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Between Naps on the Porch is a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrify Finds, and Gardening.

Feb 2, 2011

Valentine's Day Table Setting: Welcome to the 128th Tablescape Thursday!

Hi Everyone! Hope your week is going great! Today I'm sharing a Valentine's Day tablescape with a fun little "Ice Cream Candy-Bar Sundae" centerpiece. I've posted the tutorial showing how it's made HERE. This sweet treat makes a great Valentine's Day or birthday gift. You'll love how easy and inexpensive it is to make. Also, you'll find a tutorial for the napkin fold I used in this tablescape, HERE.

♥ Happy Valentine's Day! ♥




Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!
~Thomas Hood





When love is not madness, it is not love.
~Pedro Calderon de la Barca





I claim there ain't
Another Saint
As great as Valentine.
~Ogden Nash





Who, being loved, is poor?
~Oscar Wilde





There is no remedy for love but to love more.
~Thoreau





Poetry spills from the cracks of a broken heart, but flows from one which is loved.
~Christopher Paul Rubero





At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.
~Plato





The hours I spend with you I look upon as sort of a perfumed garden, a dim twilight, and a fountain singing to it. You and you alone make me feel that I am alive. Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.
~George Moore





Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.
~Henry Van Dyke





I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.
~Elizabeth Barrett Browning





kisses are a better fate
than wisdom.
~e.e. cummings





Tell me how many beads there are
In a silver chain
Of evening rain,
Unravelled from the tumbling main,
And threading the eye of a yellow star: -
So many times do I love again.
~Thomas Lovell Beddoes





True love stories never have endings.
~Richard Bach





Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. ~Voltaire




Soul meets soul on lovers' lips.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley



♥ Happy Valentine's Day! ♥

Resources:
Chargers: Neiman Marcus 3-4 years ago
China: Vintage (1920's) Copeland Spode, Tower,
Flatware: HomeGoods
Crystal Stemware: Etched, found antiquing, pattern unknown
Ruby Stemware: French Countryside Ruby Goblets were provided by Mikasa
Embroidered Napkins: Vintage and found antiquing, Napkin folding tutorial can be found HERE
Cookies: HomeGoods
Ice Cream Sundae Centerpiece: Tutorial coming soon. Small cake pedestal under sundae is from HomeGoods

Looking forward to seeing your beautiful tablescapes!


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75 Comments:

At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Lisa said...

Absolutely precious! Can't wait for the tutorial..love the stemware!
Hugs, Lisa

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beautiful Valentine table, Susan!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Its all so pretty but I especially like the red/pink candy corn! How fun!!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Susan said...

I love your Valentines Table Scape!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Your dishes and those goblets are just gorgeous, Susan! What a perfect tablesetting for Valentine's Day.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Coty Farquhar said...

Amazing, adorable and beautiful!!
I'm sure you will have the most romantic dinner with your valentine.
xx Coty

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger The Charm of Home said...

That Spode is beautiful! I like your cookies too. So cute!
Sherry

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Tricia said...

Susan, what a fun centerpiece! I especially love the "cherry" on top. That ruby stemware from Mikasa is gorgeous! Love that DEEP red. Thanks so much for hosting this weekly party!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Jocelyn said...

Beautiful!! Such a cheerful and Romantic table.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Lori @ Dining Delight said...

Susan, such a lovely post! I really like how you chose those little poems about love and interspersed them between the gorgeous views of your Valentine tablescape! I LOVE those red goblets, such a wonderful pop of colour! I'm looking forward to the tutorial on that centerpiece!

DD

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

So beautiful, Susan! I love your dishes and the etched glasses you found antiquing. The love quotes were great too!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Jewel Sauls said...

Love your table! I have Spode Pink Tower also but I don't have those chargers! Love them!!!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger April D said...

Those dishes are just gorgeous--red and white has to be my FAVORITE palette ever. Your centerpiece is too cute!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Susan, that centerpiece is adorable! I can't wait to learn how to make one of those. Your place settings are so pretty, and the V'tine cookies look so pretty on that china. Love both of your stemware selections for this table. thank you for hosting. laurie

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Sylvia said...

Everything here screams LOVE ..., so sweet and charming ! Isn't Love Life itself ?!
Happy Valentine's Day !

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger life in red shoes said...

Oh No!! !My eyes have cavities!!!!
Stunning:)

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Donna~One Simple Country Girl said...

Beautiful! Can't wait for the tut for that neat looking centerpiece!
Happy Valentine's Day!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger xinex said...

Beautiful Valentine table, Susan. Pretty centerpiece....Christine

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Kathy said...

Perfect Valentines tablescape Susan, love your chargers they add so much to the romantic feel and your ruby stemware is just gorgeous.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Anonymous Sherrie said...

Your table is gorgeous as always! The amount of work you put into making a sweet table every week is amazing!
Beautiful!
Have a Wonderful week!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Susan said...

Oh Susan, this table setting is a winner. SOOOOO appealing. You really did a great job, from top to bottom. Every detail is covered. GREAT JOB! Susan

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Shirley said...

