As soon as I found out I'd be having my own place sooner than I thought, I grew more and more excited to decorate my own vignette. I even scooped up an entry table on Craigslist in preparation. Can you say craft nerd? Once I was in my new place, my first priority was getting my vignette done for Valentine's day. I sketched out a couple of options, and over a couple of days, in between packing and life, I was able to get something together. I went with the red and brown theme - the same colors Brian and I will be using in our August wedding.
I added a cute vinyl cut-out to a plate I found at Goodwill, and I absolutely adore the "LOVE" font on the mirror (also vinyl). I didn't want to spend gobs of money on candy to fill my rather large apothecary jar, so instead I did a few tissue pom poms.
In the little tray, an adorable pillow Brian's sister-in-law made for our engagement. I love it! Also, a frame with a printed version of EE Cummings "I Carry Your Heart With Me" that I threw together.
My favorite, would have to be the cupcake wreathe wrapper I had seen on Tatortots and Jello quite some time ago. I had mentioned my desire to make one of these to Brian and every so often he would ask if I'd made it yet. I told him the time just wasn't right. (Not until I had my vignette!) :)
I love the way it turned out, but never fully satisfied with anything I craft... I knew it was missing something. A penant! I had some excess fabric from other projects and made it in a few minutes. I think it was the perfect addition.
Now...to start dreaming up the next vignette design...
