TREAT YO SELF!

Because Valentine's Day is one week from today and maybe you need to show yourself some love...
Daxton Kitten Heels $198 via Kate Spade
Extra Large Lips Poster $65 via Banquet Shop
Heart Keychain $25 via Clare V.
Moxie Floral Fabric Journal $24 via Rifle Paper Co.
The Art Book of Love $14 via Amazon
Johnesha Readers $68 via Kate Spade
Striped Camera Bag $24 via Old Navy
W&P Ceramic Porter Mug $26 via Anthropologie
Heart Cosmetic Bag $65 via Frances Valentine
Beaded Red Heart Earrings $35 via St. Armands
Love Cap $48 via Tory Burch
Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne $68 via Sephora
Marigold Coin Clutch $65 via Clare V.
Powermatte Lip Pigment in Firework $26 via NARS
Garden Greeting Pot $24 via Anthropologie
Meri Meri Heart Cushion $32 via Smallable
Mon Amour Wall Art $148 via Anthropologie
Pitusa Lima Bag $80 via Shopbop
Heart-Shaped Sunglasses $10 via Amazon
Heart and Soul Patch Knit Sweater $50 via Chicwish
Your Name Here Valentine Chenille Patch $15 via Oxford Pennant
FREE Do Your Own Thing Download via Melanie Johnsson
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream $64 via Sephora

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

TREAT YO SELF

THE GOODS:

Veronoi Throw $40 // Ballet Flats $13 // Giant Heart Towel $75 // Rose Hibiscus Face Mist $32

Heart Brooch $42 // XOXO Key Tag $7 // Horizon Barrette $28 // XOXO Cosmetic Bag $28

Reconstructive Hair Mask $14 // Jewel Box Cluster Earrings $58 // Mini City Bag $50 

Lips Paperweight $45 // Triangle Bralette $32 // Pink Compact Mirror $20 // Pink Letter Board $52 

 Cuba Libre Nail Polish $12 // Gold Love Decoration $55 // Solid Gold Tumbler $14  

Pom Tassel $45 // NARS Lipstick $28 // All You Need Is Love Tee $32 // Sunglass Case $10  

Barbados Drop Earrings $32 // Te Amo Eyemask $44 // MAST Chocolate Bar $8

TREAT YO SELF!

Treat yo' self or someone you adore with a little somethin' somethin' for Valentine's Day. 

THE GOODS:

Pink Fountain Pen with Clip via Greer Chicago

The Lydia Flat in Suede via Madewell

All the Emotions Club Tee via Strawberry Moth

Hustlin' Coffee Mug via Ashley Brooke Designs

Paperchase Lips iPhone Case via ASOS

Mini Stud Earrings via Ariel Gordon Jewelry

Bisous Heart Water Bottle via bkr

Mini Market Pom-Pom Basket via Sunday in Color

Love Rules Forever Coin Purse via enSoie

Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick via Nordstrom

Initial Notebook via Kate Spade

Love Potion iPhone Case via Ban.do

Ceramic Heart Dish via Greer Chicago

Sam Sunglasses via J.Crew

Salty Caramel Ice Cream via Jeni's

Cuba Libre Nail Polish via Odeme

Bobbi Brown Pale Pink Blush via Nordstrom

Faux Fur Pom-Pom Clip via Nordstrom

Balm Dotcom via Glossier

SEND SOME LOVE

Since Max graced us with his presence, my snail-mail game has become pretty lame. After missing the boat on Christmas cards last December, I promised myself I would get Valentines out to family and friends. While I'd love to create snazzy personalized cards, I was crushed when I realized on Monday that February is HERE and I have a rambunctious tot on my hands. Yowzah! Thankfully, I found a handful of keepers at Greer — a fabulous stationery shop that offers a variety of cards from familiar brands like Rifle Paper Co. and Sugar Paper, in addition to less-known indie makers like Elum and Hello Lucky. Because my list of recipients vary in age and snark, it's nice to have some colorful options ALL in one place. Within ten minutes, I was able to cross another item from my to-do list. Now if I could just teach the babe to address and stamp envelopes! I'm sure we'll master that sometime this morning... Right?!

