Valentine Bar Cart

I guess I'm just too excited to celebrate my first married Valentine that I went all in for this Valentine bar cart update! I'm actually not a big fan of Valentines day dates, the restaurants are overcrowded and the menus are usually limited... flowers are way too over priced, and I don't really need the holiday excuse to eat chocolate 😜

But, I can't get enough of Valentine themed candies, outfit inspiration, and parties because pink is my favorite color if it wasn't obvious...

It wasn't too long ago where I shared How to Style a Bar cart in my Bar Cart 101 post, and I mentioned I would be updating it throughout the year with holiday inspiration to make the most out of my "investment"... but y'all this cart is so affordable from Target! 

Two of my go-to stores for holiday themed items is Target and HomeGoods, so that is where most of the new items you see here come from! The lip candies, macaroons, and donut card come from HomeGoods. The heart tray, cake stand, xoxo banner, and coasters came from the Target dollar section #balleronabudget. The flowers are wrapped in the Sugar Paper tissue paper from their holiday collection.  Everything else is linked over at the original post, it's definitely worth out checking because I also share non-cocktail ways to incorporate the bar cart in your home! 

I picked up the Whispering Angel Rosé, better known as the rose inside the Sugarfina Rose All Day

Rose All Day, yum! I found mine in store here, along with the Pineapple wine that I can't wait to try. We saw this in Hawaii on our honeymoon and I regretted not trying it! I got a small package of the Sugarfina lip candies inside a PR package, thanks Patchology :)

The yummy heart donuts are from Dunkin' Donuts. I probably only shop there once a year for these heart donuts, they're too cute!  

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xo Amanda John

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Lady In Red

For Valentines weekend Tim took some time off to visit me in Savannah. Before our dinner date on Friday we ran to the dock to shoot some photos and just made it at sunset. We ate a Cha Bella, a farm to table restaurant I've heard a lot about. Luckily it wasn't very crowded, but I was sad they had the limited Valentine's weekend menu... give me the full experience! Afterward, we walked over to LuLu's Chocolate Bar because it's basically I crime I haven't been there yet in my almost two years of being down here. We splurged on some white chocolate chip cheesecake, excuse me while I daydream about every bite. 

Saturday we spent the day downtown with friends and dragged the boys shopping. That evening we went to see American Sniper then picked up a Papa Johns pizza for dinner (pizza is my forever weakness). Sadly, it wasn't in the shape of a heart, but it was still delicious nonetheless. 

As for my outfit details, I've had this blazer for a while now but have only worn it a few times (red isn't usually my first color choice). I used the holiday as an excuse and paired it with a neutral top and my favorite jeans. Both it and the top are from Francescas, while my watch and necklace are a throwback to my retail days at Coach. I've put together similar options in the widget below!

PS: excuse the out of control baby hairs. I'm hoping my hair is finally thickening....

Valentine Gift Guide for Him & Her

Valentines Day, you either love it or hate it. I'm somewhere in the middle- it should be celebrated but nothing over the top. Just acknowledge it with some flowers and/or chocolate and I'm happy (I mean when wouldn't chocolate make me happy??). I love to eat out, but restaurants are always loud and extra crowded. Tim and I decided to do our dinner date the night before Valentines Day at a small restaurant hoping for a quieter night.. well see how it goes! After the holidays, my birthday, and anniversary back to back we are usually low key for the holiday. However, if you're looking for a gift to show that special someone/ your best friend/ you parents you love them here are some of my picks at every price point! 

sunglasses / clutch / nail polish (or a mani/pedi!) / robe / candle / perfume / watch / lip scrub / card / iPhone case / lipstick / mug 

As you can see the boy gifts are a little tougher for me, but they deserve some loving too! If all else fails, sign them of for a male subscription service of some type and let the pros do the picking!

FOR HIM: Watch / Cologne / Headphones / FitBit / Nike Shoes  / Clarisonic / Subscription Box