Wednesday, February 19, 2014

if you only have one smile in you, give it to the people you love.


Valentine's Day has come and gone...but I thought that I would let you know how mine went! I spent the day at work (boo) and came home to find flowers, cards, candy, and even presents from my parents. My brother and I were definitely spoiled! It was definitely a nice thing to come home to.

After that, I had to do some writing work - and then get things ready for my boyfriends arrival. He worked until 9ish, so I had a bit of time to get dinner prepared. It wasn't easy (I am horrible at cooking!) but I made mini pizzas and oatmeal raisin cookies. In between, I decorated the upstairs with heart shaped cut-outs, fake candles, stuffed things, and movies for the night. In the end, it looked pretty good, I think.

He surprised me with a hand made card and rose along with some candy hearts. Yum! It was really lovely. We ate, watched movies, and cuddled up on the couch. That is my idea of a romantic Valentine's Day! I totally forgot to take pictures throughout most of the day, but here are the ones I did manage to snag:

 

 

 


So, that is how I spent my Valentine's Day this year. It was definitely a nice break from real life!

What did you do for Valentine's Day?

xo Shannon
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26 comments:

  1. DaschaFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    The cake looks so yummy!!

    xoxo
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  2. Leanne ThompsonFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Sounds like you had a great day!!

    xo, Al
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  3. AyaFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    On Valentine's Day I was in NYC working! That cake looks so yummy and the roses are beautiful. It's my favorite holiday and I wish I did something romantic! xo

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  4. Bethany MillsFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Great post hun. Lovely pictures.
    Beautetude

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  5. LynetteFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    You looked gorgeous ! The cake looks delicious ! Yum !

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  6. CocoFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    You are a sweetheart!!!
    Love,
    Coco
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  7. Paola LauretanoFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Lovely pics and delicious cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a lovely day doll!!!
    Kisses from Italy!!!

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  8. AS Style & DesignFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Oh darling!!! it's wonderful and what a cake!!!!
    You look beautiful and you have a marvellous eyelash.
    Kisses honey.

    Alicia & Sofía
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  9. Bethany MillsFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    Yummy ! :)

    Nicole blog

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  10. Bethany MillsFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    you look Fab!

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  11. Mihaela PojoguFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    That's lovely dear!

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  12. Adriana CarmenFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    so cute!
    xoxo
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  13. Cecilia MarieFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    awwww. You look so pretty in that pink and black! A good friend of mine took me out to dinner and a movie and he bought me a big teddy, balloons and chocolate. It was nice even though were both single, we just wanted to go do something without the romantic hassle. hahaha I am glad you had a good V day!

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  14. IN & OUTFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    nice blog :) if u wanna follow each other let me know i ll be happy :)
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  15. *TDM*February 20, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    the cake is amazing :)
    would you like to follow each other?

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  16. Melissa BroxupFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    So glad to have found you blog. Love your writing. This is a sweet post with Lovley pictures of a romantic holiday, that is still alive somehow..
    XX, Melissa Broxup
    Love that red houndstooth,too,
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  17. Bethany MillsFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    wow, what a beautiful cake!!!! I was working... and after work went to dinner in a romantic restaurant ;)

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  18. Annie LFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    What a sweet boyfriend; that cake look amazing!
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  19. Bethany MillsFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    I love this cake.
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  20. crafty-zoneFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Lovely photos and amazing cake!

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  21. Glamour ZONEFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    You must have enjoyed, that cake looks delicious. Mine was so boring, I just stayed indoors and watched movies :-)

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  22. Zoe WitherspoonFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Soo cute that your parents got you presents!x

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  23. Bethany MillsFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    Beautiful roses, delicious cake at heart.
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  24. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    yummy !! and you look awesome babe :) xx
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  25. Ana CastilhoFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    your eyes is amazing! :)
    xoxo
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  26. Bethany MillsMarch 2, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    What a totally fab and lovely Valentine's day!! yaay, I didn't have that great of one, but I LOVE the hearts, cake, and chocolates overload you experienced!!

    Amanda | feast.fashion.faves

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