Valentine's Day Tablescape

 "Love is the beauty of the soul" ~ Saint Augustine.

Valentine's Day is nearly here.  I had actually put this Valentine themed tablescape together several years ago.  I've had a long break from doing tablescapes, but my interest has ramped up recently and more importantly, I have time to indulge.

I saw the cute "Love is in the Air" elephant with heart baloons plates and serving tray at Pier 1.  More whimsical than the overall style I usually gravitate towards, but I love them.  They were the inspiration for this tablescape.

I pulled the other items from what I already had, and then stood back to see what the overall design seemed to be missing.  The rectangular red placements bordered with white dots around the edges I had didn't seem quite right, so I found and purchased solid red glitzy round ones.  The only other elements to add were simple hobby style heart accents and a bouquet of fresh tulips.

The place setting stack went together like this:

Red glitzy placemat new from Pier 1

Silver glitzy charger from Pier 1 - very versatile and used in several of my tablescapes

Black lace patterned glass dinner plate from Home Goods

And lastly, the new "Love is in the Air" salad plate from Pier 1

The flatware is a hammered Cambridge pattern from Pier 1 - also very versatile

The finished place setting

I had fun putting together the other tablescape elements.  The simple hobby style accents were purchased at Hobby Lobby.  Cheap and a great bang for the buck!

The Bloom pot is one of my favorites and was holding a blooming amaryllis arranged alongside glitzy heart hobby style accents.

An elegant depression era Cambridge Rosepoint tumbler accompanied by more hobby style accents

A blooming amaryllis, fresh red tulips in a white ceramic pitcher, thrift store cupid candlestick find with a red candle, and a clear glass bud vase with more hobby style accents

A "Love is in the Air" rectangular serving tray from Pier 1, red letter L O V E hobby style accent and white heart hobby style scatters

Happy Valentine's Day!