Valentine’s Day and Sunday Morning Coffee

For me, Valentine’s Day has always felt like the perfect companion to Sunday Morning Coffee. Both are rooted in reflection, connection, and slowing down.

It’s about noticing the little things. A warm mug in your hands and a handwritten card. A simple breakfast at home and a small gesture that carries meaning. I’m glad we have a few weeks to enjoy the preparation for Valentine’s Day.

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About Me

Valentine’s Day and Sunday Morning Coffee

There’s something about Valentine’s Day that feels softer than most holidays. It isn’t loud or busy. It doesn’t demand big decorations or elaborate plans. It’s gentle, thoughtful, and centered on love in all its forms, romantic love, family love, and the quiet, everyday kind that shows up in small moments.

As a creator, I love how Valentine’s Day inspires creativity without pressure. It’s the kind of holiday that encourages simple beauty. Handmade projects. Thoughtful recipes. Cozy gatherings. Small traditions that feel personal instead of performative.

I’ve always believed that meaningful doesn’t have to mean complicated, and Valentine’s Day is a perfect example of that.

This time of year always pulls me back into making. Crafting. Baking. Creating little moments of beauty around the house. It’s a season that invites warmth and connection in the middle of winter, and I love how naturally it blends into everyday life. You don’t have to host a party or plan something elaborate to celebrate it. Sometimes it’s just about being intentional, with your time, your home, and the people you love.

Sunday Morning Coffee is where I always pause and reflect, and February feels like the perfect time to do just that. To slow down, to look at what matters. To create from a place of joy instead of pressure. And to make things simple, because they make you happy.

Valentine’s Day reminds me that love doesn’t need a grand stage. It lives in small rituals. In handmade things and in shared meals. In quiet mornings and familiar faces. That’s the kind of love I always want to celebrate.

Valentine’s Day has a special place in my heart for a very personal reason. Our oldest son, Andrew, was born on Valentine’s Day, which changed February 14th forever, in the very best way. It stopped being just a holiday and became a family milestone, a day that will always be wrapped in gratitude, memory, and love for me.

As a content creator, Valentine’s Day has also become a season of creativity and joy. It has meant creating lots of fun content over the years. Crafts, entertaining ideas, recipes to cook for your valentine, and projects that feel warm, meaningful, and handmade. It’s one of those holidays that naturally fit into everything I love to share.

This year, I’m especially excited for Valentine’s Day, and I’ve already started sharing some of my new ideas. New crafts, new recipes, new projects, and new ways to bring simple beauty into the season. It feels like a fresh start to the year, full of creativity, connection, and heart.

Valentine’s Day will always be more than just a holiday in our home. It’s a reminder of love, family, creativity, and the joy of making memories, both big and small.

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My Latest Project

My Newest Creative Project: The WeCreat Vista FlipLaser

Every once in a while, a new tool comes into my life that instantly sparks a thousand ideas. That’s exactly what happened when I received the WeCreat Vista FlipLaser Engraver and Cutter.

And yes, it’s pink, which somehow makes the whole thing even more exciting.

This feels like the beginning of a brand-new creative chapter for me. I’m just getting started, but I already know this machine is going to become one of my favorite tools in my craft room. The ability to cut, engrave, and create custom pieces opens up so many possibilities, not just for crafts, but for holidays, parties, home decor, gifts, and everyday projects around our house.

Did I mention that the Vista even has its own permanent location in my craft room?

What I love most about this kind of tool is how it blends creativity with functionality. This isn’t just about making pretty things. It’s about making meaningful things. Personalized things. Pieces that feel thoughtful and intentional. From custom party decor and holiday projects to engraved serving pieces and handmade gifts, the possibilities feel endless.

Right now, I’m in the learning phase, and honestly, that’s one of my favorite parts. Exploring new tools, testing materials, experimenting with designs, and figuring out what’s possible is where creativity really comes alive. I’m excited to learn everything about this machine, how it works, what it can do, and how I can use it to elevate the projects I already love creating.

I’m already dreaming up ideas for holidays and parties. Custom table decor. Personalized place cards. Engraved signs. Holiday ornaments. Special gifts for family and friends. Even everyday pieces, like engraved trays, labeled storage, and custom home accents, can make our spaces feel more personal and special.

Most of all, I’m excited to share the journey. The learning process and the first projects. The mistakes and the wins. And the experiments that work and the ones that don’t. Because that’s where the real fun is. Creativity isn’t just about the finished product. It’s about the process of making.

So consider this the very beginning of a brand-new project series. The “Watch Leslie Figure Out How to Use the WeCreat Vista Laser Engraving Machine“. I’m just getting started, and I’m so excited to take you along for everything that’s coming next.

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What Worked This Week

The February wreath templates are done and will be launched early next week! They are all so cute and will look good in any room of your home, office, classroom, or workplace.

Be on the watch for the new February wreaths in a few days!

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• Create the first Wecreat projects. with laser cutting and engraving.
• Launch the February window wreath templates.

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And what a week it was!

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  Valentine’s Day and Sunday Morning Coffee
  For me, Valentine’s Day has always felt like the perfect companion to Sunday Morning Coffee. Both are rooted in reflection, connection, and slowing down. It’s about noticing the little things. A warm mug in your hands and a handwritten card. A…
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  Seven Ways to Fill Glass Apothecary Jars for Valentine’s Day
  Glass apothecary jars are one of my favorite ways to display decor. Today I am sharing seven ways to fill them for Valentine’s Day. One of the most popular ways to decorate glass apothecary jars is to fill them with seasonal…
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  Copper Heart Wreath
  This copper heart wreath is the very first project in my brand-new creative series, A Handmade Spring. Last year, I created A Handmade Christmas, and it turned out to be one of my favorite projects I’ve ever shared. You loved it,…
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  Clay Heart Ring Dishes
  There’s something about working with clay that feels grounding and joyful at the same time. It’s hands-on, forgiving, and endlessly creative, and it worked well to make these Clay Heart Ring Dishes. Lately, I’ve been reaching for air-dry clay again and…
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  Valentine’s Hearts DIY
  I wanted to make some copper hearts for a Valentine’s hearts DIY. It was so much fun that I ended up making three different types! I made Valentine’s hearts from air-dried clay and mixed them with copper leaf. I cut them…
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  The Best Valentine’s Cupcakes
  Valentine’s cupcakes are a great alternative to traditional cakes and are perfect for sharing with friends and family. I wanted to create heart-shaped cupcakes, but didn’t want to buy a heart-shaped muffin tin. So I made one. Then, I used fantastic decorating…

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• Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas
• Valentine Table Decorations in the Carriage House
• February Window Wreaths
• Valentine’s Cookie Sticks
• New Craft – A Handmade Spring
• Chocolate Marshmallow Valentine Treats

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This Week’s Top Sellers

We shared many of our favorite home items this week, and here are the top sellers!

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