Bushel & a Pickle

Table for Two…It’s Valentine’s Day

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Table for Two
Table for Two

Create a beautiful romatic setting at home! Candle light with touches of the traditional red for creating a soft romantic atmosphere.

Table for Two! You don’t need to go out for Valentine’s.

My table is simple and inexpensive to set! Yes, I used china and crystal. You do not have to do that!

This table can inspire you with its simplicity.

White dishes, a white table cloth and red satin ribbon with 2 red large votives can easily be used with the same results.

Though i used crystal wine glasses, any clear glasses are fine. I say clear because the place settings are meant to allow the red and white to shine.

intimate setting

Table for Two by Bookcase
Table for Two by Bookcase

For this intimate setting, I used our game table next to the built in cabinets in our living room. It is a 36 inch square which is a folding card table size.

I also put candles all around the space of the bookshelves and table. Do you see the glow on the pottery pieces in the window?

Table for Two Overview
Table for Two Overview

Any card table will do! The same for the chairs. The space to set up could be anywhere in your home.

By the fire. in your bedroom, office or kitchen.

Do you live where it is warm enough to go outside?

Using candle light sets the atmosphere. Votives are nice because they are both simple and don’t take up tabletop space. If you use taller candles, place them so the view of each other is not blocked.

setting a card Table

Close Up Table for Two
Close Up Table for Two

A pristine white table cloth is the base for this elegant table. It is a longer one I folded in half. The decoration is simple; a long piece of red satin ribbon. I placed two large red mercury votives on each side.

I’m sure you noticed that I did not use a centerpiece. A 36 inch square table only needs a simple cnterpiece. A few flowers, short votives or candles when setting it for a meal is all that is needed for this 36 inch table.

Did you know it’s also a great size for desserts too espcially right before a card game?

The red ribbon could have been pink or gold. Chose a color you like for the holiday! Mine was from my stash I keep readily available for gift wrapping and the odd decorative use.

Table for Two Details
Table for Two Details

Next I used 2 small decorative dishes with heart cut out handles. These could be for candy, a bread dipping oil or a roll. I picked these up at Home Goods a few years ago.

tip for extra decoration for my tables

Here’s tip of what I often do to add both color and a holiday touch to my tables.

I use candy!

For this I would use foil wrapped heart chocolates. M& M’s have good seasonal colors too. Separate the colors out and sprinkle them at each place setting.

Table for Two Details
Table for Two Details

place settings

Table for Two Place Setting
Table for Two Place Setting

White, red and gold are the only colors I used for this table.

I used our vintage white gold rimmed china. White china, a basic building block for any table, any season, any meal would look pretty too.

Table for Two China Pattern
Table for Two China Pattern

The napkins are not ironed as you can tell. They are lovely vintage ones. I handwash and line dry them.

Table for Two Wine Glass
Table for Two Wine Glass

Layering the salad and dinner plates make a striking arrangement. I keep the white theme by not adding any other colors or different china.

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I love having occasions to pull out the silver. For this table, I could use several pieces at each place setting. When in doubt, look up how to set a table in old cookbooks or on line.

Close Up Table for Two
Close Up Table for Two

The crystal wine glasses are so pretty especially with the candle light reflected through the design.

Table for Two
Table for Two

Hope inspires you as you plan your Valentine celebration for a extra special day!

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Comments

  1. Your romantic table setup is truly enchanting! I appreciate the simplicity and elegance you’ve achieved without breaking the bank. There’s nothing like celebrating this day with your special someone.

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  4. Definitely romantic.
    Funny story about Valentine’s day. I got some Valentine’s balloons and a card with a book of tickets for like “you choose the dinner” or “you choose what TV show to watch” and I put this all up on the front door. I was cooking our dinner and right before my husband came home my neighbor across the street called and asked if I was throwing a party and I asked why. She replied look outside and there were cars lined up and down our block waiting to see my husband’s face when he came home.
    Happy Valentine’s Day

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  6. I love the idea of setting up a cozy table for two in our home! Your china is gorgeous, I love that pattern! Enjoy your table and the holiday!

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  10. I love a beautiful tablescape and your table for two is really pretty. The dinnerware is gorgeous and timeless. Thank you for sharing at#omhgww. Pinned and tweeted. See you next week.

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  13. Your table setting is so pretty and cozy, perfect for valentines day. I’m widowed but still decorate my table for the holiday.

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  14. Your table is just beautiful, perfect for Valentine’s Day. I can’t take my eyes off your floors though. Wow, they are gorgeous!!

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