Valentine's Day Top 10

Some call it the “Hallmark Holiday” and hate Valentine’s Day, while others love it. I fall into the latter category and it’s not just because I’m married. I’ve always loved V-day, even when I was single. To me, it’s a day to show a little extra love to everyone you care about.

Here are some gift ideas I came up with:

Valentine's Gifts Guide 2011

1. Pandora Smooth Heart Charm

2. Stila "Make Me Blush"

3. Michael Kors Chronograph Watch

4. Coach Madison Wallet

5. The Vintage Pearl dainty initial hearts necklace

6. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Valentine’s Day Set

7. Essie French Affair Nail Polish

8. Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring

9. Lilly Pulitzer Murfee Scarf in Lilly’s Pink First Base

10. Diptyque Roses Pink-Colored Votive Candle

So Sweet!

Angela over at Sweet Tea Diaries thought it would be nice to “pay it forward” and send little notes and treats to some of her blogger friends. I got on the list and my package arrived Monday. It was the perfect ending to a great day. She wrote me a sweet card and sent me a really cute sign that says, “Do Something Everyday That Makes You Happy”. I love it so much and will be hanging this in my kitchen.

I thought this a truly nice idea and would like to do the same thing for some of my blogger friends. The first three people to comment on this post with their email address will receive a note and a little treat from yours truly. It can really make someone’s day. I will definitely be sending something to Angela to express my gratitude for this nice gesture.

Productive present wrapping

I dug out the majority of the Christmas gifts and here are some pics from my evening of wrapping. I still have some more shopping to do and gifts to wrap, but this is a major check off the list.

Tomorrow is my last day of work and then I am off all next week. Woo-hoo!

Favorite things

No, I don’t think I’m Oprah or anything like that – I saw this idea on someone else’s blog and thought I would share some of my favorite things since the holidays are right around the corner.

Beauty Products
Bobbi Brown – Pink Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss
It is the perfect shade of pink/mauve and would compliment most skin tones. I get compliments almost every time I wear it and it is not sticky like some other brands.


Smith’s Rosebud Salve
This is so inexpensive and would make the perfect stocking stuffer. It has been around forever and my grandmother even used it when I was little. I use this every night before bed and it keep my lips so hydrated and soft.


Jessica Simpson – Fancy
This is her latest addition to her perfume collection. It smells absolutely wonderful and I love it. It is light with touches of floral and fruit.

Books

Twilight Series Book Set - Stephanie Meyer
If you read my blog, you can tell by now that I love these books. The set would make a perfect gift for any book lover on your list. The whole series is now sold in a complete set, just in time for the holidays.

Travel

Vera Bradley Large Duffle Bag
This bag is so great. It looks cute and fashionable and holds a ton of things, especially if you’re an over-packer like me. This is the design that I have (Java Blue), but there are a ton of others that are very nice.

Home

Yankee Candle Christmas Eve
I love all Yankee Candles, but around the holidays I especially love this one. It has the scent of a warm hearth and candied fruits. I have tried so many candles and Yankee beats out all the rest. They are slow and even burning, fill the house with fragrance and come in many sizes.