{"id":11639,"date":"2022-02-04T22:29:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-05T03:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/?p=11639"},"modified":"2022-02-04T22:32:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T03:32:50","slug":"how-to-set-a-sweet-valentines-day-breakfast-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/holidays\/how-to-set-a-sweet-valentines-day-breakfast-table\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set a Sweet Valentine’s Day Breakfast Table"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.\u00a0 Posts on Robyn’s French Nest may contain affiliate links. You can see our full disclosure details here<\/a><\/span>.)<\/em><\/h6>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”SEO Intro from META DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sweet and simple is the goal this season! \u00a0Keep reading for easy ideas to set a cute Valentine’s Day table for a sweet breakfast or tea party!<\/em><\/p>\n

Hint: you can take the easy way and just make a trip to the grocery store, like I did!
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Seriously. \u00a0I didn’t make or bake a single thing. \u00a0There are a million great recipes out there for adorable and delicious Valentine’s Day treats. This post is to give you permission to pick up a few cute, little things at the store, gather some dishes at home, and just have fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Now, onto the actual blog post. ????<\/p>\n

There are a lot of temptations out there to really turn Valentine’s Day into an expensive, time-consuming holiday. \u00a0For our family, we’ve chosen to just always keep it really simple and easy,<\/strong> with our time together being the most important part.<\/p>\n

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My kids love when I blog about celebrations or events because they get to enjoy them early and then get a repeat on it too! ???? \u00a0Since Payton just had a birthday, I had fun using all of the cute food and creating a little birthday breakfast for the kids.<\/p>\n

It will be fun to pick up a few simple items and create a Valentine’s Day table again too! \u00a0Let’s get started with my inspiration:<\/p>\n

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Valentine’s Day Table Inspiration:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It’s all about the little things!<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Given that all of my Valentine’s Day decor (literally, all of it) fits in one small drawer in my apothecary cabinet, I felt justified in this little $12 purchase.<\/strong> \u00a0The neutral color and style will allow me to reuse. and enjoy it for many years to come!<\/p>\n

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It made the perfect small-scale centerpiece<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for a Valentine’s Day table set up on our kitchen island! \u00a0If you’re setting a larger table, a couple of sets spread down the middle of the table or on each place setting would be adorable too!<\/p>\n

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Valentine’s Day Table Place Settings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Use what you have!<\/em><\/h3>\n

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To tie in with the raffia material on the XOXO centerpiece, I used my round jute placemats<\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0I love that these can be used year round and they are the perfect style for a casual table setting.<\/p>\n

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You know I have to have some vintage in there somewhere, so I added my vintage brass chargers<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to tie in with the touch of gold on the XOXO centerpiece<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

I picked up my set at a local shop, so if you need some right away, this aged brass set<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is available for quick shipping and is a good vintage look-alike!<\/p>\n

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Those after-Christmas clearance finds can come in handy when your Valentine’s Day table rolls around!<\/strong> \u00a0Last year, I picked up a set of these salad plates on 90% off clearance.<\/p>\n

I don’t use a lot of red, but it’s the perfect little touch for Valentine’s Day and the Fourth of July too!<\/p>\n

A simple white plate that you already have would also be perfect!<\/p>\n

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I added an inexpensive shop rag napkin<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>and cupcake pedestal to each plate, along with a matte gold fork and spoon<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, again, tying in with that touch of gold on my XOXO centerpiece and making the whole thing just look a little more special!<\/p>\n

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I’ve picked my cupcake pedestals up over time from the dollar area, but you can get a super cute set HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I love that each place setting simply used items I already had and still has a little sparkle that says “this is a celebration”!<\/p>\n

Tip: I challenge you to think creatively about pieces you already have and how you can mix and match them together to create a new look!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Valentine’s Day Table Breakfast Menu:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Keep it\u00a0light and simple!<\/i><\/h3>\n

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Menu is going to all come down to personal preference. \u00a0Neither my kids nor my husband and I are huge breakfast-eaters.<\/p>\n

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Were a personal chef to come and make a nice breakfast, we would be happy to eat it. \u00a0But it just isn’t really important enough to any of us to get up extra early, to be honest! ????<\/p>\n

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Knowing that our mornings are busy getting out the door for school, I kept it simple:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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