Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope that everyone is feeling loved today! And don't forget to dish some love out to the ones you care about. If you're just now realizing that it's V-Day and you need to get a last-minute plan into action, then check out Paperless Post's Valentine Cards and start emailing some love to your nearest and dearest.  Even the smallest gesture can mean a lot to someone. I think the following quote sums it all up:

Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved. 

Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, 1862

If you're just dying to soak up as much V-Day cheer as possible, then check out my post on the HomeGoods Openhouse blog and there is also plenty of fodder in the current issue of High Gloss Magazine. On page 30-31, you'll find an eclectic Valentine's Day Gift Guide by yours truly!

At Home with J. Lo

So yesterday I posted a photo from Jennifer Lopez's house...it was a pic of a pretty guest bedroom. I'm still reeling from the fact that the home of Jenny from the Block is in stately, venerable Veranda magazine. Judging from J. Lo's rather flamboyant style, I was shocked to see that she has such a tasteful, elegant home. She tapped designer Michelle Workman to execute the project and the end result is beautiful.

Not sure that I would choose blue cabinets, but it works well here. I wish there was a better shot of the smoky mirrored backsplash.

This is my favorite area...I LOVE this dapper black table!!

 This narrow shot leaves me curious about this room...maybe there are more photos in the actual mag. I obviously need to see if this issue is available on Zinio!

Gorgeous dining chairs by Baker with Kravet fabric. Along with the chandelier the chairs are the best part of this room to me. I'm not wild about the pink wallpaper and I hate a dining room without a great rug. The rug thing may just be a styling decision for the photo shoot.

I'm loving the Jan Showers Collection bench and the sparkling chandelier.

All photos via Veranda

Are you surprised that this is where J. Lo lives? What do you think of it? As I said before, it's beautiful, however, every room seems a bit aloof and lacks a sense of livability.