Valentine's Table '09

I used my gold beaded place mats for this table. I have not used these as often as I thought I would. They are pretty formal and I am more into fun and whimsical tables.
Because I didn't want to hide the pretty placemat, I did not use a charger plate. I did a flower napkin fold to hold a pink rose candle.

The rose sits atop the napkin in a relish dish holder.

I bet you all have seen (and maybe own) one of these. I find the dishes work great for candle holders or dessert cups.



The centerpiece also has some "outside the box" items. I have placed a number of items atop a Jeannette depression era Crystal Harp cake stand with gold trim.
The doves were part of a wedding gift. A pearl necklace drapes down each side. The white lace hearts serve to hold the necklaces in place. I have just used a couple of pins to secure them.

In front of the doves I have two pink necklaces that I love.




On the back side I have used a large gold earring to cover the necklace clasp.

I have pierced ears so I would never wear this earring. I think it's quite beautiful, though, and I am happy to get to enjoy it in a different manner.




Since it's Valentine's Day I have used my LOVE candles in front of the centerpiece.


I have used red, pink and gold glasses.


The large red wine glass has a little heart attached with wire to its stem.


The dessert plate is a glass heart on top of a gold plate. The gold plate was really used just to pull in one more item in the liqueur glass color.


Since the liqueur bottles were so pretty they were also used as table decoration.


Again the chair backs were decorated. I just finished making two quilt blocks with a rose in the center, so I took the opportunity to use them on the two host chairs.
Be sure to do something special for your Valentine this year.



Check out all the other tablescapers at Susan's blog on Thursday . Have fun!

Comments

Tardevil said…
Beautiful job. I wondered if you participated in Tablescape Thursday! Love that pink vintage glass. The entire table is very pretty!
Love your table Zoey...Looks like you are ready for Valentine's day!

Susan
This is so pretty, and so many unique treasures were used to bring this table together! I'll have to go back and look again, so I'll be sure I didn't miss any of these great ideas! laurie
Anonymous said…
Simply gorgeous decoration for Valentines Day...
I love the way you encircled the cake plate w/ the necklaces...I am sooo copying that idea some time.

I can't remember if I have congratulated on being a "blogs of Note" or not...if I haven't, then CONGRATULATIONs! What an honor!
Carol said…
Pretty table, Zoey. I like the way the pink and purple necklaces look on the gold beaded placemat. Will link to your blog closer to V Day!
A Hint of Home said…
I love how you did your place settings. The napkin is very pretty under the candle.
Zoey,
What a romantic and detailed table you've set. So festive! I just love it. Everything is so lovely.
Warmly,
Alisa - Carolina Panache
Love all the little details and the pink! Great job and some great ideas here;) French
Kathy said…
Hi Zoey, your tablescapes are just amazing, so full of detail and so inspiring, I love how you add the fabrics to the back of your chairs, I need to do that :). your Valentines table is just perfect. Kathy.
niartist said…
This is wonderful, and full of clever ideas! Love the napkin folds! :) Great job, Zoey!
Maryrose said…
Very pretty, the magic is in the detail. Thank you for sharing.
Maryrose
Linda Q said…
Wonderful job, so creative and I like the mixture of things you have to make it all sparkle!
Linda Q
Anonymous said…
I really like all the pretties you put together for this table. Looks like you really had some fun! You gave me lots of good ideas of thinking outside the box!
Fifi Flowers said…
Your table sparkles! FANCY too!
ENJOY your day!
Fifi
Your table looks great. So romantic. I loved how you used all the necklaces in the centerpiece.
I just dont get it. but it looks great

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Jewel Sauls said…
Another amazing table! I love how you create the chair covers and use jewelry in your tables! Great job! :D Jewel
Charlotte said…
I think a hobby where you don't have to store or acquire new stuff is a good hobby! Very cute! I would have never checked out your blog if it wasn't for blogs of note, nice to check out new stuff on a rainy day.
xinex said…
You are very creative. I love everything you created on the table and I love your glasses. Congrats on winning the rooster plate. You are right, it's beautiful!..Christine
DEB said…
Such a pretty tablescaple!
Zoey, your tablescape is wonderful. I love all the jewelry you added. What a beautiful wedding gift the doves were. I believe you are ready for Valentines day. Thanks for swinging by to see the hole in the teapot.. I always enjoy when you stop in.. hugs ~lynne~
Sasha Sanchez said…
where can I get me a gold beaded table. cause i'm luving it. cheers!
Elaine said…
Zoey, I loved how you were so creative and used so many different things in your tablescape! Lots o great ideas...thanks!
Elaine :)
Lady Katherine said…
Love the napkins, the jewelry, the whole table looks so pretty.
Noey....beautiful table...you never disappoint! :-) I just love all the lovely pieces you used...so unexpected and they work beautifully with this Valentine tablescape! Love the way you folded the napkin...very clever! So glad you shared this with us today...your tablescapes are truly inspiring! Susan
Anonymous said…
Oh my that is simply gorgeous! I love all your different elements.
Anonymous said…
Its hard to imagine anything prettier! Well done Zoey. Nat x