Cool Finds: Valentine’s Day Inspired DIYs

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I love giving my home a few special touches when holidays roll around. Right now, in honour of Valentine’s Day, I have a few cute heart garlands strung from doorways, and some vintage paper ornaments hanging in the front window. If you’re in the mood to decorate with a little love, check out these fun DIY ideas below!

Fashion Friday: Valentine’s Day Outfit Inspiration

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I will definitely be spending Valentine’s Day with the love of my life (aka my adorable three-year-old daughter)  but that doesn’t mean I’m not daydreaming about super cute date night looks for some future romantic soiree! Here are a few outfits I’ve been swooning over lately — along with a couple great looks for the guys! Enjoy!

Cool Finds: Cute Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, mamas! Here are a few simple craft ideas to share with your little ones!

Fashion Friday: Tiny Valentine Style

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Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and so I thought I might share some adorable looks for the little ones on that loveliest of days. I was a bit of a tomboy (a LOT, actually) when I was little, but my mother always went all out to dress me up in some sort of fancy getup for Valentine’s Day — and ALL holidays for that matter. Looking back I was pretty darn cute, but at the time, I could have cried for all

Valentine’s Day Link-Up

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Happy Valentine’s Day!  Have you spoiled anyone today? I have included some of our popular Valentine’s Day posts, as well as a linky list so you can add yours!  I look forward to seeing your lovely posts and photos.  You can see some of my photos on Posterous as well! Valentine’s Day Dessert: Cream Puffs with Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream Cool Finds: Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts Valentine’s Day Dinner: Seafood Lasagna and Caesar Salad Valentine’s for Social Media Lovers Valentine’s Day Treat: Orange Cream Mimosa Valentine’s

Valentine’s Day Dessert: Cream Puffs with Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream

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If ever there was a holiday to splurge on a delicious dessert, it is Valentine’s Day. Cream Puffs, although they may seem daunting, are extremely easy to make. If you are feeling a bit indulgent, drizzle melted chocolate over the shells before dusting with powdered sugar. Cream Puff Shells Makes 20 – 25 Puffs 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2.In a large pot, bring water and

Valentine’s Day Dinner: Seafood Lasagna and Caesar Salad

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If you are like many of us and are on the hunt for a special Valentine’s Day dinner recipe, I urge you to try this delicious Seafood Lasagna. It is indulgent and a very special meal for your special someone. Make ahead tip: Prepare the day ahead by assembling the casserole and storing in the fridge. I simply cooked the scallops and combined with the already cooked shrimp and crab, then followed the directions below. I also used regular lasagna noodles — not even the