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For The Love Of Valentine’s Day

~ Decorating, Holidays, Valentines Day

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:14‬ ‭

Happy Thursday dear friends! Can you believe Valentine’s Day is less than a month away? No matter how you celebrate, it is a sweet day to share love…and oh how we need more of that! But, we will save that subject for another day. Today, For The Love of Valentine’s Day, I am sharing some inspiration to help you celebrate the holiday of love!  Whether it inspires you to share a quiet evening with your honey, or a dinner with friends, or perhaps a brunch for girlfriends, it can be a special day! 

Cards are a simple way to show our love. I have kept most of my Valentine’s through the years and enjoy taking them out and rereading. It is a good time to send love to a widow or widower, single person, or someone going through a hard time. It is amazing how a single card can brighten someone’s day.

This was a table I set for four to share with another couple. This could be an invitation to a couple who are friends, parents, or a young married couple who need encouragement. My former red dining room was perfect for Valentine’s celebrations. Click here for original post.

A table set in the dining room for just the two of us. Home is our favorite place to celebrate the special day. Click here for original post.

We certainly love sweets for Valentine’s day and My Renaissance Man’s favorite is Red Velvet Cake. The cupcakes are perfect so as not to have an entire cake tempting us.

This was a fun table to set, black tie and red roses. Does it sound formal?

Pink roses are my most favorite for Valentine’s Day. I have a sweet memory from several years ago. Butch had reserved a two night getaway at a lovely and romantic bed and breakfast. When I walked in the room, there were two dozen exquisite pink roses sitting on a desk. Pink rose petals were strewn on the floor and a fire was lit in the fireplace. My man is a keeper, we will celebrate forty six years of marriage on the 23rd of February.

Forgive me as I reminisce again. Several years ago on a trip to London and Paris, we had the most romantic Seine River dinner cruise. As strolling violinists played, we enjoyed a delicious meal and this view of the Eiffel Tower.

A Paris themed tablescape with seldom used Eiffel Tower dinner plates! Click here for original post.

I love planning our menu for our Valentine’s Day dinner. We decided years ago to avoid the crowds and stay home.

Candlelight is a must for the special day!

A table set for two in front of the fireplace is a great idea. Strewn rose petals and votive candles top the table, with soft music playing in the background! Sound romantic? Click here for original post.

However you choose to spend the day, make it memorable!

Last year on our anniversary getaway, after an excellent dinner we walked into a rose petal turn down. This is so easy to do at home, and probably unexpected.

Thank you for your visits and comments. I hope you feel inspired to make Valentine’s Day special for those you love.

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Comments

  2. My sentimental self loves Valentine Day however at my very best I would not be able to out do sweet Butch. When all the world is turned upsize down its our loved ones that are there for us, that encourage us, to simply love us. When we let our Lord and Savior chose our life partners our marriages look a lot like yours. I leave your daily posts feeling like all is well with the world.

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  3. Valentine’s Day is the worst night of the year to dine out in my book, so much better to do something cozy at home! My son’s birthday is Valentine’s Day so we always have a festive family dinner with Valentines and gifts for everyone. I love your black tie and red roses especially!
    Jenna

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  4. That looks as romantic as it gets. Rick always makes me dinner. We used to go out but found we enjoyed dinner at home more, and it’s always wonderful. He doesn’t have the dish collection I do, but he does a decent job on the table and I love that he puts in the effort to make it lovely. I’ll do other dinners around then too — but that one is always special.

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  5. Beautiful Pam! I always heart your tables! We stay in too and enjoy a cozy dinner for two on Valentine’s Day…your menu has me drooling this morning! Your hubby is a keeper, congratulations on your upcoming anniversary. ♥

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  6. Loving your Valentine! I am wanting to do a valentine tablescape. I did put me up a little 4 foot white tree and decorated it for valentine day and it surely makes me smile. Can’t wait to share it. Loving that cozy table by the fireplace! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  7. Love this post, Pam and Valentine’s Day is such a special day. We have stayed home for years as well. I so love your table set in front of your fireplace, that is hard to top. However, they are all lovely. How wonderful that you will soon celebrate 46 years. We will have 47 in July. Long marriages are a beautiful blessing. Wishing you a lovely day and weekend, my friend. ❤

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  8. Happy #46! We will be right behind you on April 19. 1973 was a good year for weddings! Sometimes I think that now young couples enter marriage with the idea that if it gets too hard or it’s not fun, then I’m out. Well, marriage and life ARE hard. But if you make through the bad times together, the good times are even sweeter. Ok, I’m off my soapbox! Loved every table setting today. ?

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  9. Pam, What beautiful tablescapes! I’m enjoying them all but Paris is a favorite as I love the dishes! You have such a beautiful collection of dishware & glasses. Happy 46th anniversary to you & Butch! We’re working on 41. We stay in on Valentine’s night & have for years. Your fireside table has inspired me to try this in our family room with a Valentine decorated mantel. We always visit some elderly widows as you suggested since it can be a very lonely time for them. We enjoy listening to them reminiscing about their spouse & they always have the sweetest expressions of love on their faces that someone let them share their story. Wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s day and a memorable 46th! Congratulations! ❤️ Clara

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  12. I had to do a double take when I saw your red dining room. It seemed so familiar! Valentine’s has an interesting in our house and it always makes me smile to remember.

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  13. Wow! Congratulations on 46 years together!! That is just a wonderful accomplishment! And, your anniversary is on my dear Mom’s birthday! May God bless you both with many, many more amazing years together, sweet friend. You are such an inspiration and blessing!

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  14. Oh so romantic………
    We dine in as well. We often cook together… and we make homemade pasta with our pasta machine. So fun!
    All of your tablescapes are perfect for the Love Day! I enjoy that beautiful set up by your fireplace.
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  21. Just beautiful! I love coming to your blog and being transported to such a lovely state of mind! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

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