In search of the perfect Valentine? Look no further. Greer is your one-stop shop.

P.S. This isn't a sponsored post. I'm just thrilled with my Greer experience and eager to share with readers.

CARDS FROM CUPID

THIS VALENTINE'S DAY SMOTHER FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH A LITTLE SNAIL MAIL LOVIN':

Hey Girl! Postcard via Rifle Paper Co.

Your Love Is My Drug via Ashkahn

Cupid Is Stupid via The Social Type

Amour Card via Pei Design

God Only Knows Card via Ashkahn

Hello Valentine Card via Sugar Paper

Forever Postage via Beau Ideal Editions

Red Heart Cards via Paper Source

Pink Leggies via Mr. Boddington's Studio

Only You Card via Scout's Honor Paper

Petite Red Stationery via Carde Blanche

Lookin' Good via Idlewild Co.

Valentine's Perks via Little Low

Hello Gorgeous via Rifle Paper Co.

LURVE LOAVE LUFF

Let's get right to it, shall we?

Here's what made me feel all twitterpated, smile contagiously, giggle uncontrollably, etc.

• Heisenberg Tee // This will be mine, mark my word. It's crazy and silly, and I just can't help myself. Ever since we finished Breaking Bad, there's been a void in my heart that only Walter and Jesse can fill. This cheeky tee might take care of that!

• Hearts in Love Matchbox // These would be an adorable addition to my collection. Gold foil is synonymous with glam.

• Linen Pouch with Neon Polka Dots // This needs no explanation. I guess I felt the need to fill you in on its super cuteness.

• Gin is My Valentine // A cocktail so good, they say it will make you fall in love. Gin has that effect on people.

• Golden Arrow Studs // These earrings would be totally appropriate for a day like today!

• Whoorlita's Weekly Wardrobe // Whoorl's latest series, which features her little daughter Wita, has me seriously smitten. I look forward to seeing her outfit picks every week. In fact, I've come to the conclusion that I'd like to have a daughter just like Wita. Maybe if I'm lucky she'll want to wear hot pink patent flats like these?! Oh, that would just be too perfect. 

• Brushstroke Throw Pillow // I've professed my love for Helen Frankenthaler countless times (once already this week), and this pillow reminds me of her gorgeous work and appreciation for bold colors and lines.

• Gold Lips Glasses // It appears that Evelyn Henson's shop has more than just delightful prints. Yup, she's got a fabulous blog, free downloads, and DIY ideas, too! I especially love this crafty idea. The lipstick printable is perfection. And how about this "Bisou" desktop background? Now hop on over and check it out. The bright colors are to die for.

• The Matisse Chair // Is there anything more romantic than a little French flair? The fact that these chairs are named after my other favorite artist (okay, I have a handful), makes me love them even more. I dream about buying a set, but I'm not sure what color I'd choose. They're all so amazing!! I love these kinds of fictional dilemmas—they're actually quite fun.

• Ceramic Jewelry Tray // Alright J.Crew, you win. You had us with the "Darling" tray around the holidays, but somehow you managed to up the ante and come up with more cute designs. You can't beat the price or the classic stripes.

• Fringed Love Cake Topper // After creating my giant pink heart, it appears I have a fever for all things fringe. The next time I have a reason to bake a cake and I need a topper, I'm SO making this. It's a festive touch that's bursting with fun!

• 152 Reasons I Love You've Got Mail // In case you missed it, here's an epic list of reasons to love my favorite movie.  

There you have it, lovies! I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day! Cheers to a snazzy weekend. 

THURSDAY THOUGHTS

FEELING: I'm absolutely elated about the three-day weekend! It's shaping up to be rather eventful, and that makes me one happy gal. Woo Hoo! We'll probably have a low-key Valentine's evening at home and watch the House of Cards season two premiere. Pretty wild and crazy, right?! But on Saturday, we have plans to visit Fredericksburg—a cute town in the Texas hill country with lots of snacks, shopping, and antiques. I've got my eye on stores like Dogologie and Red. A change of scenery sounds so refreshing!

LISTENING TO: I can't stop listening to Pharrell's "Happy"—it puts me in a great mood and gives me the urge to start clapping and dancing. Whenever it plays, my intensity level drops, my worries disappear, and I'm carefree. Sounds like the perfect song, right?!

