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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

A peek in our home in The Sweetest Month


celebrate the good in life.
the innocent stuff.
the wholesome.
the warm fuzzies of forever love.

Happy Valentine's 2011.



Breakfast for two! Whole wheat pancakes with homemade blueberry buttermilk syrup provides just enough sweetness to start the day.


For the syrup I quickly combined butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, buttermilk, and vanilla and cooked on the stovetop. You can add cooked blueberries to it as well!



It's all about taking 10 seconds to add details to the little things. Fruit is beautiful! Serving fruit in a pretty dish instead of just opening the plastic lid is a super fast way to make something super special.


Some for him, some for her.

Xs and Os dusted on with powdered sugar.


Mmm


Just little hints of the month of hearts around the house....


I'm still really into lavender colors to celebrate Valentine's Day!







Calendar love...

Our family chalkboard.
Remember passing this message?

The playful heart my Mom crocheted...


Festive food, a little bit of decor, and of course some projects with the boys!


...because a little bird told me that they won't stay this way forever. So I'm breathing in every single excited laugh, every tiny little jump as they create something new, and every wide smile as each new holiday approaches.



Cameron's woven heart pocket


Love is an overused word and that's a good thing! Squeeze the loves in your life. Use Valentine's Day to add some sweetness to this winter month.









This post is linked to: LambAround, DIY Showoff, DIY Living, Seasonal Sundays, It's so Very Cheri, Strut Your Stuff at Saturday Mornings, Making the World Cuter, Motivate Me Mondays, Market Yourself Mondays, Tasty Tuesday, Tempt My Tummy, Tuesdays at the Table, Topsy Turvy Tuesday, Tuesdays Unwrapped, Get Your Craft On, We're Organized Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Works for Me Wednesday, Show and Tell, Whatever Goes Wednesday, Transformation Thursday, Tablescape Thursday, Show off Your Stuff, Strut Your Stuff, Friday Favorites, Show and Share Day, Foodie Friday, I'm Lovin It, Funky Junk Interiors, Fabulous Friday Finds, Tickled Pink*, Be Different Act Normal, Weekend Wrap Up

19 comments:

  1. NanaDianaFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    What a sweet post - a very heartfelt post from a loving Mom (no pun intended). Love it- Diana

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  2. JaneFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    What a sweet post! You are definitely teaching your men that women love all these little loving touches. They will one day shower their ladies with sweetness.(Their dad has a lot to do with this,too! Your boys are seeing, firsthand, how to LOVE.)

    Unfortunately, V-day got a little lost in our home...probably because it was WG's birthday. But the loving lessons were still learned...and all the guys are true romantics everyday of the year.
    Sweet hugs,
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love the bottles!

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  4. Blondie's JournalFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Very sweet post! It is so special to take the time to do things with and for the ones you love!

    I love those cute little pancakes you made and I have to try your syrup recipe!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. RebeccaFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    You are just too cute!

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  6. Kelly MillerFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Your lavender color scheme is a nice alternative to pink or red. Beautiful as always!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Thanks for showing that little touches can have maximum impact - like making a heart out of blueberries. I am going to try your syrup. Yumm!

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  8. Apron SenoritaFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Hi , found you through blog hopping.

    New Follower,
    Yoli :)
    Apron Senorita

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  9. Miller Racing FamilyFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I love those pancakes, with the powedered sugar. We also love doing all kinds of projects for Valentines day. My favorite project this year was cones covered in conversation hearts.
    Blessings!

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  10. JaneFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Lisa
    Right back at you...You make me want to visit Colorado! But then, I would have to buy a coat, boots, etc. (Actually, I just bought some boots to wear in Cleveland in April...outdoor rehearsal dinner in the woods...and COLD to this FL girl!

    I hope you enjoy the salad!!! It's really good! (I did cheat this time...I used some leftover dressing from Olive Garden. That works, too!)

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  11. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I've never really been into valentines day before but this year I guess it's all the crafts or something with the kids because I've been all about Love lately! Thanks for your post, it was great!!

    https://jennoreilly.wordpress.com/

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  12. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}February 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    what a sweet home... these are all great ideas. please come link this to our party over here: http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/project-party-weekend-heart-shaped-ice.html

    Have a great weekend!

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  13. Everyday ArtFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    What a lovely blog you have! So glad I found it. :) Thanks for some eye candy.
    Jaime

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  14. The TablescaperFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Such creative ideas! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  15. jacin {lovely little details}February 13, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    so adorable!!!

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  16. Holly LefevreFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Every post looks like it should in a magazine...you have such a talent and style.

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  17. KristenFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I love the XOX on the pancakes. What a clever idea and easy, too. I hope I can remember it for next year. (I am always finding cute ideas After holidays!!)

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  18. Ashlee MarieFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    The lavender hearts are SO pretty, too bad I can't stand the smell of them... So SO pretty!!! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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  19. AngelMay 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Found your blog today thanks to Garnish and I LOVE it!

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