14 Thrifted and DIY Valentines Decorations

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  • @wanderwoman5558
    @wanderwoman5558 3 роки тому +1

    Firecrackers were so British. 😍

  • @bluecottonbykammy7199
    @bluecottonbykammy7199 3 роки тому +2

    My son was born on Valentines Day so it’s a favorite day for me!

  • @denisevalentemcgee4802
    @denisevalentemcgee4802 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Sarah! Well I do love (no pun intended) to decorate for Valentine's Day and now even more! l especially liked your DIY vintage ideas. My late mother had the busts of the girl and boy and I am using them this year for the first time. They are beautiful and probably at least 50 years old. I put them in a large wood lantern (there's no glass) and they are gazing at each other. I can't believe after all this time, it just now dawned on me to put them out for Valentine's Day. I had a good laugh at your kid's saying it was Singles Awareness Day! My daughter used to say my decorating only reminded her even more that she didn't have a boyfriend! Hah! You're right....we do need a lot more love right now in this world. Thanks for all your work on this! I've already watched it twice and will probably do so again! Please do another for Easter!!!

  • @gigisfairytale1596
    @gigisfairytale1596 3 роки тому +2

    My valentines day is a romantic, French, lace, crystals, white, creams, brooches, candles and flowers
    ...
    Beautiful video
    Thank you
    Ps I forgot I always host a nice dinner, for husband, daughter, mom and I and dressing 👗cute is a must ...

  • @suesaur
    @suesaur 3 роки тому +2

    "I knew you would understand"
    Hehe.

  • @felicitypickford6157
    @felicitypickford6157 3 роки тому +3

    You are so clever....you manage to make vintage and delightful vignettes out of ordinary things. You always inspire me...thank you.

  • @karlam7253
    @karlam7253 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you, thank you, for keeping this day vintage!!!

  • @anitacalivas8315
    @anitacalivas8315 3 роки тому +1

    My hubby is a romantic so I have to decorate for Valentines - I am blessed I guess - great ideas - I use so much black and pale pink - TFI

  • @kristantaylor1087
    @kristantaylor1087 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the paper tassel idea! I took some paper floral napkins that I had and separated the layers and made 2 different tassels. One was the colored flowers and the other was white backing. Didn't have any tape but found some ribbon in my stash that worked. I loved using what I had and figured out how to make it. Thank you again for all your inspiration on all things home!

  • @fannylang6525
    @fannylang6525 3 роки тому +52

    My favorite…not so much “what” you made but how you shopped your house, put limits on what you were willing to do, and did simple, sweet things in a livable manner. You have great inspirational ideas that help me think outside the box. Thanks for all the hard work! We are blessed by it. PS, I think you must have THE BEST thrift shops anywhere! I’ve never seen anything in our shops like what you find at the prices you find.

    • @colleenellfeldt6410
      @colleenellfeldt6410 3 роки тому +2

      I totally agree; that's why I enjoy her so much! By the way, hi, Fanny......~Nikki E.

  • @kathleenroberts7972
    @kathleenroberts7972 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for taking the tacky out of valentinesday!

  • @leslieW5177
    @leslieW5177 3 роки тому +1

    Very sweet. I have a collection of old heart cookie cutters that I toss in a flat wire basket on my kitchen island. Closer to the day, I’ll fill it with cookies….made with the cutters. 💕😊

  • @dawns4641
    @dawns4641 3 роки тому +26

    Great job! I decorate with 1900’s love letters and old books from an antique store wrapped in old French ribbons. I have pretty mercury hearts in red, pink and silver that I hang in my kitchen windows and put more into ironstone bowls through out my home. I also use pink and white milk glass. I love decorating each holiday, my mother who has passed did and it’s a tribute to her! 💌❤️‍🩹💞

    • @vikkiweigel2504
      @vikkiweigel2504 3 роки тому +2

      Pls share pics

    • @gloriabrown4439
      @gloriabrown4439 3 роки тому

      You created a wonderful vision for me to imagine ❣️

    • @willothewispl
      @willothewispl 3 роки тому +2

      Dawn s. Were were you able to find the mercury hearts.

