Before we get started, the winner of the shopping spree at French Bleu Vintage has been announced on the Giveaway post, HERE. Thanks so much to everyone who entered the giveaway.
I know Valentine's Day is behind us now, but I had to squeeze in one more Valentine's Day table setting before we say good-bye to that holiday for another year. I had envisioned this tablescape with red roses in the centerpiece, but unfortunately all the ones I found today were still closed up tight...not quite what I had in mind.
So, I kept the centerpiece simple with pillar candles in silverplated holders.
I spotted these eyelet napkins in another table setting linked to TT recently and I made a bee line for Pier 1 to buy a set. I can never resist eyelet fabric, no matter if it's sheets or a pretty dress.
Notice how the eyelet napkins repeat the feel of the pierced chargers. I think you'll be seeing these napkins again over the summer months. You may remember the dragonfly napkin rings from THIS previous summer table setting.
Dinner and salad plates are Copeland Spode, Tower. This is the oldest china I own...it dates back to the 1920's.
Instead of bread on our bread plates, each plate holds a heart-shaped cookie. Who wants bread when we can eat cookies!
I can't wait to see green leaves on the trees again...must be patient, must be patient. I'm trying.
These pictures were taken late in the day and the setting sun created fun shadows across the porch.
"If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden." ~Attributed to Claudia Ghandi
Click on the category header "Tablescapes" for links to many more table settings. Click on the "Holiday" category for links to posts about holiday decorating and holiday table settings.
Resources:
Chargers: Horchow, 4 years ago
Dinner and Salad Plates: Copeland Spode, Tower, found on eBay
Stemware: Waterford, Iced Beverage pattern is Araglin, Crimson Hock Wine is Lismore
Flatware: Argent, Tuesday Morning, 2 years ago
Red Napkins: HomeGoods, this year
Eyelet Napkins: Pier 1, a few days ago
Napkin Rings: Pier 1 last year, they still have them now
Silveplate Pillar Candle Holders: Marshalls, 2 years ago
Cookies: Walmart
Looking forward to the beautiful tablescapes posted for this Tablescape Thursday!
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Welcome! Thanks for coming to the party!
As my granny used to say, "That is loverly!"
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
Thanks, Kerry!
DeleteSusan, What a fabulous table. I love the richness of the silver mixed with the whimsical dragon fly napkin rings. As always thanks for hosting each week.. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Susan! Except for the cookies, this could be used anytime. I always have loved those chargers.
ReplyDeleteAmazing things are blooming by you! Winter will be our guest till April when we might see some daffodils.
Not complaining, it has been so much better than all the blizzards of last year.
By next week, Mardi Gras will be over, and then we March into St.Patrick's Day! :)
Easter is early, so we have to get going on that too, lol.
I love tablescapes only second to vintage tablecloths! Stunning table, especially love the eyelet napkins with the sweet dragonfly rings.
ReplyDeleteYour table is gorgeous as usual, Susan. I love the classic red and white color, very romantic. Isn't this weather unreal? It was 50 when I got back from FL last Friday and it froze the next day and now back in the 70's. Flowers are actually blooming, had a chance to go out in the back porch yesterday...Christine
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine. Spring will be here soon. You'll be back in the pool before you know it.
DeleteSusan, glad you were still in the mood to set a Valentine's table. This one is full of charm! Love the eyelet napkins. Guess I'll be heading to Pier I later today. LOL
ReplyDeleteWarm here in TX too. Strange winter we are having.
Thanks for hosting each week and sharing your creative tablescapes. ~ Sarah
Thanks, Sarah! One thing about the eyelet napkins, I trimmed mine up a bit after I got home. They had strings and such hanging from them. Plus, some of the eyelet still had a little fabric around it. They are still worth the trouble though. I wish I could remember whose table I saw them on last week.
DeleteSusan... thanks for inspiring us each week with your beautiful table settings and providing a place for to share, inspire and be inspired too! xo HHL
ReplyDeleteYour valentine setting is just beautiful, love the plates!
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristin
So beautiful!!
ReplyDeletei love the red. And the day is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSusan, Beautiful pictures of a lovely table. Your Spode china on the pierced chargers with eyelet peering out of the cherry red napkins, enfolded in the oversized butterfly works so beautifully, elegantly and a little bit whimsically. Thanks for hosting. ~CJ
ReplyDeleteThanks, CJ! I love whimsy. lol
DeleteSo charming! Thanks for hosting Susan.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
Thanks for having this party. I've joined in before, but not tried to leave so many comments as this time around. I am having ALL KINDS OF TOUBLE with blogs that request you type in something to show you're not a robot. I hope people realize it cuts down on the number of comments they'll be receiving.
ReplyDeleteStill am crazy about those chargers. They seem to go with everything - not just elegant tables, but casual settings as well.
Denise, I think a lot of folks don't realize it's the default setting for Blogger. I'll try to remember to mention it in a post soon.
DeleteBeautiful table Susan! Loving the napkins and the china is exquisite! I have a soft spot for red transferware... XO Cindy
ReplyDeleteYour Valentines tablescape is so pretty! I really, really love how the red just pops right out of the pictures. Your photos were certainly taken at the perfect time of day because the outside seems to blend in with the white of your porch and the red just leaps out! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks! ♥
DeleteI like the chargers. Pretty table setting.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that we are able to think porch this time of year. I'm beginning to wonder if winter isn't yet to come. As always, your table is a delight as are the others who choose to join you. Such fun this day of the week always is.
