Valentines doesn't equal Love

Post Valentine high. 

My little home is still bedecked with streamers and paper hearts cut from a copy of Alice In Wonderland, delicate read tree, and flag banner.  Flowers sit upon our coffee table, looking surprisingly lively for tulips, and a small red rose bush in the dining room.  I adore the celebrating holidays with simplistic creations.  I find it so very enjoyable to create an atmosphere of cheer with decorations which flow naturally with the current decor.  Is it really necessary to spend thousands of dollars to recreate each room in your home?  Is it essential to bombard each new guest with a reminder of what day of the year it is?  Would they be lost without the bright plastic hearts which cost you unnecessary funds? 

If you are not a "artsy" person, there are many brilliant blogs which can alleviate any stress in the matter. Many "how-to" websites have been created to help walk the very "artistically inept" through creating handmade cards, mantle decor, and all manners of wreaths to hang proudly on your front door. 

But what about those that don't enjoy this process?  What about those that break into a hive at the less then subtle burning smell of a glue gun or the purr of a sewing machine?....Lord bless you.  I have no hope for you aside from hiring us poor individuals to do it for you!  The thought of being given a blank canvas of a room, with the funds to back it up and empty design plans!?  What FUN!!!! 

Please, oh please do not attempt to simply throw together a last minute design plan from the forced holiday spirit supplies at the check out aisle.  These are for those that cannot even begin to attempt a theme.  Those that suddenly remember the holiday, once they have walked between the bright red and bubble gum pink candy aisles and already discounted door banners.  Stop your hand from grabbing the slightly damaged red heart balloons, cherry colored garland (which doesn't make any since when based on what it is supposed to have derived from) with pink bobbles.  Just because it is 75% off doesn't make it a great deal!!!!

Let this be a warning.  Be creative and do not fall prey to the last minute knock-offs that can be found near the trashy magazines and whatever else the grocery store might be fearful will remain on their shelves without the giant discount sign.