Isn't It Romantic

The Romantic Love Letter, originally uploaded by bluebirdsandteapots.

Is there anything as romantic as a love story and listening to Frank Sinatra? When I was visiting Nesting On Main in Concord the other day, I rummaged through their basket of old letters, and Vintage keys. I found this wonderful love letter written in 1949 by a woman named Elizabeth. She wrote to her husband who was stationed in the Navy in New York about how much she adored him and about how carefully she was minding the details of the household while he was away. It was such a romantic letter, she was so in love and it must have been so difficult to be apart. The letter needed to be showcased on my Valentine's display.




Embellishing a canvas design with an old love letter seemed to celebrate it's inspiration. Every time I pass by that letter canvas, I think about how romantic that era was, so it only seemed fitting that Frank serenade this post.


Seeing a pretty canvas displayed reminded me that I needed a new place to remind me of my long "To Do" list, and unless something is right in my face, I tend to forget to look for my calendar. Thinking about it, a bulletin board canvas seemed like a good idea. When I went to purchase a regular bulletin board, I found most of them too large for the place I wanted to hang it, and they weren't very pretty. I did see one that was lovely in a picture frame, but much too large for the space and it was quite expensive.





So, I designed a small bulletin board, making it full of creative looking things to inspire me and then I made some stickers to remind me of birthdays, Chinese New Year etc.

Chinese New Year is on February 7th.



Yesterday I stopped by the book store to pick up a copy of Hallmark magazine. I read on Kathy's blog called Shocking Pink Thread that there was a wondeful article written by Alicia Paulson from Posie Gets Cozy. Speaking about getting cozy, isn't it fun when you pick up a favorite magazine and read about people that you blog with or have visited in Blogland? Since beginning to blog I have found reading magazines even more enjoyable. I didn't know the story about Alicia, but her doorway into creativity through her healing is incredible. It really touched my heart and made me love her and her creations even more than I did before.




Speaking about favorite magazines, one of mine is Romantic Home, and they just published this delicious book called Vintage Vavoom.


What can be more romantic at Valentine's Day than receiving a box of chocolates presented in the classic Valentine box?


I found this cute little decorated one and then these delicious looking chocolate candles. The candles are from Michael's and they can be used as floaters too.










Now everything surrounding Marie Antionette fashion was romantic. Gabriel Adelworth has recently designed a custom crown inspired by Marie Antionette. I love her blog, it is as vibrant as she is and full of wonderful ideas, her television appearances in Canada, published work and current projects. Today's post is wonderful and she reveals all the trends, eye candy and information about what is new in giftware. She recently attended the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association show in Toronto and she gives you the scoop on what to expect in the coming year.


Using note cards, ribbon and a Vintage postcard compliments of Teresa McFayden's Winter Bella Zine, I created a Valentine's garland. There is another wonderful project on her Winter Bella for a more elaborate Valentine garland to celebrate the last of the inspiring designs for the Zine. I can't wait to begin this project and I look forward to her next Zine.





The romantic song for this post holds a special place in my heart. Time After Time sung by Frank Sinatra. I listened to this song during my years in Hong Kong as I went for a daily walk. Beautiful memories dance through my mind, every time I hear this song.