{Valentine's}

I'm not a big Valentine's fan...but I thought I'd still blog on Valentine's because of these ever-so-cute vintage Valentine cards...& all the other fun stuff that goes along with San Valentino. I do still feel nostalgic for all those Valentine card exchanges I used to do in my early years of school. Plus Feb 14 is important to me for two reasons. One, it marks the birthday of my dear niece, Anahita & also the birthday of one of my Mum's bestfriends, Sharlane. Also, because it is the patron saint day of another niece, Valentina.

Check out these cute Valentine's printables:



{downloadable from babalisme}



{there are loads of cute vintage Valentine cards available from vintage holiday crafts}



{too funny. which profession/man do you want? Heaven forbid you get the poor man or the thief!!!}



{from vintage holiday crafts}

If you're going to send an electronic e-card, why not try these lovely apps, featured on design*sponge?:

{I hate electronic stuff. but love love this by cartolina}

Red seems to be the colour of Valentine's, (& I have to say, red isn't really my colour), but who can resist these red dresses? :

{lovely Art Deco dresses from 1920s fashion}

{this would be appropriate for the weather around here}

and who could leave out Audrey?

{from funny face}

and who doesn't love red polka dots?

{from Heyday Vintage Style}



{polka dot hanky anyone?}



{polka dot cat bowl from price inspector for 3 quid}

{polka dot brolly?}

{how cute is this pram from prams n things?}

{polka dot petticoat? ooh la la, so cute! from dressderby}

{cute cases from knot just jigs}

{Valentine polka dot decorations by Deborah Sparks}

{vintage valentine's party staged for KUTV's Channel 2 Fresh Living Show. info here}

 and the other thing I like about Valentine's day are doilies. I don't know why, but I just love them.
check out these heart doilies:

{photo by ana}

{look at the beautiful doilies in the background of this print, available on Etsy}

and to be fully Valentines-y, Valentine's doilies:

{also available on Etsy}

I came across these amazing ideas by Emma Hadzi-Anitch featured on design*sponge. As a lover of tea (specifically loose-leaf tea), I can't resist these DIY teabags: the quality of loose-leaf tea with the sweetest personal touch:


{full details & instructions can be found on design*sponge and on flytape}



Happy Valentine's day! & a special Happy Valentine's to the ones I love the most: my dearest sisters, their kids, my parents & my best friends...Life would be so gray without you all.