Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tablescape Thursday - Valentine's with the Grands.

It's time to set the table again for Tablescape Thursday! Sometimes it's difficult to coordinate schedules for our family and we just grab a close date. This past Sunday we celebrated an early Valentine's celebration dinner with our daughter's family.












Valentine table full of festive reds and pinks. Both of our twin grandgirls were delighted when they saw this festive table. Future tablescapers perhaps?














Keelyn exclaimed, "An Angel!" when she spotted the cherub centerpiece.













Curled red ribbon left over from my Christmas bows and vintage inspired Valentine postcards from Victorian Trading Post add to the Valentine theme.













I added a few paper heart doilies found at Hallmark.












Larger paper hearts decorated the adult place settings. You can see here that the smaller ones also did double duty as coasters for the beverages.














As you can see, I covered this with my clear glass plates.













Red hearts with white dishes make a festive and thrifty Valentine's china.













Pink stems hold the paper Valentine napkins. I have a two napkin rule....paper for the mouth.....













....and cloth for the lap. These are napkins that my parents used for years. Red has always been Dad's favorite color and these seemed to make their way to the table for most all of the family dinner gatherings. I'm so glad to have them! Isn't it funny how such ordinary little things can trigger delightful memories.













Found these fun little straw on the outside glasses for the twins at Target. These were actually easier for them than their little cups.













Each girl had a homemade Valentine and book. I still enjoy making valentines -- remember being a kid and making valentines out of construction paper and doilies, felt tip markers...and glitter.....lots and lots of glitter?













They were delighted with these heart shaped plates from Target.













A closer view of our Valentine's cherub.













He's all ready for handing out Valentine's.















An overview of the Love table.






Wishing you and those you love a warm and wonderful Valentine's day. Be sure to check out lots of tables set with love this week at "Between Naps on the Porch" hosted by our most gracious hostess Susan. Thanks Susan for allowing us this fun week after week and celebration after celebration!

See ya!

45 comments:

  1. What a precious table. I am sure the grands enjoyed using it as much as I enjoyed seeing it. You really do amaze me with your insight and creativity.

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  2. What an adorable table for your granddaughters. I love the way you have put hearts under the clear glass plates. Your little girls are going to grow up doing tablescapes, just like their grandma!

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  3. This is so pretty, Martha. Anybody would be delighted seeing the table. So nice that the grandkids apprecite it at an early age, future tablescapers for sure!..Christine

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  4. An adorable Valentine table ... so cheerful. I am sure the "grands" will love it! I am sure they will be future tablescapers :)
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  5. Martha, This is a sweet table!
    Luv every detail you have lovingly placed on this tablescape.

    And may you have a sweet Valentine's Day.
    God bless,
    d from homehaven

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  6. Hi Martha,

    What a sweet celebration! I always enjoy seeing your thoughtful, creative approach to table setting. It's nice to see how you do something special for each and every guest and do it with such attention to every single detail. Loved hearing the history of your red napkins -- so nice that you have them and continue to enjoy them!

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  7. Oh, I bet the grands were so excited to see the fun, fancy table. I think Valentine tables are fun to set...I need to get busy tonight with mine. I love what you did with the ribbon...very pretty.

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  8. What a sweet table and lovely reason to set it!!! Beautiful plates, cherub and I really like your table cloths!!! Happy Valentines Day Martha!!!

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  9. Your table is so cute. I bet those grandbabies loved it and what a special memory to have.
    Enjoy your week!

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  10. Sweet Martha, your Valentine table so reflects you. I love all the detail too!
    Cute, cute, cute!!

    Yes, my husband is sweet and sensitive..but tempered with strength makes him just wonderful! I am learning from him, to be sure!

    Hugs,
    Mona

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  11. I love, Love, LOVE your "Love Table"! Well done!! xxoo

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  12. You must be delighted to have those napkins! What a special memory they hold. Your table is one where I'd love to be. Such great attention to each diner is rare and you've mastered the art so beautifully. I love your paper doilies under the glass plates. How clever to do that. Also love the ribbon on the table. Your creativity abounds! Great Valentine table.

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  13. Martha, this is adorable! I love the layered tablecloths -- such a pretty look. The red valentine doilies are a great idea for adding a festive touch! I know your grands were thrilled!

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  14. How sweet! Looks like a fun time waiting to happen! I bet you really enjoyed your time with them.
    Have a beautiful week~
    ;-D Kathleen

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  15. Beautiful! I can imagine how delighted the little girls must have been. Love the scattering of valentine cards on the table and the fact that you made books for the girls to save their cards in.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  16. Hi Martha! What a sweet table for your little grands! You've thought of everything! How sweet you made them Valentines. I love your angel centerpiece too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  17. Beautiful! Love the Valentines in the middle of the table, love the ribbon and the angel. Lots of beautiful details!