The perfect valentine setting. What can I say Susan. You are an inspiration!!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Martha said...

You do the best tables! Love your Valentine one!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...

Beautiful table Susan, I Love the wicker "It makes me feel like MAYBE spring is coming"!
Hugs, Donna

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Mary said...

Your candy sundae is adorable! Thanks for hosting :-)

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore Blog said...

So pretty....and so sweet!!
Thanks for sharing!
♥'s
Sherry

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Jacqueline said...

Everything is just wonderful, all the pretty reds. The centerpiece is so fun, the grandkids would be all over that. I love the cookies too.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger ldelangel said...

looking forward to the tutorial!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Gayla said...

Your lovely tablescape is quite beautiful.... I am inspired....


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At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea said...

Love the wicker. Thanks for hosting.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Mary said...

This is such a sweet tablescape. The poetry really adds to your pictures. I am looking forward to the tutorial. I know it will be wonderful!

Have you tried the cookies yet? They are so pretty I'd "almost" hate to eat them!

Mary

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

You must stay awake at night coming up with all your wonderful ideas. This is a winner.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Yellow Rose Arbor said...

So pretty, and unusual! I love those red goblets!

Thanks for hosting.

Katherine

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Debbiedoos said...

Thanks Susan for hosting. Your Valentines table looks so cute! Love the cookies, my boys would love that.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours said...

I always love your red and white plates! Perfect for a Valentine's Day table (and those cookies look especially yummy on them!) Thanks for hosting another week of tablescaping fun!

I finally did the post I mentioned to you a couple of months ago. It's the BEST tablescape ever! Check it out when you get a chance. :-)

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Hi Susan,
Love your Valentine Breakfast table,
so beautiful and inviting. Love your pretty napkins, they remind me of some hankies I have. Your red glasses are so gorgeous. Love that shade of red, my fav!!
Thanks hon, for hosting, you were up early tonight!!
Were those real cookies??? They were so cute!!
If they are.... I would probably shellac them and save them!! lol
Have a Great Valentines Day!!
Nellie

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Nellie, thanks! Yep, they are real cookies. I didn't make them...found them at HomeGoods, I believe. They are too darn cute to eat. :)

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Luncheons at the Junction said...

Love the etched glasses on this sweet table - lucky Valentines that will share this beautiful table!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Natasha said...

Yummy an edible centerpiece! All that red just evokes the passion of love doesn't it? Another wonderful tablescape. You are an artist.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...

Who, being loved, is poor? Such a beautiful quote and a beautiful table. I love both the red goblets and the antique glasses, but the chargers are my very favorite thing on this table! Linda

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Sherri said...

Susan..2 words...FUN...BEAUTIFUL...
http://twotulipstalking.blogspot.com/

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Lizabeth said...

You are a romantic at heart no doubt!
I love the table setting and the ruby glasses next to the etched glasses are so beautiful together. I thoroughly enjoyed your interspersed poetry... You spent a lot of time putting this together..thanks for sharing! Liz

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger The Quintessential Magpie said...

What a CUTE table, Susan. I'm just so glad I was able to finally get on to see this and to blog. I've been locked off my blog all day. I think I might have to send my computer away for three weeks. YIKES! Whatever will I do???

Okay, back to the table. Not only do I love the dishes (cuteness factor is very high there), but that centerpiece is FUN! Girl, I could eat the whole thing. I have been on a chocolate tear all day (it helps with stress, you know), and I think I've gained twenty pounds between eight o'clock this morning and eight o'clock tonight. LOL!

I'm going to blog as fast as I can and try to keep going. They got me up and running for tonight, but they want the computer back to send away. So I am furiously blogging. LOL!

Thanks for hosting...

XO,

Sheila :-)

P.S. As part of my stress relief, I went to Homegoods... what did I find??? You will see on a future post. LOL! You knew it was china related. ;-)

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Love that cute centerpiece and your whole sweet cookie tablescape!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Lady Katherine said...

So charming! I love the dishes, stemware, napkins! Adore the cookies, and candy centerpiece! Such a adorable table for Valentines!

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Anonymous Handy Man, Crafty Woman said...

How pretty! I was hoping you'd do a Valentine's tablescape! :-)

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Bonnie said...

So pretty, Susan! Especially love your beautiful etched glassware... looking forward to the centerpiece tutorial.

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

HURRY with the tutorial!!! We are having a birthday dinner for our daughter on Sat., I am doing the table with a Valentine's theme and this would be a PERFECT centerpiece!!!! It is adorable, and I have sundae glasses too! Love the cookies, would love to ahve one right now:):) XO, Pinky

 
At Wednesday, February 02, 2011 , Blogger martinealison said...

Tout est AMOUR... Bisous

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger txmom2jami said...

