So that brings me to Valentine's Day: V-Day is my all-time favorite holiday (it irks me to no end all the singles who go on about it being a "Hallmark holiday" and calling it "Singles Awareness Day" because hey, it's not. Be selfless enough to realize that people who are in love truly enjoy the holiday, and even when I was single, I still loved dressing in pink and red and hanging out Valentines to my friends) and this is mine and Dan's first one as a real married couple! So I want lots of red hearts and a pretty outfit and gorgeous decorations and yummy treats all for him to feel spoiled by his Valentine. So here's what I'm thinking: (I won't put his gifts on the blog because he's unpredictable with when he reads it.) But here are some sweet treats and some fun outfit ideas that my Valentine's Day outfit will be inspired by!
Yummy easy strawberry cookie recipe from here
Yummy 2-ingredient fudge recipe here
I'm also thinking of picking up some pretzels, melting white chocolate, and sprinkling
adorable hearts and colored sugar sprinkles all over them!
What recipes are you trying out this V-Day?
Some outfit inspiration:
A lovely red dress from asos
Awesome red socks/tights from asos
An amazing tulle skirt would be a dream come true
So there you have just a few of my ideas, but I'm also hoping to wrap his gifts all lovey dovey and
send some surprise love notes with him throughout the day!
Oh, and get or make him a valentine that speaks my heart completely.
*Have you entered my Valentine's Day giveaway Yet?*
You're so adorable, best friend!
ReplyDeleteI am single, but that's not why I'm not too fond of Valentine's Day. It wouldn't even be my favorite if I was in relationship because the majority of everyone uses the holiday to finally do something sweet or romantic for their lover when in my opinion it should be year around. VD is so expected & forced. I love all things spontaneous + "just because" gifts are sweet. Plus, pink is so not my color. Lol.
ReplyDeleteIt is a sweet holiday for fun, baking & games though. I personally like to use it as an excuse to stuff my face with chocolate & watch sappy chick flicks, haha.
By the way, that tulle skirt is to die for! Have a great weekend :)
XO Charlene Zale
Those cookies look so pretty! I definitely want to make some Valentine's Day sugar cookies! :)
ReplyDeleteChloe
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girl, i have MAD love for valentine's day too. it's been my favorite holiday for as long as i can remember…my mom always made it really special for me & her (i had 5 brothers, so we kind of made it our sacred day).
ReplyDeletei also love what you said: be more willing & asking more questions. it's so simple, but i really think i need to write that one down. that's something i've been having to very actively remind myself in my relationships -- romantic, with myself, with friends, and most importantly, with God. how transformative could asking those simple questions be? incredibly, i think.
p.s. i saw your comment about wanting my top reads of 2012! i'm going to work on that for you! shoot me an email though, to remind me: bridgetfossedal@gmail.com. i'd get on and email YOU right now…but for whatever reason, i can never be on my blogs or email at the same time. it is le pits.
i'm not one of those singles who go on about it being s.a.d...but i can definitely understand why it'd be a hard day for someone who is single and who would love to be married/in some kind of relationship. i have a lot of friends who struggle with that. same way i struggle with mother's day.
ReplyDeletenot saying, "don't love valentine's day", just "remember that a lot of grouchy people are just hurting and don't know what to do with it." :)
Ok, I have heard of ASOS before but really know nothing about it! I have seen other bloggers mention the place too. Sounds like I am missing out on something awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love valentine's day treats. those heart cookies look yummy & very pretty too!
Fanny
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I vote for the cookies- yummy. And the Asos dress-yummy. lol Now I have to get planning my VDay with my hubby lol
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Ah , still single. But I love to hang out on V day ,dress up and pass advices :D
ReplyDeletePS: These cakes made me hungry :P
Aree With Umbrella
Is it that time of year already? Love the tulle skirt.
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that fudge looks amazing!
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I love your Valentine's inspirations! I really want to make some cookies this year and those look delicious. Congrats on your first married vday! That's so exciting. My boyfriend and I have been together for 6 years and I swear every Valentine's day with him just gets better :).
ReplyDeletexx
Oh dear... I still haven't done any Valentine's planning!
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
ReplyDeletexx Mounia
www.nonchalantrebel.blogspot.com
Ah I love Valentine's Day! I'm so excited! Those treats look delicious and I'm also looking forward to dressing up :)
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That tulle skirt has my heart!! <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about Valentine's Day this year as well! I wasn't very creative last year, so this year I got a pair of Nectar sunglasses [I ended up ordering us the exact same color with different shade tints...oops!! They looked different online! haha.], along with a Datevitation book and the last coupon is for a couple's massage. We've talked about it here and there before, but never actually got one together, so I hope he'll be really excited about it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, man, I am so sad that tulle skirt is no longer for sale- IT IS SO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI will be celebrating part of Valentine's Day by participating in "One Billion Rising" which is a global event created to rise up against violence against women.
I don't think Rob and I have plans- probably dinner? We usually exchange some nerdy gifts. Those cookies look tempting...I'm leaning towards making a valentine cookie with raspberry filling for my sweetheart :)
Have a great Valentine's day-
Okay, please note:
DeleteI made that two ingredient fudge yesterday (except I made a bottom layer with Samoas (those girlscout coconut/caramel/chocolate cookies))- and it is TOO LEGIT TO QUIT!!! SO GOOD! WORTH MAKING!!!!!
Each year we celebrate the day of LOVE with token gifts something thoughtful and creative ideas.your tips are really very helpful Valentines Day Gifts for Him
DeleteI've had my eye on that anthro tulle skirt for quite some time and one of my friends told me only 8 year old wannabe ballerinas wore tulle in the real world. She just doesn't understand.
ReplyDelete-Jess