Valentine’s Day table setting

The Plates Were A Bust, But That’s Not Stopping This Valentine’s Day Celebration!

February 12, 2026 by Susan 12 Comments

Welcome to the 907th Tablescape Thursday! Sadly, my plans to set a table this week using these plates that I recently ordered didn't work out. I ordered two sets, and each set arrived on a different day. The first set to arrive was defective: the writing on the plates was crooked/cockeyed. I knew that would drive me crazy, so I returned those and hoped the next set would arrive looking like … [Read more...]

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A Little Inspiration For A Romantic (and Yummy) Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2025 by Susan 8 Comments

Welcome to the 855th Tablescape Thursday! Since tomorrow is Valentine's Day, today I'm sharing a few previous Valentine's Day tablescapes, including a heart cake recipe. (Click on any post title below for additional photos and recipes.) Woodland-Themed Valentine's Day Table with a Touch of Spring. Candlelit Valentine's Day Table Setting. Heart-Shaped Napkin Fold with Detailed … [Read more...]

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Beautiful, Romantic Royal Albert ‘Blossom Time’ For Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2025 by Susan 10 Comments

Welcome to the 854th Tablescape Thursday! If you're not the biggest fan of cold weather, take heart! Once February arrives, I feel like we are over the hump and on the downhill slide toward spring now. Every winter here in the south, we'll get a week where the temps are unusually warm, and we're in it right now. It's been in the 70s all week! I know the cold will return soon, but I am loving this little … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Candlelit Table Setting, A Captivating Centerpiece & An Incredible Menu/Dessert

April 25, 2024 by Susan 7 Comments

Welcome to the 813th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table setting to share with you this week, but first, I wanted to let you know that I'm having a little problem with my replies to your lovely comments not reaching your Inbox. I changed blog hosts recently and everything went great except with that one issue. We are working to get that resolved. In the meantime, the easiest way to see my reply to … [Read more...]

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Velvet & Sequins For Metamorphosis Monday—Pretty Daffodils, Too!

February 26, 2024 by Susan 12 Comments

Welcome to the 787th Metamorphosis Monday! So I had an exciting weekend! Not! After an appliance repairman diagnosed and fixed an icemaker problem (it's ALWAYS the icemaker, isn't it?!) I spent the weekend giving my refrigerator a full, top-to-bottom cleaning that included pulling out all the shelves and drawers and replacing two smallish light bulbs inside, one of which had burned out at some point … [Read more...]

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2 Beautiful Valentine’s Day Tables—One Created By A Loving Hubby & One That’s Budget Friendly

February 15, 2024 by Susan 14 Comments

Welcome to the 803rd Tablescape Thursday! I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day yesterday! ❤️ I know for sure Brenda did because she wrote, "I wanted to share with you a Valentine's table setting my husband set all himself and surprised me. Normally I am the lead and he is what he calls himself “the beast of burden” carrying things in and out." Brenda's hubby created the … [Read more...]

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Table Setting With Heart Cake Dessert & Spring Tulips

February 8, 2024 by Susan 26 Comments

Welcome to the 802nd Tablescape Thursday! With Valentine's Day just a week away, I decided it was time to bake some cute heart cakes. It has been ages since I made these for Valentine's. I did the dumbest thing this time, though! I always, always grease and flour a cake pan when baking a regular layer cake, but for some crazy reason, I didn't flour the heart cake pan after greasing it this … [Read more...]

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Beautiful, Dramatic Valentine’s Day Centerpiece That You Can Make In Mere Minutes!

February 5, 2024 by Susan 10 Comments

Welcome to the 784th Metamorphosis Monday! Valentine's Day is just 9 days away. Could you use a fabulous, easy-to-make centerpiece to celebrate? My dear friend, Teresa, shared this stunning photo with me of a beautiful, whimsical arrangement created by a friend of hers, also named Teresa. I loved it the second I saw it! After a few text messages back and forth, Teresa, the owner of this lovely centerpiece … [Read more...]

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Spring Valentine’s Day Table With A Most Unusual Floral Centerpiece

January 18, 2024 by Susan 30 Comments

Welcome to the 799th Tablescape Thursday! When I awoke at 4 am this morning and came downstairs to set a table for Tablescape Thursday, it was 15 degrees out on the porch. As I type this, the temps have finally reached a balmy 30 degrees. All this cold weather has me yearning for spring! Today's table is a combination Spring/Valentine's Day table with a most unusual centerpiece. Springtime … [Read more...]

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A Woodland-Themed Valentine’s Day Table With A Touch Of Spring

February 9, 2023 by Susan 30 Comments

Welcome to the 750th Tablescape Thursday! Happy (almost) Valentine's Day! I put this table together very late last night and it was super cloudy out as I took these photos. I long for sunny days! Spring is coming, we just have to hang in there a little while longer. My Australian friends are winding down their summer. I've always wondered what it would be like to experience Christmas in a … [Read more...]

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A Cozy Valentine’s Day Table by Lamplight

January 12, 2023 by Susan 25 Comments

Welcome to the 746th Tablescape Thursday! I'm starting to think ahead to Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day dinners are usually romantic affairs for two, but I couldn't resist setting a full table. Yesterday was busy around here with appointments. The storage room in the basement was measured for its door and other repairs were being made, so it was kind of late before I had an opportunity to … [Read more...]

