Category Archives: Cool Stuff

S&B ♥ : Valentine’s Day Cards

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“You are the butter to my bread, the breath to my life – I love you, my darling.”

- Paul Child, to Julia

America’s most romantic holiday is upon us. I love Valentine’s Day – I always have. The pinks, reds, and whites. The chocolate. The love. All of it.

The first 24 of my life, I didn’t really have a “valentine.” Now I do. It’s fun, to be sure. But I have some great memories of Valentine’s Day as a kid.

My parents would always give my sister and I small Valentine’s gifts in the morning before we left for school on February 14. Sometimes it was candy or a little stuffed animal. But one year, we got those mini-backpack purses that were SUPER popular in the early-to-mid nineties. You know the ones with the brown suede bottoms? Oh, yeah. We were so excited and totally in heaven, and even now, that remains one of my favorite memories of Valentine’s Day – and of my childhood in general.

The most fun part of Valentine’s Day though, is the cards. My tastes have evolved a bit over the years and even though I’ll always love the tear-away rectangular throwback Care Bear cards, here are a few of my favorites for this year:

You Are the Salt to My Pretzel, by hellosmallworld, $4

Multi Colored Hearts Stationery, by PaperSource, $9 for 10

Valentine’s Day Postcards, by Rifle Paper Co, $10 for 10

S&B ♥ : Floor Poufs

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Lately I’ve had my eye on floor poufs. I’m hoping to find the perfect little corner in our new place to put one. Not only do they provide cute decoration and extra color, but they’re practical! Unsure how to use one? Check out Apartment Therapy’s post with ten suggestions. Here are some of my latest favorites:

This adorable green and white elephant version would be great in a nursery or kid’s playroom. By aletafae.

Navy and white is timeless, and the lattice pattern makes it modern. By anitascasa.

West Elm’s square version is perfect as a makeshift table and the gray and white offers a neutral option.

Pig Napkin Rings

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Many years ago – ok, three years ago – I went out on my very first date with my husband. He took me to a fantastic upscale Southern restaurant, Jackson 20. The food is excellent, but what I love is that they have these really fun, really heavy-weight, pig napkin rings. About a year ago, I got it in my head that I would like some of my own, but didn’t buy any.

What did I find underneath the Christmas tree this year? Eight little perfect pigs – in the form of napkin rings! Expect to see these guys gracing future S&B posts. You can find some for your own home on eBay or antique websites.

My Favorite Calendar

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A new year is here! If you’re like me, and still have to buy a new calendar, think about this one:

Paper Source

Some calendars have lots of space for writing. Some are funny, some thought-provoking. Big, small, desk-size. There’s something for everyone.

But my favorite calendar is pure pretty. The best part about the Paper Source Wall Art Calendar ($30) is that it can be recycled and reused for cool stuff like notecards and gift boxes.