Valentine’s Day is just a week away. (How’d that happen?!) I told you last week that while I agree it’s over-commercialized and gimmicky, I can’t help but love this “holiday”. It’s the seemingly never-ending supply of yummy treats, pretty flowers and little hearts that make me giddy. I thought I’d round up a few of my very favorite things about February 14th and Valentine’s Day (which I’ve broken down into seven fun categories) to share with you today!

by Simply Bloom Photography

What to eat?

heart-shaped waffles | breakfast in bed | romantic pizza for two

the best chocolate mousse | whiskey, caramel, marshmallow and bacon bark

heart-shaped cinnamon rolls

What to sip?

adult root beer float | pink grapefruit margaritas | raspberry hearts champagne

What to watch?

(My Top 14 movie picks for Valentine’s Day)

1. This Means War – in theaters February 14th

2. Friends With Benefits

3. The Proposal

4. Pretty Woman

5. The Vow – in theaters February 10th

6. Dirty Dancing

7. Pearl Harbor

8. Mr. & Mrs. Smith

9. The Notebook

10. Valentine’s Day

11. Just Married

12. Sweet Home Alabama

13. The Ugly Truth

14. Definitely Maybe

What to wear?

pink dress from ModCloth | Essie – Fiji | Essie – forever yummy | Avanessi love diamond pendant

What to gift?

Or rather what I would love to receive or buy myself! :)

love letter cufflinks via BHLDN | xo earrings via BHLDN | beat-to-beat ring via BHLDN

nostalgic love notes postcards via BHLDN | perfectly paired pencils via BHLDN

all wrapped up pavé mini bow ring via Kate Spade

What to listen to?

(My Top 14 List of Favorite Love Songs / What I’ll Be Listening To All Day)

1. Somebody’s Chelsea – Reba McEntire

2. Fallin’ For You – Colbie Caillat

3. Gettin’ You Home – Chris Young

4. God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton

5. Marry You – Bruno Mars

6. Makin’ Me Fall In Love Again – Kellie Pickler

7. Ours – Taylor Swift

8. Why Wait – Rascal Flatts

9. DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love – Usher

10. Teenage Dream – Katy Perry

11. I Do – Colbie Caillat

12. Mine – Taylor Swift

13. Stuck Like Glue – Sugarland

14. Valentine – Martina McBride

What’s for later? ;)

Betsey Johnson for Nordstrom lingerie set | ‘be mine’ sheer pajama set

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Sigh. I really do love Valentine’s Day.

Don’t you? :)

xoxo

P.S. Romance your sweetie and stay on budget this Valentine’s Day!