I’ve never been great at decorating for smaller holidays like Valentines Day.

In hopes of helping Emory adjust to the changes around our house, I’m thinking a couple V-Day decor projects will be the perfect way for us to spend some time together.

I know the internet is packed full of DIY decor ideas, but I am loving these three:

This simple mini heart paper wreath would be easy and so cute hanging in Em’s room.

I think it’s a must!

I would love to have this tissue paper heart hanging on our front door.

Festive but oh-so-elegant.

And these paper LOVE cubes make the most adorable votive candle holders.

Instead of using real candles, I think the battery operated ones would do the trick and I am sure Em would love a few of these glowing in her room.

I’m pretty excited about getting started on these Valentines day crafts this weekend, and I think Em will eat it up.

Hopefully I’ll have some finished projects to share with you on Monday!

Do you decorate for Valentines Day?

As many of you know, Alt blogging summit started today in Salt Lake City! I could not be more jealous. As much as I wanted to be there to meet all of my blogging friends and learn from so many talented bloggers, I just couldn’t leave my little guy yet (plus the tickets sold out in an hour!!). I also have a little 4 year old that requires lots of extra attention these days, I think she may be experiencing a little jealousy herself.

Any tips on how to deal with the jealous older sibling? I’m all ears.

I know I was just gushing over West Elm’s Souk Rug, but I just can’t help share some of its competitors.

Here are a few of my favorites…

1. West Elm Souk Rug 5×8 : $399.00 (currently 20% off)

2. Target Threshold Criss Cross Shag Area Rug 5×7: $199.00

3.World Market Ivory Moroccan Shag Rug 5×8: $299.00

4. West Elm Kabash Rug 5×8: $399.00 (currently 20% off)

5. Rugs USA Tuscan Morrocan Shag 5×8: $429.00

6. Target Criss Cross Fleece 5×7: $129.00

See, there is something for every budget!

And if you are feeling adventurous, you could even DIY one like Danika did!

She is amazing!

Do any of you own one of these rugs?

I would love to hear your review!

Oh my goodness, where did last week go?

Theo is now 3 weeks old, my mom has left, and I am left on my own to survive!

We did get some VERY exciting news last week, Zack matched in Ophthalmology!

For those of you who are not famililar with the medical road, matching is a big deal.

We now know that he will be an eye surgeon!

Also, we will be moving to Irvine California in June of 2014 to start residency!

We are so excited.

Before my Mom left back to Canada, she finished up a few projects around the house.

One being my faux bamboo chair.

Yes, I know I bought these chairs over 2 years ago (seriously, where does time go?) but I am thrilled to say that one is completely finished!

 A little white paint, a new cushion, and it fits right in!

It now sits in our living room, it may be the middle of winter but we are keeping it light and spring-like in here!

I really should have finished this little guy two years ago!

I decided to go with a coral seat cushion.

Although I love it in my living room, I think it would work well in several rooms in my house.

I just love it!

With our move approaching in a few months, I plan on selling a alot of our furniture, including the other faux bamboo chairs. 

I’ll be sad to see them go but I just don’t have any room for them!