Hi there everyone!
LOVE
me some vintage post cards and anything Valentine’s day!
You already know that about me.
In fact what occasion or Holiday don’t I like to change it up for?
Easter is probably my least favorite because of pastel colors, I really don’t care for them in our home, however, I do make do.
So onto my Vintage whimsical Valentine Mantel this year.
Last year just around this time, is when we painted our fireplace surround. I never looked back!
So let’s start with the dollar tree decor.
Floating hearts, which I did last year as well on our Valentine Mantel 2013.
I simply hot glued a ribbon onto the heart and draped them, in different lengths. I then taped them to the mantel.
These little gift boxed are perfect just to toss around and add to the Valentine vibe.
Rose petals, also from the dollar tree.
I just used a few of these Valentine boxes for bakery goods and a Valentine gift idea.
Little fabric sticky hearts, from the dollar tree.
I embellished on just about everything in sight.
Heart picks in the urn and ribbon from the dollar tree.
I kept some of the winter greenery in the urns, it is still winter so it goes.
The XOXO came from Target many moons ago.
Vintage postcards, I believe my Mom bought me sometime ago and I just used them for the first time this year.
Kept the Christmas mantel red beads on, also from the dollar store and just used clothes pins to attach the cards.
Got my boys Christmas picture all framed and nice on the coffee table. First pic I have had of these boys together in a long time.
They fill my heart!
I already shared my Valentines burlap banner with you and here you can get a full view. Not much on it but the burlap
some of those fabric hearts
and I plunked some dollar tree rose heads in there.
Simple, but super cute and festive!
I do believe that’s all folks!
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XO
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Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
January 24 at 9:23 amDebbie, your mantel is gorgeous, and I adore those vintage Valentine’s cards! But the tree is the icing on the cake! So beautiful and festive looking! You’ve inspired me to finish my mantel today!
Darrielle says
January 24 at 9:46 amLove is in the air at your house and it looks GOOD!
Dee says
January 24 at 10:04 amWow! You really go all out there Debbie. I adore your Valentine’s mantel and the tree is so cute.
Angela says
January 24 at 10:05 amAwesome mantel! You are the dollar store queen and you make it all look beautiful!!~~
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
January 24 at 10:15 amVery pretty, Debbie! Love the XOXO. They are probably easy enough to make if Target doesn’t carry them anymore. That picture of your boys looks wonderful. It’s always nice to have a picture that isn’t a school picture when they are school age.
jessie says
January 24 at 10:17 amGorgeous..Valentines is in the air at your home.I like the boys picture on the coffee table…it all looks so nice.
Pat says
January 24 at 11:19 amEverything looks so bright and festive! You must have an awesome Dollar Tree ~ ours? Not so much! Love the things you find. The photo of the boys is awesome! Great memory to treasure ~
xo
Pat
Shelia says
January 24 at 11:48 amHi Debbie Dear! Oh, your Valentineing is so wonderful. I love your mantel and all of your red pretties! I’ve been so busy the last few weeks that I’ve not gotten to visit like I want to. Maybe things will slow down a bit. I love your new header too.
You’re always a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
The Tuscan Home says
January 24 at 11:57 amHi Debbie,
Oh my goodness, your Valentine’s displays are so beautiful. What can I say, you have INSPIRED me for sure! Your mantle is adorable and that Valentine’s Tree is so CUTE!! LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.
Thanks for sharing! XO, Liz
P.S. This is Liz from Savvy Seasons, I am back with a new blog. lol! 😉
Cindy says
January 24 at 12:12 pmLove your heart filled mantle Debbie, so sweet! Can’t believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day…times-a-flyin’!
