~Happy Valentine's Day and Simple & Sweet Fridays #154~

Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone!!

Carly saw this idea for a fancy drink using melted chocolate to write a word out for a 

Raspberry Cosmopolitan.

She saw the word Amor and loved it.

Amor may refer to: Gods, Eros, the Greek god of love also  known as Amor; Cupid, 

The Roman god of love also known by his Latin name Amor.

The drinks turned out so pretty with a rim of sugar and a touch of chocolate. I love the idea of writing a chocolate word for a drink.

I will definitely use this idea for other special occasions.

Nothing like a pretty drink for a special

 Valentine's Day Dinner.

A Valentine bouquet from Stan.

Chocolate Strawberries for dessert!!

A beautiful time in the garden waiting for Spring.

Wishing you all lots of sweet surprises for a

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Last weeks features:

Row House Blog - Valentine's Romantic Dinner For Two

The Country Farm Home - From Kitchen Pantry to Peaceful Library

Antiques and Tea Cups - Tuesday Cuppa Tea American Beauty Tea at Port Gamble

An Artful Mom - Valentine Tussie Mussie

A Little Bit of Everything - Needlework: February Valentine's Flag

Iris Abbey - Diamonds For a Lady

Hyacinths For The Soul - Shoebox Valentines

The Gracious Wife - Mini Heart Pies: Valentine's Recipe

On Crooked Creektt - 2015's Project #1

My Thrift Store Addiction - I've Taken a Shine to You, Valentine!

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~A David Austin Rose From Harry~

 I'm so excited!!

I just received a

  David Austin Rose!

Our daughter, Katie's boyfriend, Harry, 

ordered it for Stan and me as a gift!

How lucky are we. It's called,

 "Jude the Obscure".

Can't wait to see it this Summer!!

I wanted to share with you also,

 a Cake Stand Harry gave me for Christmas.

He brought it all the way over from England.

I love Cath Kidston and all her wonderful designs.

I love it.

Speaking of flowers,

 I couldn't resist this beautiful blue hydrangea.

So pretty!!

Our forsythia is starting to bloom now.

I love the yellow flowers on it.

I can never have enough cabbages for the garden.

We were gardening this weekend and Stan placed the 

Heart Stepping Stones in a new area.

Can't wait to see the new bulbs come up!

I was seeing Hearts in the garden everywhere.

I started to make some decorations for the Valentine's table.

I'll share with you our Valentine's table

 this week at Simple & Sweet Friday's.

Candies out for the kids.

My friend, Margie, surprised me with Red Roses today. 

Thank you, dear friend!!

You made my day!

~Heavenly Chocolate Cupcakes and Simple & Sweet Fridays #101~

There's nothing like homemade cupcakes for Valentine's.

I found a new cupcake mold at Walmart.

With some pink frosting in the middle 

and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

A very pretty holiday dessert.

I decorated the front door with a rose heart.

I hung up a heart I received from a friend that's living in Germany.

I love the detailed art work on it.

I wanted to share some of the decorations in our house.

I made some handmade rosettes last year.

A little Valentine's box I made to hold special cards.

Wishing you all a Romantic weekend!!

Last weeks features:

Denise on a Whim - Moss and Metal Heart

Cottage Gal Style - Valentine Heart Pompom Garland

Martinel - Hearts

Wesens Art - Valentines Day DIY Gift Ideas

Thrifty Treasures - Craftin It Up For Valentines Day

Our Clover House - Old Book Page Heart ~ How to Make Paper Roses

Abigail Davidson Art - Valentine's Day Art Preview 2

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