Cherubs, Paper Hearts and Roses

Hello, dear friends, I have been busy

doing a bit of redecorating and crafting 

for Valentine's Day. 

I've 'shopped my house' to add some 

sweetness and romance to the heart of my home; 

the kitchen. 

I've replaced the Cozy Red Plaid

 with sweet rose buds and lace. 

Ling-Ling enjoys the beautiful sunshine 

streaming through the open door. 

It's been unseasonably warm the last few days. 

This has inspired me to lighten things up. 

A bit of 'Shabby Chic' as we look forward to spring. 

I'm always looking for vintage linens and lace 

to add to my collection. 

Collected over time

from flea markets, vintage shops, 

and sales, very inexpensively. 

I love to change the art, too. 

Charming cherubs for this romantic season. 

A thrift store find - I painted the unattractive

brown frame. 

A tiny shelf with a wee porcelain basket of paper roses. 

xx

I sewed new curtains from vintage sheets. 

I created the Paper Roses last year from 

coffee filters painted with watercolors. 

The compote was my Mother's wedding gift. 

I decorated the heart box with lace and scrapbook paper, 

Valentines from days gone by <3

And a new valentine - a delicate hand stitched

and beaded heart from Flower Lady . 

A little gift for myself :) 

I decorated the inside of my heart box, too. 

A perfect place to store sewing notions later. 

Flower Lady also included this tiny crocheted and beaded

heart as a bonus gift. 

So darling! 

I trimmed the inside with pearl trim 

from the bridal section of the craft store. 

Don't throw away the heart shaped insert from the 

box of chocolates, as it makes a perfect template

for the inside of the box. 

This box had an overhanging top which made

it easy to attach the lace under the edge. 

Green yarn covers the raw edge of the paper. 

I simply used glue stick to adhere the paper, 

and tacky glue to adhere the lace, pearls and yarn. 

These covered boxes make charming gifts, too. 

Thank you for stopping by, sweet friends. 

Next time I will show you my redecorated 

Kitchen Queen cupboard, and more charming Cherubs, 

Paper Hearts and Roses. 

xoxo

Today I am linking with :

The Enchanting Rose - Roses of Inspiration

My Salvaged Treasures - Talk of the Town

Julie's Lifestyle - Cooking and Crafting with J&J