  • @TLyndi
    @TLyndi 3 роки тому +23

    I like how it appears you limited the spaces you decorated. I like the idea of a small nod to Valentine's Day without being overblown through the whole house. Small, sweet, and softly romantic. Beautiful!

  • @sherrymcsherry2984
    @sherrymcsherry2984 3 роки тому +2

    I rarely decorate for Valentines Day because I don’t like the bright, child like offerings. You nailed it. Thank you for sharing your ideas. My favorites were the little envelopes, the re paper cones and your choice of florals.

  • @elizabethharris371
    @elizabethharris371 3 роки тому +7

    "Love" that you did a video for this holiday, and you are correct, keeping it simple and less commercial is lovely. Love your channel.

  • @cindyharris4030
    @cindyharris4030 3 роки тому +1

    Yes...valentines is least favorite "holiday"...but love blush pinks and the soft feminine touches I throw around the house during January. If course. I have to counter that with superbowl and football decor first of Feb! Lol. I am fortunate to have my grandparents love letters from the 30s. I tie them up in string and they make the prettiest decor! Loved all of your ideas!

  • @thecozycottage6555
    @thecozycottage6555 3 роки тому +1

    What beautiful ideas!! They all make valentines more exciting to celebrate ❤️❤️.

  • @juliemoore6957
    @juliemoore6957 3 роки тому +1

    Your vignettes are so beautiful! Reminds me of Victoria Magazine! Very romantic!

    • @vjhreeves
      @vjhreeves 3 роки тому

      Yes! That is definitely the way to make Valentine's Day less tacky and more elegant.

  • @dianahamilton322
    @dianahamilton322 3 роки тому +2

    Loved it. This is so much better than the traditional. You are so inspiring.

  • @hl1046
    @hl1046 3 роки тому +1

    Love your decor! For the last few years my husband and I go to an antique store to find vintage or antique Valentine’s cards/post cards for each other. They already have someone else’s message and signatures on them. They get a second life for the original sender so long ago, and we always come up with a sweet or funny story about the previous sender and receiver.

  • @terrychancellor4593
    @terrychancellor4593 Рік тому

    Glad this popped up for me again this year, triggered an old memory that was bittersweet. When I was little, my Mom repainted an old desk in a vintage red and used some sort of stain or wax over it to darken it and age it more. It was a bear of a project as I remember. I wish she was still around so I could ask her...why red, why vintage, LOL!! It was early 70s and I don't think it even moved with us when we moved in '73 after all that work. But the finish looked just like your chair and the moment I saw that I was transported back. Wish I had thought about it during her last year and had asked her about it. She was always so crafty and making things for our home, reupholstering furniture, made all of our dresses, just amazing. Thank you ❤️

  • @annemcdonald3770
    @annemcdonald3770 3 роки тому +1

    I TOTALLY understand about that blanket! 🤣 It is so beautiful!

  • @lourinedavis121
    @lourinedavis121 3 роки тому +2

    Another classy video. I too hate the cartoonish decor of most valentines decor. Everyone not looking for the teen decor and gifts. Love “national singles awareness day”.
    Thank you for doing the work to show people how you can celebrate this day in an affordable and classy way.

  • @carriepiquette-henderson3625
    @carriepiquette-henderson3625 3 роки тому +2

    what a great video!!!!i want more like this....

  • @lisafriend5535
    @lisafriend5535 3 роки тому +1

    I loved all of this. Favorite was the bags and envelopes.

