HAPPY "THROWBACK" VALENTINE'S DAY....DON'T LAUGH!

So since Carla and I have been married, we haven't really celebrated Valentine's Day. I'd love to say that it's because we celebrate love, relationship and marriage each and every day, but it's probably because I didn't have a gift one year and Carla forgot it was Valentine's Day too. I think we just realized that it wasn't that big of a deal to either of us at that point. We both feel that it can get a bit too much on the commercial side. Like really? Carla doesn't even like chocolates and we do the fresh flowers thing throughout the year.

Nevertheless, we were going through some old files, purging pictures and came across these Valentine's Day cards from 2007 when we OFFICIALLY became "girlfriend and boyfriend"! I was living in Cary and Carla was visiting from California.  She had no idea that the birthstone that I spent my last penny on was going to be a symbolism of the next major move in our relationship. And I had no idea that she wouldn't like it.  It turns out that it was more symbolic for me than her. Although Carla continues to claim that she was already my girlfriend in her mind before the necklace, I still maintain that we became official on that beloved day.

Read the captions under each image!  I promise you, you'll get a laugh....Here's to celebrating Valentine's Day EVERYDAY! 

I hand-made 8 different cards (no clue what the signifigance of the number 8 was. I think I just ran out of poster board.)

This is NOT Timeless. This is time to burn old photos.

This has got to be the most lame, typical, unflattering gift a dude has ever given a girl. Oh wait! She gave this to me!!! #truelove

"It's not how much you spend, but the thought and meaning behind the gift..." That's what you say when you don't have money. LOL!

Wait for it....

Each card had its own replacement for "Valentine" - notice this exquisite 3rd grade scribery.

And the grand finale...Remember this?  You know you did it too, so stop laughing. LOL

TIMELESS PHOTOJOURNALISM RECEIVES BEST OF HOUZZ 2014 AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY

RALEIGH, North Carolina, February 4, 2014 - Timeless Photojournalism of Raleigh, North Carolina has been awarded "Best Of Houzz" by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Timeless Photojournalism's work was recognized by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

The Best Of Houzz award for Architecture & Interior Design Photography is awarded to photographers whose images were most popular among the more than 16 million monthly users on Houzz, known as "Houzzers." In 2013, Houzzers saved more than 230 million images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhoneapp and Androidapp. Winners will receive a "Best Of Houzz 2014" badge on their profiles, showing the Houzz community their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners and home professionals identify popular and top-rated professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

"We're honored to receive the Best of Houzz 2014 photography distinction as chosen by the millions of Houzzers," says Carla Williams, co-Founder of Timeless Photojournalism. "It's humbling to see that our image was favored by so many Houzz users. We will continue sharing our best work with the world of Houzz."

"Professional photography is instrumental when it comes to showcasing the work of professionals on Houzz and building their company brands," said Liza Hausman, vice president of community for Houzz. "We're delighted to recognize Timeless Photojournalism among our "Best Of" professionals for photography as judged by our community of homeowners, home building, remodeling and design professionals, and design enthusiasts."

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About Timeless Photojournalism

Timeless Photojournalism is an international, husband and wife team that enjoys capturing stories through creative imagery. The style and signature of our brand can be likened to an ad campaign in a magazine, an art gallery display, or a faint mental image, vibrantly brought back to life. For more information, visit www.timelessphotojournalism.com. Join Timeless Photojournalism in the social world on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality. For more information, visit www.houzz.com.