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  18. Right back attcha sweetie. Boy, if I wasn't in the mood for love I am now. Your settin' is just magnificent!!! I think I'm in~love! :o)

    God bless ya and have a marvelous day filled with warm sweet love!!!!

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  19. What a sweet table~I love your vintage inspired postcards scattered on your table. I know your future tablescaping granddaughters will enjoy this table :-)

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  20. Such special touches all over! Love the doily/glass plate idea! And I love the cupid!!!

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  21. Oh, Martha...I think it is so special that you mentioned your Dad's favorite color and how those napkins meant so much. Almost made me cry. That is so sweet! Thanks for stopping by earlier this evening. I hope you and your family enjoy a loving and fun Valentine's Day!

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  22. Ahhh, the cupid is adorable. Your doilies are lovely. Very fun table. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such kind words.

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  23. Thanks for leaving a comment at my blog! I love when I get comments!! I see you have a cherub on your table too. What a fun table you've set for V'day!

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  24. Very pretty and very red! Nice job....
    Thanks for your sweet comment at Mel's Cabin...romance rustic style...

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  25. You had me from photo number 1 with the layers of table linen. I LOVED that. Then the whole table just got more and more festive as I scrolled through. I really loved the aerial shot where you could see the red ribbon meandering across the whole center. That looked really pretty!

    Happy Valentines Week, Martha!

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  26. What a pretty table for the Grands. You are making nice memories for them.

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  27. Your table is darling. I love the cherub sitting on the beautiful ribbons as your centerpiece, sets the mood... hugs ~lynne~

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  28. What a beautiful table! I love that you have your parents' napkins and that you enjoy using them. Everyone will definitely enjoy this table!

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  29. what a sweet table for the little ones, bet they were sooo excited!

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  30. What a cheerfully festive table for granddaughters! A true memory-maker...

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  31. That is so cute the g kids got to eat at the table! I have 4 from one son, 3 of them boys, so they don't get too thrilled with my efforts!
    Love the red and white, such a cute topper too!

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  32. I still love making Valentines, too! I'm like you ... with a grandbaby ... It's even more fun! Miss Phoebe loves pretty tables - at age 4! She helps me set them ... and is always digging around in the things I have on open shelves. Your table is beautiful. Did you make the tablecloth? I know you had a great time. Thanks for visiting my site ... and thanks for sharing this pretty setting.

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  33. What a fun idea. I love that combination. Those red heart plates are just fantastic!

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  34. You always do such a lovely and detailed table, Martha. Everything is so pretty -- my favorites are the little cherub and the beautiful red napkins!
    Best,
    Gloria

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  35. Martha,
    This is very fun. I love how you used ribbon, cards, and the doilies for your centerpiece, so creative. I love the heart doilies under the clear plate too. I bet the grand children really enjoyed the table and they will remember that you made it special for them! I had a grandma just like that. :) Thanks for stopping by!
    Sherry

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  36. A very pretty Valentine's table! I love all of your little Valentine touches to make it so special for Valentine's Day!

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  37. Hi Martha,

    Your Valentine's Tablescape is precious! I love your dishes with the red doilies, the vintage Valentines (got to get me some of those), your special family cloth napkins, and your Valentine cherub. And I especially love your tablecloth -- the white one with red hearts and red border. It's charming! I just started a blog and I posted my first tablescape at Susan's TT yesterday. If you get a chance, please stop by to see it! I really appreciate all views and comments, as I am just getting started.
    Happy Valentine's Day,
    Denise

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  38. It warms the cockles of my heart to know that those baby girls all ready appreciate the art of gracious entertaining. Good work...your tablescape is darling! Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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  39. How cute is this! I love the cherub and ribbon centerpiece. I can only imagine how much the girls must have loved this. I adore your red napkins with the white trim to. This is such a sweet tablescape! Happy Valentines Day!

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  40. Very sweet Martha, just like you! And I bet those grandgirls would make great bloggers one day too.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  41. Hi Martha,
    What a pretty and cheerful Valentine's Day tablescape! Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi yesterday. Take care and God bless,
    Kathy

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  42. Martha...what a perfect table for your granddaughters! What better way to get them intereste and start on lovely and/or fun tables!

    Happy Valentine's Day

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  43. You gave me so many good ideas. I wish I had made homemade Valentines for my grandkids. Next year!! What a fun table, and I bet they never forget being treated so special. I love the "angel", and that was just precious!

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  44. HI MARTHA
    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE VISIT AND THE LOVELY COMMENT!
    YOU DID A GREAT YOURIN YOUR TABLESCAPE, IT´S PERFECT, I LOVE IT.
    THANKS FOR SHARING.
    HAVE NICE DAY
    HUGS
    MIVA

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