“Let all that you do be done in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
Hello lovely friends and Happy Thursday! Each year as I pack up all of my Christmas decor, everything seems a little dull…we go from twinkling lights and loads of color to bare trees and gloomy days! This year I decided not to stay in those gloomy days for too long…I am already looking ahead to Valentine’s Day! You may have already seen hearts and candies start to surface in your local stores! I thought that since February 14th is a little over a month away, that we would just dive right in today! Let’s take a dip back into the archives today to look at a little Red, White and Sweet Candlelight!
Black Tie And Red Roses is a setting for Valentine’s or anytime.
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to extend an invitation to friends. Candlelight and roses make your guests feel special!
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What better way to entertain girlfriends than a Valentine’s brunch?
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Cute party favors!
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Who doesn’t like red velvet cake? Red velvet French toast with vanilla bean creamy cheesecake filling would be perfect to serve a groups of ladies!
Since Butch and I are very sentimental, My Hearts Of Love table, for just the two of us, was very special!
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I have kept lots of the cards that we have given each other through the years. I brought out quite a few to decorate the table. After dinner we read them together…a sweet time!
Valentine’s Day can be a time of reaching out to someone that is single or a couple that might be going through difficulties…a time to show how to Love One Another!
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What better way to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart than a little History, Mystery, & A Romantic Resort!
This romantic resort was only an hour and a half drive from our home! They offered excellent cuisine, a relaxing spa, natural surroundings and the added attractions of history and mystery.
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Romance & Roses…a fireside table for two laden with roses and sweets!
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Thank you for visiting my friends. I hope you are inspired to celebrate your sweetheart, your family, and friends on February 14! Have you made your plans? I would love to know how you celebrate!
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Thank you for the inspiration, Pam! Everything is very pretty! The Red Velvet French Toast looks delicious. I’m not sure why I’ve never noticed your chandelier but it’s beautiful! You’ve inspired me to plan a Valentine celebration!
Thank you dearest Karen!
I like to enjoy white in January, and not think about Valentine until it gets a bit closer.
Thank you Carole, my white will stay until the end of January!
I love the idea of decorating your table with the valentines from your past together. That’s so pretty and such a unique idea. Last year we did Valentine Cork Poppers. A Valentine brunch is a wonderful idea!
Thank you dearest Jeanie!
I love Valentine’s Day, how sweet to save your cards! Love the heart plates, and please save me some red velvet French toast!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
I’m loving revisiting posts. I enjoyed your post today. Great ideas!
Amazing how I forget my own posts! Thankful for pictures and blog archives.
Yes, I forget my posts!?
What a visual feast for the eye on this dreary morning! The napkins tied with black ribbon would be perfect for an Oscars party. This past year, just on the spur of the moment, I sat down and wrote my husband of 45 years a Christmas letter. I thanked him for all he had done for me over the past year (especially this year with my bad accident, it was definitely a “for better or for worse”). He told me it was the best Christmas gift he’d ever received and it made my 6’3 love cry. Sometimes the simplest gestures from the heart are the most romantic.
Roxanne, thank you for sharing your sweet story! I know he was such a help over the past year with your accident. How are you doing now?
I loved seeing all of the Valentine treats this morning…such gorgeous tables and delicious sweets! The red velvet French toast looks scrumptious! The perfect thing to brighten a gloomy winter morning. We finally got to the 50s yesterday, but we are supposed to drop below freezing by noon with some possible sleet. I am so ready for spring! I hope you enjoy your day, sweet friend!
Thanks so much Shannon! Wishing you a wonderful week!
I found your blog only last fall but have enjoyed reading it. I keep wondering where you find space to store all the wonderful variety of things you use on your tables. You must have a very big dish pantry!
Janie, thank you so much. I have a nice size kitchen with lots of cabinets. But, I do store seasonal dishware in Rubbermaid boxes and stow under guest room beds?
With its red walls your dining room is the perfect setting for a Valentine’s celebration. That’s probably a very good thing considering that restaurants are wild and crazy on that night.
Thanks so much Linda!
Thanks Pam…great inspirations. I, too keep all the cards we send to each other and I call it my box of Heart Aches because my heart aches with love and memories each time I open it and see the cards from many years past. Wonderful idea to read them again on Valentine’s day.
Thank you Kari, I am glad to know someone else keeps all the cards!
Valentine’s Day here is only in June,but I love your post,especially the red roses!Hugs!
Thank you Maristella!
Beautiful post, Pam! The sentimentality, beauty, and heartfelt memories you display create vignettes that can be easily replicated. Well, maybe not easily, but with love and effort!
Thank you sweet friend!
What an inspiring post, Pam! You make me dream on a beautiful Valentine’s day ❤
Thank you Donna!
Beautiful romantic inspiration!!!….I have save every card from my hubby….all 47 of them!….and I wish I had saved some valentines from elementary school, as his would be among them! Love that you brought some out to read together!…That is so very romantic and sentimental! You two are such a most wonderful couple!!!
Thank you Shirley! Have a good week~
Pam, this is such a lovely post. You have shared your heart and nothing is more beautiful or romantic. This post is filled with inspiration from beginning to end. And Ideas are beginning to swirl in my head, as I think of something special to do for my husband on this most romantic and special day. Thank you for the lovely gift of beautiful inspiration.
You are so sweet and encouraging, Sylvia!❤️
Sandra, how did I write Sylvia??? I am so sorry!
Love seeing all your wonderful ideas for Valentines, you certainly do know how to make it special. Each year we celebrate a little differently…sometimes at home, sometimes going out.
Thank you Karen for your visit!
Love the black tie place setting. All your ideas for Valentines are wonderful. I still have my tree up! I guess I’ll have to start thinking “February”! Happy Monday!
Thank you Snap! Have a wonderful week~
Thanks for all of the Valentine inspiration!! That red velvet French toast is making me drool! I’m looking forward to decorating for Valentines after seeing all of your wonder posts!
Thank you Ann for your sweet visit! Happy weekend!
A perfect tips for a romantic candle night dinner with your loved one. Thanks for sharing Pam.
Thank you for visiting Clara!
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Thank you Marilyn, can’t wait!
I love everything about Valentines Day! Showing love to those who are the most important people in or lives. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!
Ah! Your post just reminding me Valentines Day is on the way to come. Thanks for such lovely post Pam.
Thank you Julie for your visit! Happy Thursday!
What a beautiful collection of Valentine’s table settings. Each one is wonderful. I have been keeping cards too but I wish I had started back when we were first married. Cheers to sentimental Valentine’s Days!
Yes, we are sentimental. It is fun to go back and read cards from so many years ago!