  • @benteboganes5275
    @benteboganes5275 3 роки тому +20

    I am now a reformed believer in beautiful Valentines decor, I too thought it was tacky and never decorated, but as usual you made it look soft, romantic and fun!!!! Thanks for sharing and Happy Valentine’s Day❤️🇨🇦

  • @joycemyrick7053
    @joycemyrick7053 3 роки тому +2

    If u soak your reed u can work better with them. I do it often. Just an fyi😉

  • @janicehunt8532
    @janicehunt8532 3 роки тому +1

    Best valentine display ever. You continue to a amaze me. Your mind must never rest . All of these are gorgeous

  • @gailmariage5318
    @gailmariage5318 3 роки тому +1

    You could drip the wax on parchment paper instead of wax paper. I loved this video.

  • @karenkounter3092
    @karenkounter3092 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. I printed out some vintage Valentines on card stock and glued them to a dowel an inserted them in wooden thread spools. I also left out some of my red Christmas balls and tied some valentine ribbon on the balls. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ncfarmchick
    @ncfarmchick 3 роки тому +1

    As far as decor goes, I think St. Valentine's Day is just like any other. If you prefer vintage items, they can be found for all holidays. I have a collection of vintage Valentine cards (some mass produced and some handmade) and they are all very soft images with none of the garish quality of modern things. But, it might help people enjoy the holiday more if they learned its origins (which really had little to do with romantic love) by studying Saint Valentine and his life. There is one story of his life in which a yellow crocus plays a large part so that would be an historically correct representation of the holiday that I imagine few know about. I appreciate you always encouraging a timeless and less wasteful approach to enjoying holidays and our homes. Thank you!

    • @vjhreeves
      @vjhreeves 3 роки тому

      Totally agree about vintage items for every holiday! It's actually not even that hard to find things at thrift stores for each one.

  • @jmadsen6118
    @jmadsen6118 3 роки тому +3

    Great video. I grab vintage crepe paper whether I see it in blush, cream, white and use it to make old-school valentine decor...instant charm. Also white cotton kitchen string is another instant vintage trick. No plastic or brights for this vintage girl. Thanks Sarah!

  • @kimm1169
    @kimm1169 3 роки тому +1

    I loved them all!! Great ideas!!
    I just love your channel!!

  • @dianaswank2118
    @dianaswank2118 3 роки тому +1

    Ohhh I LUVVVV them alll💕 Thanks for great inspiration for beautiful Valentine's decoratiions

  • @HomeSweetHearth
    @HomeSweetHearth 3 роки тому +1

    I agree with what you said about quality of Valentine’s Day decor! Just having beautiful florals and keeping a more neutral palette (whites, greens, beige tones, pine cones) from now until spring is the way I went this year. Cozy and simple. Love the idea of mixing in more peach and muted feminine colors

  • @samp0730
    @samp0730 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! I love how your chair turned out!

  • @tresawilkins7159
    @tresawilkins7159 3 роки тому +1

    What about Groundhog Day? It mark's the middle of Winter. Whenever if fell on a Saturday I tried to make a big deal of it for my children, and it was fun. They are all grown up now but they still remember the fun traditions that were created.

  • @Eva_SunshineThriftFinds
    @Eva_SunshineThriftFinds 3 роки тому +1

    I love the idea of mixing faux and real flowers!

  • @crystallbell5545
    @crystallbell5545 3 роки тому +1

    I so loved all the projects. My favorite was the bags you cut and punched as it was so creative. I am not a big fan of traditional V. day however my girls turned it into a National Holdiay in my home due to my wedding anniversary being on that day. We are all about the vintage look.

  • @lesliecarson684
    @lesliecarson684 3 роки тому

    Beautiful…Classy…Romantic…Vintage!!! Could not be anything better! Love how you used items in your home and everything else was easily attainable and affordable! Cannot wait to use some of these ideas. Have a baby girl shower coming up that many of these items will be perfect for!

