A Romantic Table for Valentine's Day

I'm serving up some love and hearts!

I love these sweet little cookies “Mini Palmiers!”  Not only are they sweet and delicious, they look like hearts!  They are perfect for Valentines Day!

For a romantic table I’m using some roses, sweet treats and these heart plates I found years ago, they’re also perfect for Valentine’s Day!  I used a faux rose with a long stem and simply wrapped the stem around a pretty gold cloth napkin.  

Since I had used most of this table decor recently for the New Year table and was still enjoying the charger plates and place mats on their own, I only needed to change up or add a few things.  I also still had part of the previous centerpiece, however I removed the winter greenery and added more roses.

I often prefer to be able to change up the look without changing everything.  Not always, but sometimes.  Especially if using some favorite items or something that was recently purchased and I want to enjoy it a little longer without going to something completely different.  And in the long run that leads to inexpensive and easy decorating, which I'm always all for!  And, that simply makes for a much easier way of decorating sometimes.  It doesn't have to cost a lot to make it beautiful!

We'll be doing our Valentine's Day celebrating/dinner on the Saturday after.  Hmmm, I'll be needing to buy more of these sweet cookies by then! *wink* 

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day! 

Love & Hearts for February ~ Valentine themed Tiered Tray

I love tiered trays! I have a few, it’s fun to style them and change them up for the holidays and seasons. I enjoy finding items most often simply from around my home, and sometimes I find perfectly sized items while out shopping.

I gathered items on hand for my Valentine’s Day theme.  Some happy hearts, a little love, flowers and some spring inspiration!  Of course I love all things “hearts” so I’ve added several here.  I kept it soft and neutral with muted colors and pretty pinks. 

I approach these trays with a fun attitude and don't fuss too much, and just have fun with it.  I just place items in a manner which is pleasing to me.  I start with items that relate to a holiday, season, theme or occasion.  

I like to have pairs or sets of things, and often use them on opposite sides and or group them together, as I've done here.  I have two different sets/pairs of candle holders, and two of the pretty wooden hearts, and two of the pick/bundles of greenery.  There is no hard fast rule, as I said "I just have fun with it!"

I enjoyed a beautiful day, had our back door open and I spent some of the day out on our porch, we were expecting a record high of 77° today, it reached 79°...Yeah Baby!  Even if only for today. I’ll take it!

I shared some of our Breakfast area and the decor recently.  I've been adding some hearts for February and Valentine's Day.  I placed my Valentine themed tiered tray over in front of the window where I can admire it!  I hope I have helped to give you some ideas and inspiration for styling a tiered tray.

~ I hope you’re having a beautiful day!

Fun Kitchen Decor Idea - February/Valentine's Day~ Mini Ladder /Dish Towel Holder

I’ve been enjoying this sweet display for February and in honor of Valentine’s Day!

I created this simple little *ladder for displaying decorative dish towels in our kitchen.  I may have screamed out loud when I saw these sweet towels at Target... because they’re adorable and sooo me. 

Gold hearts, oh yeah!  And, I love Kisses & Hugs!

- Dish Towels, Heart bowls and Mini Bird Planter: from Target

- Gold Heart Measuring Spoon Set: from Cracker Barrel

- Ladder and Love banner:  Handmade by me!

~ XOXO

*See my post from last Fall when I first shared my Crafted Wooden - Display Ladder and the DIY details!

Hello February~The Month of LOVE ~

It's February!  The month of LOVE.

Hearts and Flowers are two of my favorite things.  I use them a lot in my decor.  So when February rolls around I'm all in on the Valentine's Day decor.  I have hearts-a-plenty, but that doesn't keep me from adding more if I come across a heart of two, or many!

These sweet little lovelies were a nice surprise found at Target, I couldn't resist scoring them from the dollar spot area, they’re perfect for me and Valentine’s Day!  And at only a few dollars they're perfect low-cost decorating items, I love that!

Hearts make me smile, I enjoy seeing them.  I tuck them in here and there.  They are little reminders of love and that makes me happy too!    

We’ve had a beautiful first weekend of February.  The month of LOVE is off to a great start!

~ Wishing you lots of love... 

Winter Decor ~ Our Breakfast Area

It’s only mid 40° outside today (brrrr!), but at least the sun is shining!

It really brightens up our breakfast area, and lifts my spirits too.  This is where we begin most of our days and also enjoy most of our meals.

Of a morning our Kitchen and Breakfast area usually gets lots of light, and of course if it's a sunny day it's even better!  Currently I have this look since putting away all the holiday decor.  I like it light and bright, and the creamy whites give it a calm neutral feel.  I've added a pop of color with the greenery and touches of gold, and some black with the iron pieces.

  

A closeup of the breakfast table decor and to show this beautiful tray, a gift from my youngest daughter for Christmas. I absolutely love it!

- I switched out the smaller tray I had here before and I’m enjoying the glow of this large, beautiful, golden tray and using it as part of our breakfast area table decor.

I enjoy styling this area and finding thrifty decor to change it up for the seasons!

