Link Parties

I've decided to start trying some Link Parties. Pick a favorite blog that is having a Link Party, post a link to your blog, and instantly all the readers from that blog can see your ideas. I was hesitant at first and not sure how to do it, but my friend Samantha from Crafty Texas Girls graciously told me how.

She's also part of the Cowgirl Up! Link Party with three other bloggers. When you link to one of those blogs during the Link Party, it automatically shows up on the other blogs as well. Great idea!

So, if you have a blog, link up. If you're looking for some great ideas, click on one of the buttons below. I guarantee you'll be inspired!

Hanging Hearts

I saw these super cute hearts on Pinterest. I knew it would be so easy to make and I just made a couple variations.

Source: thepeanutpaintshop.blogspot.com via Desiree on Pinterest

First, I bought 4 wooden hearts for $.99 at Michael's and painted them. I chose just red and white because that flows better with our house. Then, I used my Cricut machine and cut out our initials. I simply Mod Podged them onto the hearts.

I got some coordinating ribbon...

...and hot glued the ribbon to the back of the hearts.

I tied a bow and glued the ends to the top heart. That's it! It was so easy, but took some time. The time consuming part was letting the paint dry and then letting the Mod Podge dry. But I love the way it looks in my house and now I have a new piece of Valentine's decor.

Linking at Debbiedoo's.

Valentine's Decor

About a week ago I asked my hubby to get out my tote with my Valentine's decor. The same plastic tote also contains my Easter and Fourth of July decorations. When I finally got all my Valentine's decorations out I realized I only had 3 decorations. Three?!?! Immediately I got on Pinterest and found some cute and simple ideas that I'll be making this weekend. For now, I'll show you what I do have.

This is my formal dining table. I used the same white tablecloth I use during Christmas. The 3 red hurricane vases are also used at Christmas. I love the red on the white.

These dishes were given to us from my parents on our 10 year anniversary a couple years ago. I'm thinking of changing the gold chargers to red chargers. What do you think?

Of course, the Valentine's mobile is my favorite because it was made last year by my son and daughter. We found the hearts online, printed them on cardstock, cut and glue to yarn.

I found this wooden sign years ago at Hobby Lobby. Just a fun decoration.

I don't even remember where I got this sign, but I liked that it was two-sided.

Those are my few, simple decorations. I really want to add to the decor, but not go crazy. What does your house look like for the upcoming holiday?