Blessings,
Cindy
linda says
January 24 at 12:53 pmit all looks so wonderful love the tree all done for valentines filled with love and so glad you used the vintage postcards i gave you i knew they would find a space in your house somewhere <3
Dawn says
January 24 at 2:37 pmPerfect mantel for V Day 🙂
Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life says
January 24 at 3:33 pmDebbie your Valentine tree blows me away. I adore it. Love your mantle too and I am with you. No pink or pastels for Easter. I try and use more rustic looking things. Enjoy your day date. Hubby and I are having a date night tonight. So excited.
debbiedoo's says
January 24 at 4:49 pmThanks Enjoy your date night!
Terrie says
January 24 at 5:12 pmSo warm and romantic . Red hearts are impressive and wonderful ambience.
Gina says
January 24 at 5:34 pmYour mantel looks so pretty, Debbie. I love the hanging hearts & vintage Valentines. Painting your fireplace surround was the right thing to do. All your décor pops against it!
Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
January 24 at 7:56 pmAs always, your mantel and the area surrounding it is always so beautiful and festive in every season!
Leena Lanteigne says
January 24 at 9:41 pmSo pretty
1 I love the xoxo, the vintage cards and your Valentine tree! Really nice picture of your sons too! Hugs, Leena
Debbie says
January 25 at 5:22 amI hope you got those heart boxes this year because I’m looking for some exactly like that and was planning to decoupage them myself. It would be nice to find them ready made.
I love it all, from boxes to rose petals to all things hanging. The red pops against your gorgeous mantel surround, too.
Lavender Dreams says
January 25 at 11:23 amYou always use thrifty elements in your decorating that look expensive! I love the Valentines and need to print out some more of the vintage images for projects. Happy weekend my friend!
Kris says
January 25 at 12:43 pmDebbie super sweet vignette as always. Love that frame and picture of your boys really sweet.
Kris
Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says
January 25 at 9:37 pmWow, it all looks so wonderful! I hate to admit it, but I don’t decorate for Valentine’s Day (or Halloween). I know, you probably want to shake me, but I never have. But you do make me want to rethink Valentine decorations!
Debbie 🙂
Martina says
January 25 at 10:07 pmBeautiful mantel Debbie and I love your Valentine tree!!
Amy says
January 26 at 7:11 pmYou sure know how to “doo” it up, Debbie! I especially love the vintage postcards clothes-pinned to the beads.
Jo Ann says
January 31 at 8:06 pmI just found your site looking for Valentine ideas and I too love the Dollar Tree! You have decorated the mantle beautiful and you didn’t spend a lot, which is great in my book!!!!!! I will follow you on Pinterest too! Love your ideas!
debbiedoo's says
January 31 at 9:29 pmThanks, and welcome!
Patty says
January 17 at 8:09 amYour family will be in my prayers.
JP says
January 17 at 9:17 amDebbie, you always create such great looks with dollar store items and your Valentine’s decor is just beautiful! I hope that your mother is continuing to improve with her health!
Hugs,
JP
heather j says
January 17 at 9:32 amBeautiful mantel. Your home always looks so beautifully inviting:) Thanks for sharing!
Rosemary says
January 17 at 9:49 amI wish your mother a complete recovery and prayers for her!!!
Angie says
January 17 at 10:01 amThat it so adorable and romantic! Makes me want to run out to my local dollar store and see what I can find!
Cookie17 says
January 17 at 9:11 pmYour thing’s are just as pretty as allway’s ,the picture is gorgeous.of living room thank’s for sharing….
angela carrera says
December 28 at 5:31 pmso I typed a long sincere thing here, ony to have it suddenly disappear. so here it goes, again, but shorter…I searched Pinterest for January mantels, saw this black beauty and knew right away it was yours. been a follower for a while. love the inspiration. love the mantel. I know this post ws a while ago. but Happy New Year 2017…and keep up the good work!!!
Angela from NJ
debbiedoo's says
December 28 at 9:03 pmHi Angela, sorry your comment disappeared. Welcome to the internet, grrr…We still absolutely love our painted mantel. It’s a great makeover, timeless and one we won’t grow tired of. Happy new year to you as well.