Avoiding the Cheesy: A Valentine's Day Decor Dilemma
Picture this: it's weeks before Valentine's Day, and you're on a mission. You want to deck out your place with some festive flair, but you're not about that cheesy life. Heart-shaped everything? No thanks. Glittery cupids? Hard pass. Gnomes? When did they enter the Valentine’s Day themery? So, armed with determination and a sprinkle of skepticism, I set out on what turned out to be a hilariously challenging disappointment through five different stores in search of decor that wouldn't make me cringe.
First stop: Target. As I walked in, I was immediately hit with an avalanche of pink and red and loads of stuffed animals and candy. Seriously, it was like Valentine's Day threw up all over the place. Heart-shaped pillows? Check. Sparkly banners declaring undying love? Check. It was like stepping into a rom-com nightmare. Needless to say, I made a swift exit, vowing to find something a bit more... subtle.
Next up, I hit up Walmart, TJMaxx, & Home Goods, hoping to strike gold. But alas, it was more of the same. Everywhere I looked, it was hearts, hearts, and more hearts. I even stumbled upon a display of oversized teddy bears holding heart-shaped balloons. I mean, come on. Who has room for that in their living room?
By the time I reached the fifth store, I was starting to lose hope. Had I seriously underestimated the sheer volume of cheesy Valentine's Day decor out there? Was I doomed to spend February 14th surrounded by an army of glittery cupids? It was starting to look that way.
I kept coming home with disappointment hoping that celebrate the day with the beloved holiday decor my kids had come to love. While doing a last minute search through Amazon, I happened upon the only strands of garland I could stomach and hit the “Buy Now” button quickly before it was too late. When it finally arrived at 7PM the day before Valentine’s day, as I hung the garland above the fireplace and arranged a few candles, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. Sure, it wasn't exactly what I had in mind when I set out on my quest for the perfect Valentine's Day decor, but it would have to do.
So, with a sigh and a prayer that the retail gods would smile upon me next Valentine's Day, I toasted to the garland on my mantel and the hope of finding something better next year. Here's to a year of anticipation and, hopefully, a lot less cheesy decor….