Valentine's Day Dinner table

Happy Valentine's Day!
A very simple table for two.
The black candelabra, I found at a yard sale, looking pretty sad.
It was gold and costs me an entire 10 cents!
A bit of black spray paint and it has been transformed.
Add 4 candles (cost total $1) and for $1.10 I have a beautiful way to shine a little glow on our dinner.
The mini pitcher was a find at TJMaxx.
 
The rest of the items were from around the house.
Just ignore the leaning candles! I fixed that. ;-)
My kissing angels (long ago gift) and extra candles (previous yard sale finds).
My 'fancy' white dishes from the Goodwill, along with a red plate between for a bit of extra added color.
Simple heart ornament and red roses from the Dollar Tree plus a huge heart cookie cutter to finish off the table. Then I hung another smaller cookie cutter from the kitchen light.
I'm cooking up my Easy Chicken Pot Pie.
And a Philly Brownie Cheesecake for dessert.
Find the recipe HERE.
Photo is from Philly site.
***Edited to add:  The dessert is DIVINE!  My own personal 'hint' is after you do all it says do per the recipe (all that chill time), it is BEST at room temp prior to serving.
I'll light the candles and enjoy a sweet little meal for two with my Special Valentine.
It doesn't have to cost a pretty penny to let someone know how much they are loved!
Yes, we dined by candlelight!  Dinner and conversation were both Yummy.
What did you or are you doing to share the love today?
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I don't usually discuss Religion

Because I deeply believe it is a personal journey for each of us.
That many 'use' religion, not as a tool of love..(oh wait that is an entirely different post)
But ya know with a title like the one above ...religion is going to be the topic of this post, right?

I read a devotional by Joel Osteen on Facebook today.
The topic is one of my fave words ~ Shine.
It touched my heart for several reasons.
I felt compelled to repost his notes.
Today’s Verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you” (Isaiah 60:1, NIV).

Today’s Word:
I believe that in the coming decade God wants to exceed your expectations! He has amazing things stored up for you. He’ll take you places that you’ve never dreamed and give you breaks that seemed impossible. His glory is rising upon His people. Things are going to fall into place so that you can accomplish what God has placed in your heart. Even the hidden dreams that you’ve given up on, God has not given up on. He is going to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all you could ask, think, or imagine!

Your mind may try to talk you out of it, but if you’ll listen with your heart, it will resonate on the inside of you. Don’t let discouragement hold you back or keep you down. It’s time for you to arise. It’s time for you to shine. Let that sink down into your spirit today because it’s time for you to receive every spiritual blessing and move forward in the destiny He has prepared for you!
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. Thank You for choosing me and for preparing a bright future for me. I will arise and I will shine. Let everything I do bring honor to You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
 Even the hidden dreams I'd given up on, God had not given up on them for me.
In this season of Love...I know I am greatly loved and richly blessed.
There were times when I pleaded...God, isn't this enough?
Yet, He was preparing me for a brighter future.
I strongly feel had I not experienced the 'bumps in the road' on a rocky journey over the last several years, I would not appreciate today the immense blessing He has placed in my life.
At this time, in this place I see, understand and am so very grateful for His plan and how it has transpired in my life. 

I shared this because it spoke loudly to me.
I shared this for you.
Today.
So that you may also know.
He has a plan.
He hasn't left you.
He has amazing things stored up for you!
I believe.
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For the Birds!

This wet dreary rainy weather is for the birds!
Who invented that saying anyway?
My home computer is SICK, deathly sick.
Will be taking it in to the Tech Doctor this weekend.
Virus ville.

Someone else is for the birds...
Pottery Barns new collection.
Nest at home
Have you seen it?!
Stunning throw pillows that are definitely for the birds!
In a good way.
Bird eggs and beautiful bunnies! Love that green.
I.want.this.tablescape.
All images from Pottery Barn.

Lots and lots of birds.
Wish I was in that bed right now!
Oh but wait, ya'll know me and know
PB prices are 'for the birds'. 
Sorry this frugal gal will just have to bird watch. ;-)

Longing for Spring.
The sounds of chirping birdies.
Nesting
Sunshine!
So what is your "for the birds" today?
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