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Table for Two…It’s Valentine’s Day

January 13, 2022 20 Comments

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

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.

My table is simple and inexpensive to set! Yes, I used china and crystal. You don’t 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 larger votives can easily be used with the same results. So you have wine glasses?

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 larger 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 few flowers or short votives or candles when setting it for a meal. 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.

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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  1. Lynne Zemaitis says

    January 27, 2022 at 1:23 am

    What a lovely, cozy table for two! So perfect for Valentine’s Day! Pinned!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      Thank you Lynn!

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  2. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    January 27, 2022 at 12:52 am

    Everything looks so cosy. I love this!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth; have a good day!

      Reply
  3. Paula@SweetPea says

    January 25, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    Your table for two for Valentine’s Day is so pretty. I love your dishes and red candle holders.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      Appreciate that Paula.

      Reply
  4. Clearissa Coward says

    January 21, 2022 at 8:26 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      Appreciate the love Clearissa! Have a great day.

      Reply
  5. Cindy Rust says

    January 21, 2022 at 2:11 am

    This is so lovely Linda! Those gold dishes and the touches of red are perfect together 😊

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Cindy

      Reply
  6. Miz Helen says

    January 20, 2022 at 1:20 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday, 571. Hope you will come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      TThank you Miz Helen!

      Reply
  7. Marlene says

    January 14, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    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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    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      J’m glad you like it Marlene.

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    January 13, 2022 at 9:39 pm

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

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      January 14, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks. Original subfloor of our old house. I love them too.

      Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      Original subfloor! I love them too. Thanks for coming by.

      Reply
  9. Rosemary Palmer says

    January 13, 2022 at 9:22 pm

    So pretty. And cozy next to the fireplace. Love all your dishes and how you mix them.

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      January 14, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      February 1, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks Rosemary

      Reply

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