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A Valentine’s Day Celebration with Friends

February 10, 2022 by Susan 10 Comments

Welcome to the 698th Tablescape Thursday! Valentine's Day is just a few days away. Jackie shared a table with me recently that would be perfect for inviting friends over for a Valentine's Day celebration and the first thing I noticed was her beautifully decorated chandelier! So pretty! Love the beaded garland! It's a little hard to see since the chandelier is on in the photo below, but … [Read more...]

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Love, Lust, Passion & Romance–This Cozy Valentine’s Day Table Has It All

January 27, 2022 by Susan 35 Comments

Welcome to the 696th Tablescape Thursday! It's the yearly meeting of the Valentine's Day Book Club and this year it's all about love, lust, passion, and romance. ♥♥♥ When it's cold out, I crave candlelight and cozy plaids. Hope you enjoy this cozy meeting of the Valentine's Day Book Club. I kept all the titles facing forward for … [Read more...]

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Kissing Booth, This Way Please!

February 15, 2021 by Susan 18 Comments

Welcome to the 629th Metamorphosis Monday, a blog party sharing fabulous Before and Afters! Hope you had an awesome Valentine's Day yesterday! If you didn't get to spend it with a special someone, I hope you spoiled yourself and spent the day doing whatever you enjoy most! Elinda, whose lovely tables I've featured previously for Tablescape Thursday, shared some delightful photos with me yesterday of … [Read more...]

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Sparkly Beading is the Star of this Beautiful Valentine’s Day Tablescape!

February 12, 2021 by Susan 11 Comments

How about one more Valentine's Day table before we head into Valentine's Day weekend! Maureen recently shared some photos of the beautiful table she has put together this year for Valentine's Day and I'm in love with all the beautiful beaded pieces she's used in her table. Love the beaded table runner down the center, you'll see a closer photo of it a bit further down in this post. Maureen … [Read more...]

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Porch Dining: A Valentine’s Day Table on a Warm February Day + A Tree Update

February 11, 2021 by Susan 21 Comments

Welcome to the 646th Tablescape Thursday, a blog party sharing beautiful table settings for all occasions! It was sunny and 70 degrees out on the porch yesterday! Since I stay inside hunkered down this time of year, I discovered it purely by accident when I walked outside to refill all the bird feeders. I was astonished and couldn't pass up the chance to set a table outside. It happens every year, the … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Table: Adorable and Budget Friendly!

January 28, 2021 by Susan 30 Comments

Welcome to the 644th Tablescape Thursday, a blog party sharing beautiful table settings for all occasions! Jackie, whose beautiful tables I've shared a few times in the past, has put together a fun table for Valentine's Day this year. I love how Jackie always adds a little something to her chandelier for her holiday dinners. The roses are the perfect touch for a Valentine's Day … [Read more...]

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A Woodland-Themed Valentine’s Day Table—Not Your Usual Valentine’s Day Table

February 13, 2020 by Susan 79 Comments

Welcome to the 595th Tablescape Thursday! With Valentine's Day tomorrow, I thought it would be appropriate to place this week's tablescape here in my very red dining room. lol This table is not your usual Valentine's Day table. But there are definitely some red hearts here and there. The idea for this table popped into my head a few weeks ago when I came … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Table Setting with a Guest Appearance by the Easter Bunny

February 1, 2018 by Susan 73 Comments

Welcome to the 488th Tablescape Thursday! We are in the dining room for this week's Tablescape Thursday. It was quite late when I took these photos, so please excuse some of the darker pics. Update: Adding a photo taken this morning with a bit of natural light coming in through the windows. Have you ever wondered what the Easter Bunny does during the off … [Read more...]

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A Beautiful Table Setting to Honor a Special Life

March 2, 2017 by Susan 45 Comments

Welcome to the 441st Tablescape Thursday! Elena planned a special Valentine's Day table this year. She wanted it to be extra special for her family, especially since her sister Anna would be attending. Anna had a heart transplant in January 2000 and during the past year she had been very sick. Unfortunately, Anna didn't have the opportunity to attend this special dinner in person, … [Read more...]

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Whimsical Valentine’s Day Tablescape, Alice in Wonderland Style

February 13, 2014 by Susan 79 Comments

Welcome to the 283rd Tablescape Thursday! Happy "day-before" Valentine's Day! I love creating whimsical table settings and I love creating themed tablescapes. This table setting is a combination of both, a Valentine's Day setting with an extra-large helping of whimsy on the side. It all started when I stopped by the dollar store about a week ago to check out their gift wrap. While there … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Tablescape

February 11, 2010 by Susan 111 Comments

Welcome to the 77th Tablescape Thursday! With Valentine's Day only four days away, I thought I'd post a Valentine's tablescape I created last year. When I put this tablescape together, I couldn't decide if I wanted it in my breakfast room or dining room...so I decided to put it in both! It was a bit of work to set it up in two different rooms, but what a neat opportunity to really see how the room decor … [Read more...]

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