valentines day

13 Feb

Valentine Guest Post: Dining in the Garden of Eden (+ Easy Chocolate Fondue)

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Julie Mulligan, lifestyle expert for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, is here to share her ideas for creating a romantic, indoor Garden of Eden for Valentine’s Day! Scroll down for lots of fun tips from Julie, plus an Easy Chocolate Fondue recipe, a Valentine’s Day playlist by R&B singer Robin Thicke, & a discount code for Valentine’s Day flowers.
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Read more → Posted on February 13th, 2009 at 1:32pm

9 Feb

Cherry Baby Cakes Recipe + 11 More “Best Cupcakes” from BHG

categories: birthday party ideas, food and drinks, valentines day

Better Homes & Gardens has a truly mouth-watering recipe gallery out called “Our Best Cupcake Recipes” that’s full of creative, sweet treat ideas for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties, baby showers, or really any time you feel like whipping up something special! Some favorites from the gallery (with recipe links) are pictured above and below…what looks [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 9th, 2009 at 8:00am

27 Jan

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: See’s Candies

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Winner Update 2/3: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky random winners are: Commenters #150 – Amber, #376 – Ruby, #387 – Tonya, and #141 – Rose. Congrats, everyone! We will be contacting you via email. Hope you enjoy the winnings!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 27th, 2009 at 10:21am

14 Feb

happy valentine’s day!

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I tried to find a photo of a conversation heart that said “You Rock” – but no luck, so you get a can of “Love Soup” instead Thanks so much for your continued support of HWTM! You guys are what keep this blog going!

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Read more → Posted on February 14th, 2008 at 1:36am

13 Feb

Pinky Vodka

categories: bachelorette, bridal shower ideas, cocktail recipes, food and drinks, valentines day

Vodka never looked so pink…or so chic! I have to admit that Pinky Vodka has their packaging down pat – this pretty bottle and pink-hued beverage would fit right in at a Parisian bridal shower, lingerie shower, bachelorette party, or really any type of girlie cocktail party.
Recipe quick links from thenest.com:

Chocolate Pinky Valentini {This sounds [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 13th, 2008 at 5:15pm

1 Feb

decorating with candy

categories: centerpiece ideas, valentines day

Colorful candies can function as great party decor year-round, but they are especially appropriate for Valentine’s Day! These super simple ideas for decorating with Red Hots look especially fabulous… {via marthastewart.com}
For a cute and super-easy Valentine’s Day centerpiece , fill clear kitchen canisters with different kinds of Valentine-themed candies. Embellish the canisters with a [...]

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Read more → Posted on February 1st, 2008 at 1:30pm