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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Valentine's Day Tablescape

Time to say "Good-bye" to cute (and Ralph, the frog)......Pat set the table this week with Valentine's Day in mind. The goal was to use items that we have had for a long time - nothing new. Since both of us are dish collectors, it was hard to do.

Pat chose the time honored Valentine color theme of red and white. She pulled out the work horse -  red Waechtersbach Fun Factory dinner plate instead of the Scarlett Fiestaware plate that she had planned to use and went from there. In less than an hour, the table was set. Sweet, simple, yet elegant.....
Over view of the table

The place setting

First layer of the place setting is a double napkin held by a faux diamond napkin ring

Next layer is a heart shaped salad plate

White Fiestaware Luncheon plate is the perfect size for the next layer

The "work horse" red dinner plate is Fun Factory by Waechtersbach

These fantastic chargers are from the Maryland China Company

Flatware is from Pier 1

The five piece place setting

You can see the detail in these vintage napkins

These glasses were also from Pier 1
Pat used this cute heart shaped plate as the bread and butter plate to carry out the theme

Pat used a "diamond ring" ornament to signify love for this special day 

The "stack"

Clear heart shaped votive holders sit on small heart shaped liners

Pat used Christmas ornaments from Betty Boop's Christmas tree - true red and glittery

Assorted sizes of crystal candle holders




One last look from the other end of the table


Have a very Happy Valentine's Day.

Tablecloth:  Pat's gift to me
White Chargers:  from the Maryland China Company
Red Dinner Plate:  Red Fun Factory by Waechtersbach from Replacements
White Luncheon Plate:  White Fiestaware by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Red Heart Salad, Bread and Butter, Votive Liners:  Mail order years ago
Red Flatware:  from Pier 1
Glassware:  Pier 1
White Napkin:  vintage napkins from Art and Old Things antique store in Fortuna, CA
Red Napkin:  Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings:  Christmas ornaments from Pier 1
Candle Holders:  Pat's personal collection
White Milk Glass Centerpiece:  from Art and Old Things in Fortuna, CA
Candles and Votives:  Michael's
Heart Shaped Clear Votive Holders:  Dollar Store
Red Ornaments:  from Betty Boop's Christmas Tree every year

We are joining Cuisine Kathleen's "Let's Dish" this week: http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/





7 comments:

  1. This is just gorgeous! I love a red and white Valentine table. The heart plates are very stylish! Always love your tables.

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  2. Wow, I ♥♥♥ this table, especially the stemware and those chargers are pretty cool, too. I have some of the same Waechtersbach plates, I really like that they are such a true red.

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  3. I cannot believe how similar our Valentine tables are, including the Pier I glasses! I shot my table a week ago, but have not published it yet. Obviously, I love yours. Wish I had some of that beautiful red flatware, though!

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  4. Oh fun, fun, fun Valentine table! I love the layers of plates and the pretty glassware and flatware. What cute little candle holders from the dollar. What great attention to detail!!

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  5. HELLO LADIES!
    YOUR BLOG IS WONDERFUL, CONGRATULATIONS!!
    I`VE HAD A GREAT TIME WATCHING ALL THE TABLESCAPES.
    THANKS FOR SHARE IT, GREAT JOB!
    HAVE NICE DAY
    MIVA

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  6. This is a beautiful, simple and elegant table!! I love the swirly glasses. I have the tumblers of that pattern and always wish I had purchased the wine also. I had those diamond rings in my hand today, but put them back--I think a revisit is in order for tomorrow! Beautiful table for Valentine's Day. Linda

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  7. This is one of my favorite Valentine tables so far! I especially love the free form heart plates (they add a contemporary twist) and the chargers are perfect for that lacey feel! The vintage napkins add some sentiment, and the napkin rings add the bling. Just a fabulous table! Thank you fro sharing it with us!

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