- I painted our old step ladder with chalk paint a while back, it’s perfect for a corner and to display some treasures.

- I used some gold metallic paint to transform my terra-cotta pots for the topiaries up on the shelf.

I love what a little paint to do!

- I must have flowers always, and greenery. Whether fresh of faux, they bring me joy and add beauty to a space!

A closeup of this corner with my painted ladder and thrifty finds. I found that large pine cone out in our backyard.

I’m thinking about next month and Valentine’s Day. I usually have hearts around my home all year, it’s a favorite thing of mine ‘cause I love hearts.

::: This will be an easy transition to Spring!

A message on my chalkboard for now, "Warm Winter Wishes."

~ Warm winter wishes to you!

Our Golden Boy is Six!

This sweet, handsome boy is six today.

“Happy Birthday” to our golden prince Aeon. Our gentle giant with a heart of gold, and a great smile!

~ He’s a bright spot in our everyday!

Winter Decorating ...cures my winter blahs

Winter has made it's way to the south, like it or not we are feeling it all around us.  We get a warm day here and there and then ..."wham" it's bitter cold again.  I'm enjoying this bright view inside while it’s cold and gloomy outside!

After the holidays and taking down the Christmas decor most of us are looking for a fresh start.  Creating and decorating pretty spaces warms my heart and helps to keep the winter blahs away!  And, this certainly looks much better than the outside scenery at the moment!    A pretty floral arrangement of soft creamy flowers with winter greenery and pine cones are center stage to this layered look I created and have on my counter in the kitchen.  Shopping my home for items is my first source for decor before making any new purchases.

I’m enjoying a fresh new look to our surroundings.  This is a favorite color palette for me.  Creams, whites, greens and golds.  And, I always love adding some sparkle!  Our hall table is a fun spot to decorate throughout the year.  So often small changes give it a new look without changing everything.  I like that I had all these items already.  Thrifty no-cost decorating!...My favorite!

I used a few thrifty finds to create this sweet vignette too, and it's also something beautiful to cure my winter blahs!  Winter can be beautiful, and even if it is cold outside it can feel warm and cozy inside.  I'm ready to hibernate for a while, so I better enjoy what is going on in here!*wink*

I hope you're warm and cozy!

Happy New Year! Hello 2019~ Holiday/New Year Table ~

A new day, a new month and a New Year!!!

~ Wishing all the best for everyone and a wonderful year ahead in 2019, I hope it brings many blessings for all of us!

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One of my favorite things to decorate for the holidays is our dining table. Of course the Christmas tree is always the star of the show, and our fireplace mantel is another favorite too. But the dining table is something I truly enjoy decorating and have fun with different creative ideas.  We celebrate our family Christmas a little late so we can all be together, so it's often a Christmas/New Year celebration.

I wanted to share our Holiday/New Year's celebration table.  I enjoy setting a pretty table, I know I've said that numerous times here, it's true and I feel it always adds to the dining experience.  I like to share the table decor ideas I use, and it's nice to document them so I can come back later for inspiration and ideas, and I always hope it helps you with your table setting as well.

I kept the centerpiece decor similar to my Thanksgiving table, but made some simple changes.  Of course I removed the pumpkins and also changed the floral arrangement, and tucked in some winter greens with the lamb's ear greenery.  I added some simple plain holiday wreaths to the back of the chairs.

For each place setting I used these round neutral place mats and pretty cream chargers.  I placed a golden pine cone ornament embellished with a small gold painted pine cone with pine and holly greenery to the center.  A beautiful gold cloth napkin simply rolled up and secured with a pretty gold and pearl beaded napkin ring.  Later I'll add clear plates, the tableware and glasses, but I often like this uncluttered look for photographing the main decor.

I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family and friends.  Wishing you a healthy and prosperous new year ahead.

 “Happy New Year” Hugs & Kisses!

  

Christmas 2018~Our Holiday Home~

~Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas~

We're all decked out and ready for Christmas here.  I love the holidays, and enjoy preparing our home for Christmas and gathering with our family to celebrate the joy and wonder of it all.  It really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Our Christmas tree is in our foyer.  I always enjoy decorating the tree each year, it's the star of the show...if you ask me!  

I added a touch of greenery, gold bows, and golden and glittery snowflakes to our stair rail, and a few other details to the step edges. 

This view in the foyer shows part of the tree and a nice view of our entryway.  A dressing of greenery for the door and a Christmas wreath complete the look.  I added Christmas decor over in the right corner too, a tied tray was a fun addition with some Christmas items and flowers.

A closer look at the tiered tray.  I found the beautiful Santa ornament a few years ago, its a favorite ornament that usually ends up somewhere other than the tree.  The tiered tray is another thing that I enjoy decorating, it's fun to change it up for the seasons and holidays!

Our family room is just beyond the foyer.  I've added some Christmas touches to the fireplace mantel.  It's always fun to come up with ideas for decorating the mantel.  

A wider view of the family room and fireplace.  I added some greenery to dress the windows, and a pillow with a Christmas tree on it was a perfect accessory!


We are ready and will be waiting for Santa.

 Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!