  • @angelgirl8544
    @angelgirl8544 3 роки тому +1

    Very tastefully done

  • @SallySalas
    @SallySalas 3 роки тому +1

    I love the mailbox idea and the chair you painted. I also like the name: National Singles Awareness Day. Lol

  • @heidihalderman1118
    @heidihalderman1118 3 роки тому

    I love the cupcakes & cookies. I’m crazy for hearts. I dislike the garish treatment of valentines decor & cards. I love what you did.

  • @danneilware2104
    @danneilware2104 3 роки тому +2

    Love everything you do! You should definitely do something similar for Easter.

  • @mandyn.4914
    @mandyn.4914 3 роки тому +1

    I loved everything!!! Can’t wait until your next video!

  • @donnadoiron8884
    @donnadoiron8884 3 роки тому +1

    This was the most beautiful valentines decor I’ve ever seen. I’m not a Valentine’s fan myself as far as decorating but I’d definitely wouldn’t mind this decor in my home.

  • @janetbrooks3287
    @janetbrooks3287 3 роки тому +1

    Love all of these so beautiful

  • @hollyhancock3006
    @hollyhancock3006 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed watching & loved all of your ideas!

  • @burkies8273
    @burkies8273 3 роки тому +25

    I never liked Valentine's Day or its decor either. I always thought it was tacky until recent years. I've found more than anything my kids are always looking for something to celebrate haha, so Ive played with decor lately and I must say, its really been kind of a fun transition in that space after Christmas and Spring when you're not quite sure what to do. We have really enjoyed it. Great video thank you!

  • @raggs121
    @raggs121 3 роки тому +1

    Love this video

  • @vjhreeves
    @vjhreeves 3 роки тому

    My fav was the lace screen! It elevates the decor so much to have special items that act as backdrops.

  • @WJoyeR
    @WJoyeR 3 роки тому

    I have always avoided this tacky holiday. But as always, you turned it into a beautiful display of something to be remembered... thank you

  • @rhondabogart3133
    @rhondabogart3133 3 роки тому

    I loved all the ideas! I have a white branch tree sitting on a table in our living room then I have printed out Bible verses about love and have them hanging off the branches with ribbon. My kids are out of the house now but I like to do it to show my husband how I try to love him like Jesus.

  • @mcintyrejoseph5289
    @mcintyrejoseph5289 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for all of your inspiring, thoughtful ideas for Valentine's Day! We've tried to focus on the Judeo-Christian history of Saint Valentine, rather than the Roman interpretations, for the kids' sakes especially. It really is a holiday to celebrate "agape"
    love, rather than romantic, and all of your ideas, finds, talents and efforts are timeless reminders of the caring and love we have for all of our fellow human beings.

  • @lose999
    @lose999 3 роки тому

    Your tutorials make me miss the creative process of being a Montessori teacher.💘❤ I loved this video.

  • @cd2659
    @cd2659 3 роки тому

    First of all I love how you say pink. It is so cute and dainty. 2nd, great ideas. I love the caned vases and sweet paper garland.

  • @lilysnow4987
    @lilysnow4987 3 роки тому +1

    I love all of your crafts! So very creative

  • @maranatha4133
    @maranatha4133 2 роки тому

    All is so beautiful and adorable! Can I just say all 14 are my favorites. Love then all! ❤💌

  • @missyb.623
    @missyb.623 3 роки тому +7

    I liked the envelopes tied with string. I do a little decorating for most holidays. I have an adult special needs daughter who is very into the calendar and all special days on it. 😁
    My home is set up for winter with lovely blues and whites with snowflakes. I live in a cold winter area. I will add pops of things for valentine's day and then st Patrick's day. Not changing anything over until spring/Easter. Too much work.
    Your projects are always inspiring and lovely, TFS.

  • @ednajohnson2190
    @ednajohnson2190 3 роки тому +1

    Very original ideas. Loved the different household, dollar tree and thrift store transformations rather than the off the shelf plastic Valentines offerings. Video was jammed pack with
    unique ideas. TFS

  • @tls0501
    @tls0501 3 роки тому

    I appreciate all your hard work. I like Valentines Day now! It doesn’t have to look so tacky and child like when it’s none right. Good job girl!

