We couldn’t resist throwing our favorite things out a day early in order to go all Valentiney on y’all. And by me I totally mean me, myself, and I.
Tim was not as excited when I told him he needed to come up with his favorite Love-themed things…but he did it. And once it was all together he was so excited that he gave me my V-day present early!
I let him put you on the D.L.
Dad, that means down low….and it’s like secrets and stuff.
1. Sea Salt Caramel Brownies – need I say more.
Wait I will say this, please make more.
2. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a loyal Nike consumer. In fact while writing this we counted five Nike products on my body, including my glasses. So go figure I would jazz up my shocks with a little holiday color. Then they can work overtime at Christmas.
3. Any good guy has to know how to put a little work in. The Notebook is a sure thing, after all the tears of course. I usually opt for a little Phil Collins karaoke, she digs it.
4. I have been feeling the “steampunk” look lately and what better way to show off your mushiness than with an anatomically correct heart belt, right?
5. The secret to life is to smell good. People just like you if you smell good. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male is Christina’s favorite, can’t argue with that.
6. Does this need an explanation? This is the most festive man shirt you will find.
1. Isn’t it a rule that you have to smell sweet on dates? It should be, I feel like Romance is the perfect choice for obvious reasons.
2. How cute is that dress from ModCloth.com. I have this weird obsession with cloths from the 1940’s-60’s….I don’t wear them but I always wish I would have grown up then so we could wear dresses everyday.
3. Do you remember Louise from Sex and the City the movie? St. Louis representin. She always carried her “love” with her….I feel a little piece of me was jealous. I don’t know if it was due to Jennifer Hudson’s amazing transformation, or the cute love key chain but I need both.
4. Bling it up….always. Especially on V-day. I am not the biggest fan of the heart shape, but these are perfect for the occasion.
5. I can’t tell you enough how much I love this nail polish! I wear it plain, I layer it over teals and blacks and other pinks….I love love love it. You simply can’t go wrong with pink glitter, period.
6. I am all about accessorizing these days, and this adorable heart bracelet could jazz up any basics.
7. I am truly smitten with this bag, it is actually from Kate Spade’s bridal collection and I imagine it is even more beautiful in person. It looks so soft and romantic, if I ever get rich then I will buy them for everyone okay.
The best part is that this was super easy, and cheap when you have coupons and sales galore.
I hit up Hobby Lobby during a fabric sale and picked up some colorful fabric, decorative tacks and that sweet wooden letter. All of the supplies including extra hot glue gun sticks cost a whopping $10. If you have a coupon you could score the cork board on the cheap too. Then turn on your favorite Housewives show and get to work.
The hardest part was putting the tacks in straight and without breaking my thumb. I know there are lots of tutorials on how to keep the tacks straight, and I am sure you could use a small hammer to spare your thumb. I am not that “put-together” but you totally can be. To secure the fabric I just hot glued the back of the board with the fabric pulled super tight, and don’t be cheap with the glue. Really slather it on there. Same goes for the wooden letter, pretty it up and then glue that sucker on.