In a household of guys it has sometimes been a challenge expressing my girly-girl personality. My favorite color is pink, and for some reason that color always gets shot down when suggested for room decor. Hmm...I am also in love with anything painted shabby chic, but hubby likes the look of real wood. (sigh) Over the years we have compromised (sort of), so we have a mix of both. The “look” isn’t as pleasing as I would like, so whole-room reveals will probably never be posted here. 
We’ll see.
My last baby graduates this year, so soon I will only have to m̶̶a̶̶n̶̶i̶̶p̶̶u̶̶l̶̶a̶̶t̶̶e̶ convince my b̶̶i̶̶g̶̶g̶̶e̶̶s̶̶t̶ ̶b̶̶a̶̶b̶̶y̶ husband that my way is the best way. 
“Happy wife, happy life” and all that jazz...
Now holidays (more specifically Valentine’s Day), I can get away with pink AND shabby chic, mostly because the guys think it will soon be put away. Thing is, after all of these years Momma sometimes “forgets” and leaves out a few stray items. Funny how that works. 
If you have read this far in my ramblings, then you are probably wondering what any of this has to do with that photo at the top of this post.
Are you still with me?
Well, assuming you are, I will shamelessly post it again and get on with it.
This is my newest shabby chic (with touches of pink) Valentine’s Day decoration. Shh! Don’t tell my guys, but it may stick around for a little while.
I cut and sanded four pieces of scrap 2×2.
Painted them a pretty pink.
Painted over that with white.
Sanded for a little bit of shabby chic loving.
Glued the 2x2s together…
…and added “love” words with letter tiles from a vintage game. I’m thinking Scrabble tiles would look pretty cute too.
For one last touch of girly-girl I wrapped lace trim around the decoration and tied it in a bow at the top.
Enjoy!
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Cyndee,
I have always fought for my decor style too, and we have 3 daughters! Finally 5 years ago my Studio went all baby pink and lace, with Shabby Chic Furniture that we created. 2 years ago I even added a Pink Christmas Tree to the Dining Room. It has taken a long time but my home is starting to look like a Woman lives here too. I Love this Valentine piece you created, and agree all year round would be a perfect addition! Have a Great Week end and Thanks for sharing!!
Huggs, Nancy
Love your stacked Valentine blocks.
They turned out wonderful.
I know what you mean about the decorating thing.
I have 3 boys. Don’ t get my decorating way to often.
Slowly here and there I am sneaking a little In here and there.
Stacked blocks tied together with ribbon. So wonderfully warm. Thanks for sharing
Great way to use scraps to bring in your holiday decor style! I’d love it if you stopped by and linked up at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. http://ajennuinelife.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-4.html
Adorable! Hope you can get away with keeping it up for awhile. Every girl needs a little pink, especially in a house full of boys! Thanks for sharing.
First, I love your writing voice – I had smiles throughout the post. Second, love the black tiles against the pink and white blocks.
Oh the tiles added so much character to your blocks! Super cute
Just dropping in from Cowgirl Up-
Mandy@ The Hankful House
These are so cute! And so easy, could make for all seasons/holidays! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
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Love your Valentine’s blocks. So pretty. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
well, it’s adorable, so the ;guys; better get used to it. I’d say it’s a keeper also!
So cute!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks so much for sharing this creative project at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Love how the blocks turned out with the Valentine words on them! Very cute!
Jody
This is really cute. I love to decorate for all the holidays.
We are hosting a link party that goes live tonight! We would like to invite you to link up and share this with our readers.
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The Busy Bee’s,
Myrna and Joye.
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Oh so very cute! Love the letters you used! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!