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Have you sent your Valentines?

We now have two choices of stamps for Valentine's Day.

I love this old Valentine card I have saved since
I was a child. It was an oldie then. It has flattened
over the years but it was dimensional with each layer
standing away from one another.

Cupid is coming to pay a visit...

I found these new dishes in Tuesday Morning.
While I prefer old plates, I was drawn to these
because they say, right on the front:
Made in England.

I fell in Love with them
and bought just two of each for my
Valentine and me.

Have you ever noticed how the handle is of a mug or cup is
half of a heart?

Here they are showing you, right on the handle,
hey, we were made in England. :)

I heart tea

Heart healthy

I found these little cupcake skirts and toppers at the same time.

Do you see that our little lady bug is serving tea?

"Son, brother, father, lover, friend.
There is room in the heart for all the affections,
as there is room in heaven for all the stars."
-Victor Hugo

"Write it on your heart
that every day is the best
day in the year."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Wherever you go, 
go with all your
heart."
Confusious

Have you seen these little trinket boxes?
This one has a wee spoon on the saucer
and a heart in the teacup.

Inside there is a marshmallow.

Thanks to Phyllis who was so generous with her give away.
I received my book, wall hanging, tea bags and don't
miss that darling sparkly teacup pin.

There were two tea towels and I had to show them close up.
Look at the details and the buttons which make them as cute
as a button in my eyes.

They are so reminiscent of antique pillow cases which were
lovingly hand sewn.
Thank you, Phyllis from Relevant Tea Leaf.

She sent also sent along this card.
Isn't it sweet?

I received this lovely book as a Valentine's gift from Canada.
It has pictures that Jane Seymour painted. Yes, she not only looks gorgeous, is a wonderful actress, but she paints beautifully too. 
I hope you will all keep an open heart and share your love.
~Happy Valentine's Day, friends~
                                                                           Dame Ruthie