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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Romantic Valentine Candlelight Dinner


We usually don't make a big deal of Valentine's Day. A nice quiet candlelight dinner is how we will celebrate the night.

The table setting is simple. The roses and candlelight are the stars here.

The mercury glass vases each hold six red roses, plus one rose for the napkin.

There are ten mercury glass votives marching down the center of the table, plus the red votives at each place setting casting their candlelight glow.

Let's turn out the lights!

How romantic is this?


A close up of the place setting.

A sweet Valentine bouquet.

The roses.....

and candlelight....
make a romantic dinner for two.

Floral Plates: Sur La Table
White Plates: Pottery Barn
Chargers: Costco
Mercury Glass Votives: Cost Plus
Placemats, napkins, silver and cutlery, etc.
from my own collection.

I'm linking up to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. I'm sure there will be many Valentine themed tablescapes, so check them out!

I'm also linking up to Laurie at Bargain Hunting with Laurie for her Valentine's Party on Friday. It will be fun to see all the Valentine inspiration there.


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57 comments:

  1. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    VERY romantic! Beautiful job!

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  2. KathysueFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    It looks verrrrry romantic to me, fresh flowers and candlelight, Perfection. Kathysue

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  3. xinexFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    I love the glow of the candles and your salad plates are so pretty. What a romantic tablescape...Christine

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  4. Natasha in OzFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Oh my word, your Valentine's table is stunning! The pictures of the votives and crystal are really beautiful. Amazing!

    Best Valentine's wishes,
    Natasha.

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  5. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    I love the candle light shimmering from the votives. A very romantic table!

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  6. Lori @ Dining DelightFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    What more do you need than roses and candlelight for a little romance...especially with a tablescape as lovely as the one you have created! Gorgeous pics!

    DD

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  7. suzyqFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    I have just popped over to say Hi! Thanks so much for your kind words - you brought a smile to my face!!
    Just love the mood your votives have created on your table.
    Suzy
    PS I am now a follower!

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  8. Allie and PattieFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    I absolutely love this-the plates are stunning! thank you for sharing
    xoxo Pattie

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  9. RettabugFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Simple & understated, yet so beautifully done! Truly classic....BRAVO!
    Those lace edged plates are exquisite.
    Happy Valentines Day to you & your sweetheart! May you get to celebrate many more special days together.

    fondly,
    Rett

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  10. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)February 11, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    An absolutely gorgeous table setting. I love all the mercury glass.. your china is "gorgeous!"
    hugs ~lynne~

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  11. LiseylewFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    love it! very pretty, yet simple!

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  12. The Sewing and Knitting LoftFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  13. A Runner's MindFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I love how you combine items from Pottery Barn, Sur La Table and Cost Plus to look like antique store finds! So creative and such a beautiful and romantic table setting!

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  14. CindyFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Such a lovely table - sets the mood perfectly for Valentine's Day. Love all the candles!

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  15. French-KissedFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Absolutely beautiful...this Valentine table setting has romance written all over it. Happy Valentine's Day!

    {I would love to see a close up of those gorgeous forks sometime.} ~jermaine~

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  16. DebbiedoosFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    That was gorgeous!!~ And so romantic looking. Your dishes are very, very pretty!!~

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  17. MarigeneFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Delores, your table is stunning! I love all those mercury glass candle holders, makes for a nice romantic setting. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. ellen bFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Delores! This is so elegant. Love the deep red roses and how you used one in the napkin ring, gorgeous. Love all the candlelight, too! Happy Valentine's Day weekend to you!

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  19. The Charm of HomeFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    So pretty! When you have the napkin on the salad plate with the rose tucked in it, the design on the plate looks like part of the foliage. The rose looks like it was meant to be part of the place setting. So romantic!

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  20. From the Old InkWellFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Oh! Those plates are gorgeous and I love your whole setting. It is romantic for sure with all the candlelight. Love the mercury candle holders too. Great job!

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  21. MaryFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Such a stunning St. Valentine's table - know it will be a romantic dinner!

    I'm off to find roses today..........

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  22. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!

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  23. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Oh how pretty....just lovely!!!!

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  24. HeidiFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Delores,
    Everything is so elegant, and yes, very romantic! The red glows in the candlelight.
    Have a wonderful Valentine's day. You know you're not too far away, you really could come for tea...!
    XO
    Heidi - Heart and Home

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  25. Room Service ~ Decorating 101February 11, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    D, you have the most beautiful things, it looks great.