  • @anpsteph
    @anpsteph 3 роки тому

    I'm inspired for Valentine's Day, and yes, I agree with what your kids said about National Single Awareness Day 😉 My favorite was a toss-up between the tassels and the envelopes.

  • @helen3652
    @helen3652 2 роки тому

    Great video I call February the month of love thanks fir sharing

  • @leamonroe-odette1997
    @leamonroe-odette1997 3 роки тому

    Loved everything and love to celebrate all of the people in my life on Valentines Day!

  • @katieelle5865
    @katieelle5865 3 роки тому

    This inspired me to decorate for winter with white and vintage red, add green for Christmas then, replace the green with dusty pink for Valentine’s Day. Thank you!

  • @sarahvilla8515
    @sarahvilla8515 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful 😍
    You do beautiful work! I love everything you do!!

  • @Cinderella1125
    @Cinderella1125 3 роки тому

    Valentines Perfection! Love the chair, books and tea cup.❤❤❤

  • @thecharminghodgepodgecotta8363
    @thecharminghodgepodgecotta8363 3 роки тому

    Certainly a classy version to the holiday, sadly I’m one of those singles that haven’t enjoyed the day as part of a couple for a while. But I secretly love the day, doesn’t have to be a day of romance but to share love to those you care about 💌

  • @mariehayes6934
    @mariehayes6934 3 роки тому

    Loved all your creations- but what I loved the most was your adorable Valentine’s outfit- the pinky red lace top, red ring and pink lipstick- so vintage and sweet! ❤️❤️💕

  • @lindathompson9334
    @lindathompson9334 2 роки тому

    I hadn't seen tissue paper tassels before....so cute. Love decorating with old books and dishes like your tea cups.

  • @terrychancellor4593
    @terrychancellor4593 2 роки тому

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!! I'm so jealous of that throw!!! LOL!!! Love the tassels, they are adorable! I have always wanted some red transfer ware, it reminds me of the bed and breakfast we stayed in for our honeymoon. Every morning, those beautiful plates and teacups sat out beside an amazing breakfast hot out of the oven and the most delicious teas!!!

  • @dianne.douglas8322
    @dianne.douglas8322 3 роки тому

    Love,love,love. The entire esthetic was beautifully presented A+ . Valentines Done right

  • @debbiegreen2414
    @debbiegreen2414 3 роки тому +1

    I love the chair. I’m not a bright red fan. I love the darker reds, barn red, burgundies.

  • @kellieliacopoulos8005
    @kellieliacopoulos8005 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness, what a DARLING video!!! Thank you so much for all the hard work!! I can't wait to see what you decided to share for Easter!! I love the sprinkling of ideas and crafts and am SO grateful for the lack of plastic-y junk!!! Have a great weekend!! :)

  • @mariemorris8092
    @mariemorris8092 3 роки тому

    Love these ideas! If you use caining again in a project, soak it a bit first and then bend it the direction you want. Use a clothes pin to hold it in a circle the way you want it to bend. Let it dry that way and it will be so much easier to use.

  • @lifeonhuckleberryhill6052
    @lifeonhuckleberryhill6052 3 роки тому

    I looked up Vintage Valentines on Pinterest and printed out my favorite images. I hung them on a vintage red velvet ribbon with miniature clothespins, and it came out so cute! I like to throw a Valentine’s Day tea party for my friends, and those vintage Valentine images are always a hit!

  • @d.watkins8302
    @d.watkins8302 3 роки тому +4

    Just beautiful Sarah and thank you for staying true to your vintage style that I just so deeply love…loved it all

  • @RebeccaRohrHome
    @RebeccaRohrHome 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas. Happy Valentine’s Day.

