All Aflutter.

 
So last post pretty much illustrated the fact that Valentine's Day brings out my super cheesy side. What can I say, the girl can't help it. Aside from celebrating it this year in our new place, I'm also excited because it falls on a Thursday which allows me a solid excuse to drink on a school night. Get your damn hands up. The precious bottle of bubbly is nestled safe and cozy in the fridge ready to be busted open in about 48 hours. Yes, I'm counting down.
In the mood for indulgences and feeling totally fem, here are a some fun things that have been getting me all aflutter for this year's Valentine's Day....

My little coquine box? Oh là là. My dear friend Kristen (also known around these parts as Madame Kale) passed on this little preciousness from her My Little Paris February delivery. I took it upon myself to jazz it up with candy hearts because nothing says coquine more than a heart that reads "Adore Me". But no really, who would ever say that?

To see the contents of this goodie box, check out Mary-Kay's post on Out and About in Paris for the scoop! I'll give you one hint: black panties. Is it just me or does that make anyone else giggle?
After dinner glasses that I picked up on sale at Ikea. 
Although I seldom partake in an after dinner drink, 
I couldn't resist the red polka dots that go perfect with the
Keith Haring tray I found last year at
Le Musée en Herbe
Like the dangling door heart, the decoration action continues.
I'm not kidding when I say that I can't help it.
But wait...it gets worse.
 I just had to have the Valentine's Day themed hors d'oeuvres and mini fondue kit from Picard. So ridiculously kitch that it actually strums on my heart chords. I'll let you know how the lip-shaped block of foie gras is. To me this rings more Rocky Horror than day o' love,  but we shall see..
As for gifting, I'm offering my Valentine a D.I.Y scrap book with photos and souvenirs of the past two years, complete with my captions.
So ask me one of the things I really do miss having access to in the States?
Three words: Michael's Craft Store.
Where else could I find red polka dot card stock, French flag ribbons, a blue Vespa sticker that resembles Séb's and a blue raspberry Airhead to nosh on while I wait in line? Not in Paris that's for sure.
And...
...a peek at the wedding invite!
2 countries, one big party, indeed...
I'm sorry guys, I'm sure I'm probably making some of you really sick with my merriment for a day that most people absolutely despise. Rest assured that I'll be back to my biting, cynical, crass self next week. How could I not? My mother will be here. She'll make sure of it.

I wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day.

Eat, drink and laugh!
Bisous.
Here's what was happening last Valentine's Day!