My 5 Romantic Decorating Tips for Valentine's Day are almost set and ready to go. Now, I still need to clean the house to be ready for the TV cameras on Thursday. After Sugarwings gets out of school tomorrow, she and I will be spending the rest of the day spiffing the place up. Then we'll all go OUT for dinner so it doesn't get messed up again!
The tip shown here, is to decorate with candy. I've wrapped some candy bars in scrapbook paper, with heart shaped doilies and some ribbon, then put them in a glass canister. Doesn't everything look better under glass?? Another trick for making items look more important and interesting, is to gather them up together on a tray. So, I've used a simple white platter to display the treats on.
(I'll need to fill up the M&M's- they got snacked on, I'll add some red and white ones, then maybe a ribbon?? What do you think?)
All of the tips I show need to be easy and quick. The segment is only a minute or so, and there won't be time to explain much. I'm trying to go for displays that speak for themselves.
After working on the Valentine display ideas, I sat down to do a little drawing that a friend commissioned. But- the paper I had just wasn't working. Another friend had given it to me, and it looked like really high quality stuff, but when I went to erase on it, it just fuzzed up. So, I was unable to finish the piece as a painting. I hated to waste it, so instead of watercolor paints, I colored it with markers and did a quickie, swirly background.
My poor niece is recovering from an awful surgery, so I thought I'd pack up some scrap booking supplies to send to her to play with while she was down. I decided to use this fairy sketch on the cover of the album I wanted to make for her.
Nothing goes to waste around here! Those props for the photo shoot will certainly be gobbled up and enjoyed after the cameras are done.
Oops, gotta go, LOST is starting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your Valentine table is so pretty!
I love the sketch!!
I love the monochromatic picture with the pop of red and pink!
~elaine~
I think they (romantic tips) look great! Easy enough for anyone to do, but really pretty and festive.
Your niece is going to love her get well fairy package…such a sweet idea!
Enjoying your tips and I think ribbon is always a great choice. The M & M’s look great in the glass!!
I love your sweet ideas. Karla amor,I think you are such a talented lady! I missed visiting your blog and have lots to catch up on 🙂 Besos, Rose
Good Luck with the shoot…and have fun! Everything looks wonderful!
those candy bars look so cute Karla…what a darling idea!!!
Oh Karla
Wish I could see the segment. Anyway they let you post a copy here?
Even these little touches scream romance!
Leann
have a wonderful shoot!!! looks scrumptious!!! today is kaleigh’s eye appt and high probability of surgery…so will be one of those anxious days…hugz
That picture is just gorgeous Karla!! Love the candy bars too Karla! OF course, I have never met a candy I didnt like, lol!
You are such a sweet aunt to do that for your niece! I am sure she will really appreciate it. I hope she has a smooth recovery.
Hugs,
Amy
Love those ideas! I know everything will go great and you will be a smash! Good luck!!!!
That display looks fantastic!
Beautiful Valentine Vingette, Karla ~ Hey, that should be the title of your segment!! :0)
Wish there was a way we could all see it when it airs!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
So cute and thoughtful not to waste it. Good luck on your show appearance. Thanks for sharing, have a happy day!
Well good luck on the tv crew. I’d be a wreck. I don’t know how you manage to get so much done, and have a little girl around. I just can’t figure out where the hours go.
Brenda
The trick of anything looking better under glass is so true. Must be the way it looks more cared for.
Hope your niece gets better soon. The scrap booking supplies will surely brighten her days while recovering. It is always nice to be loved.
Gosh Karla, I’ve been away from blogland for a bit and I come back and you are up to MORE amazing stuff! TV! WHOO-HOO! Sooo cool! I hope you can Youtube it! Your Valentine decor and ideas will be a huge hit! So unique and beautiful! Good luck!!! XOXO,Jenn
It’s going to be a wonderful segment!!
Beautiful as always!…I love the crown on the m & m candy jar, can’t wait to see your finished shot…you will share it won’t you? Have a great day, we in blogland are cheering you on!
wow, did you ever take art lessons? or does your talent just come naturally….you are SO blessed…..:D love your valentine display…..great ideas…:D good luck with the show appearance! 😀 deb
I love the idea of decorating with candy! Will you be able to post the segment?
I hope your niece is on the mend soon.
I love your Valentine ideas, and I know your segment will be a hit. Not only are your ideas beautiful, but they are easy to do for absolutely anyone. And that is going to make it very popular! I’m with the others, I hope you can show it on YouTube or something, so we can all get to see it! So exciting!
Thanks for your email, I can’t wait!
:o) xx
I’ve always loved to decorate with candy, but I have to start late — or else I eat the decorations!
Your house looks so cute! You have some really cute ideas. I love the roses all divided up into their separate white containers. Also love the French netting…that is so pretty. I hae always wondered what French netting was. This is great motivation to clean, huh? (and a perfect excuse to go out).
A good friend of our daughters is haing her thirtieth bithday party here on Saturday night (tame crowd). She has to clean the house, bring all the food and clean afterwards…such a deal…haha! I am sure our house will look great!