In Her Shoes - Valentine Mantel

What better way to decorate for Valentine's Day than by remembering our kids when they were sweet (aka, never talked back and listened to whatever we said)!

My still sweet twins are 12 now but I saved some of their cutest shoes - from booties to ballet shoes.  They look adorable on the mantel!

An old window and scrapbook paper hearts could not be simpler to make.

The girls all gussied up - now it's difficult to get them into a dress!  Love these jester booties.

They are long over the pink princess phase so it's nice to be able to be pink once again!

The checkered slat tabletop was missing the legs when I bought it - it used to hang as art in the girls nursery.  

Crusty old backplates found during the renovation combine with the girls tarnished baby cups and spoons.

It's hard to believe these tiny red chairs used to seat the girls at their art table!  More shoes - this time their ladybug rain boots - sit by the hearth (I've always wanted to use the word hearth)!

The key to our hearts (ugh, I'm getting all Valentine's Day corny)!!

Planning a big love fest party for the girls and their fave peeps.  Can't wait to share the fun and frivolity with you soon.

Have you seen my super duper adorable Valentine Wreath?  If not, click here.

Don't forget to join us on January 31 for our big blog hop link party - Imagine the Impossibilities Challenge.

Linking Here:
Decor Chick - Valentine Link Party
DIY Showoff - DIY Project Parade
No Minimalist Here  - Open House Party
Home Stories A to Z - Valentine's Mantel Link Party
The Charm of Home - Home Sweet Home Party
Addicted 2 Decorating - Not So Anonymous Link Party
Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up Party
Funky Junk Interiors - Sat Night Special
Homemaker In Heels - Weeked Craft Soiree
Nifty Thrifty Things - Nifty Thrity Sunday
Debbiedoo's - Newbie Party
Homemaker on a Dime - Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop
Under the Table and Dreaming - Sunday Showcase
Get Outta My Head Please - Show It Off Party
Mod Vintage Life - Mod Mix Monday
A Stroll Thru Life - Tabletop Tuesdays
Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time Tuesday - Vintage Style Link Party
The 36th Avenue - Party Time
Evolution of Style Link Party
A Bowl Full of Lemons - One Project at at Time
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays
Chatty Chics - Wild Wednesdays
The Shady Porch - Rock n Share
The Delectable Home - Show and Tell Monday
Faded Charm Cottage - White Wednesday
Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday
Junk in Their Trunk - Link it Up Wednesday
From My Front Porch to Yours - Treasure Hunt Thursday
52 Mantels - Thursdays are Your Days
Fireflies and Jellybeans - Show off Your Stuff Party
Passionately Perfect - Coffee and Conversation
Between You and Me - Crazy Cute Link Party
At the Picket Fence - Inspiration Friday
2805 - Potpourri Friday
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
Stuff and Nonsense - Fridays Unfolded
Mrs. Hines Class - Show & Tell 
Design, Dining and Diapers - 14 Days  of Love Link Party
I Gotta Create- Kiss and Tell