Have A Seat, My Sweet!

I just L-O-V-E this tablescape so much!
Even though it was originally designed for Valentines,
there is nothing so overtly "Valentiney"
about it that it cannot be a used for a beautiful
Spring tablescape too!

When I think of Valentines Day,
two very different visions come to mind...

The first is of me and my hubby having a quiet romantic dinner.

Did I mention quiet..as in we we both sit down at the same time,

in the same room and can actually eat our food!

The second is of me and the kiddos sitting in a pile of paper,

tissue, and doilies - fingers covered in glue -
making homemade Valentines.

One of the above has happened. Can you guess which one?

{I actually attempt to not "celebrate" Valentines Day...

stick around...next week, I will explain.}

This "Have a Seat, My Sweet" Valentine's Day table

is inspired by the "characters" {a.k.a. Kiddos!} in the second vision.
So, I went more sweet than romantic for this weeks design.

I imagine cleaning the glue off of our fingers

to sit down for cookies, scones, finger sandwiches and tea.

My kids actually love tea {both of them} and scones.

 A chandelier of found branches hangs from the camellia tree,
adorned with ribbons and miniature paper globes,
it creates a whimsical focal point.

A view from overhead.

A nest provides the perfect spot for a paper globe to rest.
A glittering monogram awaits the guest.

A simple glass container set a top a silver tray
is home to a bed of moss, baby's breath
and gorgeous red camellias.
I just love baby's breath when it is paired with
the unexpected or grouped in a large, full bunch.

Petite vases on either side of the main
centerpiece hold pink baby roses.

A shot of the overall place setting - my favorite
find last week were these pink basket weave plates.
I paired them with toile saucers and
a rose/love themed larger plate.
I dug deep into hubby's "treasures" and
found a glass and pitcher set with a platinum rim.
I used that because it complimented
my tea cups with the platinum rim.

I played with the linens a lot.
First I laid a basic white linen,
then layered burlap on top
{I am officially in love with burlap these days}.
I topped the burlap with a small embroidered square linen.
The napkins are simple and ecru.
I just loved the look of the contrast between
the smooth, rough, and vintage layers.

Embroidery detail from the topper.

A close up of the mixed and matched tea cup and saucer.

Handmade paper globes with flowing ribbon
hung from the chandelier.
Crystals were add for some sparkle.

I used some decorative iron garden chairs
{that are always on my porch},
wrapped them in a lightweight white fabric
and tied them off with a strip of burlap.
Tucking some baby's breath, and topping the chair
with a vintage doilie finished the look.

 

Of course, I had cookies!

 

Hope you enjoyed it!

I am linking up to the..

Spotlight Yourself Party at It's So Very Cheri

Trendy Treehouse's Creative Share Blog Hop

Somewhat Simple's Strut Your Stuff Thursday

Somewhat Simple's Valentine's Link Party

and

Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday!

Have a sweet day!

Holly 

Resources: Toile plates and Love plates (Marshall's); basket weave plate (vintage, Goodwill); tea cup (Goodwill), Centerpiece (Marshall's); Topper (grandma's); Burlap (Ace Hardware); Glassware (Vintage, grandma's); Paper globes, monogram (handmade); ribbon, nest (Michael's).