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Hi friends! It's been a little while since we've met here. My weekend was spent planning and creating for a big reception that is happening tonight for a really special lady. It's going to be a very bittersweet evening and I am excited to show you pictures in the next few days. Since I am knee deep in party planning and I have family driving in to attend, today I wanted to revisit a piece of jewelry that is so special to me. A few years ago, I did a post on glass artist Melissa Schmidt's etsy store, and I thought Valentines week would be a great time to spotlight her bubble necklaces once again.

I selected precious images of my kids, my pets, and my family and emailed them to Melissa. She turned every image into little pieces of slide film. The transparent images are then captured in a glass bubble that she creates. They are delicate and subtle and when they catch a little light, the images come to life.

They are not the easiset to photograph with all of their tranparency and little bubbles and glassy handmade goodness. But, they really are stunning and everytime I wear it, people ask me about it. I love having my own little scrapbook around my neck.

I hope to be back soon! Hope you are enjoying your week!

Here's a sweet little valentine gift that can be given out to little kids or big kids alike. I first spotted it on pinterest here. All you need are matches, chalkboard paint, a paintbrush, and some redhots.   

Buy a pack of matches {these were sold in a set of 10}

Empty out the matches. Using a small paintbrush, paint the box with chalkboard paint. Let it cure for at least a day. Using the side of a piece of chalk, cover all the paint on the box with the chalk and wipe it off with your finger. Write your love message and fill with red hots.

In case you are in need of some simple Valentines decorating ideas, then you'll love todays

Valentine Decor!

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Go all white with your tablecloth and add some inexpensive white dishes, pop it with a red napkin and instant table decor.

{Shannon Berrey Design}

I shared this simple project with you a few years ago. Empty some wine bottles {enjoy!}, spray them with primer and then flat black paint {cheaper than chalkboard paint and works just as well for this project} and you can write a message to your sweetheart.

{Shannon Berrey Design}

If you want to put some pretties in these 'vases', then create a few paper flowers. 

{Shannon Berrey Design}

For added height to your arrangement, hot glue some smaller tissue flowers and green construction paper leaves onto branches. You can save them and reuse each year.  

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. If you want a little more drama, drape paper pom-poms, lanterns and twisted crepe paper streamers over wooden dowels. This was for an anniversary party, but, I think it would be perfect for a Valentine soiree!!

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If you are luck enough to have a warm February 14th, then take your party of 2 outside and set up a little picnic surrounded with little hand made heart stakes.