VALENTINE HOOP OF LOVE

Inspired by The House That Lars Built's Balloon Heart Backdrop, I set out to make a kid-friendly version. I like to call it, "Hoop of Love." I used: a bamboo hula hoop from Ikea, about 80 balloons in two different pinks, white, gold and red and 5 XO balloons from Target, and baker's twine in metallic gold from Amazon. I tied each balloon individually with string so I could move and adjust them as I added more balloons.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Mila's Twinkle Toes Onesie is by Tutu Du Monde via Mini Joops.

SIS'S FEBRUARY FAVORITES

Twink's February Favorites yesterday were so good! Here are my favorites for February!

For me, Valentine's Day is all about CELEBRATING! And these gold heart balloons with fancy frill sticks (via Oh Happy Day Shop!) just make me so happy.

Pucker up with sweets for your sweet. Sugar Lips via Sugarfina.

Cuddle up with your sweetheart and this furry pillow via Target.

Showing your love through food and this big heart bowl via The Little Market.

Some pink goodness for your little love. Star Gazer jacket via Tutu Du Monde.

Spruce up your kitchen with these neon pink Lucky Fish tea towels via ABC Carpet & Home.

I MAY be putting this Gray Maylin print on every monthly guide to come -- just to warn you.

Get crafty for your love with this Geometric Heart DIY via This Heart of Mine.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! xoxo, Sis

TWINK'S FEBRUARY FAVORITES

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We have a new monthly feature! At the beginning of each month, Sis and I will be sharing favorite items, currently on our radar. So here are my picks for February!

Starting with the most luxurious item -- this blush-colored leather jacket from ACNE STUDIOS via Barney's New York has me (almost) speechless.

Everyone's favorite chocolatier has partnered with über designer Kelly Wearstler and created some seriously sexy chocolates -- COMPARTES x KELLY WEARSTLER Dark Chocolate, Raspberry & Rose.

I already purchased these customizable ADIDAS SUPERSTARS for myself (and they've got a little personalized love note to Brixton). 

Speaking of kids, the new OEUF Brooklyn Desk is adorable and functional, with adjustable height and moveable storage boxes. 

You can play flirty games of Tic Tac Toe with your Valentine year-round on this beautiful brass piece via CHAIRISH.

I'm all about safe beauty products these days and this Rose Water Uplifting Spray from BEAUTYCOUNTER is a new favorite. It's refreshing and smells great.

Perfect for your romantic dinner out -- OSCAR DE LA RENTA LONG BUGLE BEAD EARRINGS via FWRD

My very favorite part of February is decorating for Valentine's Day with adorable homages to love, like this Hugs & Kisses Garland Kit via Merriment Party Goods.

xx, Twink

STRAWBERRY PINATA BASKET DIY

I mean, really, when you think about it, who doesn't need a strawberry piñata basket in their lives? It's perfect for a trip to the farmers' market, picking strawberries from the field or just accessorizing your Valentine outfit. So here's the DIY!

You'll need: heart template (we used a heart instead of a strawberry template for a less literal look), three sheets of cover weight paper, scissors, fringe scissors (or you can cut the fringe with regular scissors), glue, green satin ribbon, shiny gold paper (or gold glitter paper), red and hot pink crepe paper. 

To start, print heart template and cut it out.

Trace heart on each of your three pieces of card stock and cut them out. 

Place heart bottoms together, laying flat and tape.

Bring the first heart over to the third heart so you form a 3D heart/cone shape and then tape those edges.

Continue to tape each of the three seams up to the top of what is now the base of your heart basket.

Cut three lengths of green ribbon, appx. 12 inches each.

Tape one end of the first ribbon to one inner heart center.

Tape the other end of the first ribbon to the second heart center.

Repeat with second and third ribbons.

Cut a length of crepe paper.

Stretch it out by laying it on the table, placing your hands on each end and pulling.

Fold it in half lengthwise.

Cut fringe for the length of the crepe paper, leaving about 1/3 uncut at the top.

Draw a line of glue at the bottom of the heart.

Cut fringe to appropriate width.

Glue fringe.

Repeat all the way up to the top of the heart, alternating between red and hot pink.

Repeat on side two and three.

Let dry.

Cut appx. 30 free-hand "seeds" from your gold paper. Glue about 10 onto each of the three sides.

VALENTINE HEART GARDEN DIY

Looking for some Valentine decor inspiration?  Here's an idea that's super simple but delivers with a playful punch of color.  Grab the kids and DIY a Valentine heart garden!

Here's what you'll need: lots of hearts in various sizes and colors (these are from Paper Source but could just as easily be hand cut), glue, skewers.

Cover one side of one heart in glue.

Place the top half of the skewer down the center of the heart.   

Add the second heart on top of the glue and skewer.  Press down and all around to ensure the hearts are aligned and closed.  Repeat, repeat, repeat until you have enough heart flowers to fill your garden.

Plant your heart garden!