THINKING ABOUT: To preserve my hair's color and condition, I try to only wash it once every two days. Hooray for dry shampoo! To be terribly honest, I really hate to dry and style my hair (I'm lazy), so it's also a really great excuse to just throw it up in a top-knot of some sort. Well, I think I may have overdone it today because the dry shampoo wasn't even cutting it. Ha Ha! Of course I already took a bath and put on my makeup before I came to this realization. Do you ever do this? I hate when I take shortcuts like this. I inevitably feel like a hot mess the entire day. You know it's bad when you can't get your hair to cooperate, even in a "messy" updo. Apparently three days without washing m' weave just won't cut it. I guess it's time to shampoo for real this time.   

EATING: This week, I whipped up Cooking Classy's Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Quinoa Casserole. It was amaze balls! I wouldn't say it's the quickest meal to throw together, but I think you could save time and use a rotisserie chicken instead. Oh, and the cream sauce was the tastiest part—that's probably a no-brainer, but I just thought I'd throw that out there. 

DRINKING: I gave the Starbucks Caramel Flan Latte a whirl this week and it's tasty, but I still prefer my trusty Caramel Macchiato. 

WATCHING: I just learned that we're going to see You've Got Mail at the Alamo Drafthouse tonight. Somebody pinch me (and wash my hair)! I distinctly remember the last time I saw my favorite movie in the theater (hello, middle school), and I honestly never thought I'd get the opportunity to see it on the big screen again. Yippee! For those of you who asked about the "152 Reasons I Love You've Got Mail" image and article in Monday's post, I contacted the author and she's going to make it available online very soon. I'll keep you posted as soon as I have a link. I know all the Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox fans are going to eat it up. It's SO good!

LOVING: A fellow Instagrammer told me about this adorable YouTube video in which a squirrel hides nuts in a Bernese Mountain Dog's fur. It's flipping precious! Being the nut-job dog parents (Ha!) that we are, we had Beesly watch the clip on our iPad. Her expressions were darling, but I'm a little bit biased. Aren't BMDs the most gentle giants? My goodness, I love Berners!

THANKFUL FOR: With Valentine's Day tomorrow, I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for stopping by and making One Fine Day a part of your daily/weekly routine. As the blog has slowly grown, you've shown me and this little creative space so much love. I truly appreciate your kindness and encouragement. It means so very much to me!

What about you? How are you feeling today? What are you up to? I better go wash m' hair.

THE BLOGGER BUZZ

The Blogger Buzz is back. This month we're sharing our celebrity dream dates, just in time for Valentine's Day!

1. Laura Podlich of Beauty & the Beard // Aaron Rodgers—the QB from my favorite football team would be a perfect date!
2. Katherine Nolden of The Duchess of Plumewood // Michael Phelps—those abs and that smile! I'd live in a natatorium for him...
3. Meghan Anderson of Downtown Daydreams // My initial thought is Ryan Gosling, ever since The Notebook, I've been hooked.
4. Lauren Felix of La Petite Fashionista // Ryan Reynolds! I can't resist a guy who makes me laugh (and he's easy on the eyes!)
5. Ashley Fine of One Fine Day // When I think of John Krasinski, I think of Jim Halpert. Swoon! He's adorable. 

Now that we shared our celeb dream dates, it's your turn to dish. Who's your ultimate celeb Valentine?

Image Credits: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5

GIFT GUIDE: VALENTINE'S DAY

A Valentine's Day Gift Guide, just in case Cupid is clueless or you're in the mood to treat yo self!

THE LOVELY LOOT:

Stationery Box // Silk Cami // Felted Hearts Garland // Lemon-Honey Soap // Chubby Stick in Woppin Watermelon // 

The Art of I Love You // Be Bold Illuminating Powder // Pick-Up Line Coasters // Heart Pillow // Heart Pin // Tassel Key Chain // Colorblock Tote // Onward & Upward Water Bottle // Cheri Cocktail Napkins // Hey Handsome Shaving Kit Bag // Brass Comb // Ban.do Flurry Pouf // Karina Box Clutch // Heart Stud Earrings // Polka-Dot Pointy Flats // Emi-Jay Hair Ties // Essie Snap Happy

CARDS FROM CUPID

VALENTINE'S DAY CARD ROUND-UP:

Skips A Beat by Paperless Post*

Love Parade by Dear Hancock

You're The One by ASHKAHN 

Je T'aime by Parrott Design Studio

Amour by Pei Design

To My Valentine by Rifle Paper Co.

