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Hello, loves!
You may have seen some sneak peeks of my shopping experience at the My French Farm Spring Sale on Instagram. Well, let me tell you, that was just the tip of the beautifully-curated, something new to see in every corner iceberg. I’ll tell you what I ended up coming home a bit later, but for now, enjoy a look inside a dreamy converted barn that has been transformed to a Parisian-themed pop-up event.

Ok, so now that I’ve completely overloaded you with drool-enducing pictures of pretty things, I’ll tell you what all I purchased! The pink chair was such a fantastic deal at $50 that I grabbed it and it’s partner, along with the matching pink & gold dot pillows! They are currently residing in my living room, as we were in desperate need of more seating in that space. I also grabbed a bunch of lavender, that cute little sign that says “good morning, beautiful,” which is something that Mark tells me every morning, and the silver & gold branch tray. As soon as Holli & I walked in to the barn, we both remarked on how wonderful it smelled, so I did some investigating and found out that it was one of the Tyler candles in the scent Pineapple Crush. I grabbed the large size, because I had a feeling it was the perfect Spring scent to make our home smell pretty, and I was right because it is burning right now on the kitchen table and smells delicious! I also purchased a charcuterie-themed picture for the kitchen, a pink & gold tea set, and a Paris-themed soap dispenser. I reallllly wanted to grab the gold entry table (seen in the picture above with all of the tea sets), but we already have one that works perfectly fine so I couldn’t justify it. I guess I can’t have gold everything haha!

If you’re interested in attending the next My French Farm sale, be sure to get on their email list. Also, be sure to check out their website, as they have some of the items from the sale available year-round, and their Instagram, for frequent inventory updates..

Pictures by Holli Zenko Photography. Visit her site to see even more gorgeous pictures from the event.

As much as I’d love to be one of those people who thinks Valentine’s Day is overrated, a commercialized non-holiday for corporations to make money, etc., I’ll admit I’m a total sucker for it. Everything heart-covered, pink & red decor, and the romantic fuzzy feelings I get from seeing flowers, candles, and a gorgeous dinner with the one I love.. Count me so in.
I wanted this Valentine’s Day gift guide to be full of things that I would absolutely love to receive. I also didn’t want to add anything in that would require your Valentine to guess sizes. These gift ideas work for your any of your “Gal-entines;” your best friend, your sister, your girlfriend, or anyone you want to share some love with this February 14th.
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This adorable necklace from Ellie & James literally spells out your love. I would wear this year-round.

These plush pillows from My French Farm are chic and look amazing on a couch or bed.

Obsessed with this amethyst-hued fringe suede bag. I seriously would buy this for myself this Valentine’s Day! I paired it with a gorgeous howlite purse charm, which I love because it’s like purse jewelry and looks so luxe added to any bag.
Fringe bag – J.J. Winters at BohoCheri
Purse Charm – Luckystar at BohoCheri

Candles are a fantastic way to set the mood for V-day but I also love them as gifts for friends! Paris candle from My French Farm.

Do some good with the purchase of your Valentine’s gift this year by buying candles from Je T’aime Fragrances, available at BohoCheri. They give a portion of the proceeds back to support those with Down’s Syndrome.

For the music lover in your life, I couldn’t find anything more fitting than these one-of-a-kind earrings made from genuine guitar pics. Earrings – Curio & Co. at BohoCheri (many styles available).

An amazing budget-conscious gift idea.. These bar soaps are girly and smell delicious and the dispenser can be filled with lotion or hand soap. Dispenser & soaps – My French Farm

Simple and chic, this gold-tone bangle is perfect for everyday wear and would be a great gift for just about anyone. Bracelet – Ellie & James

These gorgeous decorative crowns are a lovely gift to mom or a best friend to keep on their mantle or dresser and think of you every time they see them. Crowns – My French Farm

My love for all things Rifle Paper Co. runs deep. I picked up these gorgeous notebooks, pads and the book Love Style Life by Garance Dore recently and adore the artwork and quality of each and every one! Clockwise from top middle: Beaute notebook (set of 2), Parisian notebook (set of 2), Rorschach notebook (set of 2), Front Row notepad, Beaute notebook, Love Style Life.

These heart earrings from Ellie & James (modeled by my lovely photographer Holli) would be a fantastic gift for a younger sister or niece. They’re playful without being over the top.

Be sure to share this post with your special someone to help point them in the right direction for your own gift. Whether you’re shopping for others, or want to grab something extra lovely for yourself this holiday, I hope this Valentine’s Day gift guide has covered everyone on your list. I’d love to hear what your favorite gift is to receive on V-Day… Is it flowers, candy, a fancy dinner or jewelry, or something else? Share in the comments below.
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