A Vintage Valentine

When I was in high school our student council would sell pink carnations with a Valentine heart attached. Secret admirers would write messages asking their crushes for dates or to attend the upcoming dance. Popularity was always measured by the amount of carnations you were carrying on Valentine's Day. The flower hierarchy created plenty of hurt feelings. Although I received my fair share of flowers I never really appreciated the holiday and always considered it to be a corporate excuse for excessive spending. 

Now that I am married I have a slightly different take on Valentine's Day. I use the holiday as a way to celebrate the connection my husband and I share. In my Etsy explorations I found some super cute items to add to my wish list and a few that I think my husband would enjoy- Can't leave him out! 

1. Vintage Valentine

2. 1950s Red Dress

3. 1940s Red Lingerie

4. Pin Up Swim Suit

5. Love Wall Art

6. Love Tokens

7. Custom Coffee Mug

8. Bear Valentine Art

What are your plans for Valentine's Day? Do you like to celebrate or do you choose to boycott as I once did?

New Year Celebrations

I decided against following the lead of the multitude of bloggers who created "best of" lists for the New Year and instead decided to look forward with these lovely finds to celebrate. I know that I would be happy to have any of these finds. In fact, I plan to wear a little black wiggle dress on New Years Eve myself.

 How will you be celebrating?

1. Vintage LBD

2. 1940s Gold Shoes

3. Vintage Champagne Glasses

4. Art Deco Calendar

Oh and don't forget to enter the New Year giveaway contest!