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January 24, 2012

Valentine’s Day Garland and Vignette

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Ok, so there are many wonderful things about having a designated Play-Room in our house.
An extra space where my rascals can wreak havoc play.
Plenty of storage for all of their junk toys.
The fact that it has a door which I can close and pretend that it doesn’t look like a tornado came through.
But, who am I kidding?
What I REALLY love about it is that it gives me another place to do some fun seasonal decorating!
And, when I spotted these little fabric heart ornaments in the Christmas Clearance bin at Michael’s, I knew  exactly what I would make with them and where it would end up.

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These were 10 cents each folks…10 cents!!
God bless Clearance bins.
A bit of twine and some hot glue and I had myself a super sweet little
Valentine’s Day Garland for the Playroom!

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My 80 cents garland inspired me to create a little 
Valentines’ Day vignette on top of the dresser in the Playroom. 

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The sweet red wooden chair was mine as a little girl and it just fit so perfectly there that I may leave it on top of the dresser all of the time!

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A white lacy bucket from Ikea and felt hearts from the Dollar Tree tucked inside rest on the seat.
I love the charm of the wear and tear and the fond memories it holds of my childhood.

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These plaques hang on the wall of the Playroom and fit in just perfectly for Valentines’ Day.
I think I’m hoping that by hanging them on the wall their message will somehow seep through my children’s brains through osmosis or something.
Some days it works, others…not so much!

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Now, I have something super special planned for that darling little cupboard but….

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…you will have to wait to see what it is when we join in the fun happening here with our sweet friend Ashley over at Cherished Bliss!

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Now, be sure to come back tomorrow when I will be revealing my
MUDROOM MAKEOVER!!!
Until then, thanks so much for joining me today at the Fence,

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  1. debbie refresh restyle says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Great idea on the garland! Everything just says Happy Valentine’s Day!
    debbie

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Super cute garland & vignette Vanessa!!

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  3. michelle says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    What a sweet garland and I love the bucket! I kick myself every time I see one for not getting some when I was there.
    The room looks so full of love. 🙂
    xoxo

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  4. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    That is just darling:)

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  5. Grammy Goodwill says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Your banner looks so cute. I can’t believe you got such a bargain on those hearts.

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  6. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Your 80 cent garland is so cute and makes for a lovely accent in your vignette!

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  7. Michelle Paige says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Adorable and what a bargain! I can’t wait to see your mudroom!

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  8. NanaDiana says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Vanessa~ What a cute garland. It is great to have a room like that..where the kids can go and make a mess and it doesn’t drive you TOTALLY crazy! lol I can’t wait to see your little cupboard makeover. I hope you have a wonderful day! xo Diana

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  9. Judy says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Your garland is super cute. I really can’t wait to see your mudroom. I’m sure it’s going to be fabulous!!

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  10. Good Time Charlie says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Love the little hearts in the cute bucket. I would put that anywhere in my home!

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  11. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I wonder if there are any hearts left, I love that they are puffy & not flat!
    I would love for you to come and link this to my party, I have a giveaway on the same page too!!
    https://aweemeenit.blogspot.com/2012/01/wait-wee-meenit-wednesdays-link-party-1.html
    Thanks!

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  12. Magnolia Cottage says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I love your Valentine’s Day Vignette, super cute! I wish I had a childhood chair …heirloom! Love the plaques about LOVE! When my kids were little I would place sign language and things they could learn about on the playroom walls from teacher’s toys! You would be amazed at what they pick up, little sponges! Thanks for sharing!

    Lisa

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  13. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Cute~cute~cute!
    BUT…
    I can’t wait for that mudroom reveal! I’ll live through you, since I don’t have one =)

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  14. Full Circle Creations says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Clearance items are the best!!!

    Holly

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  15. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    How cute, Vanessa. Those hearts were the perfect find, I really like them used as garland.

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  16. Kindra-At Home With K says

    January 23, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    You are such a good mommy to decorate the play room for your kiddos! I love that white bucket! So cute to add the hearts for a little love cheer!
    Thanks so much for linking up to the Be Mine Bonanza event!

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  17. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    January 24, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Love your creativity. The garland is adorable..Don’t you just love Ikea?!..The nearest one to me is 2 1/2 hours away, so a full day trip..Need to plan one in the near future.

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  18. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    What a bargoon! So cute too Vanessa! I love crafting for Valentines day.

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  19. Lorna says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Cute and inexpensive, couldn’t ask for anything more. Great job!

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  20. Crystal @ Ordinary Days says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    Adorable! I think I need to make a Michaels trip!

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  21. Amy @ Five Kinds of Happy says

    January 24, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    So cute! You did a lovely job! Lovely valentine setup

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  22. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    January 24, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    What great ideas. I love it. You’ve done such a great job of creating such cute Valentines decor. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  23. Ashley says

    January 25, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Hi! Thanks so much for “pinning” my free Valentine Day Printable. I’m one of your newest followers! Also, I adore your Valentines Day decor!

    Reply

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And yesterday, as I was staring at the gorgeous blossoms for the umpteenth time, I couldn't help but think that I hope this is how I feel when our lives return to some semblance of normalcy.

I hope that the predictable feels special and that the typical feels anything but. I hope that I ohhh and ahhh over the simple things I've realized I've taken for granted. And, most of all, I hope that feeling doesn't go away for a very, very long time! 💗
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Happy Easter from my home to yours!
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What could be good about the unspeakable pain he suffered? What could be good about the shame and betrayal?

Easter Sunday is so joyful, bright and cheery. Shouldn’t that be the day we call “good”? It just feels so much better!

But, I don’t know how to rejoice over His resurrection, unless I have felt the pain of His death. I have realized that in life the sweetest victories are the ones which were realized after a pain-filled journey.

And, so it is with Good Friday. I know there will be victory over death, but I can’t skip ahead in the story.

Jesus knew what was coming. He knew what he would experience. And he knew why he would go through it. He did it for me. He did it for you.

Do you know that? Have you felt it down in the very core of your soul? 
Sometimes it makes me squirm a bit. Why would anyone do that for me?

Well, because, I can’t do it for myself!

There is nothing I can do to earn that kind of love and mercy.

That is why it is called GRACE.

His grace is freely given. We don’t have to pay for it. He paid the price for us already.

Do you remember that movie from years ago called “Ransom”? A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.

Well, Jesus is our “ransom”. (1 Timothy 2:6) His life was the payment.

Why is it called “Good Friday”? Because that wasn’t the end of the story….
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…It was just the beginning!
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Where are things collecting in your house right now?
“Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every si “Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every single one of these emotions has made their way through our home in recent days and, my guess is, they have in your home too.

I SO needed this reminder today from the new book ‘Adore’ by @sarahagertywrites.

Adoration isn’t just sitting at His feet gazing longingly with stars in my eyes. It’s bringing my fears and my sorrows and gray roots in my hair that desperately needs to be colored and my messy house and all of the things that threaten to send me over the edge right now and laying them down before Him, soaking up His word and His presence so that when I stand back up, I am changed for having spent the time adoring the ONE who is... Healer, comforter, peace-giver, deliverer, redeemer.

What do you need to bring to Him today? I’ll share mine in the comments and I’d love to hear from you too!
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Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

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