It’s time to begin thinking about Valentine’s Day! I’ve posted in previous years that my husband and I prefer to dine at home for Valentine’s Day. We enjoy the quiet, no crowds atmosphere that staying home on a traditionally crazy busy restaurant night gives us. Staying at home doesn’t mean we don’t make it a special occasion though. We dress for a special night, have a romantic dinner and enjoy the evening so much more than fighting crowds and dining in a noisy restaurant. This romantic table setting for two is from last year’s stay at home Valentine’s night.
Rather than setting up our large dining table for the two of us, I create a romantic setting in our Charleston room. I use a small folding table and add decor to the room. Each year, I choose a color scheme for the night. Last year, I used red, white and gold. I made a simple centerpiece by using a gold rimmed pedestal cake plate. Layering some glass table scatter hearts as well as glittery red hearts and silk rose petals to the plate gives it a full look. Two red candles on brass holders complete the centerpiece. How easy!
A few years ago I found these candle holders at the Dollar Tree. They were silver and I’ve used them that way before. But, for this table setting, I spray painted them gold and added LED pillar candles to them.
I love finding pretty napkin folds. This rose petal was perfect for the romantic table setting. For a quick tutorial on this fold, have a look at an Easter Tablescape from a couple of years ago.
I layered a white table cloth. a red lacy runner and a strip of gold ribbon to cover the folding table. Using a combination of white and red dishes gave the place settings a pop of color.
Using a few gold candle holders with glittery gold LED candles helped to complete the look. Gold rimmed wine glasses and gold flatware were the final touches.
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Romantic Setting For Two
I always create a menu for dinner that can be prepared a couple of hours ahead of time. Last year, we had salad, lasagna, baked potatoes and Italian rolls. For dessert, we had Hershey Bar Pie.
Do you celebrate at home for Valentine’s Day? Make it a special occasion night with a romantic setting for two!
I’m sharing this at our Valentine’s Day Link Party. Along with several of our blogging friends, we’re co-hosting a month long party. We would love for you to join us and share your Valentine’s Day posts-old or new. The party will open on January 14 and close on February 13. All of the co-hosts will choose features that will be posted on February 14.
We’ll be sharing at lots of these great parties.
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T'onna @ Sew Crafty Crochet says
Beautiful! I love the table runner!!!
Beverly says
Thank you, T’onna! I found that table runner at TJ Maxx last year. It was perfect for this table setting.
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
Stunning, Beverly, and really adds to the romantic atmosphere!
Beverly says
Thank you, Gail! It’s always fun to put it together.
Mary - the boondocks blog says
The whole tablescape is so beautiful. The lace runner is so special. Beverly, I’ll come over too. 😉
Beverly says
Thanks, Mary! I was lucky to have found that for a really low price. Ha! We could pull up another chair! 🙂
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
What a beautiful table setting! ‘Very romantic! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Beverly says
Thank you, Marci!
Laurie says
Beautiful table setting – perfect for two and a very special night together! I too prefer to stay at home and avoid the crowds.
Beverly says
Thanks, Laurie! It’s so much better to stay at home. I don’t like fighting crowds at any time, but especially on Valentine’s Day it really takes the fun out of the day.
Michelle says
That’s the way to do it. We also love spending Valentine’s Day at home together, but I’ve never thought about creating a romantic table scape. Thank you so much for the idea. Hubby will be so surprised this year 😉
Beverly says
It’s a fun way to make the evening special. I’m happy you like the idea! The first year I did it, my husband was surprised and he loves it, too.
Helen at Pleasures of the NW says
Beautiful and so romantic – Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY Party!
Beverly says
Thank you, Helen and thanks for the party!
Leanna says
I Love Love Love the rose napkins. Pinning this treasure to my Tablescapes board. I have never seen a rose napkin before, so pretty.
Beverly says
Thanks! I love using that fold for several different occasions, but Valentine’s Day is perfect for them. Thanks for pinning, Leanna!
Ping says
I love the red and gold touches you put together. I’ve not thought about Valentine’s dinner at home yet but this gave me some ideas. Thank you for that.
Cheers,
Ping
Beverly says
Thank you. Staying home is a fun way to avoid the crowds. Glad to have given you some ideas!
Marsha says
So exquisite. I love the gold accents to your beautiful table. It adds elegance and romance. The heart table runner is so lovely and adds a feminine touch. Your tablescape is so welcoming.
Beverly says
Thank you, Marsha. I loved the gold and red, too. I’m not sure what color scheme I’ll use this year, but this one was a favorite. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Laurie says
Beverly, Popping back over to thank you for sharing your romantic setting for two tablescape with us at Brag About It! Yay for the Falcons! Hope your week is wonderful!
Beverly says
Thanks, Laurie! Thanks for hosting. I hope you’re having a wonderful week, too!
Charlene Asay says
This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week. Glad you joined us.
Beverly says
Thanks, Charlene! Thanks for the party each week!
Beverly says
Love your table setting. That runner is adorable. We usually stay in and don’t fight the crowds. Sometimes we will go out a few days before or after to celebrate.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party,
Bev
Beverly says
Thank you, Bev. Thanks for hosting the party.
Charlotte Burkholder says
Very pretty decorations. Sounds like you know how to celebrate valentine’s day without spending lots! Thanks for sharing at Family Joy Blog linkup.
Beverly says
Thanks, Charlotte. I do try to make it a budget friendly special night. Thanks for the party!
Shirley Wood says
It is such a pretty and romantic setting! Love your table runner! Now I want to go to TJ Maxx! I am inspired to go ahead and create our Valentine tablescape for this year. It is always fun to do. We go out for Valentines but we also have a nice dinner at our romantic table one night also.
Beverly says
Thank you, Shirley! I often find pretty runners at TJ Maxx. I have fun with Valentine’s tablescapes, too. We usually go out a few days after Valentine’s Day. The crowds here are just too crazy on the actual day. I’ll look forward to seeing your tablescape.
Sandra Garth says
You’ve put together a beautiful and cozy setting and I love the colors. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
Beverly says
Thank you, Sandra. We enjoy it. Thanks for hosting!
Jess says
Wow…this looks so pretty! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks:
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
Thanks, Jess! I’ll be sure to stop by the FB group.
Maisy says
I’m not one to celebrate Valentine’s Day to be honest, but this table setting looks so nice and romantic, I’d love to come home to a table like that 🙂
Have a lovely day!
*Maisy
Beverly says
Thanks, Maisy! I enjoy putting it all together each year. Hope you’re having a wonderful day, too.
Sherry says
What a beautiful table setting! I love the candles and the table runner. So romantic.
Beverly says
Thank you, Sherry! I always enjoy putting it together.