Royal Tablescape - Just in time for Valentine's Day

Just when we thought we might head into spring mostly safe, this weekend’s snowstorm dumped snow supply of a year here in Toronto. When the weather is as appalling as ours, our whole attention turns indoors, where I take great pleasure in entertaining because every spirit need a lift (including mine) in this frightful weather. And if you are in with me to warm up your evening and surprise your guests or spouse this Valentine’s Day - take a cue from this post and give them a royal treatment with style, substance and oodles of sass.

I do not wait for Valentine's Day or special occasions because creating ceremony in everyday moments is something I do well. With few extra moments (just about 20 minutes to be precise for this set up) of planning and arranging you can make any evening even more memorable. In return of showing your love on the table for good food and good mood, you will be rewarded for your efforts and attention to details :).

Few basic but very elegantly appointed brass in traditional tone with fuchsia (instead of red for a change) seemed perfect for the occasion. Brocade dupatta is appointed as a table cloth for that royal touch on the table. Let me reveal a secret here…aside from traditional table clothes I have used shawls, curtains, scrapbook papers, gift wraps, paper doilies and many more such material to prettify and shield my table. There is no rule book that I walk around with...rather I take chances and play around with the possibilities ;).

Entertaining is far more than just serving three course meals, its about ambience, about putting guests at ease and about creating an evening that shall be remembered and cherished for long.  The meal you are laying out needs to be appealing irrespective of how yummy it tastes. And that's why before my food gets on the table, the table settings always excites my guests.

A little bit of forethought makes it simple to alter a non-friendly surface into one that is inviting, accommodating and perfectly falling in the rhythm of the season. With love you will have no difficulty in harmonizing your evening. Spare some time and throw some love to stage a festive get-together and make it a pleasant evening for your friends, family or loved one. Stay loved and stay blessed until we meet again on Facebook or Instagram, toodles!

Valentine Tablescape with muchos love

Every season is a reason to party for yours truly, who often takes the chance to chill out, entertain and create more memories, and this approaching “V” day wouldn’t be complete without one such bona-fide entertainment. If you are being buried for the last minute ideas, here are some simple ingredients to transfer your valentine feast into an impressive tablescape in matter of minutes.

Masterminding the drama with things I raided within my home

The tablescape was called in service for reconnecting with few old friends, our long due girls gathering was dawdling around the surface but when we all seized that chance of meeting, I knew I had to throw in some love and razzle dazzle to rekindle our friendship. With Valentine on the way, red and white combo worked the magic.

Dancing flames through red add the grace note on the table

Unlike last year’s valentine fireplace mantel, I didn't go overboard with hearts. Though, red being an energetic color itself, it didn’t take much time to turn that power of red into glamour. I conjured up my all red favorites around the house. These red glass votives caught my fancy during Christmas time and they came home with me. 

Red emitted more pulled together look

Simplest ingredients are transferred into something impressive. The red carnations were plucked out and floated in the red bottom dessert glasses to be a part of my tablescape. The different friendly approach for napkins turned out no-fail way to decorate the table.

Sunlight baths the room as I eagerly wait for my girls gang

A chorus of pleased eaters on this table elevated the great pleasure of meeting everyone. Our last minute impulsive party turned out to be the most spontaneous event. After the meal, we all curled up on the couch and had an extra touch of sweetness served in parfait.

Mesmerizing red and white carnation steal the show

If you are eying for an easiest and less stressful approach for your “V-day, then you won't go wrong spelling out your feelings over with this most plausible settings.

 

So, lit the candles, place a rose, play your favorite music in the background and enjoy the company while sparing time to spread your love for your loved one this “V-Day”.  Until we meet again, stay connected on Facebook or Instagram for more, toodles! 

Lots of Love and li'l bit of inspiration for the V-Day!

Hello and welcome to another décor post. We are half way already to the month of romance and few days away to the Love Day! Approaching any festive season or day,  my mind just gets flooded with fantasy of ideas, they become more fervent and vivid as the day comes closer.  Especially the V-Day! Do we need to affirm our love on just the most romantic day of the year? Not really, right?  Though I like to put more efforts to show our love little more on that day to the most important people in our life - our family. 

 

I have made things extra special gathering some DIY. This little vignette will sure get you in the festive mood.  Everything is gathered up inexpensive ways to make your home little more appealing. So here it is with lots of love and a bit of inspiration.

 

 

I have repurposed my shadow box differently. If you read my Christmas Décor post, you may have seen the different shade of the box with baubles in it. Now the appearance is changed with hearts. Few ripped pages of a novel made a perfect background for my red hearts.  Some unused scrap book pages and a heart stencil, brought out the perfect frame for the occasion. Had fun time creating something new with cutting and gluing.

Quotes on Chalkboard

My absolute darling chalkboard wins everyone's heart with that quote. I am a die hard fan of chalkboards, I have couple of them and I utilize them differently where and when needed. Won't you agree that my tissue paper flower gives a perfect pop of red colour. Make your own here is how! Few white frames were grouped on the vignette with a touch of red paper heart.

Few artificial rose petals were dropped in a clear jar for more red. An old frame was painted white with the touch of paper heart on top made an extra addition to the grouping.



I specially can't think of any vignette without having candles and flowers. So, go ahead add some candles and flowers randomly. The red paper fans came home with me from "clearance section" of Michaels came in handy to add more red on the spot.  

Valentine Mantel


So, what do you think? It looks cute, na?  The best part is, I played safe with whatever I found handy in my home. I was able to put this up together quickly in less than 30 minutes. You can always incorporate the same ideas with the side table or any console table in the house. You may steal some more ideas from my party décor post.  Go ahead, play your role and get ready for the big day. The simplicity of your love will definitely win their heart. Stay connected on facebook or subscribe via email for more of my passion. Until we meet again, toodles!

(Images: My home)