Love Is In The Air

Love is in the air this Valentine's Day.  I am celebrating ALL the loves in my life this holiday.  Have you ever noticed how much love is surrounding you?  It's amazing when you take a moment and value ALL of your loving relationships, not just your romantic one.  This Valentine's Day, I say "I Love You" in a different kind of way.  Read my tips on sharing your love with more than just the one you love.

I don't talk about my personal life much, but I have the most wonderful people in it.  This Valentine's Day, my sweet boyfriend and I are celebrating 8 of the most wonderful months together.  I'm in the LOVE business, it's my life.  But I'm in LOVE with my friends and family (and my awesome dog Millie Grace).

I have the most wonderful best friends of 10+ years that I just adore.  We have so much in common and just can't get enough time together with our crazy schedules.  Our passions are the same, our outlook on life is the same, and our addiction to shopping is out of control.  We talk everyday via email.  No matter how crazy our schedules gets, we always make time for one another.

As my company grows (thank you LORD), I continue to fall madly in love with my business.  I really love the people that I am surrounded by on a daily basis, my DREAM TEAM.  I couldn't continue to follow my dreams without my family.  They have played such a crucial role in my personal life and are my biggest fans.  They never say "NO."  They always say, "We'll figure it out!" no matter what kind of mess I have created.  My friends encourage me when I come to them with my latest vision.  I am surrounded by great loving people.  I'm the luckiest girl.

So on this Valentine's Day I ask you... "Who are the lovers in your life?"  Of course your groom, boyfriend, or significant other is the main squeeze, but this Valentine's Day I encourage you to say "I LOVE YOU" to more than just that special man in your life!

Click below to read some special romantic ideas for your valentine!

Candy Canes...Not just for Christmas!

Looking for a special sweet for your sweetie this Valentine's Day?  Well look no further.  If you're anything like me, you stocked up on a $1.99 box of candy canes over the Christmas holidays with every intention of incorporating them into your decorations, but alas, you forgot about them and they are still sitting in the cabinet.  Well...it's time we use those holidays treats.  We've found a clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Original purpose: Adorning Christmas trees, Gingerbread houses, and stuffing stockings.

Aha! use: Valentine candy.  With some minor melting, they can decorate cupcakes and gift boxes, or cards that will be hand delivered.

How to do it: Remove the cellophane wrapping from the canes and form hearts by placing them hook to hook and tail to tail on a nonstick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.  Bake at 350F for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the canes' size) or until they stick together when you pinch the ends lightly.  Cool thoroughly and remove with a spatula.  IF you want to make flat hearts with psychedelic stripes, bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Reward: Leftovers that say "love."

*Image and idea courtesy of Real Simple* 

I Do With A View

From romantic park picnics to sky-high proposals, Vulcan has been a symbol of romance for decades.  For those of you who are hopeless romantics like me...keep reading!

This Valentine's Day, Vulcan Park and Museum presents "I Do With A View," Birmingham's biggest wedding event.  14 couples have the chance to get married atop Red Mountain beneath the city's iconic cast-iron landmark.  Purchase your Premiere Wedding Ceremony package today!  Log onto www.b-metro.com/idowithaview for package details and how to book - Space is limited!

Red Dress Month

February is Red Dress Month to help raise awareness in our communities about women and heart disease.  We thought it would only be appropriate to show you a few fabulous red dresses.  Don't forget to wear your fun red dress this month!