HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  Today is Thursday, and this is the first post I've published this week.  I had a couple of ideas in mind for the week, but things didn't work out quite the way I had planned.  I had a terrible headache Monday and Tuesday, my asthma flared up Monday night at bedtime, and I got very little sleep for two nights in a row.  That's more information than you want to know I'm sure.  I don't normally give you the details on my health issues, but I was just so frustrated not to have accomplished more this week.

I plan to link up to the "Be My Valentine" blog party, hosted by Laura at Decor To Adore, so without further ado, I'll share my Valentine's post for today.  I had actually thought to post something different, but I got a special surprise yesterday which called for a change in plans.

My wonderful hubby, aka DH and Mr. Forest Manor, sent me a bouquet of flowers yesterday.  He's been in California this week on business, and I was so surprised and thrilled when these flowers were delivered yesterday.  He used to stop by the grocery store and bring me flowers once or twice a month for a long time.  He's romantic and thoughtful, that husband of mine.  But he rarely sends flowers from the florist, and I don't blame him because it's terribly expensive.  When he does send them, it's just that much more special.

First thing this morning, I took pictures of the flowers.  They're in our living room, and it gets the morning sunlight; I really wanted pictures of those flowers in the morning light.

It was so nice to wake up to blue skies and sunshine this morning, because yesterday was just downright dismal.

I had fun taking pictures of these flowers at different angles and in different positions in the room.  I managed to get some images of the flowers reflected in the mirror that hangs above the sofa.

It was something that I hadn't tried before -- "Fun With Cameras - 101."  :)

I love this combination of Roses, pink and red Carnations, and pale, pink Statis.

The rose fragrance and the delicate, peppermint fragrance of carnations is a wonderful combination.

I don't know about you, but I don't really care for red roses.  Pinks have always been my favorite.  I do like the addition of red carnations, though; it makes for a nice contrast.

I'll be walking through the living room a lot this week because this is a sight that makes me very happy.  Flowers are one of my husband's ways of saying "I love you." 

Do you prefer red roses or pink?  Or maybe you like yellow instead?  I hope the sun is shining where you are today.  Even when it's still cold outside, the sunshine helps so much.

To see lots of Valentine's ideas and inspiration, pop over to Laura's blog, Decor To Adore.  Laura is such a nice blogger and a very talented decorator and crafter.

Thank you for visiting my blog; I enjoy sharing a little bit of my world with you, and I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!

I'm also joining:
Mary at Little Red House for Thursday's Photo Inspiration
Kathy at A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday
Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays

Enjoy your day!

Denise