Valentine Table finally finished

17 years ago

I finally finished my Valentine table setting last night. I don't know what the problem was, but I really struggled with it.

I tried several different centerpieces, but they just didn't work. I tried different candle placements, wasn't happy with them. I finally decided on stacking plates and every time I would put one thing on the plate, something else would fall off. Finally got everything to stay on at one time and I decided to call it quits.

I'll probably do a special meal just for me and my husband on Friday night, but this setting will be for our family dinner Saturday night. My youngest daughter loves candlelit dinners, so I made sure I put plenty of candles on the table just for her.

View of the table...

Place setting...

Closeup of Mikasa "Valentine" china...

The centerpiece with Cupid presiding over the table...

Preview of how it will look all lit up Saturday night...

Closeup of the centerpiece and lit candles...

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Comments (16)

dining_delight
17 years ago
Dream, your table is breathtaking!! So many little details that reflect the Valentine theme making it so romantic! Are the little baskets heart-shaped as well? I love the pink plates and the "Valentine" Mikasa ones on top. Your new placemats go perfectly as well. Your stacked plate centerpiece with the "cupid presiding" looks like it was a lot of work in itself but turned out lovely! Being a sucker for candles, I absolutely adore your last pics with them all lit up! Just fabulous!

DD
oreos_mom
17 years ago
Dream,that is absolutely gorgeous ! I have a birthday coming up next month.. shall I send you my address so you can ship that china to me.. lol !
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ncnana
17 years ago
Oh my goodness, that is so lovely. The china, the placemats, the little heart dishes, and the beautiful centerpiece with all those pink candles. Don't know why, but I've never thought of pink candles, I always use red. Now I'm wishing I had pink. Great job!! - Gail
juicyfruitkid
17 years ago
Love your table! Its just gorgous!
Purplemoon
17 years ago
Oh my............
heading to put the table and centerpiece in our Inspiration Albums.
Gorgeous!!!

hugs, Karen
Bright199
17 years ago
Oh my, romantic and Stunning!! Your tables are so perfect. I just love the softness of it and the stacked plates...WOW!
delphinium33
17 years ago
Absolutely breath-taking. I, too, am a pink fan. I got some pink dishes for Christmas that I haven't played with yet. You have given me lots of inspiration. The stacked plates with the cupid is wonderful. All the little details make your table perfection. I have a confession - I put my pink christmas tree in my bedroom this year so I can look at it as I fall asleep and...I can't bring myself to take it down. I have this "pink" thing really bad! Nothing else in my house is pink. My DH just laughs and says "Keep it up all year - it gives you so much pleasure"
mo13
17 years ago
Wow. Thats just gorgeous. Your new placemats are perfect for this setting. The pink dishes are beautiful and I love the little metal baskets you have set on each setting. Lovely!

Mo
plainjane425
17 years ago
dream..your table is a 'Dream'. Love the chargers and the lovely Valentine Plates. Your floral placemats with your pink tablecloth just sets everything off so beautifully. I think your centerpiece came out perfectly and I'm with your daughter, lots of candles give everything such a special glow. Everything is Very, Very lovely.
jane
Purplemoon
17 years ago
Delph, hug that wonderful DH of yours! Whatta guy!
And he's so right, you just enjoy your pink tree as much as you want.
Heck, its not a Christmas tree (now), the pink is perfect for Valentines, Easter, Spring. Then it can just be a Romantic Tree till next Christmas.

hugs, Karen
luvstocraft
17 years ago
Wow! Your table is just beautiful--so soft and feminine looking with all that pretty pink. I know your daughter will just love it too. I love the shape of your pink dishes, have you shared what the pattern is and where you found them? The china is a really pretty pattern too and so perfect for Valentine's. I love seeing all your tables, Dream, you do a fantastic job and have lovely things. Luvs
printersdevil
17 years ago
Oh wow! That is so stunning! I am a pink lover, too. I had pink thoroughout my house for years and just changed that a couple of years ago. I still have touches of pink. Unfortunately, I got rid of much of my pink dishes and decor. That was before I found this place and learned to keep things to reuse in different settings.

I would so love to be able to set a table that looked like that! How romantic and inviting. I love it all.
kathleen_li
17 years ago
That is stunning, Dream..
It is so romantic...love the pretty in pink theme!
Your pink dishes are just beautiful..
That is a great table!!
donnawb
17 years ago
What a beautiful table setting. Love the centerpiece. You did a fabulous job creating that. Dishes, candles, everything.
lynninnewmexico
17 years ago
What a lovely place to celebrate Valentine's Evening! You've done a fantastic job~ as usual~ creating your table, DG. I especially love your gorgeous pink plates. Thye're so delicate and romantic looking. Love the placemats, too. They look great over the pale pink tablecloth, something that I wouldn't have thought to do . . . but I'm learning!
Lynn
prosperity66
17 years ago
What a beautiful table!

It makes me think to these Hollywood movies of the 50's... it's really gorgeous!