I’m just going to say it. Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday. I’ve never really cared to give my classmates fold-over valentine’s that have cutesie messages in them and are sealed with a heart sticker. My husband and I hardly ever celebrate it. For us, it’s just another day because we do little things to show one another that we love each other every single day. That being said, I’ve shown in the past my Valentine’s Date Night Checklist, How to Create the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Breakfast in Bed, and even given 10 Ideas on What to Get Hubby for Valentine’s Day.
But when it comes to “Galentine’s Day”, that’s a whole other thing entirely. There’s just something about being around your girlfriends and crafting, eating, and chatting that is just so fun! Maybe it’s because we all get a kick out of the hearts and pink and red decor, but it’s always a good time – no matter what we do.
This year, we decided to make things easy on ourselves by skipping the brunch and having a “Coffee and Cupcakes” girl’s morning instead. We had so much fun and I’m going to show you everything you need to pull of this easy-peasy event!
Decor
I am a firm believer in using a lot of items from your home that you have already and then just adding a few pieces that will make the theme or holiday pop. For this Valentine’s Day setup, I chose to go with a Modern Farmhouse Valentine’s Day celebration that was just the right amount of pink, red, hearts, and love to set the tone. A lot of the items I got from Jane.com, but since that site is seasonal, I thought I’d show you other options to get similar items if you liked them and wanted them fro yourself.
Mirror
Full disclosure…I grabbed this white farmhouse mirror right off of my mantel. I like it on the table because it added some height to the overall look and it draws your eye up. If you’re looking for one like it, I found one like it here.
Buffalo Plaid Table Runner
This black and white checkered table runner is so versatile! I keep it on my table year round and change out the decor around it. Super simple!
Felt Leaves Garland
You know I had to add a little green into the mix, so this fake leaf garland was perfect! I found a similar one here that would look great as well!
Farmhouse Pitcher
I found this adorable green farmhouse pitcher at Dirt Cheap and I put some fake (but good fake) flowers in it. I found a similar looking white farmhouse pitcher here.
Vintage Metal Mug Holder
This mug holder might be my favorite find on the table. It’s such a great use of space and easy for people of all ages to grab a cup to use for their coffee or hot chocolate. It looks perfect in a coffee bar in your kitchen.
Hand Towel & Towel Ladder
I am so in love with this little kitchen towel ladder! And then I found the most perfect little Valentine’s Day kitchen towel and of course I had to incorporate it in to the look as well.
Wood Chalkboard Coffee Sign
Perfect Peace Designs made this for me and I just love it! It ties the whole table together and I’m so impressed by her creativity!
Pom Pom & Tassel Wall Hanging
My friend Lauren at Cotton & Sawdust is so talented! She makes the coolest stuff and how gorgeous is this wall hanging made out of pom poms and tassels? She also makes some beautiful macrame pieces as well!
Food & Fun
First of all, music is a must! Anything from “Girl’s Just Want to Have Fun” to Spice Girls is perfect!
Mugs
After we had the right tunes playing, we got our coffee on! I found the most adorable Valentine’s Day mugs, so everyone had a different one!
Cupcakes
First of all, these cupcakes look WAY fancier than they are. Here’s my little secret…these are made from a regular old box mix. The only difference is that I got these tulips parchment paper liners and filled the cupcake liners with double the batter (so instead of the box mix making 24 cupcakes, it only makes 12 over-sized cupcakes instead). The best thing about these is that they’re made out of parchment paper, so your cupcake goodness won’t all come off on the wrapper. You can get red paper, pink paper, or this craft paper 3 color set that I used. They also have other colors here for any occasion (or just because) you like!
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Decorating the Cupcakes
Could have I just iced them myself? Yes. But it’s way more fun to do it with your friends…because it always turns into a competition of who’s looks best. Here’s a tip for how to make it as mess-free and easy to ice as possible. I use store-bought icing and put it into tipless piping bags. I just apply light pressure, swirl the icing around the top, and voila! A pretty little cupcake! Just don’t forget the oversized heart sprinkle.
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