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Valentine Decor in the Entry

One of my favorite areas to decorate at our home in the mountains,  is the wall in the entry.  Here is what I did for Valentines Day.

I simply moved a pot of roses, and two candlesticks to the table.  They blend with the lampshade.  A picture made on our wedding day sits on the shelf in a frame with a heart-shaped opening.  I found this at consignment.  Above the shelf and picture of the chapel is a large space.  What to put there????  While rummaging in the basement to get the other Valentine's decor, I grabbed these three bushes of geraniums.  They've been used for years now, mostly outside, but still look fairly good.  So I took one of them apart, and wired them all together with a pipecleaner, put a red bow on it, and a few wiry valentine garland sprigs, and viola!! A red swag for the wall vignette.




I think it turned out rather nice.  Cost.....nothing.  Everything was on hand!




 P.S.  Since I first started this post, I ran across this subway art online, (sorry, I don't remember where), and decided to frame it.  


How the Bible describes Love. I Corinthians 13: 4-8

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  1. Blondie's JournalJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I love your swag! Great job. I also love subway art and would have it everywhere if I had the wall space! lol! Your vignettes are so pretty...you must LOVE Valentines Day! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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    1. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      I think I just like any excuse to decorate! :)

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    What a charming vignette for Valentine's. You make it sound easy! You are super creative and talented!

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  3. LeslieJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    very nice. Have a great new week.

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  4. cathy@my1929charmerJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Your swag is so pretty, and I love that subway art. Your vignette looks so pretty and charming!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I really like the subway art, and the roses are gorgeous.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Everything looks so pretty! The scripture is one of my favorites and looks awful framed. Hope you're doing well.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;0

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Really romantic and sweet.

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  8. Liz @ Quirky VistasJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I was loving this without the subway art, but now I like it even more with it! Great idea on the swag!
    Liz @ Quirky Vistas

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