ReplyDeleteCrazy that we are able to think porch this time of year. It makes me wonder if winter isn't yet to come and that's a scary thought. As always, your table is a delight as are those from others who choose to join you each week. Such fun on Thursdays.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, elegant, gorgeous breathtaking -- I am out of adjectives.
ReplyDeleteI too love eyelet. As a single girl, I had eyelet curtains, dust ruffles and pillows -- a totally girly look just for me. They were threadbare when I let them go. I have had several dresses of eyelet, too over my life, and it was the same -- threadbare when I finally let go. I don't know what it is about eyelet that makes me instantly fall in love, but there it is. I will definitely be on the lookout for some of these napkins.
Thanks for hosting!
I think I had eyelet curtains, too...you just jogged an old memory. I also had an eyelet dust ruffle back in the day. I would mind having another one of those.
DeleteI love red and white together, so Cupid's Day is always a favorite of mine! Love those eyelet napkins combined with the red ones. The addition of the silver is classic. Thanks for hosting the party. ~ Sue
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue!
DeleteBeautifully done...I love the red and white contrast plus the eyelet napkins and eyelet-looking plates are fabulous together. Love this..
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely table-scape!!! I love your red goblets and napkins, a happy color scheme
ReplyDeletefor Valentine as well as many other times.
((hugs)), Maki
Thank you for hosting. Your Valentines Table is beyond wonderful, such a great mix of colour and sparkle.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you set one more Valentine's table! I thought that I'd be a straggler, as usual, but it seems there are still a few tablescapers out there that weren't quite done with the holiday! I love your hock glasses! What a beautiful red! I've added them to my wish list! Thank you for hosting such an amazing party!
ReplyDeleteMaria, I think we are in good company. :)
DeleteYour table is delighful. I just love the red and white. And I can't wait to see the green trees again also!
ReplyDeleteSchedule trip to Pier 1 tomorrow...check. Think to use Copeland Spode Pink Tower with clear red accents...check. Work on completing collection of red crystal wine goblets...check. Now let me think...anything else? Probably, but I'll do well to remember all of this. Great tablescape. We're enjoying unseasonably warm weather here, too...can't complain at all. Thanks for providing this wonderful venue for us each week. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteCherry Kay...you are so cute! I think we'll get a lot of use out of these eyelet napkins. Wouldn't that be great for a Mother's Day table setting!
DeleteI love it all. The lace napkins are so pretty and dragonfly napkin rings just made it! As always I enjoy your blog. It is like having my very own magazine. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks Cindy! What a sweet thing to say! I feel the same way about all the tablescapes linked for TT each week.
DeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteYour Tablescape is Beautiful as you know just how to put it all together. I also have the napkins ring, I did not see the napkins with the lace. Maybe I can make them need to go to
Jo-anns.
Thanks so much for hosting your party for us. I hope you have a wonderful Day with your family.
XXOO Diane
Diane, that's an awesome idea!
DeleteI am so glad you posted this even after Valetines Day, it is so pretty. I love your eyelet napkins and the chargers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tablescape! Love the new eyelet napkins and the dragonfly rings are so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I spotted those napping, I was thinking, I love how they work so well with the charger and "where did you find them"? Thanks for telling us. There will probably be a run on Pier 1 today! Just beautiful. Dianne
ReplyDeleteDianne, you may be right. I definitely had to have some once I saw them. :)
DeleteSwoon!! Those red Lismore goblets are fabulous. I know your guests felt loved - hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteLove the table - I _LOVE_ Spode Pink Tower and you have made a beautiful table with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jewel!
DeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting My Cozy Corner. I was so excited to see I was the winner of the giveaway from French Bleu Vintage. What fun it is to blog and then WIN! I love following your daily posts and the tablescapes are always so fabulous. This Valentine tablescape is beautiful and your descriptions are so entertaining and informative. Thanks again for the comment on 'Thoughtful Valentine Gifts' @ My Cozy Corner
xo
Betty
Very elegant Susan! The light coming in the room really sets off your gorgeous glasses. What a lovely tablescape. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSusan - your table makes me swoon! Those red Lismore goblets are fabulous!! I know that your guests felt loved every minute. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteSusan - your table makes me swoon! Those red Lismore goblets are fabulous and I know your guests felt loved every minute. Thanks, again, for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how many times I've mended Ms. C's pretty eyelet dust ruffle!!! She keeps stepping on it. :/
ReplyDeleteYour table is just gorgeous, Susan. I seriously covet those RED Waterford stems. Every time you use them, I just swoon.
I'm also kicking myself for passing on buying some of the Copeland castle service. I wasn't crazy about it then, but it sure looks pretty NOW! Often, I need to see how others have used it before I fall in love. Dang!
We've finally got a pretty, sunny day today & I see you've got rain. I guess we all have to take our turn. Hurry up, SPRING!!!
Hugs,
Rett
ooops, forgot to say "thank you" for hosting again. I always appreciate the fact that you do this every week, week after week & I always want you to know how much I enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, please DO make a post about getting rid of character verification??? You can explain things so beautifully & LOTS more people read & listen to YOU than me.
Hugs,
R
The pierced chargers, Spode, and ruby glassware are perfect for a Valentine gathering, Susan. Thank you for helping the day last a bit longer!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to tell my mother to check this post out. She LOVES dragonflies! and those napkin rings are adorable :)
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