Chocolate covered strawberries....

are an aphrodisiac.  With Valentine's Day around the corner it is time to turn up the romance. 

Try some of these simple ideas.
1.  Send a pic with a kiss.  This will get your lovers mind going in the right direction.


2.  Create an ambiance in your home.  Add some fragrance, fresh flowers, yummy desserts and fruits, sexy sounds, and dim lighting (candles). 

3.  Skip dinner and go straight to dessert. 

CoCo Salsa Dessert Restaurant in Washington DC.  www.yelp.com

CoCo Salsa....looks so yummy!    http://www.yelp.com/

 4.  Most importantly....Doll your self up.  Put on a scent that will grab his attention.  Find a new piece of  lingerie to keep his attention.   Apply body oils to make your skin feel like silk. 

Check out these sexy and glamorous pieces from Belle Boudior. Sometimes less is more.   www.facebook.com/mybelleboudoir

They also offer pinup photo shoots. Now that is a gift he won't forget.   Check out their page on facebook.  www.facebook.com/mybelleboudoir

Try out some Body Scrubs by Good Scents Oils.  www.facebook.com/pages/Good-Scents-Oils-Angela-Miller/167848736653642

Gifts for HIM

This is one of my favorite cologne's for men......The smell is masculine but clean and fresh.  www.bing.com

Gifts for HER

Hadley Moores jewlery designs are to die for..... http://www.hadleymoore.com/

Jewlery with an edge.  http://www.hadleymoore.com/

http://www.hadleymoore.com/


Fab Lab

Here are some unconventional ways of displaying your candles.

 Better Homes and Gardens http://www.bhg.com/

Better Homes and Gardens  http://www.bhg.com/

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A Vision Board Can Change Your Life!

Welcome to Joie de Design's Blog!  I am delighted to have your attention.  My name is Monique Ireland and I want to know  who wants to have a fabulous life?  I sure do.  Well I plan to blog about all things that could help to make your life as fabulous as you want it to be.  First topic of discussion is vision boards.  Do you have one?  If not, now is the time to create one and I will tell you why...... 


A vision board usually consists of pictures and phrases combined in a collage like manner on a board.  Mainly your board can have anything you would want on it.  Not just any pictures and phrases but ones that describe your life's ambitions.  For example, mine has phrases like" limitless"," workout", "$"," career", "spiritual", and "design" on it. It is said that having a vision board helps to activate the Laws of Attraction.  This simply means that we attract things we pay attention to the most.  So make sure you put your vision board in a location that you can see it daily.  This is a great place to put all of those New Years resolutions that we tend to drop by the waist side.  Train your mind to build your future! 

Here is a great example of one. http://www.visionboardvault.com/


I am almost certain that money will be on almost everyone's vision board.  Check out this site to get help with financial management.  vrtmg.financialedservices.com

If you are building your brand or business, you may want to consult with Darynelle Jervey, speaker and author, at www.facebook.com/darnyellejervey.

The FAB LAB
Here are some items from my favorite houseware store~ Z Gallerie!!!

Hello lover!  My Carrie Bradshaw comes out when I see this floor length mirror.

This Harrison sofa is to die for...contemporary, chic and classic style.

What a vibrant statement piece of art. Magnifique!! 

You also can check out my work and services for interior decor at http://www.joiededesigns.com/. 

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