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Vintage Valentines Day

Hello and welcome to the Vintage Valentines Blog hop hosted by Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home. Thank you so much Amber for including me in this amazing group of bloggers!

If you are visiting from Kelly's home at The Tattered Pew, welcome! I'm sure you found some beautiful valentine inspiration!



Currently here at Welch House we have a gigantic mess in the dining room. I am stripping wall paper in there and repainting the walls. Its definitely taking longer than anticipated. I decided move our dining room table into the front parlor while the dining room gets its makeover.

Lets take a peek...


I am pleasantly surprised at how pretty the table looks in front of the fireplace.


For a romantic setting candles of all types are a MUST. This year I also branched out a bit and purchased some light pink tapers. The pink vintage looking tea light holders are new this year are well.


When it comes to table settings, I usually don't do anything fancy. I would like to work more on that this year, but simple is pretty too. Everything on my table has been found thrifting, with the exception of the tablecloth.


I purchased this beautiful hand embroidered panel from France. The story behind it was beautiful. The panel was a gift to a bride in the 1930's and was cherished by her throughout her life. She kept it wrapped in tissue in her hope chest and then it went to a friend after her death and now to me. I thought It would be beautiful on my valentines table.


I love love love vintage valentines boxes and I snatch them up whenever I come across them, especially if they are in pastel colors. I also love vintage valentines cards, this particular one belonged to my Grandparents.


I love fresh roses and my husband actually surprised me with this bouquet for my birthday! The roses were so perfect and delicate.


I loaded the mantel with votives and brass candlestick holders to create a romantic ambience.



Drippy taper candles just scream romance to me. I also scattered some pretty pink dried roses around the mantel, and I couldn't forget my large pink vintage heart chocolate box.




To celebrate the holiday of love I decided to showcase this gorgeous marriage certificate on my mantel. This certificate is especially meaningful to me as it was my Great-Grandparents certificate.



A close up so you can see the details a bit better.



I love how the certificate is in soft pretty Shabby Chic style colors.




Just a close up of these beauties.


I actually loved dressing this table up for Valentines day. A beautiful table can either over the top or simple. Its whatever speaks to you!!


This is a quick photo that I captured before I lit any candles or poured the sparkling cider, it just looked pretty to me so I thought I'd share.


 For more Valentines day decor beauty, make sure you visit Terrie at Decorate and More with Tip. 

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Cupid Wreath

Today I wanted to share another Valentines DIY project. I love Valentines decor but sometimes its too cheesy for me. I want my Valentine decor to be elegant with a bit of sweetness thrown in.
I was elated when I spotted this tutorial on Pinterest to create this gorgeous cupid wreath, which is so my style! This wreath is the creation of the very talented Chloe of Celebrate & Decorate. 
click here to see hers!
http://celebrateanddecorate.com/valentines-wreath/



I decided to make my wreath the same way, just adding in some different colors and ribbons.


My wreath form once was a mirror, but sadly it got broken. I was happy to find a new use for it!


I used two of my cherubs from my Christmas decor and added some sweet pink ribbons and pearls to their necks. I also found two tiny crowns in my craft stash for them!


Once I had everything hot glued on the cherubs, I then took a pipe cleaner, wrapped it around their wings and twisted to a few times to make sure it was secure. Once that was done I then wrapped the cherub with the pipe cleaner to the frame. I also used hot glue in spots to make it more secure for the cherub.


Next I found some Valentine ornaments that I've had for years and spray painted them gold because originally they were red. Once they were dry I hot glued a pearl to the front of each of them.


In Chloe's wreath she used ribbon the hang her hearts. I decided to use extra crystal strands from a chandelier that I bought instead. 


Once I had everything the length that I liked and the hearts attached to the crystal strands, I hot glued each strand to the back of the frame.


I liked the outcome a lot, but something was missing, so I decided to add a simple pink ribbon to the top tied into a shoe string bow.
I think this was such a elegant and easy DIY and it can be easily customized to your tastes!
I spent nothing to create this.


Also, once I got done making the wreath I noticed that the frame was upside down...lol. Oh well, imperfection is beautiful.


I hope you enjoyed this post and maybe create a Cupid wreath of your own!


Happy Crafting!!

-Larissa

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Vintage Inspired Satin Heart Wreath

Last fall I came across a beautiful vintage satin heart wreath. It was the perfect shade of blush pink and I fell in love with it instantly! The only downside was that it was way out of my budget. I've decided to remake it myself and share a tutorial with you!


What you will need:

-one wire heart wreath form

-approximately 6 rolls 1 1/2 in. x30 ft (10 yards each) Pink Satin ribbon

-scissors 


I found all of my supplies at my local Wal-Mart. This project is so easy!


 First thing that you will do is cut the ribbon in the length of your choice. Next just tie a simple shoelace bow around the wreath form. I was very random in my lengths because the original vintage wreath was created in that fashion, and I also liked the look of the various lengths as well.


As you are working, you will notice that the backside of this wreath is also very pretty!


That's it!! Just keep tying bows all around the wreath form. I like the tails of my bows to be left long, but you could trim them off for a more polished look if you wish!


This particular wreath also reminds me of my vintage pink valentine chocolate box. I love vintage heart boxes, I try to add to my collection each year.


I also think that adding small pearls or even a vintage brooch to this wreath would make it even more beautiful!


You could even display this wreath using the backside as the front instead. I think that look is very pretty too!




I will continue to use this wreath for many years to come. Hopefully as the years go by the pink satin will begin to fade just like the original 1950's wreath.


I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and will make a keepsake vintage inspired Valentines wreath of your own!

-Larissa
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For Auld Lang Syne

For auld lang syne...

I love this song. I don't quite remember when I exactly first heard it, but somehow it feels as though I've always known it.


I must have first heard it as a chid of course, probably from watching "It's A Wonderful Life". I can still see George Bailey standing teary eyed in his living room, in front of so many family and friends who had been touched by his life, as they serenade him with "for auld lang syne".


When I decided to create a New Years mantel I wanted to incorporate "For Auld Lang Syne" into it.
I ended up writing it on my chalkboard and displaying it on my mantel.


I also used glittery garland and tons of candles. I just received this set of vintage brass candlestick holders for Christmas and I think they look magical all lit up for New Years.


 Delicate white roses are a must on the mantel and I sprinkled some jingle bells throughout the garland.


I love the promise that the new year brings, but also feel the sadness of seeing the old year pass away.


When I was a child I always felt sad the first few minutes of the new year when everyone is cheering, toasting and hugging. It somehow felt like I had lost a dear friend.


As an adult I don't feel that way too much anymore. I always hope for a better year than the last.


At Welch house we like to ring in the New Year with goblets full of sparkling apple cider.


We usually eat around the dining room table with candles lit and the chandelier turned down low.


There are no rules on New Years Eve, we may even eat our dessert first. I love to watch my little boy sip his sparkling cider from the antique goblets.


He thinks its so special to eat by candlelight and sip fizzy cider at the fancy dining room table.



After dinner there will be laughter, board games (candy land) and card games ( five year old level) featuring Paw Patrol characters.


I hope our little boy remembers these simple New Years Eves together and looks back on them with happiness.




I want to wish you all a blessed and safe New Year. I pray 2019 will be a wonderful year. I can't wait to see what is in store for Welch House in 2019.

-Larissa
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