I’ve always loved decorating for Valentine’s Day – even as a child I remember setting out pink and purple accents in my room! Over the years I’ve moved away from the pink and purple, but I still enjoy working in a few bits of Valentine’s Day love into my decor. This year I really tried to keep it neutral so that the pieces blended in with my current winter look.
I found that banner in the Target dollar spot last year, and simply traded out the red yarn that came with it for a strand of jute. For chalkboard designs, I’ve found it much easier to copy an idea from Pinterest or Instagram. I can’t free-hand anything, but I can copy what someone else has created! (Here’s the one I used)
This little display is full of my decorating essentials! Have you decorated for Valentines Day? Are you going all pink and purple, or are you feeling a more neutral vibe this year?
Come Home For Comfort 
It looks so good! Love the garland!! I have a plain craft paper pennant one from Target that I could jazz up for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the inspiration! And I don’t know why I didn’t think of a cute chalkboard design…. We still have some pink and red for our decor because Elizabeth couldn’t live otherwise 🙂 HAHA!
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Thank you! I love Target’s garland banners…I currently have three on display in my house!
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Looks lovely! I added some gold into my reds and pinks this year and love it. It’s fun to change things up a bit. Your twinkle lights looks so cozy. My cats always hover around those lights. What do yours think of them?
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You know, my cats don’t seem to notice the twinkle lights. They are on two pieces of furniture that the cats *usually* don’t get on, so maybe that’s why they don’t care.
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This is so subtle and pretty! I love your shutters, too!
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Thank you! I have enjoyed those shutters for so many years now, I don’t think I could decorate without them!
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Your decor looks really elegant! Love it! Of course I’ve added reds since it flows into the rest of the house. I can’t resist those red hearts for Valentine’s! I found an adorable decor at the Dollar Tree of all places. It’s hanging from my old window in the foyer along with a wooden heart. That’s all I’ve done so far, but there’s always tomorrow!
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Thank you! I always love your Valentines Day decor – you know I call you the queen of seasonal decorating. 🙂
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It looks so good! I love the neutral theme (Bonus – no worries if you are late taking it down!) 🙂
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Thank you, Mary Leigh! And you’re right, such a convenient bonus. 🙂
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I love the idea of a neutral theme for Valentine’s Day! I like having a bit of pink and red throughout the house for a bit. I’ll replace it at the end of the month with some green and gold for St. Patrick’s Day!
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I used to have a LOT of red in my everyday decor and I think I’m just tired of it for now. I’m sure I’ll come back around. 🙂
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So pretty!
I love Valentine’s Day. No decorations here yet, but we throw an annual toddler Valentine’s party each year for the kids so a few are sure to come. I plan on putting out my pretty red and pink heart table cloth this week. 🙂 Oh, and I’m the same way. I can’t free hand worth anything, but can copy someone else’s chalk art. 😉
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Valentine’s Day is definitely a fun one with kids! My mom always made it really festive for us.
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Pink and Red at my house Whitney!! I love a pop of color in the dead of Winter and since RED is my favorite color I enjoy spreading it through the house.
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Go for it, Arlene! 🙂
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This is SO pretty Whitney. I love this neutral inspiration. Can’t wait to make some Valentine boards over here!
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Oooh I can’t wait to see your Valentine’s Day chalkboards!!
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I love how simple it is. Very elegant and soft touches of decor. Lovely!
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Thank you, Keri! I just started following Victoria magazine on Instagram and I think it’s influencing me. 😉
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