Divas participating in today's event:
Candy @ The Little Round Table, our delightful hostess
Daphne @ Tabletop Time
Becky@ Random Musings of a Deco Lady
We're all excited about seeing your tables join ours at Coast to Coast! I hope you'll join the fun! There are no real rules, other than to link back to The Little Round Table! We'll also be joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday
Welcome to Southwestern Virginia where the color of love appears to be... green?? I love red, and pink and white, the more traditional colors for Valentines Day as much as anyone else, but the weather here has been so cold that I'm longing for something different. By February, I'm almost always wishing for spring and hints of new life. Inspiration for my tablescape hit when I found this tablecloth and matching napkins at my friend Penny's antique shop (The Curiosity Shop, in Christiansburg, Virginia).
The Wilendur tablecloth is called Lilac Time and can be found in several colorways, including a gorgeous Valentine red, but I loved the quiet elegance of the parchment background. The lilac, in Victorian times represented the first emotion of love, or youthful innocence depending on the color of the flower, so it seemed even more perfect for a Valentine's table.
I used a mix of vintage and contemporary Fiesta to set my table. The glassware was a yard sale find, and my flatware was a gift from the flatware fairy. My wine bucket is a base to a contemporary Fiesta canister.
As I finished taking pictures for this post, I happened to glance at my new china cabinet where the sun was teasing my dishes... They're really all the colors of love, aren't they?
I love it, I love it!!! Elaine, your table is just perfect for Colours of Love. I too am longing for green (39 more days till spring) and lilacs are such a wonderful way to represent the new season. Great idea to use the canister for a wine cooler, too. All the dishes are the colours of love when they make us happy, n'est pas?
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Hi E! Your table captures budding love perfectly! The yellows and greens are a unique take on a holiday that's usually marked with pinks and reds. I love the lilacs on the tablecloth. Thanks for the bonus photos of your dishes dappled with sun!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Looks like a lovely gift waiting for a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Elaine .... and my favorite colors for any day of the year! Thanks so much for joining us .... just think more holidays are just around the corner!
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Hi Elaine, Just joining you from Candy's party! I can't believe how mwnay beautiful dishes you have in that china closet! Those colors will cheer you up no matter what the weather is! I did not know that lilacs represented the innocence of first love but I think that is very appropriate for the delicate blossoms! Wonderful table! Linda
ReplyDeleteLove everything! That cloth is devine!
ReplyDeletePerfect..this is just beautiful..Love your dishes. The colors are so great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job...
xo bj
Love your tablecloth. I absolutely adore Lilacs and I would say you played it out well. Your colors are great and the dishes are so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm coming to see you from Candy's party! Your table is so lovely! Your tablecloth is gorgeous and I just love your pretty dishes and the colors!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Fiesta is just so fun! Lovin' your beautiful table, and that big ole' kiss just makes it perfect-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful table! That tablecloth is so unique. Love it! Thanks for stopping by....
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ReplyDeleteI am sooo longing for spring as well, my friend! I am from Colorado and it has been so cold and snowy here! Your beautiful Valentine table is like a breath of fresh air...air that has been so sweetly scented with lilac! I just love the tablecloth...that buttery yellow gets my heart racing every time! And...then there are all of those gorgeous lilacs...my favorite flower! Your place settings are lovely...perfectly coordinated to your tablecloth...love that! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Valentine table with us! Also...thank you so much for hosting the Coast to Coast, "The Color of Love" party! I do apologize for not adding your name and blog link to my post. I didn't realize that there was more than one hostess...hosting this party!
I will definitely be enjoying all of the Valentine pretties from this party...thank you again!
Warmest Valentine wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
That tablecloth is so pretty, and your dish, stemware, and flatware selections look wonderful with it. I want that giant Hershey kiss! And oh, the stackes of plates in your china cabinet look so pretty with the sun shining on them. laurie
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tablescape. I'm particularly fond of the way that you integrated your centerpiece into the printed motif on the tablecloth. The green is a welcome change of pace. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI love this color combination. It reminds me of spring and, after all of the snow, I am more than ready for spring! Those heart bowls are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIs it spring yet? The green is a welcome change. I love the heart bowls. I have some too.
ReplyDeleteJust as cute as can be.
I love your lilac tablecloth~ it sets off your green so beautifully! I find myself coveting your flatware & admiring your lovely rainbow stack of dishes!
ReplyDeleteYour tablecloth is gorgeous. Your dishes look great together, love the little heart one, and I like how you used the green! I'm a Virginian as well!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection! We collect vintage fiesta ware. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh your pretty spring colors just are so uplifting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table -- it makes me think of spring!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!!!
Gorgeous table...♥♥♥ the stemware, what a gorgeous shade of green!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the idea of using the canister as the wine bucket. Very nice.
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