Everything is luscious in pink, and our
family Valentine's Day dinner is
pinkalicious! Half of the fun of setting
a great table for the family is to hear
the oohs and ahhs of the little ones.
They love fancy as much as I do, and they
know I put in some extra effort. The cutest part
was that there was a little surprise under every
plate, and it wasn't a minute before one
of them found it.
The pinkaliciousness starts with this great
hot pink petal tablecloth. Fresh potted orchids
add drama and height to the table, and yet you
can have conversation with everyone around the
table.
I switched out the regular chairs with my
stackable chiavari chairs to fit more people,
while there were more placesettings at the
kitchen counter.
The stack starts with these wooden chargers
I have had for several years from Pier 1. The
fun heart plates were from Harmon's this year,
and the darling little pink heart dishes were
from Tai Pan several years ago.
I opted for my grandmother's sterling silver,
even though it has to be hand washed. I guess
the family is used to having a lot of handwashed
items for special dinners.
These pink goblets were my mother's. I paired those
with clear water glasses.
A fresh rose sits at every place setting.
I just love orchids and these have graced
the kitchen for some time now. Be sure and
buy some with unopened buds so that they
continue to bloom.
Little touches of Valentine's filled the rest of the
center of the table.
Even pinkalicious cupcakes!
That party is done, and we are on to the next.
The table has been reset, and we are
entertaining friends on Valentine's Day
evening with a fondue party.
It is so nice to dine with friends at home
instead of trying to get reservations at a
restaurant.
I hope you spread the love and have a
wonderful Valentine's Day.
And if you follow me on Instagram,
you know that we have had fun
with homemade chocolates for
Valentine's Day.
A wonderful meal and a little chocolate
and it is the perfect Valentine's Day.
I will be posting this with
Your table looks lovely, Jackie. Love your plates and chargers. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteLove the pink! Great heart plates and chargers that look so nice on your petal tablecloth.How neat to have your grandmother's silver flatware and your mother's goblets. I'm crazy about orchids also and they last a long time.
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look divine! Happy Valentines's Day!
so pretty. I just finished decorating my valentines day dinner for a brunch and like you said it is better at home
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' every bit of the luscious pink post from the gorgeous tablecloth, heart plates and decadent chocolates! I know your family must hold their breath at the holidays in anticipation of what beautiful table you'll create next!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, your table is fabulous. I love the petal pink tablecloth, great beginnin! I adore the little trees place around the table, I have to remember that one. Those cupcakes are works of art! Have a wonderful day......
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty, Jackie! I love the stackable chairs you have and use, and silver, glassware....so feminine. Enjoy your day with loved ones and friends. XO
ReplyDeleteoh la la! Much too pretty to actually eat at this table!!! I am crazy for those heart plates, fabulous!! I know your family gets excited just thinking about what you have in store for them, and those homemade chocolates are incredible! Have a great VD Jackie!!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Happy Valentine's Day Jacqueline and thanks for the inspiration. Your tables are always incredible.
ReplyDeleteWow, this table is absolutely luscious and pinkalicious! Love the tablecloth and those orchids are beautiful. The chairs are so lovely and those pink goblets from your Mother. She would be thrilled! You are too much Jackie. Homemade chocolates, ooh la la. Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteYour Valentine's table is beautiful, and I love the orchids in the middle of it. :D
ReplyDeleteSo romantic and so adorable!....Christine
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Valentine's Day! I am in "love" with the petal tablecloth. I know you and your hubby had a wonderful day.
ReplyDeletePink, pretty and perfection. You are amazing.♥
ReplyDeleteI hope you will share with us for Pink Saturday. I miss you.
Love the pink 💕 and the chocolates look soooo beautiful and yummy!
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