So Very Lovely by Anemone Press

Underwear Bear by Egg Press

Raspberry Love by Sugar Paper

Happy Valentine's Day by Quill & Fox

I'm So Glad We're A Thing by Emily McDowell

Hottie Hot Dog by Paperless Post*

You're Spec-tacular by Hello Small World

Perfect Match by Pei Design

Be Mine Heart by Sugar Paper

Blossom Heart Stationery by Sugar Paper

*Don't feel like spending any money on Valentines? No time for snail mail? 

You'll want to check out Paperless Post!

Love This Life

Get out the glitter and hop on a unicorn, because today's post is all about hearts and warm and fuzzies. Happy Valentine's Day! I truly believe that February 14th is a marvelous reminder to love your life. Every minute of it. Take a moment today to acknowledge the love you give and get from family and friends. Become absolutely smitten with the life you've been given and grateful for daily blessings. Ideally, every day should be treated in such a manner, but it's easy to let the drab details of everyday life cloud our vision. Over the past week, I've had a few "ah-ha" moments that made it more apparent than ever that this one life is short, so it's essential to celebrate the everyday. Use today to reflect on the good. Delight in the mundane like it's your job. In the name of love, go on and cut your sandwich into a cheesy heart shape and drape yourself in punchy pops of pink and red. Carpe the heck out of the diem!

ANF

P.S. The top left photo is one of my all-time favorites; I stare at it a lot whenever Flyboy is away. This picture is the best way to describe the love he gives me. It's quite clear that I'm smothered with adoration. I'm one lucky gal!

Image Credits: Hearts via Castle

Happy Valentine's Day!

Let's love life. Today and forever!

Awkward hugs and kisses,

ANF

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

News Flash: Valentine's Day is exactly one week away. I figured it was my job to help you drop some major hints, or at least convince you to show yourself some love and treat yo self! 

DIY Fringed Heart // Hot to Trot Matchbox // Citrus Minnie Flats // DIY Gold Heart Piñata // 

Neon Heart Pillow Cover // Cameo Jewels Bib Necklace // Lavender Candle // Cosmetic Bag // 

Red White by Ellsworth Kelly // Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel // Lips Place Holder // 

Turnkey Crossbody Handbag (Bargain Alert!!) // Minted Rose Lip Balm // Love Stamp // 

Color Stone Chain Bracelet // Dotto Mug // Hair Ties // Love Pencils //

Valentine's Day Cards

I've never been one to turn down an opportunity to send correspondence, especially if it's bedecked in hearts. Enjoy this round-up of my favorite Valentine's Day cards. I'm sure there's something suitable for your special someone!

• Happy Valentine's Day by Mr. Boddington's Studio // I adore the punchy polka-dots.
• Always & Forever by Sycamore Street Press // So simple and lovely.
• Me, on Valentine's Day by Mr. Boddington's Studio // A gimlet for the gal!
• You + Me Forever by Sugar Paper // These guys can do no wrong. I love each of their pieces.
• Sending You My Love by Rifle Paper Co. // One of my favorites!
• Blossom Heart by The Paper Source // I wouldn't mind keeping a set of these in my stationery inventory.
• Happy Valentine's Day by Quill & Fox // My notecards arrived yesterday. I can't wait to fill them out!
• Dots & Heart by Fox + Anchor // Hearts and polka dots. Why didn't I think of that? A perfect combo.
• I Stinkin' Love Your Face by 9th Letter Press // I'm smitten! I wish I would've stumbled upon it sooner.
• Be Mine by Carolyn Suzuki // Whimsical and cute.
• Sweet Valentine Wishes by Sugar Paper // Scalloped edges and that precious envelope liner. I die.

P.S. A snazzy Valentine's Day Gift Guide is on deck for Thursday. It's never too early to start dropping hints...