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| Corduroys- Gap (thrifted); Jacket- Ann Taylor (thrifted); Scarf & Shoes- Swapped; Necklace- DIY; Nail Polish- Cherries in the Snow by Revlon |
"Love can draw an elephant through a key-hole" -Samuel Richardson
Ah Valentine's Day. Many see it as a Hallmark holiday but did you know that it was originally celebrated by the Romans as a festivity of fertility? Men would draw a woman's name who would then become their mating partner for the next year. Talk about leaving everything to chance! (Hopefully it wouldn't be like dodgeball in elementary school where I was always picked last. I wouldn't want to end up with this guy!)
As cheesy as the holiday may be, at least I get I have the freedom to choose my mating partner (and he's pretty cute!) so it's a day to celebrate love and companionship. My man and I followed in the tradition of last year and kept it low-key at home. We ate cheese, fancy dips and chocolate fondue and watched West Side Story (is it just me or is Maria very unconvincing as a voluptuous Puerto Rican?)
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I came home from work to a dozen roses (which I usually find predictable but the proceeds go towards the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind which makes them smell that much sweeter!) and an adorable high heels card with the most charming inscription.
"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you" -AA Milne
What did you do this Valentine's Day? Or did you forgo the holiday and indulge in Galentine's Day celebrations instead?
I love that you two had fun with the holiday and didn't take it TOO seriously. I must steal some of those lines ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Emily I love the mushy like bananna saying...so darn cute! I love your necklace and how sweet that the proceeds go toward the guide dogs...there is so much to love about this post...enjoyed. Dawn Suitcas Vignettes xo
ReplyDeleteyou're looking very valentine-y in your reds, & pinks. i like the look with the scarf, & simply buttoned up jacket too. nice glitter nails. i'm pretty sure i would eat every single one of those dips, & cheeses. hooray for good causes. :)
ReplyDeleteI can see you had some amazing time together.. and all that yummy food made me hungry :D I like your red jacket btw.
ReplyDeletemy Valentine's was spent firstly with my realtives and after that together with my boyfriend at our house. I don't find Valentine's Day too special or fancy.
Maiken/
Maikeni blogi - part of me
I love your celebration (hello cheese!!!) and your red outfit is so perfect for the occasion.
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I love the red jacket! And omg cheese, I love cheese, I'm drooling over here with those pictures!
ReplyDeleteWe went out and had a nice dinner which felt special since it's the middle of the week and we don't usually do that kind of thing!
Lovely celebration pictures...BUT, SERIOUSLY!!!! Your sister and I have met your "ugly Roman"!. He's a re-enactor guy that plays the revolting peasant at Roman/Anglo Saxon re-enactment fairs in England. He was in Colchester at Abby Fields and he also had a charming bowl of gruel, crawling with (real) maggots. The snot is plastic. Brian and I chatted at him with length about his props...and it's a well paying job! Probably not your usual fashion post, but interesting nonetheless!
ReplyDeleteawwww, you guys are so cute! your night in looks like it was amazing!
ReplyDeleteOk, first, ewwwww!!! That guy is gross! lol But you and your guy are so sweet! I love your little inscriptions. =) And you look adorable, of course!
ReplyDeleteYour necklace is super cute! The blouse is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. In fact, it's the best I've seen on Valentine's Day among the dozens I've visited. You blog like a pro!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous in red! I adore that jacket. It looks like you two had a wonderful evening together, I'm glad. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely Valentine's day! We went to dinner and a movie, which was nice too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day cutie. You are so pretty in that red jacket.
ReplyDeletexo,
Tracy
I love the pics and it seems like you had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a blast! We did a similar thing stayed home and ate all our favorite things, shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, fruits and so on.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet night, I love the little food love notes! We stayed in too for Valentine's Day. I like going out sometimes, but it's just so nice to stay inside and cozy up together :)
ReplyDeletelook like your had a great v-day.
ReplyDeleteBeing able to freely choose one's mating partner is indeed a GREAT reason to celebrate. And it looks like your celebration was divine!
ReplyDelete♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
And now I'm hungry. I didn't really do anything, I wound up going to the pool for a solo swim after work, so I guess I treated myself to a healthy activity? And a few chocolate covered pretzels when I got home :p
ReplyDeleteEmily you look beautiful like always and I love your nails they're always perfectly done.
ReplyDeleteRoses and sweets and of course your lovely outfit seems to me that you really enjoyed your Valentine's day celebration, eh. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Cathy@Celebrities who are Die-Hard Fans