Recently, I have had France on my mind and created A French Country Inspired Valentine Tablescape.
A French Country Inspired Valentine Tablescape
The French word for love is amour. Valentine’s Day (la Saint Valentin) is enthusiastically celebrated by the French who love to use lots of red and natural elements.
For the centerpiece, I stacked a few coverless paperback romance novels on top of one another and topped them with a simple bouquet of roses and eucalyptus.
A bit of romantic ambiance was added by candlelight. Vintage jello molds were filled with red hots and topped with an unscented white votive.
Red hearts were created with a bit of cardstock, glitter, and glue.
Each place setting featured a heart shaped favor filled with candy.
Wicker chargers and red gingham ribbon add in some country charm.
The chandelier was strung with a cute as a button Valentine garland.
A bonne Saint-Valentin to be sure!
Candy hearts or flowers?
Laura
Julie Tucker-Wolek says
Soooooooo beautiful Laura!!! I love this!!!!
Cat-arzyna says
I love it ♥
This is gorgeous romantic Valentine Table !
Perfectly Printed says
Love this table!! The roses….my favorite!!
chris
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
This is so beautiful. I love everything. You really do create the most beautiful tablescapes. Hugs, Marty
ImagiMeri says
whaddaya mean you've had France on your mind lately…..I thought that's all you thought of……LOL
Gorgeous tablescape pretty lady.
Love ya'
Meri
lynn cockrell says
What a beautiful table!
Vicki says
How absolutely beautiful!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Very pretty, Laura! I love all the little touches you've added to your table. Very romantic looking!
openid says
Laura,
Your Valentine's table setting is lovely. I especially love the use of the wicker chargers with the red plates and paper hearts with gingham ribbon. The details on the silverware is exquisite.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
Auntie Em says
Your French inspired table top is so romantic and sweet. I love the cover-less books and the red gingham gives is so much charm.
I like how you wove the ribbon through the paper hearts to make the little packages. You family will certainly enjoy a meal served with love. 🙂
Connie says
Your table is awesome . . . how very romantic. I is very plain to see that you put a lot of love into in.
I have a question . . . do the red hots put off a cinnamon smell, while the candle is lit? I love the smell of cinnamon and the simply delightful way you used red hots in your design is so nostalgic.
I love it 🙂
You Rock!
Your blogging sister, Connie 🙂
Pat@Life At Lydias House says
As always, you have set a lovely table!
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME/Doublewide Decor says
Darling! Love that you made the pockets out of paper hearts….you are so talented!
Sarah says
Totally charming. This table definitely delights! I saw the idea of sewing the doilies somewhere else too and thought, I need to do this. Your example is sweeter filled with candy. Thanks for sharing the idea and this beautiful, romantic table. ~ Sarah
Stacey says
Oh that's so pretty and romantic. I love it!
Sue says
I love the beautiful settings.Very romantic. I also love the doily pockets. I was looking for an idea to hand out to my class at church and this is just the thing. Thanks for the idea. Now off to the store I go.
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
Lovely Laura! As always! you certainly know how to create 'Decor to Adore'!
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says
OMG Laura, that is just gorgeous!
I am so in love with your plates and tureen, wonderful!
Your comment on my blog about brown lizards had me chuckling!!
I always say to my son where's the green, where's the water? hehe.
I guess the grass is always greener because right now I want some Arizona desert!
Hugs friend,
Cindy
On Crooked Creek says
Laura,
This is red done right!!!
Such a romantic flair in your tablescape, dear friend!!!
Almost as if Cupid had hit his mark with your chandelier decor!!!
How sweet are those candy filled paper doily Valentine's? Too, Sweet!!!
Thank you for inspiring us to set a romantic table for Valentine's Day!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Vel Criste says
Flowers 🙂 Love your vignettes Laura!
Denise says
Hi Laura,
This is so pretty and romantic! Everything looks so sweet and charming, but my very favorite thing is the candy-filled, paper heart favors. Those are darling!
Have a great week!
Denise at Forest Manor
Danielle Giannandrea says
Laura, this is wonderful. So sweet! A perfect Valentine's Day setting. You can't go wrong with France on the mind : )
Danielle xo
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
I love all your love-ly details! 🙂 Especially those little jello molds- I've never seen the individual serving size. Everything looks beautiful and romantic.
black sabeth says
i'm surprised you have any candy left, i thought i'd eaten it all!
Maria Elena says
Laura, what a gorgeous tablescape! Every detail is just perfect. Love the dishes!
The Decorative Dreamer says
Oh Yes! This is beautiful. I love the gingham with the toile on the table. It speaks to my heart. Very gorgeous!
Chubby Chieque says
Small details makes things different.
Love it!
Greetings,
/CC girl
Chubby Chieque says
Small details makes things different.
Love it!
Greetings,
/CC girl
Carol says
Your pictures are so beautiful and romantic. I love everything French and you did an awesome job! The colors are so pretty.
Blessings, Carol
Alycia Nichols says
Wonderfully creative favors! Very pretty!
Kelley Dibble says
Charming!
{No need reply, busy college girl!}
*hugs*
Kelley~
Sharing Shadymont says
Beautiful! Love the tins filled with red hots and tea lights! So cute.
Marlis says
Just love the favors and the button chain.. Amazing. your attention to the details is what truly makes this a romantic and warm table. Love the dishes and the chargers!! xo marlis
xinex says
You are very creative, Laura. These are all so beautiful and so original….Christine
Laurie Ritchey says
Beautiful. Love the little heart packets with candy. laurie
Jewel Sauls says
Pretty table – love the Red Hots surrounding the tea light!
city says
thanks for share...