Table for Two: A Romantic Table Setting for Valentine’s Day
In this post: Why sit in a restaurant full of people when you can have a lovely dinner at home? Here’s a romantic table setting for two by the fireplace.
How do you define romance? With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s something that most of us are thinking about. There are so many commercial cues that signal a “Hallmark holiday”, but when it really comes down to it, romance, for me, is simply about being with someone I love in the most welcoming of environments. So, I like to set a romantic table setting for two…
My Valentine’s table setting, like all things I treasure, needs to please all of the senses. From tasty sweets to aromatic flowers, plush seating, to crackling candles and all the visual beauty I can possibly muster, my tablescape aims to delight on many levels.
I am a huge fan of fresh flowers and that is always a great place to start. These lovely roses are cradled in a soft linen blush pink napkin and tossed on the cream damask French chair.
My favorite go-to for an air of romance is a mix of vintage china. Here I paired some of my most treasured pink flowered pieces, all flecked in gold, to add a sense of refinement to the table.
And always there are candles, lending a warm glow to the scene. For the floral arrangement I started with a base of pale pink hyacinths, the most delicious smelling flower of all and added in lilac hued roses and greens for lushness and interest.
These sweets were provided by a wonderful local merchant who makes fresh homemade Italian delights daily. The platter is a chintzware sample from my vintage collection.
The hyacinths alone looked so pretty in a pink mason jar. My Renaissance church candlestick seems to make it to every one of my table settings. I wish I had more of them!
Prepping the roses at the sink is always a pleasure. Who doesn’t love the relaxed joy of preparing a flower arrangement, working lovingly with the beautiful blooms?
The china patterns are enhanced by the vintage pink damask tablecloth they sit upon, just rosy enough to bring out the pinks in the plates.
Placing this setting fireside only adds to the romance.
The inclusion of pink chocolate hearts adds a playful note, as well as a sweet treat to look forward to at the end of the meal.
I can hardly look at this photo and not smell the gorgeous aroma…
This meal did actually include proper food, but I much rather look at sweets and flowers all day. Will you be spending Valentine’s Day with someone you love?
Romantic Table Setting Source List
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- Vintage china teacups
- Vintage china plates
- Pink mason jar
- Brass candlesticks
- Silver candlesticks
- Bobeches with color drops
- Crystal Pitcher
- Pink taper candles
- Pink pillar candle
- French chairs
- Pink damask tablecloth
- Ivory Linen pillow
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What a beautiful setting, Lory! It looks so romantic! This truly sets the mood! Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thanks so much, Shenita! Right back to you… 🙂
So pretty!! I especially love your china and gorgeous flowers!
Thanks, Amy!
there is nothing prettier than silver and pink roses!
So true, Jenna! Some things just work every time.. 🙂
So, so utterly beautiful! That cup alone is oozing so much romance . . . I’m with you about fresh flowers. There’s nothing like it! I love your unabashed use of pink. A woman after my own heart!
Thank you, Maria! The funny thing is, in my home, I’m all about pink. But I never wear soft colors… lol! I’m always head to toe black. At home, no black anywhere.
I love everything about this, from the beautiful flowers (oh, how those hyacinths have me longing for spring!), to the plates, and the charming pink foil-wrapped hearts. The entire setting is just so romantic. I also like that it is a table for two. My guess is that most of us really only need set two place settings on most days, yet little attention is paid to settings when only two are dining. Hmmmm. Maybe I should do something about this, and post a table for two once a month.
Great idea, Pattie! I do find settings for two to be really fun, because it’s nice to utilize smaller tables. Thanks for the kind words!
Very romantic and elegant. Love the beautiful china, flowers and the soft pallete of color you chose. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Right back to you, Liz! Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to pull out my faves because they are a natural for this occasion… 🙂
All the flowers are just gorgeous, Lory! I am a major fan of filling a table with as many fresh flowers as it will hold! Your arrangements are so pretty, and I can just imagine how wonderful they must smell!!!
Your table for 2 is so pretty, and it definitely sings romance! The kind of romance that makes your heart sing. The kind of romance that makes your palms just a little bet sweaty. The kind of romance that takes your breath away. Romance like “You’ve Got Mail” or “”The Notebook” or “An Affair to Remember”. Romance that says, “I’m in it to win it with you all the way. No strings attached, no hidden agendas.” Romance that says, “You are mine and I am yours…forever.)
You hit it, baby! This is it! Valentine’s Day to the hilt right here!!! Enjoy your Valentine’s weekend!!
Thanks so much, Alycia! Once again, you hit it with your comment. I hope you enjoyed your weekend, as well!!
I am in love Lory. You have set an utterly romantic table with exquisite taste and wares. The vintage china is perfect for celebrating romance and those roses stole my heart.
Wishing you a beautiful Valentine’s Day.
Janet
Thanks! Right back to you, Janet!! I can never hold back on the vintage… 😉
Beautiful, stunning table. I am totally in love with that gorgeous china!
Thanks so much, Bev!
Sooo very Romantic, love the blooms…
Thanks, Mari!
Hi Lori, your table for two is so beautiful and romantic and love all your beautiful roses and hyacinths. Just pure eye candy for sure. I love tea cups and have a big collection, lots of little roses plates. Love it. If you have any other older posts please link them today as we’d love to share. Thank you so much for linking up to our Something to Talk About Link Party and hope you’ll join us next Monday too. Have a great week, Lisa
Thanks, Lisa! Just saw this and the day got away from me, but will try to link more next week… 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the romantic feel and definitely the rose patterned china. Stopped over from Amaze me Mondays link party and happy I did. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much, Stephanie! I’m happy you did, too… 🙂
Absolutely lovely! I wish I were at your table!
Thanks, Martha! 🙂
What a wonderful collection of vintage china. I love the delicate rose pattern. I would never think to pair the mason jar with the delicate china – but it works. Just beautiful!
Thank you, Cyndi! Thanks for stopping by, too… 🙂
Beautiful! Love all the pink and white china. The roses are gorgeous.
Thanks, Bev! I’ve been looking at some other colors in china just to do something different, but I always come back to my beloved pinks… 😉
A lovely Valentine’s table — love that cup and saucer!
Thank you so much!!