Everyday Living

The Softer Side Of Valentine’s

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday, Valentines Day

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

Happy Tuesday sweet friends! I am glad that you are here today! Everywhere you look, you can see pink, red, and all things Valentines!  Have you made your plans for the holiday of love? Our tradition is to eat at home to avoid the crowds…it makes for a nice little romantic evening, just the two of us!

Typically on Valentine’s Day our table is set for two, but today you are invited to join our softer side of Valentine’s table set for six! And you are in for a real treat…I am joining twenty three bloggers to bring you a Valentine’s Day Tablescape Blog Hop!  The lovely Chloe of Celebrate & Decorate is our hostess and you will find loads of inspiration for your Valentine’s table! You can find the links at the bottom of this post.

If you have been following Everyday Living for a while, you will notice this tablescape is quite different for me. I always use lots of red for Valentine’s Day, but I used softer colors with pops of red for a little drama.

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The centerpiece is also different than what I normally would do. I filled a dough bowl with moss and added blush and white hydrangeas and the petite red velvet heart made by Hot Skwash. I love its tiny golden crown!
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Tablescape Tuesday: Toile Pink & Roses

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday, Valentines Day

“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:2‬ ‭

Happy Tuesday sweet friends…hopefully you all are staying warm and cozy inside on this chilly winter day!  Here in the Deep South, the excitement is at an all-time high…we are expecting snow!  When James Spann (our weather man) starts talking about the “white stuff”, everyone gets frantic and rushes to the grocery stores to buy milk and bread!  Do any of my Southern friends know why these two items get paired together when snow is in the forecast?  I have never been able to figure out why…maybe milk sandwiches!?!  If the forecast is correct and we do get snow, it should be here by the time you guys read this!  It’s a rare occurrence for us in the South, so we get a little excited!  Today’s tablescape is giving a nod towards Valentine’s Day, with Toile Pink and Roses stealing the show!  Come on in where it is warm and pull up a chair!

Simple Valentine tablescape using spray roses as the centerpieceMy dining room has taken on a completely different appearance as it went from a favorite shade of red called Mediterranean Spice to a soft Palladian Blue. I am loving the change.
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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.
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