Valentine White Out

I thought that an all white table 

for Valentine's Day 

was appropriate with all of this 

cold, 

snowy, 

icy weather 

we are all experiencing.  

I used my favorite 

Battenburg 

lace tablecloth 

and mixed in 

gold, silver and 

antique silver candlesticks. 

The gold napkins set off the One King's Lane plates 

embossed with a crown 

and a Fleur-dis-lis on the charger.  

The gold in the flatware 

from World Market 

compliments the gold tones.  

 I was fortunate enough to have our 

house guest take these photos for me!  

You can see Alex's adorable blog here.

To add texture and shine 

I used my favorite goblets 

passed down in our family 

from my great grandmother.  

What is that I see on the left?  

A hint of color?

Purple tulips in a white ironstone pitcher.  

Not the traditional Valentine 

red rose 

but somehow more wistful this time of year.  

The promise of Spring!  

Tulips have a way of deciding 

where they want to go.  

That's what I love about a 

mass arrangement 

like this.  

No planning, 

just plunk them in the pitcher 

and watch them reach 

towards the sun.

My Angel wings from Decor Steals 

have made an unexpected appearance.  

Dessert and tea are set up on the buffet.  

Perhaps the wings 

are guarding 

dessert from my children!  

  I had a heck of a time 

keeping them out 

of the heart shaped, 

chocolate dipped 

shortbread cookies!

But, truth be known, 

I had a hard time 

resisting them 

myself!

More tulips in Silver this time.  

A Silver tray 

with sugar and creamer 

and the cookies under glass.

Another Decor Steals goody... 

This beautiful carved tray 

that I gilded with gold.  

Delicate tea cups 

and saucers with gold trim 

await tea time.

I picked up these sweet luncheon napkins 

at the 

Mission Road Antique Mall 

last weekend.  

It was an afternoon date with Mr. Beaux.  

Lunch and a stroll through the Antique Mall.  

That's my idea 

of a fun afternoon! 

I have been saving these Limoges dishes 

for a Spring tablescape 

but somehow they managed 

to sneak into this post.

Hungry yet?

Hope you are spending Valentine's Day with those you Love!
Stay Safe and Warm!

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

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Sweet Conversations

Let me tell you How Much Fun a trip to the Dollar Store can be!  I took my two Kiddos 25 and 15 last time I went and they had me literally peeing my pants!  Something about the Dollar Store has them rolling in the Aisles.  I hear LOTS of "Hmmmm, how much is this?" as they pick up an item and try to find a price tag.  Unusual things end up in my cart like Giant Sunglasses, Rubber Duckies, Airhorns and anything to do with The Little Mermaid. (Miss Beaux has a penchant for anything Ariel).  

Anyway, we were there to find Apartment goodies for my eldest and while I was there I picked up some Valentine Themed items.

 I loved the soft colors of the Conversation Hearts that I bought and somewhere I thought I had seen something on Pinterest where the flowers were in a jar full of the hearts.  But, when I looked back in my file I didn't see it!  I must have imagined it or my poor eyes were just blurry from too much Pinteresting! 

Can you relate?  

Here's how easy it was:

I bought three vases at the Dollar Store ( I forgot how much they were, hehe). 

And I placed a plastic cup inside and started filling it up with the hearts, varying the colors.

 I tried the brighter colors but I only had my roses at the time left over from my "Isn't it Romantic" tablescape so I ditched these. 

Aren't these funny though?  

I like the High Heel and the Crown.  

These were also a Dollar Store purchase in the small boxes.  They were called 

"Diva Hearts".  

 So, that's it!  

Add Water and Flowers and display. 

Makes a cute addition to your table decor or in a Vignette.

These roses have almost seen their last day...... Makes for interesting pictures though.  I've been practicing a lot with my camera and editing programs to see what I like.

Beaux R'eves

XO Cindy

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Isn't It Romantic?

Isn't it Romantic?

Music in the night, a dream that can be heard.

Isn't it Romantic?

Merely to be Young on such a Night as this?

Isn't it Romantic?

 Every Note that's sung is like a Lover's Kiss.

Sweet Symbols in the Moonlight,

Do you mean that I will fall in Love per Chance?

 Isn't it Romance?

This weeks Tablescape is all about Romance!

And to me Romance is all about setting the Scene...

with Flowers

And more Flowers

And even MORE Flowers...

And Candles!

I copycatted these Music Sheet Candles from Pottery Barn with the help of the Graphics Fairy.

I added Burlap and a few trinkets that I had around, a key, a heart from my jewelry box, a dragonfly that came tied around a candle.   

And let's not forget Sweets for our Sweethearts!

A Box of Chocolates at every place setting...

 The place setting is my original Wedding China which is Noritake "Anticipation" on a Silver Charger with a 10" Doily on top. The Salad plate is Lenox Butterfly pattern in pink and blue. I am still trying to collect the other colors...
The lovely and decadent lace napkins are from Tuesday Morning layered with a pink napkin underneath and a pearl napkin ring.  The sweet bud vases are from Nell Hills years ago with dreamy pink tipped roses from Costco.

It's hard to see the lace pattern on the edges of the plate,
but it is really delicate and pretty.

It still makes me happy after all of these years so it must have been a good choice!

You can see my Burlap Runner here in this picture... Here is another view.

I added a loose ruffle to the edge with a linen like lining fabric.

A Heart with a ribbon attached serves as a place card for each guest.

 A Victorian Nosegay or a Tussie Mussie, I'm not sure which is the correct terminology, hangs on the back of each chair.

The Sideboard is dressed with A Vintage Planter of Hydrangeas

and White Battenberg Lace Napkins draped over the edge.  A Heart Banner hangs on the edge of the Buffet. 

 A Bird's nest from the front yard sits inside the crown that I ordered from Ballard's.  Mixing the "faux" and the real, the  Robin Blue egg on the far right was still in the nest while the others are from another nest that was purchased some time ago.

If Dreams are made of Imagination, 

I'm not afraid of my own Creation,

With all my heart my heart is here for you to take,

Why should I quake, 

I'm not awake,

Isn't it Romantic?

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