“…but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Happy Tuesday sweet friends! Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is a couple of weeks away? I feel like we just celebrated the new year! I have always loved Valentines Day…I love the romance and love that the 14th day of February brings out in all of us. And it’s not just a holiday set aside for you and your significant other, but it can be a lovely day for you and your girlfriends, spending time with a widow, or anyone who could be lonely this time of year!
On Saturday, Butch ran a few errands and brought home a dozen roses, just because! He got these particular roses because of their unique color…an orange-red . When I saw them, I knew they would make their way to a tablescape and the idea popped into my mind…”a Paris theme”! Because after all, it is one of my favorite cities, and it’s the time of year for those X’s and O’s! Pull up a chair and join us!
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Butch and I have been to Paris twice…once in 2003 and again in 2006. I took this picture of the Eiffel Tower while on a dinner cruise on the Seine. The meal was fabulous and the scenery was the absolute best! Strolling violinists stopped by our table to serenade us, isn’t that romantic?!
A cast iron Eiffel Tower takes center stage with a vase of roses on either side (yes, the hubby did the arranging). You may remember I recently used the quilted table runner, but since I purchased it in France, it was the perfect choice for my table.
Early morning sunlight dances across the table! You all know how much I love books…so I pulled out several that are about “The City Of Light” and stacked them for a little extra interest.
The Eiffel Tower is one of three that I have. I like that it has a place for a votive candle.
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The dinner plates were purchased at Home Goods several years ago. They were made in England and designed by Carly Dodsley. The color of the roses perfectly matches the red in the plates!
The large painting on the wall that you see in so many of my tablescape pictures is of a sidewalk cafe in Paris!
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The French have a way of taking something ordinary and making it très chic I didn’t have pretty place cards on hand, so I used what I had available. Eiffel Tower place card holders add a little elegance!
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
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The Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées
As always thank you for your visits and sweet comments…they make my day!
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I am excited to be joining more than twenty bloggers for a Romantic Tablescape Blog Hop next week! I hope you will join me on Monday when I will be sharing my tablescape. With all of these ladies participating, you will be sure to find much inspiration for your Valentines table!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Life on Lakeshore Drive,Coastal Charm, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Katherines Corner,Petit Haus, Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Vintage Mama’s Cottage, Marilyn’s Treats Eclectic Red Barn, Share Your Cup,21 Rosemary Lane,The Vintage Nest, The Essence Of Home, Feathering My Empty Nest, Kingsbury Brook Farm, The Red Painted Cottage, Love Of Home,My Soulful Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Starfish Cottage, Rustic & Refined,The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, Celebrate & Decorate, Sweet Sensations, The Dedicated House, Jodie Fitz, The Design Twins, Happy Nester, Modern Glam Home, Shabby Fufu, Desingthusiasm, Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Wow!So beautiful and romantic!Your red roses are stunning!”Love is in the air…”!Hugs,dear friends.
Thank you dearest Maristella! Hugs
I love your morning light in the dining room, Pam. A fitting ensemble for the coming holiday with your runner, books, painting, flowers and towers! I have that same cast iron Eiffel, and used it for a Galentine’s table. I love the tiny little Eiffels for the place cards! Looking forward to participating in next week’s lineup. It’ll be fun. Have a great day.
Thank you Rita, I always enjoy a blog hop!
Très, très jolie, Pam! So romantic ❤
Merci, Donna!
Oh, what a treat this morning to think of Paris. We are going in May and I am looking forward to being there again.
Your table is perfect with your wonderful plates and Eiffel Tower lite with a votive. I have the Betty Phillips book and several Paris books but not, Paris was ours.
Love your Arc de Triomphe picture at night!
Is this your river cruise, Bonnie?
Paris is ours this morning! I especially love the light streaming in your beautiful dining room. The Eiffel Tower theme was carried through with perfection. Love the books. Your dining room with its red walls, beautiful drapes and chandelier is so beautiful and adds to every tablescape. Your hubby is getting a head start!! I have a feeling he brings you flowers quite often. Blessings
Thank you so much, Dianne. And yes, he brings flowers often❤️
Love the French themed table with the Eiffel Tower votive holder. I have the same one but without the votive. How romantic would that be lit. Roses from Butch AND he arranged them. What a wonderful, thoughtful kind man.
Alice, Butch is the best! Thank you!
Just beautiful Pam! I love being an armchair traveler and visiting Paris via your table. I love the addition of your books to pair with your Eiffel Tower centerpiece. The roses are gorgeous!
Thank you Mary! Armchair travel is a safe and easy way to travel. I enjoy it!
The best flowers are given “just because I love you”. Butch, I think a few husbands are going to be in trouble today!!
You are so sweet, Roxanne! I hope you are having a good week!
Again and again you demonstrate how setting a table is a creative exercise.
Thank you Linda!
Pam, how wonderful to have been able to visit Paris! It is one of my bucket list items. Your Paris inspired table looks just beautiful in your gorgeous red dining room. The pretty French quilted runner provides the perfect backdrop for your lovely roses, books, and Eiffel Tower. Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!!!
