Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Your DIY-er

Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Have you gotten your loved one a gift yet?  Yes, a dinner date with flowers and a romantic movie is definitely a cute idea and I don't know anyone who wouldn't love that, but are you looking to give your lover something more?  If so, I've got you covered!  Here are some of my Valentine's Day gift ideas for the DIY-er in your life!

I will be providing links to each of these items, but because these are last minute gift ideas they can actually be found at your local hardware store, department store, or book store.  Remember that these are only ideas and guides.  Similar items of any brand would make awesome gifts.

Disclaimer:  These are also affiliate links to Amazon.  If you do not feel comfortable supporting me by clicking on the links, just feel free to search the world wide web for the same items! Much love would be appreciated though!

1. Kobalt 7-1/4-in Sliding Compound Miter Saw:  I recently bought this same miter saw from Lowes.       It's awesome.  Yes, it is a small miter saw, but I didn't see myself needing anything larger than a sliding 7 1/4 inch saw.  I have used my saw to help build a 'Rustic X Console Table' following plans provided on Ana White's website.  This baby did great and my cuts were precise right out of the box!

2. Diptyque Baies Candle-6.5 oz.: I consider Diptyque candles to be luxury candles.  I've smelled them in department stores every time I walk by the counter, but have never had the guts to get myself to spend that much money on 1 candle.  This is a great gift, especially if your friend/lover wouldn't normally splurge on a candle like this!

After reading the online reviews, I have ordered the 3 of these coffee table books for my own home.  Looking at the colors on the covers and virtually flipping through the insides of the books through Amazon's website, these books seem to have great pictures with vivid colors.  The colors of the book covers are also so cute!  I think they would look great as a stack on anyone's coffee table.
3.Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life
4. The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well
5. Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy

6. X-mini WE micro portable NFC Bluetooth capsule speaker, Turquoise, XAM17-GM-TR:  My contractor once told me that his best tool on any job was his radio.  After working on a few DIY projects myself, I have found that the TV is my best friend.  When I'm working in the garage and the TV is not an option, playing Pandora on my phone keeps me entertained.  Having a small capsule speaker would definitely help project all that awesome music playing from your phone.

7. Kindle, 6" Glare-Free Touchscreen Display, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers:  I frequently use my own kindle to read when I want to relax or wind down for the night.  This would be the perfect gift for the person in your life who loves to read!

I hope my little gift guide has given you some great ideas about what to give your special someone.  Remember, this is only a guide and only you know your lover/loved one best!  Have a wonderful weekend and remember to celebrate love everyday!

Valentine's Day Decor with....Soap?!?

I like to decorate for different seasons/occasions/holidays with simple items.  I don't believe your decor always has to SCREAM at you to make you feel like its going to be Valentine's Day or Christmas or Spring..ya know?  I also like to keep my decor simple because I'm honestly too lazy to pack and unpack multiple decor items for every occasion.  This is why for Valentine's Day, I like to sprinkle more reds and pinks throughout my home.

While perusing Cost Plus World Market today, I looked through their Valentine's Day section and saw these boxes of rose buds.

I first thought they were potpourri and immediately grabbed them because I thought they would look great in the 2 apothecary jars I have in my home already.  However, when I looked at the label, I realized they were soap!

These boxes of soap petals were from World Market, $7.99 ea.

I put the boxes back on the shelf, but after walking around the store for another 20 minutes I decided to put the boxes back into my cart.  They were just too cute to pass up and if they didn't work in the apothecary jars I had planned for them, I would just put them in a dish to use as decor in the restroom (which is probably what they were really meant for).

So this is how I ended up filling my apothecary jars...

I like the contrast of the delicate rose buds with the pinecones in the apothecary jars.

And this is how my entry way table looks so far...