What is love?

Hi all - how soon has Valentine's Day come around again.

As mentioned previously in i-heart-valentine,  funny-little-thing-called-love and true-love-is-not-just-one-day, we do not do Valentine's per se for personal reasons, but with hubby away on business, I will spend the day being thankful for the love of a fantastically supportive hubby,  2 wonderful daughters & the closeness of family & friends.

I am 'quietly religious' and this sums up love perfectly for me:

"LOVE IS PATIENT"

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:4

This is what we should strive towards - a love that celebrates the uniqueness of each, with great respect. 

Love is something to be cherished - not just once a year, but everyday - easier when you just think to the words above - patient, kind, protective, forgiving, truthful & not self-seeking. 

Beautiful roses to remind me of my loved ones - be blessed this Valentine's day & cherish those dear to you. 
Dee ~♥~

I heart Valentine

Hello my friends & followers

Time restraints at present prevent me spending as much time as I would like catching up but once again, Valentine's day is almost upon us.

I baked a heart shaped Victoria Sponge cake which is our favourite

Just 4 ingredients are needed for a perfect treat - try the larger recipe for a single cake or the smaller one for a quick teatime treat.

Our conservatory is the place we dine most often so the sideboard changes several times a year ... from festive delights at Christmas to cameras and even hearts in February ...

 

This year it is simple with favourite Merrie Olde England ironstone pottery  plates - with their bright under glazed scenes and our now almost vintage set of Venetian glasses bought on a trip to Murano many years ago.

The tall glass beaded candlesticks  are a recent find that I love ...

So perfectly understated red & white - remember true love is not just for 1 day a year; true love is based on love, friendship & respect ....

Thanks for taking time to stop by, leave a comment so I can return the visit ...
Dee ~♥~