L'Amour

Every girl should have French lovers on her mantel for Valentine's Day.

She is beautiful, he is dashing and they are madly in love.

They're planning an evening of champagne and dancing.

Just look at those lips...Smooch!

I ♥ Valentine's Day

All of these goodies will be up at the shop later today...stop by to shop for your sweetie pie!

A vintage record of Opera duets, a 1970's Hallmark honeycomb heart, a Valentine cupid, vases of love and vintage party napkins. Oh! And flash cards so you can learn how to speak French in 15 minutes. Because, after all, what could be more romantic than that?

Let them eat (rubber) cake!

My son loves tiny little erasers. They are made in Japan, quite elaborate and all the rage for anyone in the 2nd grade. Charlie got this little petit four in a goodie bag after a recent birthday party. He gave it to me because: "I thought you would like it, Mommy". He was right. It looks just delicious on our Valentine mantel. Hope you have a LOVE~ly day tomorrow!

My Sassy Valentine

The polka dot skirt! The bouquet of valentine flowers! Her hand on her hip!
This gorgeous gal was hand delivered to me yesterday by Laurie from Magpie Ethel. Laurie creates whimsical and charming friends, all crafted from vintage goodies. She has the estate sale thing down to a science. If I see her car on my approach to a sale, I always sigh a little because I know she is throwing the best stuff in her basket. You can check out her Etsy shop here. Thanks Magpie Ethel!

All Hail Valentine's Day!

The little gal in the heart skirt is a bell. I think I'll ring her whenever I desire one of these. Maybe I can train the kids to fetch me the box when they hear her. You know, Pavlov's children. Here's a tip: at the next estate sale, grab a metal filigree hair spray holder like the one in the photo. Wait until dark, put a votive inside, light it, and see what happens on the wall. It's freaking gorgeous.

Love this dancing couple. Love that his jacket is raspberry. Love that she is dancing with such style. Love the LOVE ME plate that my sister Kathy sent to me.

Great vintage display sign. Here is my question: Gifts that say what with love exactly? No copy editor at this department store, apparently.

Framed for Valentine's Day

Look what I made! I added vintage buttons and keys and sparkly jewels to pink frames! I lovingly placed them in my space at Vestiges Storefront, and guess what?!? Haven't sold one! I LOVE them! Wish I could stop using the exclamation point!