• Vintage Valentine’s Mantel + a Bonus Vignette

    Love is certainly in the air at the Wingerden household.  Even my sweet little Owen has been enjoying our Valentine’s decor every day since I put it up. He has quite a romantic side…always ready to give his mama lots of hugs and kisses. Some days he can even found carrying around a tiny book called Shakespeare on Love.  Not even kidding 🙂 I set up a vintage-inspired romantic display on the mantel in our dining room and wanted to share it with you. I included lots of old books (turned around), vintage thread spools in white, red and pink, and a collection of old bottles, some of which I…

  • Rustic Valentine’s Love Banner {No-Sew DIY}

    Today, I have super easy DIY tutorial for Valentine’s Day. I whipped up this banner pretty quickly. Although, I had in mind to make it last year…just never got around to it. Seems I am getting around to a lot more these days. Supplies you will need (if you want it to look just like mine…but you could always experiment with materials.): (This list contains affiliate links*) –Jute upholstery webbing with red stripes (I got mine at Jo-Ann’s but you can order it online as well) –Red felt -Scrabble tiles spelling out L-O-V-E (check Etsy and eBay) –Jute twine –Glue gun I started by cutting four pieces of webbing in strips…

  • Romance Abounds…

    Welcome to our ‘Romancing the Blog’ Valentine’s party hosted by the very lovely and romantic, Lesley, of Flatwoods Folk Art! Be sure to stop by her blog to visit all of the parties being had all throughout blogland in honor of the occasion! I hope you are inspired by the romance offered here and throughout our home… The table is set for a romantic dinner for two… With special gifts of love to bestow upon one another… Cupid is ready to strike! Soft romantic music plays, while a book of poetry awaits. White and pink roses surround with champagne in the boudoir… and someone romantic waiting…   to snuggle up with you! (he got in this…