Valentine’s Day Decorations: Plush Velvet Hearts Tablescape
In this post: Gorgeous velvet hearts add plush texture and rich color to the Valentine’s Day decorations that adorn this holiday tablescape.⇒
Last month I celebrated my 35th anniversary!
That’s 35 Valentine’s Days I’ve spent with my hubby!! So, I’m thinking I’m a pro at this. We’ve done it all – dinners out, romantic getaways, dinners for two at home.
But with grown children and an empty nest, we can do that any night. Restaurants are crammed with tiny tables on top of each other, jacked up prices and limited menus with blah food. So I’ve re-designed Valentine’s Day…
Valentine’s Day Decorations
These days, my favorite thing to do on Valentine’s Day is spend time at home with the people I love.
To celebrate the occasion, I set a lovely table adorned with gorgeous Valentine’s Day decorations and serve the best food and drink for my family to enjoy. This is the day to splurge on your favorite wines.
With the money you’re saving from not eating out, you can head over to the grocery and order steamed lobsters.
Top it all off with an amazing dessert and you’ve kept your kitchen clean and treated yourself well!
Today I’m joining with a group of bloggers to bring you inspiration for setting a lovely Valentine’s Day table. Please be sure to visit all of the other posts linked at the bottom of this one!
This year I decided to set my table in pinks and reds, punctuating a base of pretty whites.
I don’t use red often, but when I saw these gorgeous crimson velvet hearts from Plush Pumpkin, my own heart went aflutter. Imagine my delight when they offered to send me some pieces for my post today, so a special thanks to Plush Pumpkin for providing the hearts!
I usually start a tablescape with the plate stack, but this time I really wanted to work the relationship between pink and red, so I began with red linen hem stitch napkins and gathered them in these lovely pink ranunculus napkin rings.
I’m so delighted to see they’re back in stock for the coming spring!
(See resource list below.)
Next I moved to the plate stack where I wanted to stay pretty subdued.
I used textured cream dinner and salad plates, bolstered by a silver charger. I wanted to be careful not to go overboard with the color and ensure the table still retained my signature modern French style.
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The velvet hearts come in various sizes and quite a few colors and are accented here with velvet ruffled flowers. The two tone sequin heart has an iridescent feel and really takes my Valentine’s Day decorations to a whole new level.
Because I love contrast and balance, I kept my tablecloth underpinning very quiet and delightfully rustic, using a laundered linen cloth with ruffled edging. This is one of my new favorites, so you’ll probably see a lot of it in the upcoming months.
I love to invest in pieces that can work with so many different looks.
These sweet pink champagne flutes have just a whisper of color, but they add a note of blush warmth to the holiday table.
If there was ever an occasion that was perfect for my flatware it’s Valentine’s Day, as the pattern is named “First Love”. Although, truth be told, I use these on every single table because it’s the only flatware I own!
(Well, apart from my everyday set, which probably has only 3 forks left…)
Topping my plate stack I used vintage tea cups, this time matching, in the ‘American Beauty’ pattern. I tucked velvet hearts and ruffled flowers into the tea cups for a loving welcome to the table.
Of course, the florals were the easiest part of this table, as all I needed to do was mix the prettiest tones of pink and red in a variety of shapes that worked together. I used red ranunculus, fuchsia roses and pink hyacinth for their intoxicating aroma.
With the table set, just add love!
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I love how you’ve missed the pinks and reds. They stand out beautifully against your white tablescloth. Those red plush valentines are so sweet and a great punch of color.
How gorgeous is this?!! I love all the color and those red velvet hearts. The last shot is so elegant with the ruffled tablecloth and those beautiful chairs! Love it all!
Shelley
I love everything on your table. I can almost taste the buttery lobster! And bubbly in those sweet blush flutes! Wonderful, Lory ?
Absolutely gorgeous Lory! The colors are beautiful together, but what I love most is all that texture. Those velvet hearts are luscious, and add a sweet note. You have styled a stunning table, what a joy it will be to enjoy the company of those you love at your table. Thank you for letting me join you for this Valentine Tour! Xo Lidy
Absolutely beautiful!
Oh Lory I am dying over the little plush hearts…they are the cutest! Your table is, as always, perfect. Thank you so much for hosting this tour. It’s my favorite. 🙂
Love,love, love your beautiful Valentine table, I also purchase some of those beautiful velvet hearts and the flowers as well….
They are just so beautiful to me and sets the stage for a beautiful Valentine decor for the home….no matter where you place them they look gorgeous….
Smiles~~
Mari
Lory what a gorgeous table – those hearts are too cute! I love the idea of a wine tasting to celebrate, so fun! Thank you so much for having me join you for this tour again! And Happy 35th Anniversary!
Just gorgeous Lory and the hearts look so elegant on your table! Thanks for hosting yet again friend…xo
Happy anniversary Lory! Your table is simply stunning! Love those blush glasses! Xo Heather
Lory this is beautiful! The colors are so rich and luxurious! You have a gift for setting a beautiful table that makes you want to linger longer! xo
This is so classic and pretty! Thanks for hosting a great hop Lory!
Lory your table is stunning with the beautiful colors and elegant details! I loved those velvet hearts and vibrant roses. It is always a treat to be a part and thank you so much for hosting!
Oh how I’d LOVE to dine at this table…actually, I’d be happy just to sit at it and take in the feast for the eyes. So much eye candy! I am enamored with everything from the beautiful dishware to the pretty flowers to the fantastic velvet hearts. Savouring every detail and pinning….
So pretty Lory and Happy Anniversary!
What an explosion of red! I usually am a blue person but I love all the reds. It brings so much energy to the whole area. Thanks for showing me another way to think outside my box.
Congrats on 35 years! I’m glad to see there are others out there who have been together for a long time.
Dear Lory!
So stunning tablescape and great idea to share such beautiful project as Valentine moment. Hugs. Monika
It’s so bright and beautiful, yet delicate. I love how you integrated just a few pieces of patterned china. Stunning.
It’s so beautiful, Lory. You always set a beautiful table setting! Thanks so much for having me on your tour!
Hugs, Jamie
Your table is adorable! I love the striking reds against all the neutrals. <3
Lovely table. The velvet hearts are so fun and your flower arrangements are beautiful.
Gorgeous tablescape, and nice menu. Agree about the restaurants, hubby worked in them, and they want high turnover, don’t want you to linger.
Your Valentine’s day table is beautiful. I love the red velvet.
Those velvet hearts are so yummy! I have a set of the pumpkins and they are my favorite (and first) thing out every Fall.
I have chosen your beautiful table as my feature for Totally Terrific Tuesday this week! This table is so beautiful! Thank you so much for linking up with us.
Thank you so much, Sherry!!
Lory, I found this pin through another pinterest post. I know you usually do pinks and that challenged me to do a pink tablescape this year. But this red valentines table is so beautiful with its white tablecloth and the two different colors of flowers, and those velvet hearts!
This table should be in the Tablescape Hall of Fame 🙂
This is so pretty. I love the tea cups & the plush velvet hearts are perfection. Congrats on 35. XO- MaryJo
Thank you so much, MaryJo!
Loru, this table ticks all mu boxes! Stunning! What is the size of your hearts in the cups? I like that you didn’t have to use filler under them. Your colors are beautiful and oh, so romantic! This is another winning tablescape for you! Thanks for sharing.
Hi, your table is lovely! I’m not seeing the resource list, am I just missing seeing it???
So sorry, it just popped up after I posted my question!