The Ribbon in My Journal – Phyllis Hoffman DePiano

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Photography by Caroline Smith/Teatime magazine

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you all are having a wonderful Valentine’s Day spending time with your loved ones. Valentine’s Day is such a happy time to celebrate the people in your life who really mean the most. It’s not just about the flowers and chocolate; it’s truly taking time to recognize all the things your loved ones do for you.

Stop and smell the roses—that phrase comes to my mind today. Please stop and take time to think about those meaningful people in your life. Time is so precious, and we should all cherish every moment we get to spend with those who brighten our days and lives. One of my favorite books, Bouquets of Love, features more than 125 colorful inspiring and uplifting illustrations and photographs. What a perfect Valentine’s gift for a loved one!

Thank you so much for all the comments and thoughts you share on Ribbon. I appreciate all of you who follow my posts and couldn’t be more grateful! For a special Valentine’s Day treat, we’re marking down all special issues (*excluding current 2018 issues) for The Cottage Journal, Victoria, and Southern Home magazines. Until the end of February, order all previous special issues for these magazines for ONLY $5. Shop online at our Hoffman Media Online Store.

Happy shopping and much love to you all!

What is your favorite Valentine’s memory or moment shared with a loved one?