  • @karellarsen939
    @karellarsen939 3 роки тому

    I loved all of your designs!! I really love the softness of colors❣️. Some beautiful ideas. Thank you for putting your time and love in all. Happy Valentines Day❣️💕💕💕

  • @micheledryden1057
    @micheledryden1057 3 роки тому

    Such beautiful decorations that celebrates love. Smiles...

  • @1234dvarela
    @1234dvarela 3 роки тому +1

    Beautifully done! Thank You

  • @amyd9821
    @amyd9821 3 роки тому

    Beautiful! I loved these ideas. So much better than the usual tacky valentine decorations. I am really looking forward to a similar Easter decor video.

  • @lisabeal6283
    @lisabeal6283 3 роки тому

    I agree about commercial valentines decorations. Love your style!

  • @sara_razzle
    @sara_razzle 3 роки тому

    Loooove this! Definitely do one for Easter! Spring is my favorite season 🌷 and also I would definitely also spend $20 on that blanket! Totally worth it.

  • @andreaalbers2105
    @andreaalbers2105 3 роки тому

    I am recently single so of course was going to skip right over Valentines Day, but the things you created were so pretty, why not do something just for me. Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas.

  • @susanrobertson3479
    @susanrobertson3479 3 роки тому

    I’ve never decorated specifically for Valentines Day. I always had treats for the family but that was about it. And maybe a funky cake. Your Valentines decorations were lovely. I liked the blanket and the balloons best! Have a great rest of your day and God bless you

  • @melissavermillion1101
    @melissavermillion1101 3 роки тому

    Beautiful, subtle decor for Valentine's day. I loved it. Very inspiring. Thank you and bless you for all your hard work!!

  • @judyfabricio6173
    @judyfabricio6173 3 роки тому

    My favorite? All 14. Love the idea of soft pinks.

  • @joannjacquin4983
    @joannjacquin4983 3 роки тому

    I loved all of your sweet Valentine’s Day ideas! So refreshing after all of the bright neon red and pink!

  • @lindapowelllindadawn9029
    @lindapowelllindadawn9029 3 роки тому

    You had some very sweet ideas! It did look like a lot of work, but it was enjoyable to see different things from the usual Valentine decor.

  • @valeriesmall8252
    @valeriesmall8252 3 роки тому

    So lovely and a true Valentines refresh…Thank You ! 🥰

  • @christiewade7184
    @christiewade7184 3 роки тому

    My favorite is how you made it soft, fun, and elegant. Thanks so much.💗

  • @anitabarker3125
    @anitabarker3125 3 роки тому

    So cute and pretty for Valentines. I do not do much decorating for this day. Fun watching!

  • @debbiesmith526
    @debbiesmith526 3 роки тому +1

    All of the items are adorable! Such a gentle touch is a special reminder and that is so beautiful. I enjoy the way you approached the day.

  • @teresadeforge2911
    @teresadeforge2911 3 роки тому

    Forgot to mention the cute little cards with the bakers twine and postage stamping. Still love to send and receive cards in the mail. Those are true vintage.

  • @janetsharrett1894
    @janetsharrett1894 3 роки тому

    Marvelous! I do not like the typical valentine decorations either and usually don't do any decorating. This has inspired me! I will shop my house. I have lots of things to choose from. Thank you

  • @louannbruce6252
    @louannbruce6252 3 роки тому

    I loved the red transfer ware dishes and the letters tied with bakers twine.❤️

  • @lauraathomethrifting
    @lauraathomethrifting 3 роки тому

    Lovely alternative decor that I am ok to live with. The bright decor is hard to put up with!

  • @toddschneider5007
    @toddschneider5007 3 роки тому +11

    Your ideas are vintage perfect! I rarely decorate Valentines Day for the same reason. Your romantic vintage, elegant Valentines Day decor is a breathe of fresh air that we need in February 🌺🌸🌺 Chelli