Valentine's Day Gifts for Him...

Valentine's Day is only eleven days away! Hubby and I don't buy each other gifts, but I thought I would provide a few ideas for those of you who do buy gifts and are unsure of what to get your main man this year!

What I Love About You Book | This is a sweet little keepsake perfect for any loving couple! 

Sweats -- If his current pair of sweats are ratty and old, replace them for a new pair! 

Boxers | Festive boxers are so fun and this red and white heart pair is no exception!

Sweater | The groundhog said we're going to have six more weeks of winter -- better bundle up!

Cologne Set -- Help your guy find his signature scent!

Tie | Any professional man can use a new tie every now and again. 

Fit Bit -- If he made a New Year's Resolution to get into better shape, help him with his goals by gifting your significant other a fitness tracker. 

Sneakers -- Like the sweats, his current pair likely needs replacing. These red kicks are very cool!

Collapsible Solar Light -- Most guys love gadgets! This is a collapsible solar light that provides up to twelve hours of light. Perfect for both the camping enthusiasts and the science nerds!

Are you buying a Valentine's Day gift for anyone this year? Chime in with a  comment below...

XOXO

Meg

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Queen of Hearts...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. With all of the red, pink, and glitter, it is truly one of my favorite holidays. 

I'm even making Valentine Cards this year! More details to come...

I've rounded up some fabulous hues of red to inspire y'all...

Sweater | Gloves | Earrings | Lipstick | Purse | Blazer | Scarf | Shoes |Sunglasses

I've got a major crush on that bag!

Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Any plans this year? Chime in with a comment below...

XOXO

Meg

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Valentine Gifts For Him...

Valentine's Day is less than a week away. 

Hubby and I don't exchange gifts, but I  thought I would round up some great gifts for the special men in your lives to help y'all out!

Gap | Heart Boxers

Uncommon Goods | Watch

Banana Republic | Arrow Cuff Links

J. Crew Factory | Tie

Vineyard Vines | Shirt

J. Crew | Bag

What are you getting that special someone this year?

XOXO

Meg

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!

I hope everyone is having a splendid day, filled with all things pink, red, and chocolatey!

Anyone have extra special plans today?

My hubby hates Valentine's Day, so I'm taking myself shopping this afternoon to make up for his lack of enthusiasm! ;)

XOXO

Megs

Heart Attack

Whether you love the holiday, or you hate it with a passion, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. We're a little over a month away people y'all!

I happen to think it is an amazing holiday -- not because my Hubby sends me flowers or leaves a big box of chocolates on my desk -- but because everything is pink and red and glitter hearts! (Although, come to think of it, I do like flowers and chocolates!)

Here are some fabulous products that will make any Valentine hater out there think twice!

MailboxHappiness: Valentine Garland

Dreamhouse1: Heart Infinity Scarf

JezebelCharms: Romeo and Juliet Cuff

OliveHandmade: Personalized Typewriter Pillow

AmandaDeer: Tiny Gold Heart Necklace

BlackTieMarketApothocary: Cupcake Polishing Sugar Scrub

PomPomHats: Fingerless Heart Gloves

XOXO

Meg

Happy [belated] Valentine's Day

I hope y'all had a wonderful Valentine's Day! 

Hubby and I have a fun Valentine's Day tradition -- we always make a batch of red velvet cupcakes together.

The Valentine's Day we were engaged we decided to create a tradition that we could always partake in, regardless of our bank account. And, if we do decide to have children in the far (far far far)  distant future, it is something we could all do together as a family.

I always use boxed cake mix for cupcakes or cake -- I can't really tell the difference (don't tell my mom) and it is so much easier to just dump a box mix in the bowl. 

But -- I always make homemade frosting! I CAN tell the difference between canned frosting and the real deal!

We used Duncan Hines Most Red Velvet Cake Mix and whipped up our own cream cheese frosting, which was AMAZING!

 

Frosting Recipe

1/2 cup butter (1 stick) at room temperature

8 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature. 

2-3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

With an electric mixer, combine the butter and cream cheese. 

Slowly add in the powdered sugar and vanilla to the butter/cream cheese mixture.

Mix on high until frosting is smooth and all ingredients and thoroughly mixed.

Spread on cooled cupcakes. 

As evidenced by the photo, we (okay I) made a huge mess with the powdered sugar. Hubby doesn't like to see what goes in some of his favorite foods, so he did not help with the frosting. Ha ha! 

Do y'all have any fun Valentine's Day traditions? I'd love to hear about them!

Yum!

Megs 

PS: Recipe adopted from http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cream_cheese_frosting/

Casual Valentine's Day Date Outfit

Got casual Valentine's Day plans? This outfit is both comfy and stylish! And if anyone talks to my hubby... I have my eye on that Kate Spade bracelet!

Casual Valentine's Day Outfit by megs2687 featuring kate spade jewelry

Valentine's Day DIY Centerpiece

Valentine's Day is one of my all time favorite holidays! Maybe it is because it is the only holiday (besides my birthday) where everything can be shades of pink! Light pink, hot pink, magenta, fuchsia! Pink! Pink! Pink! Or maybe it is because of  truffles, heart shaped cookies, chocolate covered cherries.... yum! Or maybe it is because of the romance, love poems, and -- oh who am I kidding -- it's the pink and the chocolates!

Anyway, I decided to get a jump start with my Valentine's Day decorations because I totally sucked at life with my Christmas decor. (The tree went up on the 12th and we left on the 22nd for Hubby's parents house... and I equally sucked at life with taking down the tree... is January 10th inappropriate?) 

I decided to create a centerpiece for my entryway table using a very inexpensive filler - Conversations Hearts! :)

I used a giant glass vase and placed an old tin candle at the bottom of it and placed the candle I'm planning on burning on top of that. I did so I didn't have to buy as many bags of candy. 

 I bought three 8 ounce bags of Conversation Hearts and filled up the vase! It turned out so cute and adds a festive note to my apartment! Okay okay -- I did eat a few hearts in the process! Call me! Luv me! U R Cute!

 Anyone else decorating for Valentine's Day? I'd love to hear from ya! 

XOXO
Meg