“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
Valentine’s Day is a week away…I hope you are getting your plans in place! We have celebrated this special day much the same over many years…a quiet and romantic evening at home complete with a nice dinner and of course a pretty table for two!
I know we first think of our husbands or significant other on this holiday of love, but have you ever thought of inviting others to share in that special day? Perhaps a couple that might need encouragement in their marriage or friends that are single and have no significant other? Or maybe even the way our friends, Charles and Kathy did for years…they invited all the widows from our church to their home for Valentine’s dinner. That simple invitation to dinner or even a sweet Valentine card could be exactly what makes a potentially difficult day one of joy for someone! With this in mind, I have set a table for four this week!
My red dining room is a perfect backdrop for Valentine’s Day!
Pink tulips sit in a red toile tray that I found at Tuesday Morning last year.
Of course, the red stemware makes an appearance for this special occasion!
My everyday white dinner plates, topped by a beautiful cranberry salad plate, and a Churchill toile patterned dessert plate completes the plate stack.
A pair of birds given to me by a special friend and crystal candleholders flank the tulips.
I use the heart placemats every year for Valentine’s…the checks and hearts are too cute!
I would normally make red velvet cake (Butch’s favorite) for our Valentine’s dinner, but we decided we would not cheat on our Whole 30 diet plan. We chose a hard month to diet because we also celebrate our anniversary this month.
Sheer organza napkins are paired with red ones.
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Do you invite family or friends to share dinner at home or a restaurant?
Thank you, sweet friends, for your visits and comments you leave behind.
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Karen Skinner says
So pretty! The paint on your dining room walls is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Karen! Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Rita C. (Panoply) says
I love the concept of inclusion on Valentine’s Day. There are just too many individual people hurting to isolate them from celebrating love. Speaking of celebrating love, congratulations in the anniversary month to you and Butch, Pam! Enjoy!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Rita…Happy Tuesday!
Gary Jo Ann Hodges says
Just beautiful! ♥️
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Jo Ann❤❤❤
marmeladegypsy says
Beautiful and SO romantic!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much sweet, Jeanie!
the Painted Apron says
You do have the perfect dining room for Valentine’s Day Pam! The willowy tulips are so pretty with the red and white. Your thoughts on including others for this day of love are generous and beautiful, share the love!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Jenna!
Cindy says
Awe such a sweet tablescape Pam. I love it. For us, sometimes we go out and sometimes we eat in. My precious Fatherinlove’s birthday is on Valentine’s day so this year we may be celebrating his 81st birthday on Valentine’s Day. Now that is truly SWEET for us as we are so grateful for him and that the Lord has allowed him to be in such good health. But…we might just have a romantic dinner for two on another night….Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Happy birthday to your FIL and Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!❤. Blessings~
Kim says
Your table is beautiful, Pam. I love the toile tray, especially with your dessert plates…such a nice repeat. Your dining room is stunning with your additions of red and pink to your table. Love the tulips! Aren’t we all ready for spring?!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Kim! I am contemplating painting my dining room…Happy Tuesday!
lulu says
Years ago I determined it was best to have dinner at home on Valentines. I can’t tell you how relieved the hubby was after a few failed attempts to take me out to dinner. This year should prove to be interesting! Lovely table as always.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
I think most husbands prefer eating at home for the occasion!
bonnie morgan says
So pretty, Pam! Love the tulips in the toile tray and sweet birds as your centerpiece. Your napkins and glassware go so well with the cute placemats. Of course, your plate stack is perfect. Great idea to share the occasion with others.
I’m late reading blogs today. I’ve been out in the yard all morning working and I am going to be sore but it felt good to be outside.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks Bonnie, it has been pouring rain here all day, it was predicted that we might have severe weather! So far, just heavy rain!
Belle Bleu Interiors says
Pam, I love your idea of including others on Valentine’s Day. We always have a Valentine Party with our children, I bake goodies, decorate the table, and prepare a special dinner. Then each child, gets a special Valentine’s gift, They look forward to it each year. Your table is beautiful and perfect for a wonderful Valentine’s dinner. I am adoring the red toile plates and those cute birds. I know that your guests will feel special sitting at your gorgeous and gracious table.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Shannon, your Valentine’s party with your children is so sweet and the memories you make will be cherished!
Linda says
Love your pretty table Pam. So inviting and perfect for Valentine’s Day. Your dining room has lots of glam and drama. Many blessings to you.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Linda, thanks so much! Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
Your dining room is the perfect place for so many holidays and festivities…a beautiful backdrop for the beautiful table settings you create…A most table to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones!!…and come to NC and shop with me!!! 🙂
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Shirley, I would love to come and shop with you…maybe we can make that happen sometime!
Ann Krucek says
Your dining room is the perfect romantic aback drop for your gorgeous valentines table!! Thai all comes together beautifully for the loving occasion!! Stunning!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Ann! Blessings~
Sarah says
Beautiful room! I admire all the red. Your table is perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Jann Olson says
It’s beautiful Pam. I love the red toile tray! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Jann!
Daniela says
Dear Pam,
your table for Valentine’s day is simply perfect, so stunning and cared in the littlest detail, thank you for sharing such Beauty with us, and thank you for the lovely comment you left on -My little old wordl – I appreciate it so so much !
I’d love to follow your so nice blog, but I don’t know how to manage, alas …
Wishing you a joyous day, today,
and wonderful days to come
XX Dany
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Daniela…Happy Thursday!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
Lovely! I love those vintage red glasses.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much Carole!
Judy Biggerstaff says
Beautiful table, love the reds, especially the goblets. I used red goblets on my table too. Thanks for sharing.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Judy! Happy Valentine’s Day
Sherry says
What a beautiful table Pam! Happy Anniversary! I am writing about that exact Proverb 25:11 this week! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Sherry, I am loving your writings, so encouraging!
Sandra Garth says
From the sheer napkins to the tulips everything is perfect! Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much and have a great week, Sandra!
Linda Hastings says
Pam, since I only recently found your blog, visiting your Valentines Day tablescape from last year was an extra sweet treat for me. I love your simplicity but beautiful table. I think we both have the same flatware, Oneida Dover. It is such a pretty and classic design that compliments almost any table. Love so much in this tablescape!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
I am so glad you found my blog and are following, Linda! Have a wonderful week.
Lisa says
Is there a link for the place mats?
Pam @ Everyday Living says
They were sourced locally several years ago. Sorry no link!