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Your Life Witness

1.29.2015

Countdown to Valentine's Day Banner I’ve always wanted one of those…a witness to my life. Growing up, it wasn’t so much the “husband” title that I coveted, as much as it was having someone there to witness my life. To see my milestones, to record my smiles, to support my decisions. Before marriage, I was my own best witness. And if you ask my journal, I wasn’t the greatest witness. I failed to record the most important things, because I felt vain writing them on paper.

Then I met him. He became my best friend, my life partner, my protector, my hero, my love. He became my witness.

Valentine’s Day is most definitely a Hallmark holiday. It’s an excuse for flowers, chocolate, and love. But what people overlook is that it is also an excuse to show appreciation.

We are all so busy in our daily lives that sometimes we forget. We forget to tell them how much we love them. We forget to smile at them when they walk in the door. We forget to appreciate.

Countdown to Valentine's Day SuppliesThis project is about appreciation. It’s about memories and love. It’s an excuse. The best kind of excuse.

Countdown to Valentine's Day Banner SuppliesTo keep it short and sweet (you can find out more details/instructions from this post), you pick the best 14 experiences of the previous year, print the photos, write an explanation on the back, and stuff it in an envelope. This year, I spruced it up a bit with a burlap banner underneath.

Countdown to Valentine's Day BannerPS: Can you spot Lucy?

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  1. Shilpa says

    1.29.2015 at 10:04 am

    What a cute post! And totally amazing idea

    • Shauna841505 says

      1.29.2015 at 10:26 am

      Thank you!!! Pretty easy too! 🙂

  2. juliableck says

    1.29.2015 at 10:33 am

    Such a sweet idea, Valentine’s Day gets so wrapped up in flowers and chocolates when the really heartfelt gifts are really the best! ❤️

    • Shauna841505 says

      1.29.2015 at 10:40 am

      I agree! And fortunately for me, my husband really likes getting handmade gifts! (Well…he also likes when I buy him golf equipment, but that hurts my bank account so much more!)

  3. freckle me silly says

    1.29.2015 at 10:34 am

    This is a great thoughtful idea and looks so cute!! Will definitely be trying this year.

    • Shauna841505 says

      1.29.2015 at 10:39 am

      Thank you!!! I would love to see how yours turns out! I’m sure it’s going to be adorable! 🙂

  4. Meli says

    1.29.2015 at 10:42 am

    This is my favorite post you’ve had, by far! Love, love, love the idea. You’re quite incredible. Cheers to you and Brendan 🙂

    • Shauna841505 says

      1.29.2015 at 10:45 am

      Awwwwwwwww thanks!!!!!!!!! And you’re quite incredible yourself. 😉

  5. hugsxheart says

    1.29.2015 at 2:37 pm

    Aw that’s so cute, really enjoyed this post 🙂

    • Shauna841505 says

      1.29.2015 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks love!!! 🙂

  6. funkyfashion007 says

    2.02.2015 at 12:12 pm

    This is such a cute post, I hope you enjoy your Valentines day with your fellah. 🙂

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.03.2015 at 8:46 am

      Thank you! 🙂

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