Happy Valentine's Day

For some reason, no matter how I edit the size of these photos, the sizes are funky. I am so disappointed. I hope you enjoy this post anyway. I'll try to fix them tomorrow - too tired now.

I love coming up with unique decorating ideas, like the French bulletin boards I made recently.

I don't have a lot of Valentine-themed items. In fact, I only have one small little thing. So, I thought I there has to be some thing quick, easy and cost-efficient I could do that no one else has.

And a few weeks ago it hit me when I came across a Victorian-inspired Valentine that I've had since college -- Valentine garland.

I already had cute miniature "clothes line" clips that I picked up in Wal-Mart last month and I had about four or so feet of red ribbon I saved from a Christmas gift. I went to an antique store and picked up four more "I love you" postcards to complete the project.

The Valentine that inspired the garland.

Two of the loving antique postcards. These only cost $3-$4 each.

I love that this one was used. Postmarked in 1908, it was sent to "Dear little Alice" from her "Aunt Helen". How neat is that?

This entire project only cost me about $12, as I had the clips, ribbon and one of the cards already. I think it's totally cute and well worth the money.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. I hope you have someone to love.