Handpicked Favorites
A few of my favorite home decor and DIY items for the month of February, plus recommendations from blogger friends.
How can January be done already? Seems like I blink after the holidays and we’re in February. We’ve had such a strange winter, too. No snow, it was -18 last week, and this week it’s almost 50; a wide variety of outerwear is needed! Let’s kick off this new month finding out what my friends and I are crushing on this month. Just like Shopping with Friends, here are our Handpicked Favorites for February.
Handpicked Favorites
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- We are diving deep into whole grains as our health reboot for the new year. Over the holidays we were listening to Sue Becker from Breadbeckers explain how nutritious freshly milled grains are for our bodies. And how the flour here in the U.S. has been stripped of all the healthy. After 2 1/2 years of avoiding baked carbs, I’ve been baking up a storm with all kinds of unique grains; it’s so fun and so delicious! You can get her book HERE; half of it explains everything, the other half is delicious recipes using freshly milled grains. THIS is the mill we chose ( I did get it in a darker stain, though). It’s an investment to start, but is a great way to get nutrition back into your food. And fresh baked is soooo good:)
- This time of year I love to add the texture of woven baskets all around the house. They’re a great item to thrift, or find a great selection HERE. Hang a grouping of them, tuck them into shelves for texture, corral clutter with them. You can never have too many baskets.
- Everything is coming up roses for Valentine’s on this pretty table I styled on IG this week. (see it HERE and follow me while you’re there😉 Each year I love bringing out a collection of red and pink flowered vintage postcards. I stand them in flower frogs by each place setting, or on the windowsill. I’ve been thinking of bringing them to a printshop to enlarge for wall art, too. Find a wide variety of vintage postcards HERE.
- My kitchen seating area is so full of green right now. The paperwhites and amaryllis are blooming along with a green fern on the coffee table. It’s got a botanical vibe that is so fresh this time of year. THESE rechargeable lamps are a little mod for my house, but I love how they look at night in this grouping. And I love the extra light for reading, too. (plus…they’re on sale right now;)
Favorites From My Friends
Anna, Sky Lark House
With Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day just around the corner, I am sharing some fun and affordable finds.
- This crystal heart bangel bracelet by Betsey Johnson is perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime of year.
- I love this Thyme’s bubble bath that looks like a bottle of wine.
- Anything by Lollia is fabulous. Their hand creme is luxurious, works well and smells amazing.
- These gold tone heart shaped salad serving pieces are charming and affordable. Definitely a win-win.
- Finally, this heart shaped metal bowl with a gold tone is subtle nod to Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect place to store trinkets, keys, spare change, and more.
Lynn, Living Large In A Small House
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I don’t do much for Valentine’s Day. When my kids were young, I used to always give them a new bathing suit on Valentine’s as we typically had a ski vacation planned for a long weekend around a late February school break. I plan to continue the bathing suit idea with my grand baby. Since he lives in Texas, he will be swimming in no time.
I also wanted to share some fun Valentine’s finds from Etsy since I’m becoming more and more about shopping small.
- My sweet Harrison will look adorable in this bathing suit from Ruffle Butts!!
- I love anything cozy! If someone wanted to gift me this sweatshirt, these cute pj’s, or this pink quilt, I wouldn’t be mad.
- Anyone who loves to journal or doodle would appreciate this vintage look leather journal.
- If you are like me and don’t really decorate for Valentine’s Day but appreciate vintage, you might enjoy these sweet Vintage English Advertising Ware with Love Transfers on them. They are available on Etsy from my friend Amy @vintagebreadbox.
Diane, South House Designs
Today, I am all in on Galantine’s Day — a fun take on Valentine’s Day celebrating the love and support of my special band of gal pals. I am a firm believer in a treat bag or box filled with one item or several smaller items and it’s all the sweeter if one is handmade!
- So my Galentine treats would start with a darling doodled trinket dish I’d make for each from shells out of our lake, but you can order these shells and have a handmade goodies in nothing flat. Or you can buy rather than diy, with these.
- I’d add something for a bit of self care for my ladies, like these beautiful hand-painted glass nail files (you’ll never go back to an emery board), or this simple spa set with a shower steamer (choice of 25 scents) with this sweet silicone shower steamer tray (elevates the steamer so it lasts longer and you’re not kicking the steamer around).
- Bookmarks are always appreciated (and we can never have enough). Like these or these personalized ones, or this funny set.
- And a fun pair of earrings individually selected for each gal. Like this one for the book lovers, for the cat ladies among us, for the arts and crafts lover, and more.
February Inspiration to Enjoy
Valentine Thread Spool Art with Vintage Style
Vintage Valentine’s Day Hutch Decor Ideas
6 Pretty Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas for the Kitchen
Meringue Shells with Hot Fudge
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