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  26. KathleenFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Lovely table, Delores..Love those floral plates !
    Very romantic..

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  27. Linda QFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Very pretty and romantic table, the candle light and roses set a lovely mood!
    Enjoy,
    Linda

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  28. Gypsy HeartFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    So elegant ~ I love the lacy dishes.

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  29. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful, romantic and so rich! This is my perfect idea of a Valentine table. I love it.
    Yvonne

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  30. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Oh, how pretty and romantic. I love your plate on top with the cut outs.

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  31. bunny, The Paris House DesignsFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Your table is gorgeous, Everything is so romantic. Thank You for stopping over at my blog :)
    xoxo

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  32. CareyFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    This is my first visit to your site. I love your design style. If I had to explain how I would like my house to look like I would send them to your blog. I also collect the Friendly Village China, which I love. I will be following.
    Carey

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  33. Signing OutFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Such a beautiful, romantic tablescape! I love it all, the dishes, chargers, the mercury glass, the roses, the votive holders...it's all fabulous!

    Jane

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  34. Blue Creek HomeFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    What a lovely table setting for a romantic dinner!

    Lovin' the candle cups and the pierced plates!!

    Happy Valentine's Day.
    Rhonda

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  35. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Oh Delores, this is breath taking! I love those floral plates. I love the baby's breath stuck in the napkin rings, and I love, love, love the 10 mercury glass candle holders in the center of the table. Your stemware looks gorgeous with this tablescape! Can you tell I like this? Thank you so much for linking all of this beauty to the party. laurie

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  36. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Your pictures are so intense that I went and dimmed all our lights. I love the ambience of candle light. Beautiful!

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    This is the most gorgeous table setting I've seen. And the most romantic. Rosie

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  38. Denise MarieFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    nothing simple about the cut work of the china or crystal.

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  39. Cathy~Mille FleurFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I think I have already been here once tonight...hehe! Twice in one night...woohoo!

    Your table is GORGEOUS! I adore the floral plates and the roses are to die for! Wonderful!

    Happy Valentine's Day!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  40. SharlotteFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    Oh my, this is so pretty! The reds, flowers, and plates are perfect for this occasion. Everything looks so warm and inviting...what a great table. Thanks for sharing!
    Sharlotte

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  41. joyh82February 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Very Romantic, love all the pretty votives
    and red roses!
    Have a Happy Valentines Day!

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  42. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Perfection with a capital P. girl your china is to die 4...another great table Delores...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  43. Cooking for OneFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Your table is absolutely beautiful! I love the dishes, the flowers, the candle holders, I love it all.

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  44. TardevilFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    WOW! It takes alot to impress me, but I'm impressed. Love that wallpaper too. The red combined w/ the mercury glass is smokin', but all of the elements are gorgeous!

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  45. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    What a beautiful table setting. Beautiful flowers.

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  46. ★Carol★February 12, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Too lovely for words! I LOVE dining by candlelight. The food looks good, I look good, it's good all the way around!
    Have a great Valentine's Day!
    Carol

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  47. LisaFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    This is so romantic! You really set the mood for Valentine's Day. Have a happy one. :)

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  48. JennyFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous vignettes and table settings....really luscious and luxe. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. Blondie's JournalFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Your table is gorgeous!! I am in love with the salad plates, I will have to see if Sur la Table still has them!! i also love your mercury glass candles. Everything is lovely! :-)

    Happy Valentine's Day

    xoxo
    Jane

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  50. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~February 12, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    All I can say is~ ~WOW!

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  51. Mid-Atlantic MarthaFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Oh what a beautiful romantic glowing table your set! Lovely!~

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  52. UnknownFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Just stunning! I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

    ~Liz

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  53. Decor To AdoreFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    What a sweet treat! Love truly lives in the details.

    Happy hearts day!

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  54. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 13, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Oh my, this is just stunning. The plates are out of this world. I just love them. Your table is so beautifully done. Hope you have a wonderful Valentines. Hugs, Marty

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  55. PinkyFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Besutifully romantic table! Every detail is perfect! Thanks for shaing! PLease come see my V's table!!! Xo, Pinky

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  56. Lia at Petite Little BeeFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    How beautiful and romantic! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day! Hugs, Lia

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  57. Creations By CindyMarch 2, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    WOW and Oh WOW! So beautiful!

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