Wednesday, February 20, 2013

a romantic valentine's day at home

Valentine's Day has never been one that I place high expectations on. I don't want gifts. I don't want overpriced flowers, nor do I want to go out to a crowded restaurant. I just want to spend quality time with my husband at home. In the past, Bry has made me elaborate dinners, but this year our busy schedules changed the tradition. 

This was my favorite Valentine's Day to date because it was so romantic and relaxing! Bryan left me hand written love notes all over the house and created his annual V-Day menu. We took out the leaf in our kitchen table to make it tiny. I hung a red sparkly heart from the light fixture, lit a lot of candles and decorated the table festively. We ate by candlelight and it was truly the best Valentine's Day I could have asked for...


I made Lucky Charm Treats because I'm "so lucky to have my husband." Too bad they were gross. Stick to Rice Krispie Treats... 
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28 comments:

  1. JennFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Very cute! Love the quality time at home, and the little notes he left you. Super sweet!

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  2. Lindsay @ la vita dolceFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Relaxing and quiet usually end up being the best! :)
    I love that he makes a menu for you every year...that is so cute and such a fun tradition :)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    adorable! I love your life :) And I love your dining room table;those chairs are gorgeous! The special menu is such a perfect touch.

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  4. Maran (HeyHawleywood)February 20, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Dear Bryan- I am coming for dinner.. soon. I will expect a menu printed for me too.

    Maran

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  5. Pink Lace and CupcakesFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    How sweet! Savor those sweet quiet romantic dinners now..the food slinging and sippy cup flinging dinners we have now are hilarious yet anything from quiet:)

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  6. Meredith @ Barbell WardrobeFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    how sweet, its so much easier & special to do a simple night at home.
    a good substitute for rice krispie's are fruity pebbles!

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  7. Brianna TuckerFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    So cute that he makes a menu card. And boo ont he lucky charm treats :( Try coccoa pebbles

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  8. Something Infinitely InterestingFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    That is soo freaking cute!

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  9. FaithFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    i just love this!

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  10. Whitney TomlinFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Ahhh I love this! So sweet. The lucky charms were gross? Ha! It's the thought that counts ;)

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  11. Dear Boys Love MomFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I have never been big on valentines day. I love to celebrate our love any and everyday throughout the year. Although, a sweet romantic dinner at home sounds lovely. I love that he puts together a menus and all. What a sweetheart.

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  12. Bri BuzaliFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:43 AM

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  13. KatieFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    How cute! We always do Valentine's at home and love it that way, so relaxing! And you two are the most adorable couple ever!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Haha!! I smiled big at your menu - what a sweet idea :) Big bummer about the Lucky Charm treats not tasting good - regular rice krispies are seriously my downfall, I could eat a whole 13x9 pan by myself in a few hours haha!!

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  15. Nicole-LynnFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    So romantic and sweet.. just what Valentine's Day is all about :)

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  16. CarolynFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    So cute!! :)

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    This looks amazing -- how great! Also, loving that you tried to make Lucky Charms treats. I'm bummed that you didn't think they were that good, because they sound absolutely delicious! :/

    xo,
    -- dysfunctinoaleverafter.com

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  18. Fran @ Sassy Southern BrideFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    How sweet and cozy!! I am not a huge fan of Vday and prefer something low key as well.

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  19. TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To ThinkingFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    You two are such a beautiful couple. I love the quiet night in... and love that he's your lucky charm :)

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  20. TheSwankyEsty.blogspot.comFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I was so excited when I saw the Lucky Charm treat pic, I thought what a great idea until I kept reading and you said they were gross - haha! Thanks for taste testing!

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  21. JoannaFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Such a sweet Valentines Day! I think your husband needs to give lessons to all of the husbands out there (mine specifically) that doesn't even realize it is Valentines day until the day after :)

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  22. ShariFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    This is adorable. Glad ya'll enjoyed yourselves. :)

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  23. EmilyFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I love that you had a menu, I'm totally stealing that idea! :) I'm bummed to hear the lucky charms treats are a no go, they look so good!

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  24. TriciaFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    What a sweet evening together. I love the sweet notes and the menu. Definitely a perfect celebration. :)

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  25. Marianna DunnFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    simple Valentine's are the best! and I'm sorry the lucky charm treats were gross - its such a cute idea!

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  26. BethFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    ya'll are sweet. and it kind of makes me want to gag and cry at the same time. ;)

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  27. Kelsey @ Seattle Smith'sFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Seriously, how cute are YA"LL!!!!

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  28. Kasey LynneMarch 11, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Love that your hubby did all of this for you on valentine's day! You definitely have a keeper girl!!

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