It’s official. I think the universe is just out to screw with us. I mean, why else would it allow two nightmarish days to fall on the calendar back to back. Apologies in advance to any mega Valentine’s Day fans out there, but I find a Friday the 13th and the big V-day equally fraught with peril. The only way to counteract such ominous days is with puppies. Lots of Frenchie puppies {since my usual antidote of wine is off the table!}. I hope that adorable little guy brings you a smile and some good juju. As I hurtle towards my due date {6 weeks and counting!}, I’m also realizing that I should probably do something to get ready! Any last-minute mamas out there have tips for bare bones preparation??

While I’m ticking things off the new-parent checklist this weekend, here are some of our favorite, entirely baby-free links, to keep you occupied!

> Last week I teamed up with Decorist to answer your decorating and interior styling questions. It was really fun – some of you had really big design challenges – you can see the top picks from the Q&A session here.

> This local SF #bosslady is changing the game in her industry. We’re so obsessed with her work and are dying to sign up for one of these classes where she shares her insider tips. Read her story and get inspired by these farm fresh flowers here! You can also get a super affordable floral bouquet for only $18 today and tomorrow here!

> For those of you who are super into Valentine’s Day, you don’t have much time to grab {or hint! at!} a gift, but really we’ll take any of these lovely little things a day or two late! Plus, this blog is one of our faves!!

> A new gorgeous home decor collection, captured by one of our favorite New York photographers, has stolen our hearts. We’re loving all of the American made goods like these wool and cashmere throws! Can we live in these images?  K, thanks!

> We’re adding these Rose and Ginger Cupcakes to our list of sweets to make our sweetie this weekend! The rose glaze is the most gorgeous light pink color and there are jewels of candied ginger in the cake?? Oh, yum.

> Loving this funky and fabulous ceiling lamp! Its modern lines and clean design are calling our name. And it solves that stupidly annoying issue when the electric supply is not where you want it to be! Now, where oh where to put it in the new house….

> Ok, ok, maybe we can get bitten by the love bug a bit. These are the cutest downloadable Valentine’s Day cards to send specifically to your blogger babes out there. With four printable e-cards to choose from, “I’ve Got A Blog Crush” and “Your Words Matter XO” are totally topping are list and make getting in on the last minute love-fest a cinch!

PS: LAST CALL FOR INTERN APPLICATIONS. Wait, you didn’t hear we’re hiring?? You do not have to live in the Bay Area to apply. All the nitty gritty details are right here.

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