Thank you sweet friend!
Pam, you must know I do love this post. Your beautiful red dining room provides the perfect atmosphere for the gorgeous table setting. It is so wonderful that you have had the great pleasure of visiting Paris – such special memories for you and Butch.
Have a beautiful day !
Thank you dearest Sandra!
Such fun Pam, and oh la la so pretty! I think it is tres chic with all the specials touches and I LOVE the books! C’est Bon!
Merci, Jenna!
This might be my favorite of your tablescapes because it is PARIS! What wonderful ideas you have given me, Pam! I love your centerpiece and incorporating the books. I almost bought those dishes once at Home Goods and am kicking myself. I went back two days later and they were gone. This is such a delightful post with your photos and your table. I can only imagine the tasty food that will accompany such a setting!
Thank you Jeanie. We must compare all our travel notes!
What a beautifully romantic table, Pam! The details are stunning! Have a wonderful week.
Thank you Katie!
Thank You for sharing this lovely post. I love those dishes.
Marion
Thank you Marion! Have a wonderful Thursday!
That table setting is beautiful, elegant,too. The painting of a Paris street is gorgeous.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn! Happy Thursday!
what a beautiful table !! with its Parisian-literary touch and beautiful roses …
Do you know that Antonio and I were also in Paris in October 2006? Wonderful autumn with its “feuilles mortes” so beautiful.
How beautiful everything, what happy times, thank you for reminding me.
Dolores
Dolores, ¡estuvimos allí en octubre de 2006! ¡Estoy tan agradecido de que esto te haya hecho recordar la fecha y los momentos felices con Antonio! ¡París es una ciudad hermosa y espero volver algún día! Abrazos ~
What is more romantic than Paris! Those dishes with the Eiffel Tower are wonderful and the roses are gorgeous! Those little Eiffel Tower place card holders are the cutest! I did a tablescape once with the Eiffel Tower too- I was imagining being in Paris but have never actually been there.
Your Paris Theme table is lovely Pam. I love those plates! I adore those place cards. You have the neatest things to make your beautiful table complete with each tablescape you do. I am still enjoying my winter white copper delight table but thinking about Valentine’s day table now. Hope you have a wonderful day dear Pam. Hugs and blessing, Cindy
You are so sweet Cindy! Wishing you a joy-filled Thursday. Hugs and blessings to you dear friend!
I love your understated table and all its elements. There is beauty in simplicity!
Thank you for taking me to paris today. Your table is simply beautiful with those roses and special Paris inspired plates. I do like that Eiffel Tower too, Pam. Have a good day.
Thank you so much, Barbara! I am sorry I missed your comment!
That is an amazing photo of the Eiffel Tower!!! Wow! And, yes…very romantic to gaze at that with strolling violinists and a scrumptious dinner with your sweetie! I can’t think of anyone who would be able to resist the romantic spell it had to have put you under! I really like the picture of the Arc de Triomphe, too. Your camera caught some amazing images! Beautiful tablescape created with love and great memories. Oh…..that quilted runner is gorgeous, too! I wish I knew how to sew or quilt or knit or crochet or any of that sort of thing. I’m just such an impetuous chick…can’t sit still more than 10 minutes without getting antsy! Happy Valentine’s Day (early) to you and Butch!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and you hubby! Make him cook for you❤️
Pam, the roses are beautiful and perfect for your romantic table! I have never been to Paris, but hope to get there some day. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Paris is a special place, hope you make it one day!
Oh what a table that makes you feel as though you hear the wonderful French music playing in the background. How so sweet of Butch to bring you flowers, “just because” that is the best!….love your Tres Chic place cards!
Looking forward to all of the beautiful romantic tablescapes!
Thank you dear friend!
This is simply very romantic. I love these pictures, they are beautiful.
Thank you for your visit!
Oui, oui, Bon Ami! Another beautiful post! Did you notice my Eiffel tower and little French flea market book on my piano in my Valentine post today? I always incorporate French and Parisian touches for Valentine’s Day too.
Thanks for linking up this post at Share The Love!
Thank you so much Amber, and I did notice your sweet French touches!
J’adore your Frenchie table here! Love it all, mon amie!
Thank you Angelina!
Amber
Nice to meet you my fellow blogger! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Valentine decor and linking to our “Vintage Valentine” blog hop!
Much love,
Debby
Debbygoesshabby.blogspot.com
Thanks for the opportunity, Debby!
What a beautiful tablescape! Love Paris! Thanks for sharing for Friday Friends Parade!
Thank you Ashley!
A Parisian escape! How lovely!
Thank you for visiting, Linda!
Oh Pam this is so pretty! This beautiful post makes me want to break my piggy bank and book a trip to Paris. Thank you for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story, and have a great weekend.
Thank you Sandra!
Oo la là! I love your table. Love those salad plates! I was in Paris a couple of years ago and I didn’t pick up one of those Eifeel Towers that could be found everywhere! I could kick myself! Your table is very romantic, youthful, and très français!