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As I was putting away the Christmas decorations I was already thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day,
just about my favoritest holiday (my anniversary and chocolate hearts all rolled up into one!)
Visions of red burlap, white lace and pearls were dancing through my head.
After lugging my decorations down from the attic I pondered and unloaded and set up and rearranged.
Here is my thrifty DIY Valentine centerpiece!
There is sentimental (this lace runner was my mom’s)
mixed with free (found objects from my home decor stash)
together with inexpensive (the flower cost $.25)
and purchased on sale (red glitter leaves from craft store at 80% off)
Finally, there has to be mention of the token tempting chocolate (two votive holders filled with red m&ms (red and Christmas chocolate on sale picked out of the bag one at a time by my son. Truly the best chore ever 
Lastly, my homage to the wonderful day itself with a little bit of love (also $.25 at the craft store.)
See this little jar? Stay tuned because next time I’m going to share the story behind this candle holder and give you all the details on my little treasures.
Can’t wait until Valentine’s Day either? My hubby and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day last year. We had a wonderful photo booth for family fun and beautiful decorations for our magical celebration. How do you celebrate each year?
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What began as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! 
This is so cute. What a lovely Valentine vignette!~
This is so festive, I really like the red glitter leaves. I am a new follower! I found your link on Flamingo Toes. I would love for you to link up to my weekly linky party Fluster Muster on Wednesday’s @ http://www.FlusterBuster.com.
Hi, Robin! Thanks for stopping by Marty’s Musings and my Valentine centerpiece posts. I hope you find some things you like! Good luck with your blog as well!
Marty
What a sweet Valentine table! Great idea to pick out the red M&M’s! ♥ I pinned your table to my Valentine board and am your newest follower on Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and G+. Blessings!
Hi, Laurie. Thanks for following me. I hope you will find some things you will enjoy at Marty’s Musings. Have a blessed day!
Marty
Love this Marty! So pretty and festive! Sharing it tonight on our Facebook Page.
Heather
Beautiful centerpiece, Marty!
Love it! Happy upcoming Anniversary too, Marty!
Wow! You really got some fun things for so little money! I love the LOVE sign and love that centerpiece. Well done!
Visiting from Debbiedoo’s. It’s great to find your blog.
Pam
Thanks, Pam, for visiting Marty’s Musings! I’m glad you found me through Debbiedoo’s and I hope you will find some other posts to enjoy. Have a blessed day!
Marty
It’s beautiful and sweet! You put me to shame…I haven’t done a single Valentine themed decoration or post. I L-O-V-E yours though. The flower band around the bottle is darling!
Thanks for visiting Marty’s Musings, Sherry. You still have plenty of time for Valentine’s Day. Since it’s my anniversary I like to get a jump on things!
Blessings,
Marty
What a cute table for a fun holiday! I am so glad I found your blog! Shannon@SMCbyDesign.com
So pretty and festive! My favorite colors
Your tablescape is beautiful and making it for just pennies makes it all the better! Visiting from Debbie-Doos
Hi, Margaret. I’m glad you liked my centerpiece for Valentine’s Day! I love taking things from around the house and making them new again! Thanks so much for visiting Marty’s Musings.
marty
This is such a lovely centerpiece! I love it. Great job.
Ok super pretty that is! U have a great blog.
I am stopping by today from Mop It Up Mondays Blog Hop!
I love holiday decorating, and your Valentine centerpiece looks great!
That’s a sweet centerpiece. I love shopping Christmas clearance for Valentine’s. The red glitter leaves are a nice touch.
What a pretty centerpiece. Love it. Thanks fo much for joining TTT. Hugs, marty
That is a truly sweet (no pun intended) vignette, Marty. Valentine’s decor can be just about anything you want — very whimsical to extremely romantic and everything in between — that’s what makes it so much fun!
Carol
This is so gorgeous. Love your style. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. I am visiting you from Tuesday Treasures. Thanks Anu!
Super Cute! Pinning!
I love the tulle wrapped around the pillar candle and the combination of textures you used with burlap, lace and pearls. Happy Anniversary!
I love your centerpiece. I think you did a great job combining personal, found, and new items; it really came out great. I love the glitter leaves and love sign… do you, by chance, remember which craft store you found them in? Found you via Today’s Creative Blog.
Stopping by from It’s Always Ruetten {http://itsalwaysruetten.blogspot.com}
JQ
What a bright and happy centerpiece! I love it’s simplicity – it made me smile. Thanks!
Last night I was dreaming about tablescapes and filling some containers with candy pieces — and here you are this morning with your cheery red theme. Looking forward to hearing the story of the white jar.
I love the red leaves. You’ve got me thinking about what I have in my stash that could be used in a different way.
I would love for you to link up your post at my new Fabulously Frugal Thursday at http://alifeinbalance.net. This is such a great way to use what we have without buying more.
Absolutely PERFECT!!!!! WOW!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
So festive!!!! I would love it if you would come share it at my Funday Sunday link party that opens this Saturday at http://www.the-crafty-cowgirl.com. Hope to see you there!
Working on valentine ideas and you have given me a couple of great ones. Guess I better get those M&M’s out and start separating.
This is so pretty and festive! Found you at “Made by You Monday”!
Karen
Congratulations! You’ve been featured on Wicked Awesome Wednesday! What a pretty centerpiece arrangement! Thank you for sharing and please feel free to stop by the website and pick up your “I’ve beeen featured” button.
It’s a new Linky Party to create more buzz for your blog and connect with others! If you haven’t joined Creative Crafts Thursday yet, please share your projects at http://www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.
This is my first year decorating for Valentines Day, but I forgot about a centerpiece! You’ve inspired me. Thanks for sharing at Homa Style.
Thanks, Jeanette, for leaving a comment at Marty’s Musings. I hope you enjoyed decorating for Valentine’s Day. With it being my anniversary it’s a favorite holiday!
Marty
Thank you so much for visiting Homa Style and linking your Valentine ideas and centerpiece.
Have a wonderful Valentines Day!
Remember to visit again on the last Wednesday of February for the Inspire Me link party.