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    Home » Holidays

    Valentine's Day Chalkboard Vignette

    Published by Pam Kessler | 368 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 16 Comments

    I don't know about you, but I sort of get emotionally attached to some of my vignettes and just don't have the heart to tear them down completely and start new each season.

    So, on the shelf in my living room, I'm still rockin' my Thermos and Christmas greens along with my Valentine's Day decor.

    Valentine's Day chalkboard vignette with a Thermos theme and a vintage lumberjack classroom valentine

    I figure I can pull it off until 4th of July if I just trade out the greens in the Thermos for some Easter eggs on a stick and then, later on, some flags.

    Valentine's Day chalkboard vignette with a Thermos theme and a vintage lumberjack classroom valentine

    OK, I may have to rethink the eggs on a stick, but maybe some pussy willow or forsythia might work for spring?

    I thought the lumberjack valentine was sort of brilliant, seeing as how the little guy is rolling around on a log and the candle beside him is made to look like a birch log.

    Vintage lumberjack classroom valentine

    And he also sort of resembles the guy on the maple syrup tin. Do lumberjacks make maple syrup?

    So really, at my house, it's all about keeping the bones of a vignette and just trading out a few things to freshen it up seasonally.

    Now, some people would have shown you this stuff WEEKS ago so you could get ideas and inspiration for your own Valentine's Day vignette.

    Those people are totally too organized for my liking.

    Vintage valentine chalkboard vignette with a Thermos theme

    Just file this away for next year. That's what they invented Pinterest for 🙂

    While we're talking Valentine's Day, I'll throw in two more vignettes that I haven't shown you yet and really won't help you this year.

    This is called my Help, My Feet Are Stuck In A Typewriter vignette.

    Vintage valentine on a vintage Smith Corona Galaxie typewriter

    And my Truckload Of Very Old Chocolates Being Driven To The Zoo vignette.

    Vintage box of chocolate covered cherries in a toy Buddy L truck

    Here's hoping to not have to dive into THOSE chocolates later today 🙂

    BTW, this is what the area looked like for Christmas.

    A holiday house tour with lots of Christmas decorating ideas, including many vintage Christmas decorations and easy DIY projects. via houseofhawthornes.com
    A holiday house tour with lots of Christmas decorating ideas, including many vintage Christmas decorations and easy DIY projects. via houseofhawthornes.com

    Wishing you a romantic and fun Valentine's Day! And stop back on by for your Easter decor inspiration on or after April 5th.

    Be inspired by this DIY rustic Valentine's Day chalkboard vignette with a Thermos theme and a vintage lumberjack classroom valentine.

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    1. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      February 18, 2015 at 10:34 am

      I think all your vintage reds are perfect until Easter, Pam! I thought of you the other day when I was browsing an antique shop and saw a vintage plaid lunch box with matching thermos. The old chocolate box with cherries is too sweet!

      Reply
    2. Debby

      February 17, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      It's too cold to think ahead. I couldn't even find y Valentines decorations. Maybe I will find the Easter ones. Like your chalkboard. As always every little thing you looks really cut. Stay warm.

      Reply
    3. Sherry@Back2Vintage

      February 17, 2015 at 11:12 am

      You can keep that Buddy L truck out all year. It's the best. Hope you had an awesome Valentine's weekend. Love your sense of humor!!!!!

      Reply
    4. Robin Johnson

      February 17, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I love all of your vignettes. The little lumberjack card is adorable!

      Reply
    5. Debra Howard

      February 16, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      What a cute vignette. I just bought a thermos just like yours. Cute way to display it.

      Reply
    6. Amber Lyon Ferguson

      February 15, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      This is just precious! I love that you continue winter themes after Christmas too.

      Reply
    7. rush

      February 14, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Sorry...lumberjacks CUT DOWN THE TREES that make maple syrup. Maple syrup or maple floors? hmmm...

      Reply
    8. 20 North Ora

      February 14, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Love all of your vignettes.

      Happy Valentines Day.

      Judy

      Reply
    9. Joanne Noragon

      February 14, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Lumberjacks don't make maple syrup, but I'm sure they eat a lot! Sweet little vignettes.

      Reply
    10. ThrifterSisters

      February 14, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Hey, at least you got out some Valentine's Day stuff! Mine stayed packed away in boxes until next year. I've been using the excuse of the remodel going on in my house but I am secretly wondering if I am still burned out from the madness of Christmas?

      Love the Lumberjack!

      Erica

      Reply
    11. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      February 14, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Your little woodsy Valentine vignette is my favorite I've seen this year! Love your cute little lumberjack! Happy Valentine's Day!

      Reply
    12. Lottie

      February 14, 2015 at 9:07 am

      How sweet! Love that lumberjack rolling on a log! Happy Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Pam Kessler

        February 14, 2015 at 12:07 pm

        He's one of the odder valentines I've bought over the years 🙂

        Reply
    13. TARYTERRE

      February 14, 2015 at 8:35 am

      I still have my Christmas Tree and animated carolers up in the living room. Love the way you just change a few things out to get the look you want for the next season or holiday. Had to chuckle about "the people being too organized for your liking. " I hear you sister. I hear you. Happy Valentine's Day. Enjoy!

      Reply
    14. Musings from Kim K.

      February 14, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Love that lumberjack valentine! Not sure if you are getting the frigid temps and snow that we are, but stay cozy this valentines!!

      Reply
      • Pam Kessler

        February 14, 2015 at 12:06 pm

        The cold is coming tonight!!! I'm scared 🙂

        Reply

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