10 Classy but Cheap Farmhouse Valentine Decor Ideas
These are super-fun ways to add in some Valentine’s Day decor that’s easy and simple! You can find some fun sayings for letterboards for Valentine’s Day here, and you can use those on chalkboard signs as well!
As a former English teacher, using love poetry on chalkboard signs is one of my favorites! Elizabeth Barrett Browning ‘How Do I Love Thee?’ Can’t go wrong!
Chalkboards and letterboards also tie in with my next tip…
7| Use What You Have (Just Adapt Seasonally)
There are a few staple items I have on hand that I use for every season; I just modify them to fit the season. For example:
Jars or vases with seasonal fill inside
Bottles, jars, or vases with seasonal faux flowers or greens
Stamped books (you can paint and use the same books or easily make new ones)
Chalkboards and letterboard
Containers like baskets, bowls, lanterns, buckets. etc., filled with seasonal decor
Frames and candle holders (see below)
These are all things I use just about every season, but change the insides to go with it. You’ll save a LOT by not starting from scratch!
8| Shop Your House
Take a look around your house and see what you can upcycle. Is there a basket or container that would work great for Valentine’s Day if you painted it? What about a neutral wreath that maybe just needs some seasonal embellishment? Is there a beautiful frame you can use and just replace the print?
For example, I got this pail on Christmas clearance for $5. It was green originally, but I thought I’d get more use if I painted it white. Now, I can pretty much use it for every season.
Go through your house and see if there’s anything you have that you can modify with just a little paint or sprucing up. Thrift stores are great for this as well!
Another example – this is a picture frame I picked up years ago. Instead of framing a photo, I used scrapbook paper and then I took the embellishment from a bead garland and secured it to the top of the frame. It’s become one of my favorite pieces of decor.
9| Natural Decor
Typically, when you think of natural decor, you think of pine cones, greens, branches, acorns – things that maybe feel like they can be better for fall, Christmas, or winter decor. But to be honest, tree branches are some of my favorite natural decor that’s free and transfers so well to all seasons!
I have this wooden log I hung from my porch, and I just change out the hangings for the seasons.
You know what else is amazing? Dead branches! Just stick them in a bucket or pitcher and hang some Valentine’s Day decor on them… floating hearts or yarn hearts…all so super easy and super-quick projects! Even greens can still work in adding a little dimension to Valentines’ Day Decor.
10| Stalk Etsy, Pinterest and Instagram for Inspiration
There are so many creatives out there – there is no need for you to reinvent the wheel! If you aren’t sure how to put it all together, Etsy, Pinterest, and Instagram are all great to get a visual. I screenshot all the time to get ideas and then I just try to model some of what I see.
People are so willing and happy to share their ideas. And often, these people are the pros – so you are getting trending and beautiful decor ideas.
I also love to pick up a few things from Etsy when I don’t have the time or expertise to make them. Here are some of my favorite Valentines’ Day items from Etsy!
Pro Tips for Valentine’ Day = Easy as Pie!
It’s not hard at all to decorate for Valentine’s Day! You can make your house look like a pro by just doing a few simple things! They are SO easy, and you can get your kids involved in so many of these tasks!
