A Vintage Valentine's Vignette that Makes Me Smile

A happy vintage-themed Valentine's vignette

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Hello, friends. I've got a confession. Winter really gets me down. And by that I mean that I can't seem to get motivated to complete anything around the house. Or exercise. Or eat right. Is it just me? Does anyone else need sunshine and warm weather to feel like you're alive?  

Anyway...even though most of my house looks like a tornado blew through, I do have at least one little spot that currently makes me smile.

It's the small landing area next to our basement entry. The one that I never use, lol. Maybe that's why it has been staying neat and tidy? Hmmmm. 

I had this vintage metal drawer cabinet in the garage until a few months ago, when I cleared out the clutter that was piled up here and moved the cabinet here. I'm trying to get rid of things that don't spark joy. So that means I need to say goodbye to probably 75% of the stuff in my house, haha!

I added some various Valentine's day decor and some red accents to give the area a romantic look. I already had everything here. They were borrowed from other areas of the house (the perks of having a big stash).

I got the vintage tulip botanical at an estate sale several years ago and never have really figured out where to put it. I kinda like it with this little vignette and am thinking it will stay here through the spring. 

Don't you just love my paper heart garland? I got it from etsy a couple of years ago and bring it out every February or late January. (You can find it here if you're interested → vintage paper heart garland)

This little area is so warm and cheerful now. I think I'll be finding excuses to visit the basement and might even use these doors when I go out to run errands. It is definitely bringing a smile to my face in the middle of the dreary month of January.

Are you feeling the winter blues too? What are you doing to beat them? I suggest making a little vignette somewhere in your house that brings a smile to your face every time you see it. 

Sources:

Many of the items shown here are vintage. Some are from my shop, Emory Valley Mercantile, and similar items can be found on etsy. Here are the sources:

• Wood wall rack with wire hooks
• Light green faux hydrangeas
• Boxwood topiary tree
• Boxwood topiary ball
• Vintage paper heart garland
• Vintage tulip botanical print (similar)
• Vintage metal drawer cabinet (similar)
• Red throw blanket (similar)
• Red purse (similar)
• Basket tote (similar) 
• Book of Love Poems (in drawer) 

Do you love vintage decor? 

Here are more posts that you might enjoy:

Spring Mantel With Flowers and Vintage Finds

20 Creative Ways to Organize with Vintage Finds

See all of my ideas for decorating with vintage decor here:

Vintage Decor Archives

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