Decorating for Valentines Day

I have never decorated for Valentine's day until now!  For some reason I've been in the 

mood to switch around my house for every holiday...

It's pretty fun, because I never get bored of the same ol' thing.

And really, I don't spend a whole lot when I change stuff.

This year I really only added a couple of new things and spent $6.00!!

That's right...$6.00!!

Just remember, if you are starting with a simple, neutral, pallet, you can just add touches of 

color around the room to represent the holiday you are decorating for...

But also remember that you want to sprinkle the color around different areas in the room, so it doesn't look 

like you only have that particular color in one spot in your home.

Anywho, enjoy the little Valentines tour!

**WARNING....Photography is lacking...to say the least!!  Bare with me:)

Christmas at The Weathered Bungalow

 It's my favorite time of the year!!!

I decorated a week before Thanksgiving in my neck of the woods, and if it wasn't weird, I would have decorated at Halloween....

That's how much I love Christmas!

For me, the day after Christmas is the saddest day of the year..

Anyway, here are some shots of my home at Christmas...

I had an extra canvas in my garage with a painting I had done back when I was in college and it was just collecting dust, so I decided to create a piece of artwork for Christmas...

I had all of the paint in the garage...

I sprayed the whole canvas with the grayish-brown color, and then I free-handed the "reindeer..."

And when I say free-handed, I mean I printed out a picture of what I wanted and THEN I drew it out..

After that I used the wall color that was leftover to paint out the deer silhouette.

Total Cost: $0.00

That's my kinda artwork!!!

I only bought a handful of things to add to the tree and they came from Walmart...

Super cheap...and CUTE!

We has a huge "wind storm" about a week ago in Fresno and branches from our neighbors pine tree broke off into our backyard...

I, LITERALLY, have used the branches all over the house!

The wind storm came at the perfect time..

I put one of the branches in a white jug and will hang all of my Christmas cards from it.

The entire time I was taking pictures, Bailey was looking at me like I was disturbing her...

She kind of looks evil...

Hope you enjoyed the little tour...

Guest Post from Katie at Inmod

Hi, I'm Katie and I'm from Inmod.com, an online retailer of modern lighting,  furniture, and decor. Today I'm stopping by the Weathered Bungalow to  talk about holiday decor, so let's get started!

Is your holiday decor all in place or are you holding out a little bit longer? Wherever you're at, chances are your holiday decorating will involve lights of some sort, whether it be on a tree and on the exterior of your home. Why not extend the twinkle of those Christmas lights by tucking a few strands in frosted or clear vases? Fasten a festive ribbon around the vase and you've got a unique illuminated display.

I'm all for a bowl full of pretty, colorful ornaments, but this year I'm ready switch things up a bit and switch those ornaments out for a bowl full of jingle bells. What do you think? Weave bright, Christmas-y ribbons through a few of the bells and you're all set!

Who said ornaments are just for the tree? As mentioned above, you can place ornaments on display in decorative bowls around your home, or you can try something new by hanging them in fun unexpected places - like from your dining room chandelier. You can also hang them from your mantel, mixed in with your stockings! Where else would you hang your ornaments? (Aside from the tree, of course!)

What similar ideas have you incorporated into your holiday decor? Thank you Meredith for letting me stop by and share my ideas for holiday decor!

Images: Twinkle Vases / Jingle Bell Bowl / Ornament Chandelier / Ornament Mantle

Guest Post from Arcadian Lighting

Today, we're welcoming Susi with a guest post from Arcadian Lighting. Since it was founded in 2002, Arcadian Lighting has been selling decorative light fixtures online. To see their cool home lighting products visit their website and while you're there checkout the company's blog.

Soft and glamorous bathrooms are distinctly feminine spaces that exude a vintage style elegance. Sparkling lighting, a good tub for a long bath, shiny metals and the unexpected touches of an antique chair or mirror make these soft and glamorous bathrooms. Enjoy!

Glamorous doesn't have to be over the top. This glam bathroom focuses on a classic claw foot tub.  A mirrored chest, French arm chair and chandelier add sparkle without being fussy.

Pink is a flattering color for the bath and oh so feminine. The vintage ornate mirror adds a bit of glamour, as does the fireplace.

This French style bathroom is effortlessly glamorous, just like most French style.  A soft gray palette and antique furnishings give it a aged elegance. Love the antique screen behind the tub.

Subtle colors give this bathroom a soft glamorous look. Love the wall of soft curtains behind the tub. A simple chandelier, the perfect bathroom lighting fixture, creates a flattering glow.

Room for a chaise longue defines spacious for the bathroom. A beautiful mirrored vanity adds sparkling glamour to this chic white space.

Curvy, sensuous lines of the chandelier offset the clean lines of chrome on the mirror and shower enclosure in this glamorous bath.  Roman shades on the windows add another soft touch.

A few glamorous touches can turn an ordinary bathroom into something more. A feminine ruffled shower curtain, ruffled thick white towels, fresh flowers, expensive bath salts and silver accessories give this bathroom a soft, feminine glamour.

Perhaps the ultimate example of a soft, glamorous bathroom is this one with a canopy of curtains surrounding a deep soaking tub. A soaking tub is a must in a glamorous bathroom. Add beautiful wall sconces and an ornate mirror and a deep shaggy rug underfoot and you have a soft and glamorous bath.

Craving more bathroom decorating ideas? Be sure to stop by Arcadian Lighting to get inspired. Images: (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8)