
Really felt the love Laurie :-) Got on my computer so I could get a bigger and better look on your blog! Your posts can never be too long. Glad you got double duty from your garland. Love the mica birds all over. Everything else is too wonderful. Thanks for the tour of your pretty house.
Always makes me smile. I might make a pot of coffee now and sit down and enjoy it with a cup of coffee. Seems like it's been hectic here more and more now. You being on IG is giving me my Magpie Ethel quick fix now Ha ha ha ha.
Thanks for sharing your home!
Posted by: Doreen | February 06, 2015 at 12:43 PM
LOVE BIRDS! What an adorable idea! And, the Valentine wreath is a favorite. I love it ALL! So many cuties!
Posted by: Patti | February 06, 2015 at 07:20 PM
I'm so behind on blog reading. I almost missed this fantastic post!! I must make sure my mom and sister see this too! We just love talking to each other about all your fabulous decorations. Valentine hugs!!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | February 07, 2015 at 05:40 PM
I don't know how I missed this post but so glad I found it! Only Magpie Ethel could do a whole house in vintage valentines! How wonderful. Ok, I gotta go look at these pictures one more time (or 10)
Posted by: Marci | February 08, 2015 at 11:52 AM