Could. Not. Believe. It. when I saw the clear crystal stemware in your photos. We had dinner with friends this evening and she was showing me some lovely pieces of crystal she inherited when her mom passed away. And she showed me these exact same pieces! She doesn't know the name of the pattern, either. :( But it is so lovely! I am sharing your post with her, as I know she will get a kick out of seeing her glasses in such a lovely setting. :)

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Momma Button said...

I am in love with this one! Can't wait for the sundae tutorial. I already have the perfect glass for it.

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Sarah said...

Susan, this table is very romantic. Love that you set it on the white wicker ~ my favorite. The layers of dishes with the vintage Spode and the lacy chargers make my heart sing. The precious cookies are the perfect topping! As always, thank you for sharing and hosting.
~ Sarah

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Beautiful table! I love those gorgeous chargers! Thank you for hosting! :)

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Unknown said...

I love your Valentine tablescape this year! Its so sweet!

Rainey

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hello Susan,
I love your Vantine's table, who could resist. This is certainly one of the loveliest centerpieces, I ever saw.
Greetings, Johanna

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Miss Char said...

Susan, your Valentines table is just so festive. I love your centerpiece, your dishes and your red glassware makes the whole table just pop. Thanks for sharing and also for providing this forum for us to share our tables too.

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger V I N T A G E O L O G I E said...

Hello and thank you for hosting this fun party ... it's my first 'link-up' ... I visit often and am always impressed with your tablescapes ... do you ever run out of ideas?

Love your Valentine theme here ... especially the cookies, so much fun for the kiddies! {big and little!}

xo
Jill

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

So pretty - and fun, too, Susan. I love Valentine's Day.♥

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Sunny Simple Life said...

Your table is darling but those cookies are the cutest things I have ever seen.

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Arabella said...

Well done, Susan! Your theme is just adorable.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Marie

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger FABBY'S LIVING said...

Oh I love your Valentine's tablescape...I will make mmine next Thursday. Today I will show my granddaughters tea party.

I wish there to have tea with you Susan in such beautiful tablescape. You're wondeful!

XOXOXO
FABBY

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Kathleen said...

I love those dishes , so pretty! The goblets are beautiful. A lovely Valentine's table, for sure.
Thanks for hosting, Susan!

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Tamara said...

I LOOOOVE the sundae centerpiece!! I would like to make this before 2/12 so I hope you post the tutorial by then. Thank you!! :-)

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger An Oasis in the Desert said...

Your tablescape is just precious, and I love the quotes.
CAS

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Susan, a table filled with poetry. The china is out of this world. I'm looking forward to the tutorial... hugs ~lynne~

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Rattlebridge Farm said...

What a wonderfully fun and festive tablescape! I love the red transferware!

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Bill said...

Hi Susan,

It's all so cheerful, colorful, clever and FUN (decided not to use another c-word)! Your photos are great -- so crisp and clear (more c's!). Naturally, I love the vintage stemware. You're the best at striking a balance between whimsy and elegance.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Warmest regards,
Bill

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Lynn said...

Lovin' your beautiful table Susan! Great centerpiece and fun cookies:@)

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger La said...

I am in love with your gorgeous china. It is so pretty. What a fun centerpiece.

Happy Valentine's Day! La

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Susan...

What a sweet Valentine's table, my friend! It just sings of "sweetness" and "love"! Of course, I think you know how much I adore those gorgeous white charger plates...I really would love a set! I always just oooh and aaah whenever I see them on your beautiful tables! And...I love the red and white transferware dishes...sooo pretty and sooo perfect for Valentine's Day! Girlfriend, I LOVE your "Ice Cream Sundae" centerpiece...it's sooo pretty and I bet it tastes pretty good too! Hehe! It makes a lovely centerpiece! I'll be looking for the tutorial...you're right, they would make awesome gifts as well!

Well dear friend, thank you for sharing your beautiful Valentine table with us...and for hosting another fabulous Tablescape Thursday! Sure do appreciate you!!!

Love ya,
Chari @Happy To Design

 
At Thursday, February 03, 2011 , Blogger Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Hi Susan, what a beautiful red and white table - very fresh. The candy is the perfect centerpiece - sooooo cute and delicious! Linda

 
At Friday, February 04, 2011 , Blogger Miss Merry said...

Wonderful and cheerful table. My husband is a snickers addict. I may have to try the sundae idea for his valentines day!

 
At Friday, February 04, 2011 , Blogger Sue said...

This is such a beautiful and fun table. I love the cookies at each place setting...the white lacy dishes really add a frilly look for Valentine's Day. I used to make candy bouquets for my shop back in the 90's...I like the ice cream candy look, can't wait for the tutorial. So pretty!

 
At Sunday, February 06, 2011 , Blogger Marigene said...

No one does red and white like you, Susan! Beautiful...

 
At Sunday, February 05, 2012 , Anonymous Victoria Mische said...

Oh this is really such a beautiful tablescape. I never used candies as decor but upon seeing those photos of you, maybe I'd like to try this amazing idea! I love chocolates so snickers is also be my picked as part of my decors. Thanks for bringing this up.

 

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